Area Sports
Anna Holt Is Mercer’s New Athletic Trainer
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County High School has found its next athletic trainer in Anna Holt. Originally from Lexington and a Woodford County alumnus, Holt was the first student to complete the University of Kentucky’s College of Athletic Training 3+2 accelerated program. She earned both her Bachelor’s in human health services and…
Read MoreCarter Baughman Back At Mercer Basketball
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Carter Baughman was one of the best boys basketball players to come out of Mercer, winning the 12th Region Player of the Year in 2019 and being a Mr. Basketball Candidate. He went on to play at Centre College where he started in all 103 games over his four-year career.…
Read MoreMatt Grimes Stepping In As Burgin’s Athletic Director
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin Independent athletics are making some changes heading into the next school year, with Matt Grimes resuming the role of athletic director. Grimes previously held the position seven years ago and is ready to build on the strong foundation provided by Brent Wagner. “It really feels like coming home. I…
Read MoreBurgin’s Caleb Pike Finishes Strong In National Tournament
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin freshman Caleb Pike competed at the Under Armour Junior Tour National Championship in West Palm Beach, Florida, on June 27 and 28. In his second year of competitive golf, Pike, has already made a name for himself on a national stage. Competing in the Under Armour Junior Tour National…
Read MoreTitans Dance Team Starting New Chapter Under Reagan Hash
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans dance team is ready to get started under new Head Coach Reagan Hash. Hash joins Mercer as the new King Middle School physical education teacher and is excited to grow the Titans Dance team. She has been around dance all her life and has experience dancing…
Read MoreMercer Locals Dominate Tennessee Power Lifting Scene
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Four locals represented Mercer County well at two recent power lifting meets, taking home three first-place medals and one second-place medal. Carter Akers competed in the USPA Iron & Forge Invitational in Clarksville, Tenn. on June 13, and Malachi Davis, Kyler Sallee and Austin Cole all participated in the USPA…
Read MoreBrian Sims, The Man Behind The Scenes At Mercer Football, Retires
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Brian Sims has been involved in sports in Mercer County for the last 25 years, from Little League and field maintenance to special teams coordinator for Mercer football and head coach of middle school baseball, to name a few. Coach Sims rarely sees the spotlight, but he has been crucial…
Read MoreEleven Titans Named To Kentucky’s All-State Track Team
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans track and field team celebrated another milestone in an eventful season. Eleven athletes were recognized as part of the All-State Track team for their performance at the outdoor 2A State championship on May 22. Mercer’s boys’ team finished third overall at the 2A state championship…
Read MoreDrew Davis Returns To Mercer Football As Offensive Coordinator
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans football team and new Head Coach Travis Burns are bringing Drew Davis back home to the Titans as offensive coordinator. Davis, who played quarterback for Mercer in high school from 2012-2015, finished his high school career with 3,580 yards passing, 405 yards rushing, 47 tackles…
Read MoreFrom Titans To Tigers
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Two hometown volleyball stars are staying together at the next level. Mercer County Titans volleyball players Grayson Perry and Addisen Shepherd are continuing their education and athletic careers with the Georgetown Tigers this fall. Perry and Addisen have been playing volleyball together for seven years at Mercer and spent…
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