Area Sports

April Ellis Herald Staff For the Steele brothers—Landan, Isaac and Silas—fishing is more than just a weekend hobby. It’s a bond forged by early mornings, friendly competition and unforgettable moments on the water. The trio first picked up rods and reels as young kids, introduced to the sport by their dad during trips to local…

April Ellis Herald Staff For many athletes, the transition from high school to college competition can be daunting. But for one former Mercer County Senior High athlete, it was a challenge met head-on—and one Sara Dunn fully embraced. After wrapping up her freshman year playing tennis for Centre College, Dunn is proud of what she…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] As the summer heat ramps up and the KHSAA dead period approaches, one Mercer County standout receiver is returning from a summer on the football camp trail. Soon-to-be senior Jacob Sanford has been busy preparing for his final season in high school by facing tough competition on the camp trail,…

April Ellis Herald Staff For most people, the image of a high school football coach brings to mind stadium lights, whistle drills, and game-day strategy. But for one local coach, there’s another passion that takes the reins—literally. When he’s not calling plays or motivating players on the gridiron, this Mercer County Senior High School Head…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Two Mercer County fishermen earned the experience of a lifetime last weekend when they qualified for and competed in the High School Fishing World Finals, in Grand Lake, Oklahoma. Mercer County Senior High School class of 2025 graduates Kaden Jones and Braylon Ellis spent three straight days on Grand Lake…

April Ellis Herald Staff With one powerful throw and a whole lot of heart, Mercer County Senior High’s Maddi Baker catapulted herself into the national spotlight last week by winning first place in the freshman girls’ discus throw at the prestigious New Balance National Track and Field Championships on Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Penn. Competing…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County soccer fans were shocked to hear the announcement of long­time Lady Titan soccer Head Coach Josh Culver’s depar­ture last Tuesday, June 10. Culver, one of the longest tenured coaches in Mercer’s athletic department, took to Facebook with a heartfelt message to Mercer County parents, students, staff and administration,…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Two former Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg coaches announced the next step in their career this past week. Men’s basketball coach and Harrodsburg native Austin Sparrow announced via Facebook that he will be joining the Campbellsville University basketball staff as an assistant, working with both the men’s and women’s programs. The move will…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Archery Program has had an impressive run over the last few years. The Titans boys program boasts back-to-back individual 9th Region Champions in Troy Diaz-Ward (2022) and Rylan Genco, who won in 2023. In 2024, the Titans sent middle schooler Trey Reilly to the National Archery in…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] As summer approaches and temperatures rise, thousands of Mercer County natives will take to the water to cool off,  when it’s not raining already. Anderson-Dean has reported a surge of patrons at the community pool since their season opened on Memorial Day weekend, and a break from the rain allowed…