Area Sports

Austin Cocanougher Herald Staff As the summer offseason comes to a midpoint, the University of Kentucky football program looks to start sanding out the rough edges on their 2024 roster. Despite losing some key pieces to the NFL and graduation after last season, coach Mark Stoops and company firmly believe this team has what it…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg men’s basketball program announced on June 28 via X the departure of Lewis Richards to NCAA Division II Wingate University, Amari Faulkner to Kentucky State University and Terrence McDaniels Jr. to Bellarmine University nursing school. In addition, Keelan Kennedy, Koko Lukonga, Tyron Duncan, Regan Roberts and Nakyir…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Community Center, formerly the YMCA, has been busy planning an exciting summer of opportunities for kids of all ages to stay active both physically and mentally. Lifelong Harrodsburg native Trevor Short officially began his work as executive director of the community center in February, and has been working…

Austin Cocanougher Herald Staff The last day of the John Calipari era has officially come and gone for the University of Kentucky. Draft night, lovingly tabbed as “graduation day” by UK’s former commander and chief John Calipari, was a major success for several beloved Wildcats. But, perhaps the biggest moment for all of Big Blue…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg announced a new athletic opportunity for students in May, appointing Desirae Huff as the head coach of the new Pioneer women’s volleyball program. “Volleyball is one of the fastest growing and most popular sports among high school females today so it goes without saying that we are thrilled…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Three King Middle School wrestlers traveled to Champaign County, Ohio, last week to participate in Jeff Jordan’s State Champ Camp, which has produced more than 2,000 state champions since its inception. Mercer County wrestling began behind schedule in their inaugural season in 2023 and didn’t have enough time to practice…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Former men’s soccer head coach George Brown and Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg have parted ways this spring, and Brown has accepted a new position as director of coaching with the Southern Kentucky Soccer Club. In May, the Pioneers and new Athletic Director Jason Travis announced the appointment of the program’s third ever…

April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Titans traveled to Shelby County over the weekend to play in the Martha Lane Collins Titan Shootout. Mercer won two of their four games against some tough in- and out-of-state competition. This was the Titans’ first time in the summer tournament. In their second game on Friday, June…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Former Mercer County two-sport athlete Kaelin Drakeford will be entering his fifth, but not final, season of Division-I football this fall when he suits up with Eastern Illinois as the Panthers’ starting safety. Drakeford carries over 29 games worth of experience and 107 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 10 pass…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg native Chad Mayes was presented with the Paul and Carolyn Berry Award at the National Christian College Athletics Association (NCCAA) Hall of Fame banquet on June 5, 2024. According to the NCCAA, the inaugural award is intended to honor a coach who shows integrity through sports with a Christ-like…