Area Sports

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County softball program achieved several historic highs during their exhilarating run in the 46th District and 12th Region tournament this spring, but they’re accomplishing even bigger things off of the field. As of last week, all four Lady Titan seniors have signed their letter of intent to play…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County seventh grader Trey Reilly has had a season like no other. At only 13 years old, Reilly spent this past weekend competing with some of the best archers in the world. Reilly steadily improved throughout the winter and played an important role in helping the Titans to a…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County basketball star Anna Kate Drakeford rounded out a 12-woman roster of All-Stars, representing the state of Kentucky in the annual double-header matchup with the Indiana All-Stars on June 8 and 9. Drakeford’s historic season in which she was named 12th Region Player of the Year, Rise Up Media…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Lady Titans’ season came to an end following a defeat to Daviess County (29-7) in the KHSAA state softball tournament round of 16 on Thursday, June 6, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington. The Lady Titans earned their first ever trip to the state tournament, following an impressive run…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Senior High School Athletics presented their newest hire to the public in the auditorium on Wednesday, Mat 29. Former Head Coach of Lady Titan basketball, Chris Souder, who had been leading the South Laurel Lady Cardinals for the last six seasons, was reappointed to his former position, replacing…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans track and field team had a superb showing at the KHSAA Class 2A state meet at the University of Kentucky track and field complex on Friday, May 31. Typical of Titan teams over the last decade, several athletes peaked in the most important moments of the…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Last week, Mercer County tennis star Sara Dunn achieved the highest recognition of her over 10-year career when she was awarded the regional trophy in Danville. Dunn has qualified for the state tournament each of the last three seasons but finished as runner-up in the regional tournament in both her…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans (15-9) faced the Casey County Lady Rebels (20-15) in the 12th Region softball tournament opening round on Tuesday, May 28, in Harrodsburg. Mercer, now the third-ranked team in the 12th Region according to KHSAA RPI, earned their second win of the season when they defeated…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Senior High School track and field team has been hard at work this week in preparation for another strong showing at the KHSAA Class 2A state meet tomorrow, Friday, May 31, at the University of Kentucky track and field complex. Several Titans are well accustomed to performing…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County resident Stephan Serrano has developed a talent for competitive running at the early age of 12, and since last summer, he has regularly challenged himself with runs across Kentucky. Serrano first began his running story in London, Kentucky, last year. Initially Serrano’s mother, Mehgan Aguayo, took him to…