Area Sports

    Lynn Bledsoe Gimlet Managing Editor   The Edmonson County Wildcats played their first home game on the new field on Aug. 28, 2026. The Wildcats did not let down the fans, walking away with a 54-34 win over Clinton County. The Wildcats drew first blood against the Bulldogs with the first touchdown scored…

Submitted by Georgetown Gentlemen ~August 22, 2026~   After a season’s opening match delayed time and again by the untoward weather, the Georgetown Gentlemen at last took the field this day, and did so in a manner calculated to gladden the heart of every lover of the national pastime. Upon the pleasant grounds of the…

    Lynn Bledsoe   Edmonson County faced off against Ohio County in a scrimmage game on August 14,2026.  The Wildcats are looking good this season. Twelve of the returning players are seniors which moves Edmonson County in a strong position for the year.     Coach Justin Vessels returns as head coach again for…

    Story Submitted by Jodi Johnson   Last week one very hard-working Edmonson County Student was awarded Over- All KHSAA Male Student-Athlete of the Year. Brayden Johnson is the first ECHS student to receive this state award. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Midway University Brayden Johnson, son of Brad and Jodi Johnson, was awarded…

    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   The amount of effort by so many are fulfilling opportunities immeasurable for our individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities in the regards to playing sports. Basketball, Swimming, Bowling, Soccer, and Softball is in the works for males and females to join the group. Some athletes are…

    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   Butler County came into the 12th District Baseball Tournament as the one-seed and opened with the Trinity Raiders, who consistently play fundamental baseball despite limited numbers needed to field a complete squad. The Bears wasted little time jumping out on the Raiders in support of their…

Torrie Osbon  Communications Director    Metcalfe County High School introduced its new boys’ basketball coach today.   Brandon Combs joined the Hornets from Warren East, where he served as head boys basketball coach for six years and then as athletic director for six years.   He previously coached at Menifee County, leading them to the 16th region…

    By Greg Moore Banner Sports Editor   As 12th District Champions, the BCHS Lady Bears continued first round play in the 3rd Region Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter on Tuesday night against the runner-up of 11th District, the Meade County Lady Wave. A familiar opponent, who saw one another over two months prior,…

MCMS is excited to announce that Susie Christie Harlan has been hired as the new Metcalfe County Middle School Girls Basketball coach. Coach Harlan is not a stranger to Metcalfe Co. Lady Hornet Basketball. She was the first Lady Hornet Basketball player to score 1,000 points during her time at Metcalfe Co. High School. Metcalfe…