Area Sports
Eighth Grade Night Victory
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe County Middle School Softball hosted the Monroe County Falcons last Tuesday for eighth-grade night. Metcalfe’s three eighth graders, Morgan Avery, Avery Harlow, and Alma Shirley were honored pregame. The game would be the third matchup between Metcalfe and Monroe this season, with the Lady Hornets looking to…
Read MoreMetcalfe Claims Conference
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer The Metcalfe Golf team participated in the conference tournament Thursday at The Pines in Adair County. The boys turned in a team score 159, claiming first place out of eight teams. Noah Emmitt and Collin Shive turned in team best 38s, with Kruz Tucker (40) and Ben Shirey…
Read MoreFootball Area Scores week #4: Scotties pummel Patriots, Trojans upset by Falcons
The Glasgow Scotties pummeled the Allen County-Scottsville Patriots 43-7 to run their record to 4-0 as they prepare to host crosstown rival Barren County this Friday night. The Trojans were not so fortunate. The Monroe County Falcons upset the Trojans 34-14. Barren County was a 20-point favorite and that was their margin of defeat. Did…
Read MoreWildcats rundown Colonels 43-28
Caverna High School welcomed Edmonson County to their school for Homecoming festivities last Friday night, but the Wildcats turned out to be unwanted guests. The Wildcats randown the Colonels, spoiling the Caverna homecoming, 43-28. The visitors did not run them over, but the Wildcats did get behind running back Michael Mills and use a powerful…
Read MoreScotties shutout Falcons 28-0
The Glasgow High School Scotties and Coach Jeff Garmon recorded their second shutout of the young season last Friday night at home. The Scotties shutout the Monroe County Falcons 28-0 to improve to 3-0. The Scotties only allowed a touchdown against Russellville (42-6) or they would have three shutouts. The Scotties took the opening kickoff…
Read MoreTrojans edge Raiders 7-6, 3-0 for 1st time since 1995
Spillman’s QB sneak and Adam’s PAT kick give the Trojans the win. The Barren County Trojans needed a break last week to run their record to 3-0 for the first time in 30 years. They got it when a wide open Warren East receiver dropped a probable 4th down touchdown pass to preserve the Trojans…
Read MoreMetcalfe Golf Reaches Home Stretch
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Metcalfe Golf returned home Monday to Summer Shade for a match with Allen County. Teeing off against the Patriots with home course advantage, the Hornets looked to reestablish their victorious ways. Being led by Ben Shirley, a young Hornet golf team showed incredible potential early in the season.…
Read MoreHornets Begins to Swarm
By T.J. Morgan Freelance Sports Writer Coming off a 34-20 victory over Edmonson County (0-2), Metcalfe (1-1) faces the tall task of taking on the Campbellsville Eagles (2-0). Campbellsville defeated Owen County (0-2) 54-0 on opening night, then defeated Casey County (1-1) 35-6 last Friday night. Campbellsville has the makings of a well-rounded team,…
Read MoreCaverna Football – Colonels crush Eagles 58-18 to give Hayes first win
By T. Wampler Jobe Sports New Caverna High School head football coach, Trevent Hayes, picked up his first win on a hot and humid Saturday afternoon last week. The Colonels crushed the Fairview Eagles 58-18 thanks to a second half surge. The first half took nearly two hours to play due to the required…
Read MoreTrojans whip Wildcats 40-22
The Barren County Trojans overcame four fumbles to whip the Trigg County Wildcats 40-22 in the Trojan Trail Turf War. The Trojan defense helped by coming up with three interceptions. And in a game that seemed destined to be determined by big plays and big players, the Trojans had more than their fair share. BCHS quarterback,…
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