Barbourville softball tournament opens with evening games
The article notes players form a big family in the softball circuit with long-standing friendships built through year round play. Action begins tonight at 7 p.m. with games at Barbourville City Park.
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Theople
Barbourville City Park
Colonels eye strong 2013 as team builds on last season
Coach Black lauds a hardworking group after 2012 ending 7-5 and second round playoff exit. He notes four straight wins, near 6-1 start, and targets leadership from underclassmen Austin Ysidro and Zack Mills as they open the season at Madison Southern with home games vs Rockcastle County, Clay County, and later Knox Central and Harlan County.
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Colonels
Pulaski County
Black and Company
Clay County
Lynn Camp
Somerset
Perry Central
Bell County
Black
KHSAA
Madison Southern
Rockcastle County
Knox
Zack Mills
Redhounds unveil planned season opener timetable in bowl games
Corbin notes a released schedule showing the Redhounds start at Somerset in the Ray Correll Bowl versus Southwestern then host Perry County Central in the Cumberland Falls Pigskin Classic. Jewell says the slate mirrors past years with gaps for rest, though he knows little about several opponents.
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Redhounds
Somerset
Southwestern
Perry County Central
Jewell
North Laurel Jaguars eye strong 2013 after playoff season
North Laurel finished 6-5 and made the playoffs under coach Chris Larkey, the first such appearance since 2004. The team hopes for 60 to 70 players this summer and returns seniors Gabe Blair and Michael Nelson who combined for over 2,500 rushing yards and 27 of 31 touchdowns. Larkey praises last year’s progress while stressing hard work and family balance as August practices approach.
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North Laurel
North Laurel Jaguars
Chris Larkey
Jaguars
Scott County
Larkey
Gabe Blair
Michael Nelson
Nelson
Blair
Football Tough for Kids Says Chris Larkey
Chris Larkey warns football is grueling for youngsters due to exposure to heat snow sun and rain. He highlights physical strain and endurance demands on young athletes while urging appropriate safety practices and supervision.
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