Category Archive: Winchester sports

Apr 28

Burkhead happy to be a Bengal

Cincinnati Bengals photo

Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead was drafted as the 190th overall pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft Saturday. Burkhead, son of former George Rogers Clark and Eastern Kentucky University standout Rick Burkhead, has ties to Winchester. His mom Robyn, also is a graduate of GRCHS and his grandparents still reside in Winchester. …

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Mar 11

Verizon delivers during first phase of March Madness

Whether I’m covering a game at Rupp Arena or in tiny Carlisle, Kentucky, sometimes I need a wireless connection to help deliver the scores and news to our readers. That’s where the Verizon Lumia 822 came in handy during the past three weeks. Whether it be by posting scores to twitter or writing a story …

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Mar 07

10th Region Tournament leftovers

Clark, Mason County step up to help victims: Montgomery County raised more than $1,000 for the American Red Cross Kentucky Cares program to help victims of last week’s tornado outbreak that claimed 22 lives. During the final night, fans from Clark County raised $464 and Mason County contributed $105. The 10th region can now donate …

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Mar 06

Berryman’s takes you back in time

Berryman's

I love to eat and try new places. Tonight, I tried Berryman’s in Mount Sterling for the first time and came away impressed. The place has been in business since 1961 and resembles a restaurant from time yesterday. The menu includes burgers, chicken, fries, milkshakes and known for their chili dogs. I ordered a double …

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Mar 06

10th Region fans, Verizon making a difference

Kentuckians throughout the region are stepping up to the plate in the aftermath of last week’s tornado outbreak that claimed 22 lives in the state last week. The 10th Region is trying to help make a difference. Host Montgomery County High School raised more than $450 dollars during the semifinals Monday night for the Red …

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Mar 04

Montgomery Co. taking donations for tornado victims

Montgomery County High School will be collecting money Monday and Tuesday to aid tornado victims in Menifee and Morgan Counties during the semifinals and finals of the 10th Region Tournament at the MCHS Arena. The money collected will be given to the American Red Cross. Let’s all pull together and support this cause. I will …

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Mar 02

Hoops takes backseat to playing it safe

Vehicles, including two police cruisers, are piled up in front of the West Liberty City Hall Friday, March 2, 2012, following a tornado strike, in West Liberty, Ky. It was the second tornado to hit the town in a week.

The 10th Region Tournament was canceled Friday after the region was placed under a tornado watch. It turns out officials from the 10th Region and others across the state made the right call. Around the time George Rogers Clark was scheduled to play Augusta in the opening round at the MCHS Arena in Mount Sterling, …

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Feb 27

10th Region tourney: Sunday finale a bad decision

I had to double check the date when I received the girls’ 10th Region Tournament pairings over the weekend. Sure enough, school officials penciled in March 4 at 3 p.m., as the time for the championship game in the 10th Region. Seriously folks? Of all the 16 girls regions in the state, only the 10th …

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Feb 23

Postseason basketball … and food

Jerrys sign

This is my fourth straight night covering the 40th District Tournament this week. Two of those treks involved a visit to Paris and Bourbon County High School. Bourbon County has a court that resembles the one I played on at Berea Community High School back in the late 1980s. It’s a niece venue and very …

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Feb 18

40th District Tournament capsules

The 40th District Tournament begins Monday at George Rogers Clark (girls) and Bourbon County (boys). The following is a closer look at the teams in the tournament. BOYS George Rogers Clark Record: 25-5 Last 5 games: 4-1 Key wins: Rowan County, Ashland Blazer, Pulaski Southwestern, Montgomery County, Dixie Heights, Henry Clay and Montgomery County. Losees: …

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