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Trigg County baseball team holding youth camp next week

The Trigg County baseball team will hold a youth camp July 13 and 14 for players ages five through 12.  The two-day camp will be from 8 to noon at the Trigg County Recreation Complex.

Lunch will be served on Tuesday.

The cost of the camp is $30, which gets the camper a T-shirt and a chance to win individual awards.

Registration forms can be picked up at King's Funeral Home in Cadiz.

For more information, call head coach Jackie Sholar at 235-5788.

Trigg County Diamond Club Golf Scramble set for July 18

The Trigg County Diamond Club will be having a two-person golf scramble Saturday, July 18 at 1pm at Boots Randolph Golf Course.

The entry fee is $15, which does not include green fees and cart, but does include lunch.

There will be prizes on most holes and tee locations will be determined by age.

For more information, call Jackie Sholar at 235-5788 or Jerry Faris at 522-3375.

Former Titan Steve McNair shot and killed

Former Tennessee Titan Steve McNair has been shot and killed at a Nashville apartment complex, according to WTVF- Channel 5 in Nashville.

The shooting happened in Nashville at Second South and Lea Avenue, the station reported on theor website.

Nashville Metro Police spokesman Don Aaron has confirmed a female was also found shot to death in the apartment, but did not identify her.  He said the deaths were reported at 1:35pm but did not say when the actual shootings occurred or whether there was a suspect still at large or in custody.

KHSAA Dead Period begins today

The KHSAA Dead Period begins today and runs through July 9.

During this time, athletes cannot use school facilties for athletic purposes and coaches may not have contact with players in an athletic setting.

The KHSAA Dead Period begins today and runs through July 9.

During this time, athletes cannot use school facilties for athletic purposes and coaches may not have contact with players in an athletic setting.

Weaver calls an audible, will return to Madisonville as head coach

One day after being introduced as Mercer County's new football coach, the Danville Advocate Messenger is reporting that Will Weaver has changed his mind and will return to Madisonville.

The newspaper reported that Weaver met with the Mercer County players and principal this morning to inform them he had a change of heart and was returning to Madisonville.

Weaver is 12-9 in two seasons at Madisonville and was hired to replace Shannon Burcham after he returned home to take the Trigg County job in 2007.  Weaver, a former Fort Campbell assistant coach, was 5-5 in 2007 and 7-4 last year, marking the first time in 24 years the Maroons had consecutive non-losing seasons.

Now Mercer County must continue their search for a new coach to replace former Trigg County standout Marty Jaggers, who resigned after going 36-14 in four seasons, including the 2006 state title.  Jaggers resigned earlier this month when the school would not let him continue to coach after retiring as a teacher.

Madisonville's Will Weaver takes Mercer County job

Despite the start of high school football practice just three weeks away, Madisonville will be looking for a new football coach.

Will Weaver has taken the Mercer County head coaching job and is expected to inform his Madisonville players Tuesday morning of his decision.  A press conference has been scheduled Tuesday afternoon to introduce Weaver as the new Titans coach, according to the Danville Advocate Messenger.

Weaver was hired to replace Shannon Burcham at Madisonville after he returned home to take the Trigg County job in 2007.  Weaver, a former Fort Campbell assistant coach, was 5-5 in 2007 and 7-4 last year, marking the first time in 24 years the Maroons had consecutive non-losing seasons.

Weaver replaces former Trigg County standout Marty Jaggers, who resigned after going 36-14 in four seasons, including the 2006 state title.  Jaggers resigned earlier this month when the school would not let him continue to coach after retiring as a teacher.

It will be interesting to see if Jaggers returns to western Kentucky to pursue the Madisonville job.

Weaver's sudden move leaves Madisonville now searching for both a football and baseball head coach to assume successful programs.  Scott Vance was not retained as head baseball coach earlier this month despite seven straight district titles and a trip to the region semifinals.

Local players fare well in baseball all-star game

Trigg County's Will Stagner and Christian County's Jordan Williams each reached base and helped the West All-Stars beat the East 6-5 in eight innings today at Cliff Hagan Stadium at the University of Kentucky.

Stagner walked in two plate appearances, and Williams reached on an error for the West All-Stars.  Calloway County's Casey Brockman and Union County's Nathan Hedgepath each had hits.

The West won the game on Chris Berry's (Trinity) single in the eighth inning.

Mr. Baseball Luke Maile of Covington Catholic hit a home run for the East squad.

The all-star game was part of a showcase weekend for baseball players around the state.  Christian County's Cole Isom took part in the junior all-star game, and Trigg County's R.J. Sholar and University Heights Academy's Matt McGowan took part in the Sophomore Showcase in front of college coaches and scouts.

Southern Illinois All-Stars 21 WKC All-Stars 18

Southern Illinois jumped out to a 21-3 lead and held off the WKC All-Stars 21-18 Friday night in Carbondale.  The win was the fourth in five career all-star meetings for the neighbors to the north.

Christian County's James Bauer accounted for both of the WKC touchdowns, and Hopkinsville's Jim Adkins kicked a field goal.  Bauer connected with Caldwell County's Eric Faughn on a 2-point conversion.

"Southern Illinois came out and ran the option at us, and they had some big plays from it," said WKC head coach Steve Lovelace of Christian County.  "I thought we adjusted well after that and had a chance to win at the end."

Lovelace said David Wallace of Christian County looked good at receiver, and Trigg County's Dustin White made a big catch late in the game.  The WKC was driving in So. Ill. territory late in the game but turned the ball over on downs and didn't threaten again.

Stephen Bleyer (Cartersville) ran for two touchdowns, and Massac County quarterback Zach Kester threw for another TD for the So. Illinois all-stars.

"We had a great week practicing at Murray State, and every player conducted themselves in a classy manner both on and off the field. They were a great bunch of kids to coach."

Trigg County running back Brandon Bridges and kicker John Reinick played in the game, and Wildcat head coach Shannon Burcham was an assistant coach.

Video tour of the new Louisville arena

Jim Host, who is overseeing the construction of the new downtown Louisville arena, gives a guided, animated tour of the Cardinals' new digs, which is scheduled to open in late 2010.

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Blake Boyd's WKU football career is over

Linebacker Blake Boyd will not return to the WKU football team for the 2009 season due to academic issues and defensive back Ryan Beard has been suspended for the first two games of the season for a violation of team rules, Head Coach David Elson announced today.

"Blake made significant contributions to our defense in many ways, and this is certainly disappointing news for our football team," Elson said. "It will also be a challenge not having Ryan for our first two games against very strong opponents. However, adversity reveals character and this presents a tremendous opportunity for other players on our team to step up and fill the void. I feel very good about this football program in so many ways, and I am confident we will overcome these setbacks."

As a junior in 2008, Boyd started 11 games and ranked second among all Hilltoppers with 67 total tackles while leading the team in tackles for loss (9.5) and sacks (3.5).

Boyd played high school football at Madisonville.  He enrolled at Louisville before transferring to WKU.

Beard, a freshman in 2008, saw action in 11 games with 10 starts and posted 41 total tackles and a team-high three interceptions.

Beard will miss WKU's opener at Tennessee on September 5 and home opener against South Florida on September 12 before returning to action against Central Arkansas on September 19.

WKU is the newest of the 120 member Football Bowl Subdivision (I-A) in 2009 and will be eligible for a bowl berth and the Sun Belt Conference championship.

Trigg wrestlers compete at All Results Camp

Trigg County had four wrestlers compete at the Seventh Annual All Results Wrestling Camp at Austin Peay State University.

Darren Boren, Aaron Stevens, Ryan Gallogly, and Collin Stevens took part in the camp, which featured instruction by former U.S. Olympic silver medalist and U.S. Olympic head coach Zeke Jones and NCAA champions Greg Strobel and Duane Goldman.

Collin Stevens won the hustle award while at the camp.

"It was a great camp for the kids," said TCMS wrestling coach Ralph Stevens.  "I look forward to next year's camp and hope we can take more kids to the camp."

Trigg County baseball banquet

Players recognized at the TCHS baseball banquet were (front row) Hunter Allen, Andre Wright, Zack Bridges, Ryan Russell, Austin Hart (Back row) Tyler Thomas, Josh Green, Shane Banks, Donald Bush, Will Stagner, Jordan P'Pool, Alex Sadler, and R.J. Sholar.

Award winners at the Trigg County High School baseball banquet held Monday:

JV .400 Club - Zack Bridges (.400); Andre Wright (.465); and Ryan Russell (.470)

JV .500 Club - Hogan Bailey (.500) and Hunter Allen (.509), who hit safely in all 18 JV games

JV Most Improved - Jaron Gilbert

JV Hustle Award - Ryan Russell

JV Coaches Award - Hogan Bailey

JV MVP - Hunter Allen

Senior Awards - Jordan P'Pool, Will Stagner, Donald Bush, Shane Banks, Josh Green, and Tyler Thomas

.300 Club - R.J. Sholar (.369)

.400 Club - Donald Bush (.419), Shane Banks (.448)

.500 Club - Will Stagner (.505)

Most Improved - Alex Sadler

Mr. Hustle - R.J. Sholar

Coaches Award - Austin Hart

Best All-Around - Shane Banks

MVP - Will Stagner

Local players to play in East/West baseball games this weekend

Trigg County's Will Stagner and Christian County's Jordan Williams will be on the West squad that will play the East Sunday at the University of Kentucky.

The senior all-stars will play two games Sunday, at 1pm and 4pm.

Other players on the West squad include Casey Brockman of Calloway County, Tyler Johnson of Marshall County, Nate Hedgespath of Union County, and Brent Barnett of Marshall County.  The coach of the West team is Bill Miller of Pleasure Ridge Park.

On Saturday, the East/West junior all-star games will be played at 2pm and 5pm.

Members of the West team include Ryan Hayden of Graves County, Cole Isom of Christian County, Kyle Gibson of Henderson County, Brock Downey of Murray, and Jordan Cessna of Henderson County.  The coach of the West squad is John Morris of Eastern.

Also on Saturday, the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association will have a sophomore showcase to showcase some of the state's top 10th graders before college coaches and scouts.

Players in the sophomore showcase include Trigg County's R.J. Sholar, Matt McGowan of University Heights, and Aaron Hedgespath of Union County.

Will Stagner, Jordan Williams named All-State

A pair of local catchers have been named to the All-State squad by the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Trigg County's Will Stagner and Christian County's Jordan Williams were named to the second team all-state team based on voting conducted by statewide coaches.

Stagner batted .505 for the Wildcats this year, with 5 home runs and 44 runs batted in.  He had a video game-esque .842 slugging percentage and .586 on base percentage.  Stagner struck out just eight times in 128 plate appearances.

Stagner also went 4-4 on the mound with a team-leading 3.29 ERA.

Williams led the Colonels with a .422 on base percentage with a team-high 11 doubles.

Players named to the first team included Mr. Baseball Luke Maile of Covington Catholic, and Casey Brockman of Calloway County.

Named Second team all-state were Tyler Johnson of Marshall County, Cole Sturgeon of Owensboro Catholic, Cody Forsythe of Marshall County, and Gage Thompson of Henderson County.

Honorable mention all-state include Allen Haase of Lone Oak, Ben Campbell of Madisonville, Yantae Williams of Owensboro.

Middle school baseball team wraps up season

The Trigg County Middle School baseball team wrapped up their season with an 8-5 record.  The team is coached by Shannon Knight.

 

Players on the TCMS baseball team are (front row) Corbin Estes, Nick Allen, Cullen Garner, Justin Calhoun, Romaine Cunningham, Trace Kuberski, Ben Wiggand, Head Coach-Shannon Knight.  Back row - coach Gant Gardner, Dylan Dawson, Kyle Rivera, Caleb McIntosh, coach Layton Dawson, David Wease, Cole Gardner, Colten Bridges, Benton Miller, and coach David Bridges.