Area Sports
Senior Katie Ritchie Receives The Emily Sams Memorial Scholarship IVAN K. RICE l doctorofsports@aol.com PARIS, KY – Nearly five years ago, on May 23rd, 2015, Bourbon County eighth grader Emily Sams, riding in a westbound pickup truck with her parents, Jeff and Shella Sams, on that early Saturday morning, was on her way to…
This Former Dancer Turned Herself Into A Baller By Putting In The Work IVAN K. RICE l doctorofsports@aol.com PARIS, KY – Many could’ve easily won the basketball award that is given out annually by the Doctor of Sports, but after seeing the breakout season that Bourbon County Lady Colonel junior forward Hannah Hamelback had…
He’s Been Part Of The 10th Region For Over 45 years As A Coach, Administrator And Ambassador PRESS RELEASE I For The Citizen LOUISVILLE, KY. – Jamie Keene, President of the 10th Region Athletic Directors, has informed Paris High School’s AD Cary Barr that he has been selected by the 10th Region Athletic Directors as…
“I’m Proud Of What My Team Accomplished, But I Wanted To Be Out There” IVAN K. RICE l doctorofsports@aol.com PARIS, KY – Stats wise, Paris Ladyhound junior guard Zoe Strings was well on her way to having one of the best seasons ever by a Ladyhound basketball player before a serious ankle injury ended…
Aaron Speaks Guided The Ladyhounds To Their Best Season In 16 Years IVAN K. RICE l doctorofsports@aol.com PARIS, KY – Although his team’s season didn’t end the way Coach Aaron Speaks would’ve liked, it still turned out to be their best season in 16 years after the Paris Ladyhounds finished off their 2019-2020 campaign with…
Is Springs Sports Officially Over For This Season? For The Sake Of The Seniors, Let’s Hope Not! IVAN K. RICE l doctorofsports@aol.com PARIS, KY – The sporting world came to an abrupt halt earlier this month as league after league, high school, college and professional suspended, postponed or canceled operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
At The 2020 KTCCCA State Indoor Track And Field Championship IVAN K. RICE I doctorofsports@aol.com MAYSVILLE, KY – What a day for Bourbon County middle school seventh grader Jesus Mendoza-solis after he left the Mason County Indoor Athletic Complex with two state indoor titles after winning the 800 and 1600 meter run during…
Bourbon Will Play Campbell County Tonight With A Trip To The Title Game On The Line IVAN K. RICE I doctorofsports@aol.com ALEXANDRIA, KY – With his top guns struggling to put the ball in the basket against Mason County, Coach Bill Watson’s Bourbon County Lady Colonels needed someone to step up and…
Bourbon Will Be Looking For Their First Win At The Region Tournament In 26 Years IVAN K. RICE I doctorofsports@aol.com ALEXANDRIA, KY – From this area, they are the last team standing and the only hope of getting a local team to Rupp Arena. Tonight, at Campbell County Middle School, Coach Bill Watson’s Bourbon…
VAUGHTSVIEWS |By LARRY VAUGHT Since he grew up up in Columbus, Ohio, Kalil Branham’s dream was to play football in the Big Ten and he originally committed to Michigan. However, he later had a change of heart and the talented receiver signed with Kentucky. “I felt like I could play really anywhere (in the country)…