GLASGOW — Barren County Middle School’s inaugural wrestling season is now underway.
The team finished eighth out of 14 teams in its first tournament on Nov. 14. The Trojans were led by Braxton Smith, who placed second in the 140 pound weight class.
Dylan Haynes finished fourth in the 110-pound weight class, followed by Jonathan Greer (fifth in the 131 pound), Trevor Long (sixth in the 124 pound), Calvin Richardson (sixth in the 131 pound), Wyatt Price (sixth in the 150 pound), Ethan Rowe (sixth in the 185 pound), Chris Orns (seventh in the 96 pound), Dru Hodges (seventh in the 103 pound) and Jake Dillion (seventh in the 131 pound).
Barren came in ninth out of 13 teams at the LaRue County Invitational on Nov. 21. Richardson was champion of the 131 pound class in the tournament, finishing with a 3-0 record.
The Trojans will host a competition on Dec. 5 at the middle school at 10 a.m. They will follow that match with a Dec. 19 date at the Oldham County Super Duals.
Christmas Lights, Christmas Nights 5K
The Glasgow Christmas Lights, Christmas Nights 5K Run and Walk 5K will take place Dec. 5.
Participants can pre-register for the event for $20. Registration on the day of the race costs $25.
The race will start at the corner of West Washington and South Race Street on the Glasgow Public square, continue to Glasgow High School and finish where it began.
$200 cash prizes will be given to the top male and female racer. The top finishers will also be featured in the Christmas parade immediately following the event.
The top three finishers in each age category will receive medals.
All proceeds benefit the Glasgow/Barren County Community Relief Fund.
For more information, call 678-6872 or 678-4509 or e-mail questions to mwagner (at) gmci.com.
Metcalfe County High School seniors hosting 3-on-3 tournament
Metcalfe County High School seniors are hosting a 3-on-3 basketball fundraiser at the Bowling Park Gym in Edmonton on Jan. 9-10. There is a $40 entry fee for each men’s team. Deadline to register is Jan. 2.
Each team is guaranteed two games which will be played to 21 and must have a four point lead.
First, second and third place trophies will be presented and concessions will be available.
There will also be a three point shoot out. Cost is 10 balls for $5, high score wins, with 50 percent payback.
Proceeds go MCHS Class of 2010.
For more information, call Martha Bragg at 646-6521 or Joyce Heuer at 579-1848.
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It's tournament time
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Underdogs...
With the likes of softball powerhouses Greenwood, Glasgow, Bowling Green and Allen County-Scottsville in the tournament, the Metcalfe County High School Lady Hornets, winners of the 16th District, are probably heading into next week’s Region 4 Tournament as underdogs.
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Champions...
Another chapter in the Glasgow High School Lady Scotties’ fairy-tale softball season was written Wednesday night as they became the first GHS team since 1996 to claim the District 15 Tournament championship, after beating the tournament’s No. 1 seed and the No. 1 team in the state, the Allen County-Scottsville Lady Patriots, 1-0.
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Couldn't give it up...
Until a few weeks ago, Glasgow High School senior Shelby Ray wasn’t sure if she would pursue sports into her college career. Although a standout basketball and softball player, Ray thought it was time for her athletic career to come to a close so she could focus solely on academics in college. But in the end, she said she couldn’t imagine walking away from softball.
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Finally
After Glasgow High School center fielder Jordan Alexander settled under a fly ball to make the final out of the Scotties’ District 15 Championship game victory over Allen County-Scottsville Wednesday night, he raised his hands above his head, let out a big yell, and took off running to be with his teammates.
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Cornerstone
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Season ends
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Opportunity knocked
Going into Monday’s baseball game against Glasgow, Monroe County High School coach Jerome Taylor said the Falcons, to have a chance to beat the No. 1 seeded Scotties, would have to take advantage of every one of their opportunities.
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Big obstacle
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