Today's Sports

 Coming off a 14-22 season last year, LaRue County High School softball coach Aaron Howell is looking for his Lady Hawks to rebuild and refresh not only their skills but also their mental approach to the game.

“If there is a weakness to the team, it’s definitely with the mentality of winning,” the eight-year coaching veteran said. “Our girls have struggled with the mental side of the game in the past and have shown signs of improving. If they continue to focus on the mental side of winning, then we should have a good year.”

LaRue County High School’s tennis teams won their opening meets Friday against Washington County.

Boys’ Results

LARUE COUNTY 4, WASHINGTON COUNTY 1

HODGENVILLE — Scores from Friday’s match at LaRue County High School:

Singles

Ryan Abell (LC) def. Steve Cook (WC), 6-1, 6-0

Stewart Young (WC) def. Preston Howell (LC), 8-4

Austin McCreery (LC) def. Robert Lewis (WC), 8-3

Doubles

The Lady Hawks fell in Tuesday's 5th Region championship to top-ranked Marion County, 60-82.

Ivy Brown scored 30 points. Alexis Brewer  scored 24.

 The Hawks’ crowd psyched out Adair County with a fake countdown toward the end of the first quarter in 5th Region girls’ basketball play. Their antics forced a bad shot with about three seconds left. LaRue County High School senior Cole Hughes counted down with pushups.

The Lady Hawks won, 60-57.