.....Advertisement.....
.....Advertisement.....

Today's Sports

  • Club K comes to LaRue County

    Club K, a well-known softball training facility, will offer a workshop Thursday, July 23, at LaRue County High School.

    Club K will host a hitting and slapping clinic for any girl interested in learning the fundamentals of these two techniques.

    In slapping, the player aims the ball where she wants it to go. Her sprint to first base already has begun when the ball is hit.

    Slots for the 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. hitting clinic are already full. Players who have registered with Lady Hawk coach Mielle DiStefano have a spot.

    Click here to read more...
  • Thurmans hold Legends of the...

    A celebration in honor of Raymond “Corky” Withrow’s induction into the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame Class of 2010 will be held today at Thurman-Phillips Guest Home and Claudia's Tea Room 103 Broadway, Sonora.

    Click here to read more...
  • Several colleges express...

    Landmark News Service

    LaRue County lineman Tyler Davenport is getting a lot of attention from Division I football programs.

    Davenport, a 6-5, 285-pound senior, missed most of last season with a knee injury, but LaRue County coach Rodney Armes said colleges haven’t been turned off by that. Louisville and Kentucky as well as Illinois, Indiana, Western Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, Murray State and Illinois State have all inquired about Davenport.

    Click here to read more...
  • Caven brothers tops at E&...

    Campbellsville University coach Kyle Caven and his younger brother, Terry, teamed up to win the men’s open doubles title Sunday in the State Farm E’town Open tennis tournament.

    The Cavens, who graduated from LaRue County High School, barely made it to the final, beating Matt Coomer of Louisville and Casey County’s Justin Martin in the semifinals, 1-6, 7-6 (8-6), 10-7.

    The Cavens used the momentum of their comeback to defeat another family pair. In the finals, they defeated Casey County brothers Chad and Kyle Jeffries, 7-6 (7-1), 6-2.

    Click here to read more...
  • Pro tour makes stop in...

    A professional wakeboarding event rips Elizabethtown's Freeman Lake Park this week.

    The park, located off U.S. 31W in E'town, is set to host the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour’s fourth stop of the season July 18-19. The PWT is part of the King of Wake series that features the world’s top professional wakeboarders, also known as rippers.

    Click here to read more...
  • Wild finish favors LaRue

    The LaRue County 9-year-old All-Stars avoided el

    Click here to read more...
  • Lady Hawks begin softball camp...

    The Lady Hawks softball team will hold a three-day fundamental fast-pitch softball camp for all girls grades K-8 beginning Monday at Lady Hawk Field.

    Instructors will include current and former Lady Hawks players. The camp runs from 9 a.m. until noon Monday through Wednesday and will offer tips in the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, pitching, bunting and catching.

    There will be daily contests and prizes awarded to winners. Each camp participant will receive a Lady Hawk Camp T-shirt.

    Click here to read more...
  • All-Star teams head to state

    The Elizabethtown Area Baseball Commission will host two Cal Ripken West Kentucky state championships – the 9-year-old division and the 11-year-old 50/70 division.

    The EABC 9-year-old All-Stars used a six-run second inning to down LaRue County, 12-2 on Sunday at Alvis Shelton Field to win the District 10 championship. Since Elizabethtown is hosting the state tournament, the district runner-up – LaRue County in this case – earns a berth as well.

    Click here to read more...
  • Bluegrass State Games begin July...

    The largest sporting event in Kentucky has opened its online registration. The Get Healthy Kentucky Bluegrass State Games will host 31 sports and more than 1,500 athletes this year including cornhole, volleyball and bowling.

    The Get Healthy Kentucky Bluegrass State Games will take place in central Kentucky July 17-19 and July 24-26. The Celebration of Athletes will take place July 24 at Applebee’s Park in Lexington.

    Click here to read more...
  • Lady Hawk volleyball tryouts set

    The LaRue County High School Lady Hawk volleyball team will hold tryouts from 9-10:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Thursday and Friday. 

    All players must have a current KHSAA physical. Forms are available in the LCHS main office. 

    Click here to read more...

Copyright © 2013

The LaRue County Herald is your source for local news, sports, events and information in LaRue County, KY, and the surrounding area.