Monday, July 28, 2025

Championship flight of Kenton Station/Fleming County Two-Man Scramble ends in a tie

With rain falling Sunday evening, the championship flight of the Kenton Station/Fleming County Golf Association Two-Man Scramble ended in a tie between the teams of Eric Schumacher and Evan Schumacher, and Tony Hughes and Patrick England.

Those two teams began the final round tied after shooting 12-under 58s on Saturday at Kenton Station. The father and son Schumacher team had a two-shot lead at the turn on Sunday after shooting a 31 on the front nine at Fleming County. They also shot a 31 on the back nine while Hughes and England rallied with a 29 for a 36-hole total of 22-under 120.

Jordan Hughes and Elijah McCarty finished third at 21-under 121.

The other flight winners include:

First Flight
Jordan McCann and AJ Hamilton 128

Second Flight
Willie McKay and Gerald McKay 131

Third Flight
Chandler Clark and Isaac Sweet 135

Fourth Flight
T1 Jeff Teegarden/Muse 139
T1 Corbin Marshall and Darrell Warner 139


Saturday, July 26, 2025

Royals win 2A Section 6 Tournament and take third place in Eagle Trace Invitational

The Mason County Royals shot a 304 on Saturday at Eagle Trace Golf Course and won the Kentucky 2A Section 6 Tournament while finishing third in the Eagle Trace Invitational.

Noah Gardner led the Royals with an even par 72. Cole Owens shot a 75 followed by Jaxen Crabtree (77), Lennox Hughes (80) and Slate Brammer (89). The top four scores are used for the team total. 

The Kentucky 2A Championships state tournament is scheduled on September 8 at Owensboro Country Club.

The Royals will host the Mason County/St. Patrick Invitational on Sunday at Hilltop Golf Course.

Royals head to MSU today for 7-on-7s

The Mason County Royals football will compete in 7-on-7s at Morehead State University today beginning at 11 a.m.

7-on-7 is a fast-paced, non-contact, passing scrimmage with seven players on the field for each team.

The Royals will open the season on August 22 vs. the Bracken County Polar Bears in Brooksville.

Friday, July 25, 2025

Royals shot a 320 at East Carter Invitational

The Mason County Royals shot a team score of 320 in the heat and humidity on Friday at the East Carter Invitational at Hidden Cove Golf Course.

There were two heat delays before Lexington Christian Academy won the tournament with a score of 299. 

Mason County was led by Jaxen Crabtree with a 77. Noah Gardner followed with a 79. Lennox Hughes added an 82 and Cole Owens and Slate Brammer each shot an 83.

The Royals will travel to Eagle Trace Golf Course in Morehead on Saturday for Kentucky 2A Championships qualifer.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Royals T3 in Scottie Open, take second place in South Central Kentucky Cup

With a score of  311, the Mason County Royals tied for third place in the Scottie Open at Willow Oaks Golf Club in Glasgow on Tuesday.

Cole Owens shot a 1-over 73 to tie for third place. Noah Gardner shot a 77 and tied for 17th place. Lennox Hughes tied for 20th place with a 78. Jaxen Crabtree shot an 83 and Slate Brammer shot an 86. 

The Royals finished second in the South Central Kentucky Cup with a two-day total of 620.

Mason County will be back in action on Friday in the East Carter Invitational at Hidden Cove.

Monday, July 21, 2025

Royals open the golf season with a third-place finish at the Trojan Cup

The Mason County Royals opened the 2025 golf season with a third-place finish at the Trojan Cup at Willow Oaks Golf Club in Glasgow.

The Royals had a team score of 309, one shot behind Taylor County and Franklin-Simpson.

Jaxen Crabtree led the Royals with a 4-over 75 to tie for fifth place. Noah Gardner tied for 10th place with a 77. Slate Brammer tied for 14th place by carding a 78. Cole Owens and Lennox Hughes with 79s tied for 18th place. 

The Royals will play in the Scottie Cup on Tuesday at Willow Oaks Golf Club.


Team USA Men's 3x3 basketball team wins the silver medal, Owens Crawford on the coaching staff

The Team USA Men's 3x3 basketball squad won the silver medal at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany on Sunday.

Mason County Royals assistant basketball coach Owens Crawford was an assistant coach and statistician for the men's team.

Team USA lost to Lithuania 21-16 in the Gold Medal Game after beating Poland 21-14 in the quarterfinals on Saturday and edging Czechia 19-17 in the semifinals on Sunday.