Tolle has six tackles in Georgetown College win

Sophomore defensive end Jackson Tolle had six tackles (two solo) as the Georgetown College Tigers opened the season with a 22-14 win over William Penn Saturday in the Big River Bowl in Dyersburg, Tenn. Georgetown's next game is Sept. 12 at Cumberland University. The Tigers' home opener is Sept. 19 vs. Webber International.

Correction: Mason County's all-time record is 164-164

Thanks to a heads-up by Rick Swartz and some additional research, we discovered we had the Mason County football program's all-time record wrong. We announced and blogged Friday night that with the win over Montgomery County the record was above .500 for the first time in the program's history. In fact, the all-time record is 164-164. That's the first time the record has been at .500 since it was 18-18 in 1982.

(Edited to include the 18-18 record in 1982)

Whitehead scores 4 goals to lead Royals to a 7-1 win

Mason County junior Dylan Whitehead scored four goals (all in the first half) to lead the Royals to a 7-1 win over Lincoln County Saturday in the Hazard Invitational. Kyle Thompson, Jonathan Reynolds and Cody Hamm each scored a goal. Mason County (4-1-0) hosts Ripley Monday at 5:30 p.m.

DuPont wins Mason County/St. Patrick Invitational

DuPont Manual won the Mason County/St. Patrick Invitational today at the Maysville Country Club. Twenty-four teams participated in the 18-hole tournament. DuPont Manual had a team total of 303. Pendleton County was the runner-up at 315. Mason County took fifth place at 318.
Akash Mirchandan of DuPont Manual was the medalist with a two-under-par 70. St. Patrick junior Russell Rigg finished third with a 73. Mason County sophomore Josh Harris tied for 11th place with a 77. Here is a list of the top ten teams and individuals:

Teams
1. 303 DuPont Manul
2. 315 Pendleton County
3. 318 Russell
4. 318 Bath County
5. 322 Mason County (Team A)
6. 323 Bourbon County
7. 324 Male
8. 326 Ashland
9. 329 West Union
10. 331 Harrison County

Individuals
1. 70 Akash Mirchandan, DuPont Manual
2. 72 Phoenix Ramsey, Pendleton County
3. 73 Russell Rigg, St. Patrick
4. 74 Grant McKenize, Russell
74 Logan Hogge, Bath County
6. 75 Drew Kinman, Beechwood
7. 76 Michael Holmes, Bourbon County
76 Tim Cooper, Pendleton County
76 Eric Sanders, Harrison County
76 Tanner Huntley, West Union

Royals use big plays to beat Montgomery Co. 35-14

An 85 yard kickoff return by Jordan Gilbert to start the second half followed by a 45-yard fumble return by Josh Harris helped the Mason County Royals beat the Montgomery County Indians 35-14 Friday night. The Royals outscored the Indians 28-7 in the second half. Montgomery County scored on the opening drive of the game. Mason County didn't score until the 2:19 mark of the second quarter. After Harris' fumble return put the Royals up 21-7, the Indians put together an eight-play, 80 yard drive to cut it to 21-14. Mason County then pulled away by scoring touchdowns on its next two possessions. Harris rushed for 141 yards and a touchdown. Neal Pawsat completed 9-of-14 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for a touchdown. Mason County (2-0) has an open date this coming week before playing at Bourbon County on Sept. 11.

Mont. Co 1st Q 5:26 Seth Dotson 5 yard run (Mac Huff kick) Mont. Co 7, Mason Co. 0
Mason Co. 2nd Q 2:19 Bradley Lang 54 yard pass from Neal Pawsat (Jordan Gilbert kick) Mont. Co. 7, Mason Co. 7
Mason Co. 3rd Q 11:46 Jordan Gilbert 85 yard kickoff return (kick failed) Mason Co. 14, Mont. Co 7
Mason Co. 3rd Q 9:17 Josh Harris 45 yard fumble return (Tyler Black pass from Colt Fearis) Mason Co. 21, Mont. Co 7
Mont. Co. 3rd Q 5:30 Tyler Murphy 29 yard run (Mac Huff kick) Mason Co. 21, Mont. Co. 14
Mason Co. 3rd Q 1:12 Josh Harris 2 yard run (Jordan Gilbert kick) Mason Co. 28, Mont. Co. 14
Mason Co. 4th Q 11:44 Neal Pawsat 2 yard run (Jordan Gilbert kick) Mason Co. 35, Mont. Co. 14

Notes:

• Neal Pawsat moved into fourth place on the Royals' lists for career passing yards (2,200) and career passing completions (149)

Edited to delete reference to Mason County's all-time record being 164-163. The correct record is 164-164.

Lady Saints lose to Brossart in All "A" semis

The St. Patrick Lady Saints lost to the Bishop Brossart Lady 'Stangs 2-0 tonight in the semifinals of the 10th Region All "A" Classic volleyball tournament. The scores were 25-21 and 25-18.
St. Patrick (3-2) returns to action Monday night against Deming in Mt. Olivet. Deming lost to Calvary Christian 2-1 in the other semifinal match tonight.

Saints and Lady Royals win, Royals lose in soccer

Edward Jimenez had a hat trick to lead the St. Patrick Saints to a 5-2 win over Covington Latin Thursday night. Cody Burton had a goal and an assist. Z Oluweremi scored a goal. Jacob Heller had an assist. Goalkeeper Stephen Mason had 17 saves.
Porsha Greene scored two goals and had an assist and Jessica Shotwell scored two goals as the Mason County Lady Royals beat the Bath County Wildcats 5-2. Faithanne Gantley added a goal.
Mary Alice Stewart had two assists and Taylor Houchens had an assist.
The Mason County Royals lost to the Pendleton County Wildcats 5-0. Royals goalkeeper Jesse Foister had 26 saves.

Royals host Montgomery County tonight

The Mason County Royals, coming off a season-opening 48-21 win over the Danville Admirals, host the Montgomery County Indians tonight at 7:30. Montgomery County edged the Harrison County Thorobreds 27-26 Saturday night in the 62nd Recreation Park. Montgomery County junior quarterback Seth Dotson rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another. Senior tailback Tyler Murphy rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown. Mason County leads the series 6-4 and has won the last six meetings. The tailgate party is from 5 to 7 pm.

Lady Saints advance in All "A" Classic

The St. Patrick Lady Saints defeated Silver Grove 2-0 tonight in the opening round of the All "A" Classic volleyball tournament at Bishop Brossart. The score of both games was 25-20.
The Lady Saints play in the semifinals Friday night at 7:30.

Lady Royals beat Pendleton Co. at Laurel Oaks

The Mason County Lady Royals defeated the Pendleton County Lady Wildcats 173-195 today on the back nine at Laurel Oaks Golf Course. Tiara Harris was the medalist with a 37. The Lady Royals are 5-0. The Mason County Lady Royals junior varsity won 240-249. Taylor Douglas led the way with a 54.

Royals and Lady Royals win tri-matches

The Mason County boys golf team won a tri-match versus Campbell County and Fleming County Wednesday. Mason County had a team total of 160. Fleming County finished second 12 shots back and Campbell County was third, 17 shots behind the Royals. Mason County sophomore Tanner Walton was the medalist with a 38. Bradley Litzinger shot a 40. Eric White and Josh Harris both shot a 41. The Royals are 3-1.
Mason County junior Bridgit Morris shot a 41 to claim medalist honors and lead the Lady Royals to a lopsided victory over Fleming County and North Adams. The Lady Royals had a team total of 177. Fleming County and North Adams tied for second at 292. Tiara Harris and Bethany Foister both shot a 45, and Christen Cropper had a 46. The Lady Royals are 4-0.

10th Region All "A" Classic begins tonight at Brossart

The 10th Region All "A" Classic volleyball tournament begins tonight at Bishop Brossart. Here is the schedule:

Tonight
6:30 p.m. Deming vs. Augusta
7:30 p.m. Bracken County vs. Calvary Christian

Thursday
6:30 p.m. St. Patrick vs. Silver Grove
7:30 p.m. Bishop Brossart vs. Nicholas County

Friday
6:30 p.m. upper bracket semifinal
7:30 p.m. lower bracket semifinal

Saturday
7:30 p.m. championship game

Lady Royals JV volleyball team beats Rowan Co. 2-0

The Mason County Lady Royals junior varsity volleyball team defeated the Rowan County Lady Vikings 2-0 last night. The scores were 21-10 and 22-20. The Lady Royals' next match is Sept. 2 at home vs. Bath County- freshman at 6 p.m. and junior varsity at 7 p.m.

Royals remain at No3. in Bluegrasspreps.com rankings

The Mason County Royals remain at No. 3 in this week's Bluegrasspreps.com Class 3A Football Rankings. Here are the rankings and this week's opponents for the ranked teams:

1. Central vs. 6A #3 Henry Clay (at Tates Creek)
2. Breathitt County at #9 Sheldon Clark
3. Mason County vs. 5A Montgomery County
4. Belfry vs. 4A Boyd County
5. Somerset vs. 5A Pulaski County
6. Paducah Tilghman vs. St. Louis Beaumont, MO (8/29 at Ballard Memorial)
7. Union County at 1A Ballard Memorial (8/29)
8. Elizabethtown vs. Spencer County (at Central Hardin)
9. Sheldon Clark vs. #2 Breathitt County
10. Russell at 4A Greenup County (8/29)

KHSAA approves change in pitching distance for fast pitch softball

Here is the press release from the Kentucky High School Athletic Association:

Beginning with the 2010 season the distance from the pitching rubber to home plate in fast pitch softball will move from 40 to 43 feet. The measure was approved by the KHSAA Board of Control in a unanimous vote during a special meeting on Monday in Lexington.
The rule requiring the change was approved by the National Federation of High Schools and given to member states for implementation by the 2011 season. Several states, including Florida, Oregon, Tennessee and Missouri, have also implemented the change for the upcoming season.
"Once the Federation adopted the changes all schools were going to have to do it by 2011 and our Board decided it would be best if everyone went ahead and did it now," said KHSAA Assistant Commissioner in charge of Softball Darren Bilberry. "This way it will give our coaches and student-athletes a chance to get adjusted to the new rule by the time everyone must adopt it."
The first contest date for the 2010 fast pitch season is Monday, March 22, 2010. The KHSAA Fast Pitch Softball State Tournament will be held June 11-12, 2010, at Jack C. Fisher Park in Owensboro.

Lady Royals beat Bourbon Co, Royals lose to Colonels

The Mason County Lady Royals defeated the Bourbon County Lady Colonels 178 t0 214 Monday on the front nine at Houston Oaks Golf Course in Paris. Mason County was led by Tiara Harris with a 39 and Christen Cropper with a 45. The Mason County Royals lost to Bourbon County 166 to 156 at Stoner Creek Country Club in Paris. The Royals were led by Tanner Walton with a 38 and Connor Osborne with a 42.

Mason Co. 8th grade girls tie for third in Clark Co. tourney

The Mason County 8th grade girls basketball team went 2-1 in the Clark County Middle School tournament over the weekend and finished in a tie for third place in the eight-team field. The lady Royals lost their opening game against Garrard County, but bounced back with lopsided wins over Georgetown and Conkwright. The Lady Royals host McNabb Wednesday night at the Fieldhouse. Here are the box scores from the tournament:

Mason County (12) Butler 6, Brooks 4, Bierley 1, Berry 1
Garrard County (28) Conley 10, Floyd 7, Holman 5, Davis 2, Debord 2, Sowder 2

Mason County (41) Butler 8, Hardin 7, Simms 5, Breeze 4, Brooks 4, Holmes 4, Berry 4, Bierley 3, Green 2
Georgetown (10) Young 6, Broughton 2, Walker 2

Mason County (54)- Butler 18, Breeze 7, Hardin 6, Brooks 6, Bierley 4, Berry 4, Simms 3, Holmes 3, Green 2, Newton 1
Conkwright (8)- Collins 4, Terell 4

Saints third in All "A" region, Rigg qualifies for state

The St. Patrick Saints finished third in the All "A" regional golf tournament today at Flagg Springs Golf Course in Campbell County. St. Patrick junior Russell Rigg shot an 81 and took third place in the individual competition. He qualified for the All "A" state tournament scheduled Sept. 12 at Arlington Golf Course in Richmond

Mason County freshman-JV volleyball schedule

Mason County is playing a freshman and junior varsity volleyball schedule this season. The team, coached by Meredith Fraysure, will begin a varsity schedule next year. Here is the remainder of this year's schedule:

Aug. 24 Rowan County Away 5:30
Aug. 25 Rowan County Home 6:00
Sept. 2 Bath County Home 6:00
Sept. 8 Holmes Home 6:00/7:30
Sept. 14 Rowan County Away 6:00/7:30
Sept. 16 Harrison County Home 5:30
Sept. 19 Ashland Tournament Away TBA
Sept. 21 Deming Home 6:00
Sept. 22 Rowan County Away 6:00/7:30
Sept. 23 Bath County Away 6:00
Sept. 28 Rowan County 5:30/7:30
Sept. 29 Bracken County Away 7:00
Oct. 5 Deming Away 6:00

Lady Royals 6th in Mt. Sterling tournament

The Mason County Lady Royals golf team finished sixth out of 18 teams in an 18-hole tournament Saturday at Mt. Sterling Country Club. The Lady Royals had a team score of 391.
Tiara Harris led the way with a 93. Lauren Vice shot a 98.

Royals rout Danville 48-21

The Mason County Royals jumped out to a 41-7 lead at the half and routed the Danville Admirals 48-21 tonight in the Meadowview Regional Medical Center Kickoff Classic.
Mason County was up 7-0 when Danville had 3rd and goal from the one-yard line. The Admirals fumbled and Josh Harris grabbed the ball out of the air and raced a school record 99 yards for a touchdown. Harris also rushed for two more touchdowns. Neal Pawsat completed 11 of 15 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Danville had five turnovers. The win is the 100th for Coach David Buchanan at Mason County. The Royals host the Montgomery County Indians next Friday night.

MC 1st Q 8:39 Colt Fearis 11 yard pass from Neal Pawsat (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 7, D 0
MC 1st Q 3:34 Josh Harris 99 yard fumble return (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 14, D 0
MC 2nd Q 10:39 Josh Harris 8 yard run (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 21, D 0
D 2nd Q 10:19 Will Dunn 68 yard run (Max Meckes kick) MC 21, D 7
MC 2nd Q 7:52 Josh Harris 4 yard run (kick failed) MC 27, D 7
MC 2nd Q 1:07 Akeem Jackson 4 yard run (kick failed) MC 34, D 7
MC 2nd Q 00:00 Colt Fearis 21 yard pass from Neal Pawsat (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 41, D 7
MC 4th Q 11:30 Xavia Shurn 3 yard run (Jordan Gilbert kick) MC 48, D 7
D 4th Q 1:13 Patrick Brand 20 yard run (Devonta Alcorn run) MC 48, D 15
D 4th Q 00:31 Corian Knott 19 yard run (run failed) MC 48, D 21

Note: The Royals are wearing a black Ragin' Royal memorial decal in memory of former Superintendent Felici Felice. Mr. Felice was instrumental in starting football at Mason County High School. He died August 3. The crowd observed a moment of silence before the National Anthem tonight.

Edited delete reference to Mason County being 163-163 all-time. The correct record is 163-164.

Mason Co. at Lewis Co. freshman-sophomore game cancelled

The Mason County at Lewis County freshman-sophomore football game scheduled Monday at Lewis County has been cancelled. Lewis County does not begin varsity play until August 28. KHSAA rules mandate that non-varsity games cannot be played until the varsity season has begun.

Mason County 3rd in Bluegrasspreps.com Class 3A Football Rankings

Bluegrasspreps.com Class 3A Football Rankings

1. Central
2. Breathitt County
3. Mason County
4. Belfry
5. Paducah Tilghman
6. North Oldham
7. Elizabethtown
8. Union County
9. Sheldon Clark
10. Russell

Team Toledo wins Mideast Region Club Championship

Club scores from the Buffalo Trails Multisport races last week have been finalized and Team Toledo won the event by 12 points and the series championship by one point. Here are the totals from the Maysville races:

1. Team Toledo 226
2. TriKats 214
3. Ann Arbor Tri Club 173
4. Team Cincy Express 159
5. Circle City Tri Club 119
6. Tri NASTI 92
7. Mideast Team Elite 83
8. Forward Motion 82
9. Bluegrass Tri Club 66
10. ECI Endurance 32
11. Wright Tri Club 25

Royals host 10-time state champion Danville Friday night

The Mason County Royals open the football season against 10-time state champion Danville at home Friday night in the Meadowview Regional Medical Center Kickoff Classic. Kickoff is at 7:30. The tailgate party is from 5 to 7 p.m. The meal includes pulled pork on a bun, cole slaw, chips, dessert and a drink for $5 per person. Click on the video below for Mason County coach David Buchanan's comments about facing the Admirals.

Mason County football roster

(Click on the roster to enlarge it)

Mason Co. 8th grade girls beat Rowan Co.

The Mason County 8th grade girls' basketball team opened the season with a 39-17 win over Rowan County tonight at The Fieldhouse. McKenzie Butler lead the way with 19 points. Mason County will play Garrard County Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Clark County Middle School Tournament.

Mason County- Butler 19, Hardin 7, Simms 3, Newton 2, Bierley 2, Highfield 2, Turner 2, Berry 2
Rowan County- Justice 5, Stewart 2, Sparks 2, Conley 2, Armstrong 2, Banks 2, Green 2

St. Patrick cross country schedule

Here is the St. Patrick cross country schedule:

Aug. 29 Clark County
Sept. 2 West Union
Sept. 5 Fairview
Sept. 12 Open
Sept. 15 Mason County All Comers
Sept. 19 Mason County Invitational
Sept. 26 Morgan County
Oct. 3 West Union
Oct. 10 Boyd County
Oct. 17 Lexington Catholic
Oct. 20 West Union
Oct. 24 Area 7 Championships at Morgan County
Oct. 31 Meet of Champions at Masterson Station Park
Nov. 7 Regional

The schedule is subject to change. Marcus Bess is the St. Patrick cross country coach.

Saints lose to Bluejackets, Rigg Medalist

The St. Patrick Saints golf team lost to the Nicholas County Bluejackets 166 to 204 Tuesday at the Maysville County Club. St. Patrick junior Russell Rigg claimed medalist honors with an even par 36. He had two birdies and a double bogey.

Lady Royals open the season with a 7-0 win

The Mason County Lady Royals opened the season tonight with a 7-0 victory over the Newport Lady Wildcats. The Lady Royals' next game is Monday at home against the Montgomery County Lady Indians.
(Photo by David Gallenstein. Here is a link to Gallenstein's sports photos including an album on tonight's game.)

Lady Royals tie for 9th at Villa Madonna Tournament

The Mason County Lady Royals golf team tied for 9th place out of 25 teams in the Villa Madonna Tournament Friday. The Lady Royals had a team total of 360. Lakota West won the tournament with a total of 317.

High School soccer season begins tonight

The high school soccer season begins tonight. The St. Patrick Lady Saints travel to Cynthiana to play the Harrison County Fillies at 6 p.m. The other three local teams play their first games Tuesday night- The St. Patrick Saints host the Russell Red Devils, while Mason County will host a girl-boy doubleheader. The Lady Royals will play the Newport Lady Wildcats followed by the Royals against the Fleming County Panthers. You can click on the team's schedules in the Sports Links on the side bar here on the blog.

Mideast Region Club Finals photos

Buffalo Trails 5K and 10K results

5K Run

1. Valerie Rice 21:31
2. Raylee Kirkland 21:45
3. Sarah Bellingham 21:46
4. Nathaniel Grayson 24:17
5. Marcus Day 26:33
6. Aaron Hutchins 27:03
7. Sarah Diehl 28:32
8. Wes Truesdell 29:53
9. Lacey Vaught 30:02
10. Dawn Ann Cooper 30:03
11. Megan Williams 32:08
12. Allison Day 34:14
13. Matthew Williams 35:17
14. Jamie Collins 35:21
15. Rosemary Evans 38:12
15. Doris McFarland 38:12

10K
1. Rick Showalter 46:31
2. Randy Moran 1:01:21
3. Gordon Jones 1:04:49

Coach Cal makes first visit to Maysville

University of Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari was in Maysville today conducting a camp for youngsters in kindergarten through the 6th grade at The Fieldhouse. Push play on the Flash-based player below to listen to my interview with Calipari.


Gabcast! John Calipari Interview #0

Lady Royals 2nd in the state in preseason poll

The Mason County Lady Royals cross country team is ranked second in the KytrackXC.com Class AA preseason poll.

Mason County boys cross country team photo

261 registered for Multisport races Saturday

261 athletes have registered for Saturday's multisport races in Maysville. Buffalo Trails Multisport Racing is hosting the Mideast Region Club Finals for the first time. The event includes an International/Olympic Triathlon, an International Distance Duathlon, a Sprint Triathlon, a 5K run/walk and a 10K run/walk. The races begin at 5 p.m. Online registration is closed. On-site registration begins at noon Saturday at French Quarter Inn. You do not have to be a club member to participate. For more information, visit the race website.

Mason County Football Picture Day

Trevor Setty now a Pikeville College Bear

Former Mason County basketball standout Trevor Setty has transferred to Pikeville College and will play for former Mason County coach Kelly Wells. Setty, a 2008 graduate of Mason County High School, originally signed with Georgetown College and was redshirted last season. He will be eligible to play this season for Pikeville College. Setty averaged 14.3 points per game for Mason County's 2008 state championship team. He is 19th on the Royals' all-time scoring list with 1,050 career points.

Mason Co. boys and girls sweep Campbell County

The Mason County boys and girls golf teams both beat Campbell County Wednesday at A. J. Jolly Golf Course. The Royals beat the Camels 165 to 184. Bradley Litzinger was the medalist with a 39. The Lady Royals beat the Lady Camels 177 to 244. Tiara Harris and Christen Cropper were co-medalists with 41s.

Lady Saints open volleyball season Thursday at home

The St. Patrick Lady Saints volleyball team opens the season at home Thursday at 6 p.m. against the Nicholas County Lady Jackets. Julie McKay begins her second season as the Lady Saints' coach. Last season, St. Patrick won the Big Green Tournament at Dayton and the All "A" regional tournament. The Lady Saints were runners-up in the district.

Jackson Tolle begins football practice at Georgetown College

The Georgetown College football team begins practice today. Sophomore defensive end Jackson Tolle reported and tested. He is 6-2 and weighs 233 pounds. He did 19 repetitions at 225 pounds and ran a 4.69 40-yard dash. The Tigers open the season Aug. 29 vs. William Penn in the Big River Bowl in Dyersburg, TN.

McKenzie Butler on Gus Macker championship team

Mason County rising eighth grader McKenzie Butler is a member of the West Virginia Thunder team that won the Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament in Lancaster, OH Sunday. The Thunder went 6-0 in the double elimination tournament. There were 280 teams and more than 1,000 players. Team members are in the photo (left to right): Sydney Pell of Peebles, OH, Mychal Johnson of Huntington, WV, Jenna Burdette of Meigs, OH and McKenzie Butler of May's Lick.

Walton and Cropper 15-16 winners in Bryan Conway Memorial Golf Tournament

Tanner Walton shot an even par 70 to win the boys' 15-16 division, and Christen Cropper shot a 3-over 39 to win the girls' 15-16 division of the Bryan Conway Memorial Junior Golf Tournament today at Kenton Station Golf Course. Here is a list of the top four in each age group:

Boys' 15-16
1. Tanner Walton 70
2. Russell Rigg 75 * won second place in a playoff
3. Bradley Litzinger 75
4. Malachi Evans 81

Girls' 15-16
1. Christen Cropper 39
2. Bridgit Morris 40
3. Hannah Greene 42
4. Haley Hart 45

Boys' 13-14
1. Lane Weaver 33
2. Jackson Frame 38
3. Harrison Applegate 41
4. Dee Hampton 42

Girls' 13-14
1. Kristen Smith 36
2. Lauren Vice 44
3. Ariel Ramsey 49 * won third place in a playoff
4. Margie Miles 49

Boys' 11-12
1. Tyler Lippert 40
2. Ryan Johnson 44
3. Chandler Clark 47
4. Cameron Fryman 48

Girls' 11-12
1. Christen Arn 47
2. Hannah Shields 57
3. Madison Steel 61
4. Jordan Stout 65

Boys' 9-10
1. B.J. Knox 33
2. Jordan Hughes 35
3. Boston Robinson 41
4. Luke Morris 48

Girls' 9-10
1. Brianna Littleton 44
2. Jordan Frodge 46
3. Sarah Fite 47
4. Holley Hart 52

Joe Bigelow beats Chris Morris in a playoff to win the Mason County Open

Joe Bigelow sank an eight-foot birdie putt on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the 15th Mason County Open today at Kenton Station Golf Course. Bigelow and Chris Morris both shot three-under 67 today and were tied at the end of regulaton play at 9-under 205. Troy Grooms was third at 206, and Deron Feldhaus was fourth with a 207. The Maysville Country Club retained the Inter-City trophy with 20 points. Here are the top four finishers in the other flights and the course medalists:

First Flight
1. Allen Feldhaus Jr. 224
2. Jeff Cracraft 226
3. Coy Cummins 227
4. Bud Lyins 229

Second Flight
1. John Arn III 238 (won on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff)
2. Phil Williamson 238
3. Gerald Humphrey 239
4. Jamie High 241

Third Flight
1. David Francis 246
2. Howard Barger 249
3. Randy Bailey 250
3. Paul Thayer 250

Fourth Flight
1. Al Faris 267
2. Ray Tolle 269
2. Kenny Sapp 269
4. Jeff Wallace 270
5. Justin Rees 270

Course Medalists:

Maysville Country Club
Chris Morris (5-under 67)

Laurel Oaks Golf Club
Deron Feldhaus (6-under 66)

Kenton Station Golf Course
Drew Traxel (5-under 65)

Horsemen end season with a loss, Lewis two receptions

The Kentucky Horsemen lost to the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Pioneers 82-49 in the af2 playoffs Saturday night in Wilkes-Barre. Harry Lewis had two receptions for 17 yards. The Pioneers outscored the Horsemen 47-14 in the second half. The Horsemen end the season with an 11-7 record.

Morris, Bigelow and Grayson share the lead after two rounds of the Mason Co. Open

Chris Morris, JoeBigelow and Matthew Grayson share the lead at 6-under-par after two rounds of the 15th Mason County Open. Morris, the first round leader, shot a 1-under 71 today at Laurel Oaks Golf Club. Bigelow had a 68 and Grayson a 67. Shane Lippert and Troy Grooms are two shots back at 4-under 140. Deron Feldhaus fired a 6-under-par 66 today and is three shots off the lead. Feldhaus had a 30 on the back nine today. Five-time champion Eric Schumacher shot a 73 today and trails by four shots. The final round will be played Sunday at Kenton Station Golf Course. None of the current top five have ever won the tournament. Here is the leaderboard with the golfer's second round score in parenthesis.

Chris Morris -6 (71)
Joe Bigelow -6 (68)
Matthew Grayson -6 (67)
Shane Lippert -4 (70)
Troy Grooms -4 (69)
Deron Feldhaus -3 (66)
Eric Schumacher -2 (73)
Josh Weber -2 (70)
Steve Grayson +1 (71)
Bill O'Mara +1 (70)
Drew Traxel +2 (71)
Jason Burns +2 (76)
Joe Traxel +3 (74)

Chris Morris shoots 67, has 2 shot lead in Mason Co, Open

Chris Morris fired a five-under-par 67 today at the Maysville Country Club and has a two-shot lead over five-time champion Eric Schumacher after the first round of the 15th Mason County Open. Morris birdied the first three holes, then bogeyed two of the next three. He ended up with seven birdies and two bogeys. Shane Lippert, Joe Bigelow and Jason Burns are tied for third at 70. Matthew Grayson and Troy Grooms are next at one-under 71. Josh Weber shot an even par 72. The second round will be played Saturday at Laurel Oaks Golf Club. The final round is Sunday at Kenton Station Golf Course. Here is the list of golfers who broke 80:

Chris Morris 67
Eric Schumacher 69
Shane Lippert 70
Joe Bigelow 70
Jason Burns 70
Matthew Grayson 71
Troy Grooms 71
Josh Weber 72
Joe Traxel 73
Steve Grayson 74
Deron Feldhaus 75
Drew Traxel 75
Josh Goddard 75
Bill O'Mara 75
Coy Cummins 76
Jeff Cracraft 77
Allen Feldhaus Jr. 78
Glenn Brothers 78
Brett Walton 79

Mason County Open tee times

Here are the tee times for the opening round of the 15th Mason County Open Friday at the Maysville Country Club:

8:00
Mike Forman
Bud Lykins
Larry Fossitt
Lonnie W. Perkins

8:10
Dale Cracraft
Gene Littleton
Mike Russell
Kenneth Sapp

8:20
Jim Shires
Jonathon Stafford
Al Faris
Louie Neff

8:40
Nathan Combess
Josh Goddard
Dusty Schultz
Michael Coleman

8:50
Ray Tolle
Wally Miller
Vince Shively
Tim McFarland

9:00
Joe Bigelow
Phil Williamson
Mike Ashcraft
Daryl Ashcraft

9:10
Jim Hinton
Phil McDonald
Jason Butler
Pete Wright

9:20
Paul Thayer
Barry McVey
Greg Dudley
Chad Ishmael

9:30
Hal Holleran
Jerry Howard
Johnny Jackson
Rocky Hamm

9:40
Randy Bailey
Daren Wood
David Francis
Joel Hasler

12:00
Josh Weber
Eric Schumacher
Drew Traxel
Jamey High

12:10
Riley Wulz
Joe Weber
Chris Morris
Shane Lippert

1:00
Tony Grippa
Jamie Ellis
Jeff Wallace
Dwight Hurt

1:10
Trevor Hargett
Coy Cummins
Justin Rees
Eric Bocock

1:20
Greg Grooms
Gerald Humphrey
Jon Sandlin
John Lawler

1:30
Steve Grayson
Bear Finn
Matthew Grayson
Randy Ross

1:40
Troy Grooms
Jeff Houchens
Allen Feldhaus Jr.
Deron Feldhaus

1:50
Andrew Grayson
Ed Stafford
Kenny Ray Haggard
Howard Barger

3:40
Brett Walton
Jeff Cracraft
Joe Traxel
Glenn Brothers

3:50
Bill O'Mara
Kevin Clark
Kevin Price
Jason Burns

4:00
Mark Comer
Todd Johnson
Doug Bellamy
John Arn III

Mason County golf season underway

The Mason County girls' and boys' golf seasons are underway. The Lady Royals finished fourth out of eight teams in the Beechwood Tournament Monday and second out of 12 teams in the Rowan County Invitational today at Eagle Trace. The Royals finished fifth out of 12 teams at the Greenup County Tournament today. Both Mason County teams are coached by John Arn. Here are the scores:


Lady Royals 391 at Beechwood

Christian Cropper 94
Lauren Vice 97
Tiara Harris 98
Bethany Foister 102


Lady Royals 364 at Eagle Trace

Tiara Harris 86 (6th place and earns All-State points)
Christian Cropper 88
Lauren Vice 92
Bridget Morris 98


Royals at Greenup County

Bradley Litzinger 83
Jackson Frame 84
Conner Osborne 92
Justin Lang 92

Royals intrasquad scrimmage Friday at 9 a.m.

The Mason County Royals football team will have its final intrasquad scrimmage of the preseason Friday at 9 a.m. The scrimmage is open to the public. The Royals will scrimmage the Scott County Cardinals in Georgetown on August 14. The season opener is August 21st against the Danville Admirals in the Meadowview Regional Medical Center Kickoff Classic.

15th Mason County Open this weekend

The 15th Mason County Open will be played this weekend. Eric Schumacher is the two-time defending champion. He has won the tournament a record five times. The first round will be played Friday at the Maysville Country Club, the second round is Saturday at Laurel Oaks Golf Club and the final round will be played Sunday at Kenton Station Golf Course. Here is the list of the former champions:

1995 Eric Schumacher
1996 Ben Hensley
1997 Eric Schumacher
1998 Deron Feldhaus
1999 Steve Grayson
2000 Ben Hensley
2001 Deron Feldhaus
2002 Mark Blakefield
2003 Robert Walton
2004 Steve Grayson
2005 Eric Schumacher
2006 Drew Traxel
2007 Eric Schumacher
2008 Eric Schumacher

Bryan Conway Memorial Junior Golf Tournament postponed until Monday

The Bryan Conway Memorial Junior Golf Tournament scheduled Wednesday at Kenton Station Golf Course has been postponed until Monday, August 10 due to the heavy rains.

Conner and Moses win Kenton Station Ladies 2-Day Tournament

Kelly Conner and Libby Moses beat Mona Burns and Hope Price on the first hole of a sudden death playoff to win the Ladies 2-Day Tournament at Kenton Station Golf Course today. The two teams were tied at the end of regulation at seven-over par 151. Conner and Moses shot a 79 today after opening with an even par 72 on Saturday. Burns and Price fired a 72 today after shooting a 79 in the first round. Peggy Ludwig and Candy Ludwig finished third with a 153.
The other flight winners include:

First Flight
Melissa Hughes and Norma Darnell 157

Second Flight
Joanne Werbrich and Diane Redmond 167

Third Flight
Glenna Lewis and Bree Blevins 177

Fourth Flight
Jenny McNay and Diane Sigman 187