Clay Cartmell and Kirk Sweey to play in Down Under Bowl

Former Mason County football players Clay Cartmell and Kirk Sweeney will play in the Down Under Bowl in Australia in July. The Kentucky team is coached by Mason County Middle School football coach Tom Posey. Teams from throughout the United States will compete in the Down Under Bowl. The Kentucky team departs July 7 and will play two games during its 10 days in Australia. The first game is July 11 vs. Louisiana-Arkansas. The second game will be on July 13. The team will have a three-day stop in Honolulu, Hawaii on the way home. Here is a link to the Down Under Bowl website.

Russell Rigg and Brianna Littleton post wins on the Northern Kentucky 7-UP Junior Golf Tour

Russell Rigg won the boys' 16-18 division and Brianna Littleton was the winner in the girls' 11 under division on the Northern Kentucky 7-UP Junior Golf Tour today at Laurel Oaks Golf Club.
Rigg birdied the first hole of a sudden-death playoff with Zach Lemons after they ended regulation play tied at three-over-par 75. It's Rigg's second win in as many days. He won the Mussleman-Dunne Tour event at Midland Trail Golf Club Monday. Bradley Litzinger finished third in the boys' 16-18 division today at Laurel Oaks Golf Club with a four-over 76.
Littleton won the girls' 11 and under group with a nine-hole total of 54. Two local golfers lost in playoffs- Christen Cropper in the Annika division and Tyler Lippert in the boys' 12-13 division.
Jackson Frame finished fourth in the boys' 14-15 division. There were a tour record four playoffs today.


(Edited to correct that Litzinger was third Tuesday, not Monday)

Four Mason Co. athletes named to KTCCCA All-State Track Teams

Four Mason County athletes have been named to the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Class AA Boys All-State Track Teams. Seth Adkins was named First Team All-State in the 200 meter dash and Second Team All-State in the 100 meter dash. Mason County's 4x400 meter relay team of Adkins, Bradley Lang, Colt Fearis and Josh Harris was named First Team All-State.

Harry Lewis' first season with Bloomington Extreme ends in a playoff loss

Harry Lewis' first season with the Bloomington Extreme of the Indoor Football League ended in a 61-48 loss to the Wichita Wild Saturday in the first round of the Indoor Football League. Lewis had one reception for seven yards. Lewis played in 12 of the Extreme's 15 games and had 33 receptions for 318 yards and seven touchdowns.

Chris Morris wins 2nd Chippeways in three years

Chris Morris is the champion of the Chippeways golf tournament for the second time in three years. Morris defeated Centre College teammate Patrick Davidson 6 and 4 in the championship match today at the Maysville Country Club. Morris had a birdie-birdie start to go 2-up. He was 4-up at the turn. Davidson only won two holes. Earlier in the day in the semifinals, Morris beat three-time champion Eric Schumacher, and Davidson defeated Deron Feldhaus. It's the 10th straight year a member of the Maysville Country Club has won the Chippeways. Here is a list of the other flight winners:



First Flight
Mike Ravencraft

Second Flight
Scott Downing

Third Flight
Ed Curtis

Fourth Flight
Jamie High

Fifth Flight
Louis Neff

Sixth Flight
Ed Stafford

Seventh Flight
Drew Quierllo

Eighth Flight
Scott Schroer

Championship Flight Consolation
Robert Walton

First Flight Consolation
Jeff Cracraft

Second Flight Consolation
Seth Vice

Third Flight Consolation
Chaz Warren

Fourth Flight Consolation
Mike Tierney

Fifth Flight Consolation
Bob Canada

Sixth Flight Consolation
Jeff Haggard

Seventh Flight Consolation
Mason Tush

Eighth Flight Consolation
Rick Tubbessing

Seth Adkins 2nd in 100 meters and 3rd in 200 meters at Berea Peak Meet

Recent Mason County High School graduate Seth Adkins finished second in the 100 meter dash (11.38) and third in the 200 meter dash (22.26) in the Berea Peak Meet Saturday at Berea College.

Feldhaus, Davidson, Schumacher and Morris advance to Chippeways semis

Deron Feldhaus, Patrick Davidson, Eric Schumacher and Chris Morris have advanced to the semifinals in the championship flight of the 75th Chippeways golf tournament at the Maysville Country Club.
In today's quarterfinals, Feldhaus defeated defending champion Drew Traxel, Davidson was a winner over Troy Grooms, Schumacher beat Keith Pawsat, and Morris defeated Jason Burns.
The semifinal matches tee-off at 9:20 Sunday morning. It's Feldhaus vs. Davidson, and Schumacher vs. Morris. The winners will meet in the championship match Sunday afternoon.

Seven of the quarterfinalists in Chippeways championship flight are MCC members

Local dominance in the championship flight of the Chippeways golf tournament continues as seven of the eight quarterfinalists in the 75th Chippeways are Maysville Country Club members.
The last nine Chippeways have been won by MCC members, and Patrick Davidson of Louisville was the only non-member to win a first round round match today. Davidson, a rising sophomore at Centre College, beat Brent Curtis in a match between non-members. Defending champion Drew Traxel defeated Billy Riley. Deron Feldhaus beat two-time champion Robert Walton. Troy Grooms was a winner over John Hoh. Three-time champion Eric Schumacher beat Buddy Bryant. Keith Pawsat defeated Jim Tichenor. Jason Burns beat Michael Darnell. 2008 champion and tournament medalist Chris Morris defeated Randy Boll. Here are the match-ups for Saturday's quarterfinal round:

Traxel vs. Feldhaus
Grooms vs. Davidson
Pawsat vs. Schumacher
Morris vs. Burns

The semifinals are Sunday morning. The championship match is Sunday afternoon.

M.C. Hammer to perform at Maysville-Mason County Night at GABP

M.C. Hammer will perform and there will be a tribute to the 1990 World Series Champion Cincinnati Reds during Maysville-Mason County Night at Great American Ball Park when the Reds host the Colorado Rockies on July 16. Tickets are still available at WFTM. Here is an updated press release from the Reds:

CINCINNATI (June 24, 2010) - Legendary hip hop performer and Grammy Award winner MC
Hammer will bring his high-energy show to Great American Ball Park on Friday, July
16 as part of the celebration of the 1990 World Series Champion Cincinnati Reds.


Included in the game ticket for Reds vs. Colorado Rockies (7:10pm) will be:

- Two shows by MC Hammer and his dancers

- A tribute to the 1990 World Series Champion Reds

- Members of the 1990 team appearing in person throughout the evening

- Postgame fireworks show presented by Klosterman Baking Company

MC Hammer's pregame concert will run 6 to 6:40pm on the right field porch and a
second show will be on the field starting approximately 20 minutes after the
conclusion of the game. He will also do a meet and greet with fans in the FanZone.

Maysville/Mason County Night will also take place on Friday, July 16th with special
discount tickets for Maysville/Mason County residents and those of surrounding
areas.

Select tickets & hard copy order forms are available at WFTM studios on Forest
Avenue in downtown Maysville. With today's special announcement, tickets will now
be available at WFTM until July 2nd, 2010.

Tickets can be also purchased by visiting
www.reds.com/maysville.

Discount tickets must be purchased by Thursday July 15th to receive the
Maysville/Mason County discount. Discount tickets cannot be purchased at the box
office on the day of the game.

For questions about Maysville/Mason County Night, group seating, and scoreboard
messages, contact Bart Conway at (859) 628-7337 or bconway@reds.com.

Drew Traxel wins Chippeways Shootout

Drew Traxel (photo) won the Chippeways Shootout tonight at the Maysville Country Club with a birdie on the final hole- the Par 3 13th. A par would have won it for Traxel after Eric Schumacher missed the green, nearly hit the pin with his chip shot and missed a long par putt. Traxel, the defending champion of the Chippeways, rolled in a long putt for birdie. The match play tournament begins Friday. Maysville Country Club members have won the last nine Chippeways.

Chris Morris is Chippeways Medalist, pairings set for 75th tourney

Chris Morris is the medalist for the 75th Chippeways match play golf tournament at the Maysville Country Club. Morris, the 2008 champion, had the low qualifying round of three-under-par 69. He is the number two seed. Defending champion Drew Traxel is the number one seed. Three-time champion Eric Schumacher and two-time champion Robert Walton are also in the championship flight. Two-time Kentucky State Amateur champion Buddy Bryant of Lexington is the number three seed. The Shootout for the championship flight is this evening. First round matches will be played Friday. The quarterfinals are Saturday. The semifinals and finals are Sunday. Here are the pairings:

8th Flight
7:30 a.m. (1) Warren Markwell vs. bye; (8) John Estill vs. (9) Rick Tubbesing
7:40 a.m. (4) Don Wilson vs. (13) Thadius Ireland; (5) Kelly Caudill vs. (12) Dean Ravencraft
7:50 a.m. (2) Kelly Mayo vs. (15) Michael Clarke; (7) Simon Watt vs. (10) Greg Taylor
8:00 a.m. (3) Jim Boney vs. (14) James Shires; (6) Scott Schroer vs. (11) Charlie Warren

7th Flight
8:10 a.m. (1) Dickie Butler vs. (16) Clint Ravencraft; (8) Lee Tush vs. (9) David Cooney
8:20 a.m. (4) Drew Quirello vs. (13) Mason Tush; (5) Brad Stonecipher vs. (12) Ed Swartzentruber
8:30 a.m. (2) James Finch vs. (15) Vincent Bradley; (7) Mark Tubbesing vs. (10) Dan Thompson
8:40 a.m. (3) Jim Thornhill vs. (14) Fred Hassloch; (6) Jason Williams vs. (11) Eddie Wenz

6th Flight
8:50 a.m. (1) Jeff Houchens vs. (16) Jeff Hopkins; (8) Ed Stafford vs. (9) R.J. Myers
9:00 a.m. (4) Jeff Haggard vs. (13) Jack Weis; (5) C.B. Smith vs. (12) Stockton Wood
9:10 a.m. (2) Pat Lathum vs. (15) Steve Silverstein; (7) Tim Marinaro vs. (10) Kelly Ashley
9:20 a.m. (3) Joe Thornhill vs. (14) Roy Redmond; (6) Kenny Ross vs. (11) Caine Hughes

5th Flight
9:30 a.m. (1) Chris Ullery vs. (16) Bob Canada; (8) Todd White vs. (9) Kevin Ireland
9:40 a.m. (4) Kelly Clarke vs. (13) Tom Ogden; (5) Chuck Jett vs. (12) Al Faris
9:50 a.m. (2) Marc Pawsat vs. (15) Sean Neeley; (7) Scott West vs. (10) Ron Mercer
10:00 a.m. (3) Rayond Helton vs. (14) Al Harrison; (6) Louie Neff vs. (11) Wayne Norris

4th Flight
10:10 a.m. (1) Doug Wright vs. (16) Howard Barger; (8) Bill Barrett vs. (9) Bob Staab
10:20 a.m. (4) Mike Marinaro vs. (13) David Trimble; (5) Rusty McHugh vs. (12) Charles Williams
10:30 a.m. (2) Mike Tierney vs. (15) Bas Mattingly; (7) Mark White vs. (10) Larry Fossitt
10:40 a.m. (3) Andrew Wilson vs. (14) Ed Outlaw: bye vs. (11) Jamie High

3rd Flight
12:00 p.m. (1) Mike Stephens vs. (16) Chad Haggard; (8) Gilbert Darnell vs. (9) Ed Curtis
12:10 p.m. (4) Colton Gentry vs. (13) Gerald McKay; (5) Chaz Warren vs. (12) Bob Richmond
12:20 p.m. (2) D.J. Hodge vs. (15) Stan Cochran; (7) Dudley Sewell vs. (10 Dave Wells
12:30 p.m. (3) Jamie Solomon vs. (14) Jason Howard; (6) Hunt Thornhill vs. (11) Glenn Brothers

2nd Flight
12:40 p.m. (1) Dustin Orme vs. (16) Kenny Haggard; vs. (8) Joe Weber vs. (9) John Bare
12:50 p.m. (4) Denny Barbour vs. (13) Steve Genter; (5) Brett Walton vs. (12) Seth Vice
1:00 p.m. (2) Gary Daake vs. (15) Scott Downing; (7) Chad Mefford vs. (10) Greg Short
1:10 p.m. (3) Derek Collins vs. (14) Brian Simpson; (6) Fred Edwards vs. (11) Eric Bocook

1st Flight
1:20 p.m. (1) Joe Traxel vs. (16) David Orme; (8) Shad Walters vs. (9) John Arn
1:30 p.m. (4) Matt Stoneburner vs. (13) Pat Breslin; (5) Wes Walton vs. (12) Dusty Bradley
1:40 p.m. (2) Wayne Guthrie vs. (15 Charlie Calvert; (7) Jeff Cracraft vs. (10 Frank Comer
1:50 p.m. (3) Eric Davis vs. (14) Eric Richmond; (6) Brian Leonard vs. (11) Mike Ravencraft

Championship Flight
2:00 p.m. (1) Drew Traxel vs. (16) Billy Riley; (8) Deron Feldhaus vs. (9) Robert Walton
2:10 p.m. (4) Troy Grooms vs. (13) John Hoh; (5) Patrick Davidson vs. (12) Brent Curtis
2:20 p.m. (2) Chris Morris vs. (15) Randy Boll; (7) Michael Darnell vs. (10) Jason Burns
2:30 p.m. (3) Buddy Bryant vs. (14) Eric Schumacher; (6) Keith Pawsat vs. (11) Jim Tichenor

Lewis had a TD reception in Extreme's record sixth straight win

Harry Lewis had a 29-yard touchdown reception and the Bloomington Extreme closed out the regular season with a team-record sixth straight win Saturday. Here is a link to the story on the team's website.

Ryne King All-State Honorable Mention, Connor Osborne selected for Sophomore Showcase

Mason County infielder and pitcher Ryne King was named All-State Honorable Mention by the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association. King, who graduated last month, was named the Royals' Most Valuable Player. Mason County center fielder and pitcher Connor Osborne was selected for the Sophomore Showcase which was held today at the University of Louisville.

Locals compete in Northern Kentucky 7-UP Junior Golf Tour event at Pendleton Co. Country Club

The Pendleton County Country Club was today's stop on the Northern Kentucky 7-UP Junior Golf Tour and several local golfers had top 10 finishes. Brianna Littleton, Sarah Fite and Jordan Frodge finished third, fourth and fifth respectively in the girls' 11 and under division. Jake O'Mara finished in fifth place and Tyler Lippert took sixth place in the boys' 12 and 13 age group. Jackson Frame was fourth in the boys' 14 and 15 division. Russell Rigg took fourth place in the boys' 16-18 division. Christian Arn was fourth and Bridgit Morris fifth in the annika division. Here is a link to the complete results.

GoVolsExtra.com story on Chris Lofton

Scroll down in the box to read the story.

News and notes on Day Two of summer

Here are some news and notes on another hot and humid summer day:

• Former Pendleton County player and assistant coach Brad Cox is the new assistant boys' basketball coach at Mason County. Cox succeeds Kelly Carwile who left Mason County to become the head coach at Pike County Central;
• Former Manchester head coach Nick Neria has joined the football coaching staff at Mason County. Neria will work with the lineman on both sides of the ball and help with the junior varsity and freshmen teams. Neria will continue to teach at Manchester;
• Former Mason County Royal Chris Stapleton will coach the Pendleton County Middle School boys' basketball teams. Stapleton was a member of Mason County's 2003 state champion and 2004 state runner-up teams;
• The annual 5K Run sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 3 at the corner of Second and Limestone Streets in downtown Maysville;

Blakefield ties for 30th

For the second straight day, Mark Blakefield shot a three-under par 69 today in the final round of the Buffalo Run Casino Classic on the NGA Hooters Golf Tour. Blakefield had a 72-hole total of 11-under 277 and tied for 30th place. Matthew Harmon won the tournament in Miami, Oklahoma at 25-under and passed Blakefield for first place on the money leaders list.

Blakefield shoots a 69, T34 after three rounds

Mark Blakefield shot a three-under-par 69 today and is tied for 34th place after three rounds of the Buffalo Run Casino Classic on the NGA Hooters Golf Tour. Blakefield is eight-under for the tournament. Matthew Harmon of Grand Rapids, Michigan is 22-under and has a six-shot lead.

Blakefield shoots an even par 72, T31

Mark Blakefield shot an even par 72 today in the second round of the Buffalo Run Casino Classic on the NGA Hooters Golf Tour. He is five-under for the tournament, tied for 31st place-11 shots off the lead.

Morris has low qualifying score so far for Chippeways

2008 champion Chris Morris has the lowest qualifying score so far for the 75th Chippeways at the Maysville Country Club. Morris fired a three-under-par 69 in his qualifying round. The match play tournament begins June 25. Qualifying ends June 23. Defending champion Drew Traxel is automatically qualified for the championship flight. He will be joined by the top 15 qualifiers. Here are the other low qualifying scores turned in so far:

71 Buddy Bryant
71 Troy Grooms
73 Deron Feldhaus
74 Robert Walton
78 John Hoh
80 Randy Boll
80 Billy Riley

Blakefield T11 after first round of NGA Hooters Golf Tour event

Mark Blakefield shot a five-under-par 67 Thursday and is tied for 11th place after the first round of the Buffalo Run Casino Classic on the NGA Hooters Golf Tour. Blakefield, the leading money winner on the tour, had seven birdies and two bogeys. He is three shots off the lead. The tournament is being played at Peoria Ridge Golf Club in Miami, Oklahoma.

Lady Royals to play in NKU Team Camp

The Mason County Lady Royals will play in the Northern Kentucky University Team Camp Friday and Saturday. Here is the Lady Royals' schedule:

Friday
10 a.m. vs. Urusline at Albright Health Center Court #1
12 p.m. vs. North Adams at Albright Center Court #2
3 p.m. vs. Ft. Wayne Snider at Albright Health Center Court #1

Saturday
9 a.m. vs. McAuley at Regents Hall
11 a.m. vs. Minford at Regents Hall
3 p.m. vs. Eastern Brown Albight Health Center Court #3

Walton and Cropper third in Northern Ky 7-Up Junior Golf Tour event

Tanner Walton took third place in the boys' 16-18 division and Christen Cropper finished third in the Annika Division at the Northern Kentucky Junior Golf Tour event today at Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club in Georgetown. Walton shot a 76 and finished five shots behind the winner. Cropper shot a 90 and was eight shots back. Tiarra Harris finished sixth in the Annika Division with a 96. Jackson Frame was fourth in the boys' 14-15 age group and Sarah Fite took fourth place in the girls' 11 and under group. Here is a link to the complete results.

Mason County Team Camp Thursday and Friday

Several high school boys' basketball teams are scheduled to play in the Mason County Team Camp Thursday and Friday. Varsity Division games will be played at the girls' gym downtown and The Fieldhouse. Junior Varsity Division games will take place at Straub Elementary School, Mason County Intermediate School and St. Patrick. Here is the Varsity Division schedule (subject to change):

Thursday at the girls' gym
1:00 Lewis Co. vs. North Adams
2:00 Lewis Co. vs. Bracken Co.
3:00 North Adams vs. Menifee County
4:00 Holmes vs. Madison Central
5:00 Bracken Co. vs. Greenup Co.
6:00 St. Patrick vs. Menifee Co.
7:00 North Adams vs. Greenup Co.

Thursday at The Fieldhouse
1:00 East Carter vs. Pendleton Co.
2:00 Ashland vs. Harrison Co.
3:00 Ashland vs. Pendleton Co.
4:00 East Carter vs. Harrison Co.
5:00 North Adams vs. St. Patrick
6:00 Ashland vs. Madison Central
7:00 Holmes vs. Mason County

Friday at the girls' gym
1:00 East Carter vs. Cooper
2:00 Menifee Co. vs. Bracken Co.
3:00 Cooper vs. Lewis Co.
4:00 Greenup Co. vs. Harrison Co.
5:00 St. Patrick vs. Lewis Co.

Friday at The Fieldhouse
1:00 Harrison Co. vs. Menifee Co.
2:00 St. Patrick vs. Pendleton Co.
3:00 Madison Central vs. Pendleton Co.
4:00 Ashland vs. Mason Co.
5:00 Madison Central vs. East Carter
6:00 Ashland vs. Bracken Co.
7:00 Ashland vs. Greenup Co.

Lady Royals Volleyball Camp

The Mason County Lady Royals 2010 Volleyball Camp is scheduled June 21-25 at the Mason County Intermediate School. The camp is for girls in grades one through seven in the 2010-11 school year. The cost is $25. Every camper will receive a free T-shirt. For more information or to register, call (859) 250-7923.

Byran Conway Memorial Junior Golf Tournament is August 4

The Bryan Conway Memorial Junior Golf Tournament is scheduled Wednesday, August 4 at Kenton Station Golf Course. The tournament is for boys and girls ages 9-16. To sign up, call Deron Feldhaus at 606-759-7154. Participants must be signed up in the clubhouse by 6 p.m. on August 2. Call the golf course the evening prior to the tournament for tee time.

Christian Arn wins Musslemann-Dunn Junior Golf Tour tourney at Andover Country Club

Christian Arn won for the second time this season on the Musslemann-Dunn Junior Golf Tour today. She shot a 44 at Andover Country Club in Lexington and won the girls' 13 and under division by nine shots.

Maysville/Mason Co. Night at GABP is a month from Wednesday

Maysville/Mason County Night at Great American Ball Park is July 16- a month from Wednesday. Here is the press release from the Cincinnati Reds:

CINCINNATI (June 14, 2010) – For the third consecutive year, the Cincinnati Reds and WFTM Soft 96 have teamed up to offer Maysville/Mason County area residents the chance to enjoy the excitement of Reds baseball at a special discount.

Maysville/Mason County Night will take place on Friday, July 16th vs. the Colorado Rockies at 7:10 pm at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH.

Maysville/Mason County residents and those of surrounding areas can purchase discount tickets for select seating locations.

The game will be followed by a post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.

Select tickets & hard copy order forms are available at WFTM studios on Forest Avenue in downtown Maysville. Tickets will only be available at WFTM until June 25th, 2010.

Tickets can be also purchased by visiting www.reds.com/maysville.

Discount tickets must be purchased by Thursday July 15th to receive the Maysville/Mason County discount. Discount tickets cannot be purchased at the box office on the day of the game.

For questions about Maysville/Mason County Night, group seating, and scoreboard messages, contact Bart Conway at (859) 628-7337 or bconway@reds.com.

Litzinger and Frame win on N. Ky 7-Up Junior Golf Tour

Bradley Litzinger and Jackson Frame were winners on the Northern Kentucky 7-Up Junior Golf Tour Friday at the World of Sports.
Litzinger shot a five-under-par 53 to win the boys' 16-18 division. Tanner Walton finished second with a one-under 57. Russell Rigg shot an even-par 58 and took third place.
Frame won the boys' 14-15 division with a 61. Sarah Fite shot a 42 to finish third in the girls' 11 and under division.
Here is a link to the complete results.

Lofton to play in Pilot Rocky Top League

Chris Lofton will play for Ray's ESG in the Pilot Rocky Top League in Knoxville, Tennessee June 15-July 1. Several current and former college basketball players will play in the league which is certified by the NCAA. League games are played at Bearden High School. Admission is free. Here is a link to the league's website.

Miranda Hales named to KIAC All-Conference Team

Berea College senior centerfielder Miranda Hales of Maysville was named to the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Conference Team. Hales had a 1.000% fielding percentage and batted .278 with one home run and nine RBI. She had a .371 slugging percentage. Berea College lost to IU Southeast 9-3 in the
championship game of KIAC softball tournament.

42nd Junior Chippeways is July 9-10 at Maysville Country Club

The 42nd Annual Junior Chippeways golf tournament will be played July 9 and 10 at the Maysville Country Club. The tournament is for boys ages 13-18. Former champions include currents pros Steve Flesch and Mark Blakefield. Participants will be placed into flights based on their first round scores on Friday. The championship flight will play 36 holes on Saturday. The rest of the field will play 18 holes on Saturday. The entry fee is $60. Here are a couple of links for the tournament:

Junior Chippeways website

Junior Chippeways Facebook page

Mason County softball awards

The Mason County Lady Royals softball team held its annual awards banquet tonight at the Maysville-Mason County Recreation Park. Here is a list of the award winners:

Best Defensive Player
Sarah Mitchell

Highest On-Base Percentage
Cara Irwin

Most Improved
Taylor Douglas

Most RBI
Leigh Newdigate

Sommer Case Coaches Award
Abby Huff

Keith Carver Award
Laura Dodge

JV Defensive Player
Caitlin Ross

JV Most Improved
Laura Dodge

JV Highest On-Base Percentage
Billie Jo Ross


(Edited to correct JV Defensive and Most Improved Award winners)

Chris Morris T3 at State Am

Chris Morris shot a two-over-par 74 today in the final round of the AT&T Kentucky State Amateur Championship and tied for third place. Morris and Jesse Massie were the co-leaders after each of the first two rounds and matched scores for the third straight day at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond. Morris and Massie tied for third place with at eight-under 208. Defending champion Jordan Blann of Bowling Green began the final round one-shot off the lead. He shot a 71 today and ended regulation tied with his younger brother, Seth Blann, at 10-under 206. Jordan birdied the first-hole of a sudden death playoff to win the title for the second straight year.
Here is a link to final results.

Josh Huron signs with Campbellsville University

Former Mason County fullback and outside linebacker Josh Huron signed today to play football at Campbellsville University. Huron says he decided at the start of his senior year that he was not going to play in college. But he changed his mind after playing his senior season and watching some of his teammates sign with colleges. He says he only looked at a couple of schools until Campbellsville University picked him up. Huron says Campbellsville's team looks really physical, the way he likes to play. He says the plan is for him to play outside linebacker for the Tigers. Huron says the Campbellsville coaches also will try him out at tight end.
"They have video of me playing outside linebacker, they don't have video of me playing tight end," Huron said.
Mason County Coach David Buchanan says Huron's signing is more than a pleasant surprise because of the knee injuries he sustained in high school.
"I never dreamed that this would be something that would happen for him," Buchanan said. "But I think he found out he really missed it, he needed to be back on the field. And that's a good thing because he's a very, very good football player."

Morris remains tied for the lead at State Am

Chris Morris remains tied for the lead in the AT&T Kentucky State Amateur Championship after shooting a two-under-par 70 today in the second round at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond. Morris and Jessie Massie of Louisville share the lead at 10-under heading into the final round Thursday. Massie also shot a 70 today. Defending champion Jordan Blann is one shot off the lead. Morris and Massie were the first round co-leaders. Both shot 64 on Tuesday.

Mason County Royals basketball camp June 21-24

The Mason County Royals basketball camp for boys ages 3-8 is scheduled June 21-24 at The Fieldhouse. The fee is $50. Each camper will receive a basketball and a T-shirt. Registration forms are available at Mason County High School.

Chris Morris fires a 64, shares the lead at State Am

Chris Morris fired an eight-under par 64 Tuesday at Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond and is the co-leader after the first round of the AT&T Kentucky State Amateur Championship. Jessie Massie of Louisville also shot a 64. Shawn Tipton of Clay City is one shot back. Thirty-five golfers broke par. Morris is coming off a third-place finish in the NCAA Division III Championship.

Mason County baseball awards

The Mason County Royals baseball team held its annual awards banquet Monday night at the Maysville-Mason County Recreation Park. Here is a list of the award winners:

Pitching Award
Logan Brown

Highest Batting Average
Jeris Carver

Scottie Morgan Hustle Award
Jake Morgan

Shane Morgan Defensive Award
Lee Sutton

Most Improved Player
Corey Walker

Most Valuable Player
Ryne King

Leadership Award
Connor Osborne

Take One for the Team Award
Clay Cartmell

Coach's Award
Tyler French

Junior Varsity Award
Alex Hamilton

(Edited to add the Leadership and Take One for the Team Awards)

Cropper and Lippert have second place finishes on Pepsi Junior Golf Tour

Two local golfers- Christen Cropper and Tyler Lippert- had runner-up finishes on the Pepsi Junior Golf Tour Monday. Cropper was second (five shots behind the winner) in the girls' 16-18 division, and Lippert was the runner-up (one shot back) in the boys' 11-12 division at Cherry Blossom Golf and Country Club in Georgetown.

Lewis has TD reception in 34-14 win

Harry Lewis had a 14-yard touchdown reception and the Bloomington Extreme routed the West Michigan ThunderHawks 34-14 in an Indoor Football League game Saturday. For the season, Lewis has 27 receptions for 260 yards and six touchdowns. Bloomington is 7-5, and in second place in the Central North Division with two games left in the regular season.

Chippeways Alumni on Facebook

The 75th Chippeways golf tournament will be played June 25-27 at Maysville Country Club. There is now a Chippeways Alumni page on Facebook. Here is a link to the page.

Rigg loses in a playoff at Kearney Hills

Russell Rigg lost in a playoff today in a Pepsi Junior Golf Tour event at Kearney Hills Golf Links in Lexington. Rigg shot a 74 and was tied for first place with Tyler Morgan of Annville. Morgan won on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff.

Seth Adkins is Class AA state champion in 200 dash, boys' 4x400 meter also state champs

Mason County senior Seth Adkins is the Class AA state champion in the 200 meter dash. Adkins won the race in a time of 22.19 today at the state meet at the University of Louisville. Adkins finished third in the 100 meter dash. Adkins teamed with Colt Fearis, Josh Harris and Bradley Lang to win the 4x400 meter relay (3:24.16). Fearis took fifth place in the 400 meter dash. Harris was ninth in the triple jump and tied for 10th place in the 400 meter dash. Ashley Deatley tied for seventh in the girls' high jump. Raylee Kirkland was eighth in the girls' pole vault. Mason County's 4x100 meter relay team of Madison Paver, Katie Redmond, Jade Morgan and Andreana Bennett took ninth place.
Central won the boys' state championship with 100 points. The Mason County boys finished in sixth place with 30 points. Highlands won the girls' state title with 91 points. The Mason County girls tied for 35th place with two points.
Here is a link to the complete results.

Christian Arn wins on Musselman-Dunne Junior Golf Tour

Mason County sixth grader Christian Arn shot a 45 Wednesday at Tates Creek Golf Course and picked up her first win of the summer on the Mussleman-Dunne Junior Golf Tour. Arn won the 13 and under division by three shots.

KHSAA Class AA state track and field meet is Thursday in Louisville

The KHSAA Class AA state track and field meet is Thursday at Owsley Park on the University of Louisville campus. Admission is $10. The Mason County girls' and boys' teams both won regional championships Saturday and will be competing in the state meet. Here is are a couple for the state meet:

Pre-meet roster by school

Pre-meet performance listing

Rigg T18 at Mid-American Junior Golf Tour's Memorial Day Invitational

Russell Rigg tied for 18th place in the Mid-American Junior Golf Tour's Memorial Day Invitational at Hueston Woods State Park in College Corner, Ohio. Rigg had a 54-hole total of
11-over par 227, 12 shots behind the winner. He had rounds of 75, 78 and 74. Rigg tied for 10th in birdies (8), tied for fourth in birdies on Par 5s (4), and tied for 10th in birdies on Par 3s (1).

Adkins to walk-on at EKU, Myers will walk-on at MSU

Mason County track and field standouts Seth Adkins and Jim Myers will be rivals in college. Adkins will be a recruited walk-on at Eastern Kentucky University, while Myers will walk-on at Morehead State University.
Adkins was the region champion in the 100 meter dash and 200 meter dash Saturday. He is also a member of Mason County's 4x200 meter and 4x400 meter relay teams that took first place in the region meet. Adkins set the school record in the 200 meter dash (21.9) at the Fleming County All-Comers Meet in April. He won the indoor 200 meters at Ohio State University. He was 27th in the 200 meters at the Nike Indoor Nationals in Boston. Adkins was second in the 55 meters and finished third in a school record time of 53.43 in the 400 meters at the Mason-Dixon Games.
Myers set the school record in the indoor 3,000 meter run (9:59.00) in February. He was a member of the 4x800 meter relay team that set a school record (9:17.23) at the Mason-Dixon Games. He won several races in 1600 meters, 3200 meters and 3000 meters. Myers finished eighth in the state cross country meet and was named All-State Honorable Mention by the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association.