Lady Royals suffer sixth straight loss

The Mason County Lady Royals suffered their sixth straight loss, falling to St. Jean de Brebeuf of Canada 46-30 this morning in the seventh place game of the St. Andrew's School Holiday Classic in Boca Raton, Florida. Faith Weddle led Mason County in scoring with eight points. Mason County freshman Brittany Hardin was named to the All-Tournament Team. The Lady Royals' next game is Dec. 27 vs. Conner in the Commercial Bank Queen of the Bluegrass Tournament at East Carter.

MC (3-6) Moran 2, Smith 6, Moore 6, Morton 5, Weddle 8, Hardin 3

News and notes

It's time to catch up on some of news and notes:

• Three Mason County cross country athletes have received all-state recognition. Julia Woods, Valerie Rice and Nick Robinson were named all-state honorable mention in Class 2A by the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association. Woods is Mason County's Female Runner of the Year. Robinson is Mason County's Male Runner of the Year. The awards were presented at the team banquet Tuesday night;
• The Wendy's High School Heisman Award School Winners have been announced. Daniel Yeary is the winner at St. Patrick, and Faith Weddle is the winner at Mason County. The Wendy's High School Heisman Program recognizes high school seniors for excellence in academics, athletics and community/school leadership;
• Shawnee State University freshman guard Justin Lang scored four points and had four rebounds and two steals as the Bears' won their home opener 100-64 over UC-Clermont Tuesday night; 
• Former Mason County Royal Chris Stapleton is coaching basketball at Pendleton County Middle School. His team picked up its first tournament championship last weekend in the 3rd Annual Erv Whitford Memorial Tournament at Silver Grove. Stapleton guided his team to wins over Ludlow, Newport Central Catholic and R.A. Jones of Boone County;

Mason County girls' soccer awards

The Mason County Lady Royals soccer team held its awards banquet Thursday night at the Maysville Conference Center, Here is a list of the award winners:

JV Award

Renee Stewart

110% Award

Alivia Bierley

Most Improved Player

Faith Weddle

Most Assists

Amrita Srinivasan

Best Defensive Player

Mariah Scilley

Best Offensive Player

Jessica Shotwell

Lady Royal Award

Leah Tucker

Team Player

Taylor Dudley

Coach's Award

Whitney Allen

Lady Royals blank Bath County 3-0

The Mason County Lady Royals evened their record at 2-2 with a 3-0 victory over the Bath County Lady Wildcats. Amrita Srinivasan, Jessica Shotwell and Mariah Scilley each scored a goal. Lady Royals goalie Chelsi Comberger got her second shutout of the season. Mason County is back in action Monday night at Ripley.

(Photo of Faith Weddle by David Gallenstein. Here is a link to more of Gallenstein's sports photos.