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WKU star defensive back Upton Stout has entered the transfer portal

WKU defensive back Upton Stout enters the transfer portal

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU star defensive back Upton Stout has entered the transfer portal

Sports

WKU Football quarterback Austin Reed has been named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the...

Austin Reed wins CUSA Offensive Player of the Week

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 3:43 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU Football quarterback Austin Reed has been named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week after his big performance in WKU’s 41-28 win at FIU on Saturday in the regular-season finale.

Sports Connection

Sports Connection First Segment

Sports Connection 11-26-23: Barren County Trojans and Warren East Lady Raiders

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 2:43 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Kaden Gaylord-Day and Brian Webb breakdown the semifinals matchups of the high school football playoffs.

Sports

WKU Soccer signs 9 for 2024

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 12:06 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
The 2024 class includes two from Kentucky, two from Missouri, two from Florida, one from Illinois, one from Tennessee and one from Georgia.

Sports

After a tough five set loss to Arkansas the previous night, the WKU Volleyball team finished...

No. 21 Hilltoppers Start NCAA Tournament Against Coastal Carolina In Knoxville

Updated: Nov. 26, 2023 at 8:02 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
With their 16th NCAA Tournament, WKU Volleyball is set to match up against Coastal Carolina in the opening round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament on Friday, December 1 from Knoxville, Tennessee.

Sports

WKU Hilltoppers beat Kentucky State 95-75

Hilltoppers fall to Canisius 85-77 in the Northern Classic

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 6:04 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU Men’s Basketball fell 85-77 in a matchup with Canisius on Saturday at Place Bell Arena in Laval, Quebec.

Sports

WKU Lady Toppers beat Vermont 62-50 on day two of Gulf Coast Showcase

Lady Toppers bounce back on day two of the Gulf Coast Showcase, beating Vermont 62-50

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 5:44 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU women’s basketball (6-2) never trailed in its 62-50 win against Vermont (3-3) on Saturday on the second day of the Clean Eats Gulf Coast Showcase.

Sports

WKU Football’s late comeback hopes against Troy came up short Saturday at Veterans Memorial...

WKU closes out the regular season with 41-28 win over FIU

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 5:31 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
The WKU Hilltoppers traveled down to Miami to close the 2023 regular season and came out with a dominating 41-28 win over FIU.

Sports

Josaih Hayes (left) and J.J. Weaver pose with the Governor's Cup after the Wildcats beat UofL...

Wildcats take Governor’s Cup for fifth straight year

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 4:40 PM CST
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By Derek Brightwell
UofL may be heading to an ACC Championship game next week, but for the fifth year in a row, the Governor’s Cup will call Lexington home after the Kentucky Wildcats upset No. 9 Louisville Cardinals 38-31 Saturday at L&N Stadium.

Sports

Sherwood’s Guns held their second annual firearm training for kids called “Young Guns.”

The annual Young Gun event returns to Bowling Green

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 1:12 PM CST
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By Madison Overton
Sherwood’s Guns held their second annual firearm training for kids called “Young Guns.”
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Football Friday Nights

WBKO's Football Friday Night

Football Friday Night 11-24-23: State Semifinals

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 11:13 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Bowling Green and Hart County are down to its last game before getting the opportunity to play in Kroger Field for a State Championship. The purples faced a familiar opponent while the Raiders battled against another team with a very impressive record, with the game coming down to the end.

Sports

Hart County concludes Thanksgiving Day practice chanting the Raiders' fight song.

Hart County Football holds first Thanksgiving Day practice in school history

Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 1:55 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
There have been many firsts for the Hart County Raiders football team in 2023. After picking up their first playoff win in 2022, the Raiders are undefeated (13-0) and headed to the state semifinals for the first time in program history.

Sports Connection

Sports Connection First Segment 1-30-22

Sports Connection 11-19-23: Lady Purples and Scotties Basketball

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 2:58 AM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Kaden Gaylord-Day and Brian Webb break down Bowling Green and Hart County’s respective quarterfinals wins. Later they talk to Bowling Green Lady Purples head coach Calvin Head with senior NaTajia Alexander and junior Katy Smiley. Then they talk to second year head coach of the Glasgow Scotties, William Buford, and senior JC Walbert and sophomore Jerrick Martin.

Sports

Lady Gator Aubrey Packer signed to Utah Valley University

Lady Gator volleyball’s Aubrey Packer signs to Utah Valley

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 8:22 PM CST
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By Madison Overton
Greenwood High School senior Aubrey Packer signed to Utah Valley University

Sports

WKU Women's Basketball Victory Over Bucknell In Strong Second Half

Strong Second Half Leads to WKU Victory Over Bucknell

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 3:58 PM CST
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By Madison Overton
WKU Women's Basketball Beats Bucknell In A Strong Second Half

Sports

WKU Baseball announces upcoming January camps

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 10:18 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
The Hilltoppers are set to host hitting, catching, and pitching camps, all taking place at Nick Denes Field.

Sports

Warren East Lady Raiders Volleyball senior Jamie Phelps signed to Lindsey Wilson College to...

Lady Raiders’ Jamie Phelps commits to Lindsey Wilson

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 5:32 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Warren East Lady Raiders Volleyball senior Jamie Phelps signed to Lindsey Wilson College to continue her academic and athletic career as a Blue Raider.

Sports

Caitlin Staley has been named Conference USA Freshman of the Week

Staley Named Conference USA Freshman Of The Week

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 3:51 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Staley was named CUSA freshman of the week

Sports

For the eighth time since joining the league a decade ago, the WKU Volleyball team won the...

WKU Volleyball wins the Conference USA Championship after sweeping New Mexico state

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
For the eighth time since joining the league a decade ago, the WKU Volleyball team won the Conference USA Tournament Championship, this time after beating New Mexico State 3-0 and clinching an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

Sports

WKU Hilltoppers beat Kentucky State 95-75

WKU Basketball Beats Kentucky State 95-75

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU Basketball beats Kentucky State 95-75

Sports

WKU beats UTEP in five set match to advance to CUSA Championship game

WKU volleyball set for conference championship, after winning five-sets over (4) UTEP

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 8:59 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU volleyball wins five set match over UTEP, advancing to the conference championship game.

Sports

WKU secures Bowl eligibility with win over Sam Houston State, 28-23

Hilltoppers win thriller over Sam Houston State, securing bowl eligibility

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 8:42 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU football secured it’s bowl game eligibility over Conference USA new comers, Sam Houston State, 28-23.

Football Friday Nights

WBKO's Football Friday Night

Football Friday Night: 11-17-23 State Quarterfinals

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Only two teams remain in the 2023 high school playoffs as Bowling Green and Hart County look to advance to its respective semifinals and host one more playoff game before the championships in Lexington.

Sports

WKU Volleyball kicked off the 2023 home slate with a dominating sweep over the Belmont Bruins.

WKU advances to CUSA Tournament semifinals after sweeping Jacksonville State

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 5:59 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU sweeps Jacksonville State 3-0, advancing to the tournament semifinals

Sports

Louisville Cardinals

Louisville men’s soccer advance in NCAA Tournament with win over Dayton

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 9:31 PM CST
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By Derek Brightwell
Brandon McManus' goal in the second half proved to be the difference in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Sports

Avery Buser and Jojo McCorkle signed their respective Letter of Intent to continue their...

A pair of Lady Gators Soccer players sign their NLI’s to go to the next level

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 9:15 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Avery Buser and Jojo McCorkle signed their respective Letter of Intent to continue their academic and athletic career at the next level.

Sports

It was Chris Mack's coaching debut with the Cardinals.

Louisville women’s basketball trounce Bellarmine by 78

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 8:53 PM CST
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By Derek Brightwell
No. 19 UofL stayed unbeaten 111-33 blowout of Bellarmine Thursday.

Sports

WKU Volleyball captures fifth straight CUSA regular season championship after beating FIU 3-0.

Eight Hilltoppers earn Conference USA Volleyball Awards to close out the regular season

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 5:31 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU Volleyball saw eight different Hilltoppers honored on Thursday as Conference USA announced its All-Conference teams, All-Freshman Team and superlative awards.

Sports

Lady Toppers sign 2 for 2024

Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 1:48 PM CST
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By Will Whaley
High school senior Torri James and junior college transfer Caleigh-Rose West will join the team for the 2024-25 season.

Sports Connection

Sports Connection First Segment 1-9-22

Sports Connection 11-12-23: Barren County Trojanettes and Franklin-Simpson Wildcats

Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 1:24 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Kaden Gaylord-Day and Brian Webb breakdown the second round of the high school football playoffs as only two teams remain. They talk to the Barren County Trojanettes and the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats, previewing the upcoming basketball season.

Sports

WKU is banning tobacco and vaping products beginning Jan. 1 on all properties owned, operated,...

McHenry and Allen lead WKU in 86-81 win over Murray State

Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 1:35 AM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU men’s basketball secured an 86-81 road win over Murray State

Sports

For the second time this season, redshirt sophomore setter Callie Bauer has earned the...

Callie Bauer earns CUSA Setter of the Week

Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
For the second time this season, redshirt sophomore setter Callie Bauer has earned the Conference USA Setter of the week for her performance against Middle Tennessee in the regular season finale this past weekend.

Sports

Elijah Young hurdles the defender before taking a big hit towards the end of the third quarter.

Hilltoppers fall to New Mexico State in homecoming matchup, Aggies clinch CUSA game berth

Updated: Nov. 11, 2023 at 7:32 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU fell to New Mexico State 38-29, clinching a spot in the CUSA Championship game for the Aggies, eliminating the Tops from contention.

Football Friday Nights

WBKO's Football Friday Night

Football Friday Night 11-10-23: Playoffs Round 2

Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd and Kaden Gaylord-Day
Playoff action in high school football gets more intense every week as Lauren Floyd and Kaden Gaylord-Day have all the highlights from round two.

Sports

WKU Volleyball takes care of MTSU in final match of regular season play.

No. 23 Hilltopper Volleyball earns 74th consecutive regular season conference victory

Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 4:49 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
Marking another perfect streak in regular season conference play, the No. 23 WKU Hilltoppers downed Middle Tennessee, 3-1.

Sports

Tyrone Marshall's fast break slam tied the game up at 23.

Hilltopper Basketball takes first loss of the season to Wichita State

Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 10:01 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
Despite a strong team effort, the Hilltoppers struggled to find their stroke from the field and from 3-point range, charting a 30% field goal percentage to Wichita State’s 48% and finishing 0-21 from range.

Sports

Katie Howard records four service aces in Tops' sweep over MTSU.

No. 23 Tops sweep Middle Tennessee

Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 8:50 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
The defeat over the current second-place standing team in the league was led by Paige Briggs and Kaylee Cox on the outside, and setter Callie Bauer in an offensive charge over the net.

Sports

Katie Murphy, along with two other Barren County Trojans, signed their respective NLI to...

Three Barren County Trojans signed their NLI to continue their athletic careers to the next level

Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Three Barren County Trojans signed across the dotted line to continue their academic and athletic careers at the division one level

Sports

Beginning in 2025, South Carolina and Vanderbilt will be UK baseball's permanent opponents...

South Carolina, Vandy set as UK’s permanent baseball opponents beginning in 2025

Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 10:56 AM CST
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By Steve Moss
SEC announces new 10-series scheduling model

Sports

South Warren’s Drew Hudson signed the dotted line to continue his academic and athletic career...

Drew Hudson signs NLI to play men’s volleyball at Ohio State

Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 7:33 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
South Warren’s Drew Hudson signed the dotted line to continue his academic and athletic career on the court as a part of The Ohio State Buckeyes men’s volleyball team.

Sports

Reed Richey, Reese Lowery, Maggie Morris, and Ben Davenport sign NLI

Bowling Green High School National Signing Day 11-8-23

Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 5:07 PM CST
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By Lauren Floyd
Bowling Green High School golfers Reed Richey and Ben Davenport along with Lady Purples soccer stars Maggie Morris and Reese Lowery signed their letter of intent to further their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Sports

WKU Volleyball signs pair of outside hitters on National Signing Day

Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 11:32 AM CST
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By Will Whaley
Two outside hitters, both listed on the AVCA All-America Watchlist, arrive on The Hill next fall, ready to make an impact in the program.

Sports Connection

Sports Connection 1st segment 6-12-22

Sports Connection 11-5-23: Franklin-Simpson Lady Wildcats and South Warren Spartans Basketball

Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 1:57 AM CST
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
Kaden Gaylord-Day and Brian Webb break down the first round of the 2023 KHSAA Football State Tournaments. Then they talk to the Franklin-Simpson Lady Wildcats basketball squad and the South Warren Spartans boys team.

Sports

With the ball resting on the three-yard line, Jagger Gillis tucked the ball and ran it in for...

#9 Bethel capitalizes on turnovers to take down Campbellsville

Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 8:55 PM CDT
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By Lauren Floyd
Bethel University turned Campbellsville over eight times on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers led after the first quarter, but Bethel bounced back and, taking advantage of Tiger turnovers, were victorious.

Sports

WKU Volleyball captures fifth straight CUSA regular season championship after beating FIU 3-0.

WKU Volleyball Wins 5th Straight CUSA Regular Season Title

Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 4:34 PM CDT
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By Madison Overton
WKU Volleyball Wins 5th Straight CUSA Regular Season Title

Football Friday Nights

WBKO's Football Friday Night

Football Friday Night 11-3-23: Playoffs Round 1

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Lauren Floyd
Playoff season has arrived as Lauren Floyd and Kaden Gaylord-Day highlight which high school football teams advance to the next round as well as who will conclude their season on the gridiron.

Sports Connection

Sports Connection 10-29-23: Logan County Girls Basketball and Warren Central Boys Basketball

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 5:10 PM CDT
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By Lauren Floyd
Lauren Floyd and Brian Webb chat with the Lady Cougars and reigning state champions, the Warren Central Dragons, ahead of the 2023 high school basketball season.

Sports

WKU Football’s late comeback hopes against Troy came up short Saturday at Veterans Memorial...

Austin reed named a candidate for the 2023 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU quarterback Austin Reed has been named to the Davey O’Brien QB Class of 2023, making him an official candidate for the 2023 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award.

Sports

WKU Soccer placed five total student-athletes on Conference USA postseason teams. The Lady...

WKU Soccer falls in CUSA Quarterfinals

Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU Soccer (6-5-7) fell to host Louisiana Tech (6-10-3) in the first round of the Conference USA Championship

Sports

WKU Soccer placed five total student-athletes on Conference USA postseason teams. The Lady...

WKU Soccer lands five on the CUSA Postseason Teams

Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Kaden Gaylord-Day
WKU Soccer placed five total student-athletes on Conference USA postseason teams. The Lady Toppers had four on all-conference teams and one on the All-Freshmen Team.
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