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Sports

Countdown to Kickoff: Barren County Trojans

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 9:44 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
We continue the 2022 Countdown to Kickoff series with a look at the Barren County Trojans led by head coach Tommy Muse.

AM and Midday

VIDEO: Warren County Youth Football League registration now open

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:22 AM CDT
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By WBKO News Staff
WCYFL seeks to provide an opportunity for all the youth of Warren County to play football in a safe, structured, fun and community-based environment.

Sports

Countdown to Kickoff: Glasgow Scotties

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
We continue the 2022 Countdown to Kickoff series with a look at the Glasgow Scotties led by head coach Jeff Garmon Sr.

Sports

Ten Hilltoppers Named Easton/NFC All-America Scholar-Athletes

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 6:33 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
WKU Softball had 10 members named 2021-22 Easton/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America Scholar-Athletes and the team was recognized for its 3.55 overall team GPA for the 2021-22 academic year.

Sports

Luke Brown’s return to Bowling Green is a “dream come true”

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
Greensboro outfielder Luke Brown’s homecoming is something he says is beyond his imagination.

Sports

Sports Connection, 8-7-22

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:41 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
Mohammad Ahmad and Brian Webb join forces to continue previewing the QB battle on The Hill, along with some fun interviews with Greenwood football head coach William Howard and Barren County head man Tommy Muse.

News

Over 30 soap box racers practice at Phil Moore Park for Labor Day nationals

Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 3:10 PM CDT
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By Sarah Walters
The Labor Day races are set to bring in racers from over 25 different states.

Sports

Countdown to Kickoff: Russellville Panthers

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
We continue the 2022 Countdown to Kickoff series with a look at the Russellville Panthers led by head coach Mikie Benton.

News

UK football team helps with sending packages to eastern Kentucky flood victims

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By Lee K. Howard
The entire UK football team took a break from fall camp to help out.

Sports

Countdown to Kickoff: Logan County Cougars

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
We continue the 2022 Countdown to Kickoff series with a look at the Logan County Cougars led by head coach Todd Adler.
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Sports

Purples host 2022 Kentucky Mr. Football Camp/Combine

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
While the Purples are getting ready for the 2022 Rafferty’s Bowl against North Hardin, the playing field was packed with kids for the 2022 Kentucky Mr. Football Camp/Combine.

Sports

Russellville’s Dockins to compete in fifth Special Olympics World Summer Games in 2023

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:33 AM CDT
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By Will Whaley
Dockins will compete in artistic gymnastics at the Games.

Sports

Fmr. Kentucky Wildcat Anthony Davis pledges $350,000 to Eastern Ky. flood relief

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:55 AM CDT
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By Dakota Makres
Head coach John Calipari tweeted the news earlier this week.

Sports

Countdown to Kickoff: Franklin Simpson Wildcats

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 8:40 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
We continue the 2022 Countdown to Kickoff series with a look at the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats led by head coach Max Chaney.

News

Kentucky Basketball raises $2.4 million in flood relief telethon

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By Courtney Layne Brewer
The Cats held an open practice and were joined throughout the night by special guests

Sports

McKnight Invited to Damian Lillard Formula Zero Camp

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
WKU Hilltopper Basketball guard Dayvion McKnight is one of 20 collegiate basketball players invited to Damian Lillard’s inaugural Formula Zero basketball camp.

Sports

Countdown to Kickoff: Allen County-Scottsville

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:23 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
We kick off our Countdown to Kickoff Series from Allen County, where the Patriots won their district last season with hopes of a deep run this season.

Sports

Whitney Creech, Lady Tops collect donations for flood victims

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 7:02 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
A former Lady Topper superstar is helping give back to her roots.

Sports

WKU Women’s Basketball To Take Foreign Tour In Italy

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
WKU women’s basketball will get a jumpstart on the 2022-23 season with an upcoming foreign tour of Italy in August.

Sports

WKU opens fall camp with ‘stiff’ competition on offense

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
Nothing is guaranteed for WKU football’s offense entering 2022.

Sports

Sports Connection 7-24-22

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
A triple threat show this week! Brett Alper and Brian Webb continue previewing the football coverage with three head coaches

Sports

Tyson Helton welcomes fall camp, discusses “new normal”

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 7:37 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
WKU football head coach Tyson Helton didn't shy away from discussing the new normal during WKU media day Thursday.

Sports

Greenwood girls’ soccer seeks “redemption” in 2022

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
The Lady Gators haven't forgotten last year's region title game.

Sports

Purples girls’ soccer looks to defend region crown in 2022

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
Bowling Green wants to run back the 4th region, but it's going to be an uphill battle.

Sports

Narveson Adds Groza Award Watch List to List of Preseason Honors

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
One day after being named Conference USA Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year, Brayden Narveson has claimed a place on the Lou Groza Award Preseason Watch List the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Wednesday.

Sports

Narveson Voted C-USA Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
WKU kicker Brayden Narveso has been named Conference USA’s Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year, the league announced Tuesday

Sports

Tops Picked Third in C-USA Preseason Poll

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
Conference USA released its football preseason poll Monday and WKU was predicted to finish third for the 2022 season.

Sports

Five Hilltoppers Make C-USA Football Preseason Watch List

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
Conference USA released its 2022 football preseason watch list Monday with five WKU players on the list.

Sports

WKU Volleyball unveils new volleyball court

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 8:37 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
E.A. Diddle Arena will look a little different this season WKU Volleyball hits the court for their home opener on August 31 against Louisville as the school has unveiled their new state-of-the-art volleyball court.

Sports

50 years later: Title IX’s impact on The Hill

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
If you write a book about WKU Athletics, one of the very first chapters is Title IX.

Sports

Wilson Captures 73rd U.S. Girls’ Junior Title at The Club at Olde Stone

Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 10:03 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
It turns out Yana Wilson is pretty good at this match-play thing.

Sports

Clemente, Wilson to Square Off in 36-Hole Final at Olde Stone

Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 10:05 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
Gianna Clemente and Yana Wilson aren’t old enough to operate a motor vehicle. But on Saturday, one of the two talented teenagers will drive off with the Glenna Collett Vare Trophy as the 73rd U.S. Girls’ Junior champion at The Club at Olde Stone.

Sports

Im, Wilson Among Quarterfinalists at The Club at Olde Stone

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
And then, there were eight.

Sports

Daewood Davis Named to Biletnikoff Watch List

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
WKU receiver Daewood Davis has been named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation announced Thursday.

Sports

Sydney McClanahan wins Bowling Green Girls Junior Championship

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
The young star has done it again.

Sports

Warren County South 11-year old all-stars win state title

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
Congrats to this outstanding bunch!

Sports

32 Players Survive Stifling Heat, Opponents to Advance in Kentucky

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 7:03 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
If the intensity and pressure of trying to advance out of the Round of 64 on Wednesday at the 73rd U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship wasn’t enough for the competitors, the stifling temperatures that reached the low 90s only added to the anxiety.

Sports

Greenwood’s Lofton Howard, Hannah Carter both commit to in-state programs

Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 6:52 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
A pair of Gators are keeping their talents very close to home.

Sports

WKU Fan Fest is back on August 13th!

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 9:07 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
The big event has returned!

Sports

Austin Anderson discusses commitment to Liberty football

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 8:44 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
Another Purple is taking his talents to the college level.

Sports

Natalie Vo leads U.S. Girls Junior Golf Championship after Round Two

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
University of Colorado’s Natalie Vo leads the way at seven under par.

Sports

Bowling Green 15U Babe Ruth all-stars prep for Great Lakes Regional

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
A young group of ambitious ball players want to put Bowling Green on the map.

Sports

Sports Connection, 7-17-22

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
Mohammad Ahmad and Brett Alper join forces this week as they continue previewing high school football. They’re joined by Russellville football head coach Mikie Benton and new Lady Dragons soccer head coach Zach Salchli.

Sports

73rd U.S. Girls Junior Golf Championship tees off Monday at Olde Stone

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 1:40 AM CDT
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By Brett Alper
Bowling Green has hosted many golf championships, but nothing like Olde Stone is about to host Monday.

Sports

Kentucky makes final tornado relief stop in Morehead

Updated: Jul. 16, 2022 at 8:40 PM CDT
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By Alex Walker
The Wildcats partnered with Kroger in relief efforts for tornado victims in western Kentucky

Sports

Travis Hudson’s volleyball legacy builds through family

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Brett Alper
Travis Hudson’s volleyball career started when he was 24 years old becoming the head coach of WKU Volleyball. 28 years later, his legacy is building through his son.

Sports

Hot Rods pitcher Nathan Wiles’ journey back to the mound comes full circle

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 8:57 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
It's been a long road back to the mound for the Hot Rods ace.

Sports

UK head men’s basketball coach visits officer injured in Floyd County shooting

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 8:32 PM CDT
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By Cameron Aaron
UK head men’s basketball coach John Calipari visited an officer who is still recovering from the deadly Floyd County shooting.

Sports

WKU Soccer Announces 2022 Schedule

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 2:59 PM CDT
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By Mohammad Ahmad
The WKU Soccer schedule has been announced by the program.

AM and Midday

VIDEO: South Warren High School Soccer Camp starting July 30

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 1:52 PM CDT
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By WBKO News Staff
Pre-registration is $30 and $40 the day of the event.
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