Some terrifying sights and sounds a few minutes ago, captured during a
@courierjournal
Facebook Live stream, in a Downtown Louisville protest. Hope everyone is OK.
In Hopkinsville, Kentucky, a row of 13 seats has been “reserved” at the
@Travistritt
concert, during
@SummerSalute
, for the fallen military in Afghanistan.
Incredible gesture: An
@olivegarden
in Chattanooga, Tennessee, comped an $800 bill tonight for the Marshall County High School track team after hearing about what the student-athletes and coaches went through, following the shooting in January.
📷:
@LDirkesAdair
🔶🔷
For people out there excited about Duke losing, consider throwing a few dollars to a fundraising campaign for Stephen F. Austin’s Nate Bain — the young man who just took down the Blue Devils, and who lost everything to Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
In 1974,
@kfc
sponsored a contest for boys, asking them to write 100 words on why they wanted to be a batboy. My Aunt Elisa entered, asking why it couldn’t be a girl. They agreed. She was later chosen as first-EVER St. Louis
@cardinals
batgirl. Lou Brock couldn’t wait to say hi.
The success of Cory Trice on the big stage is not a fluke. It’s the product of setting goals, staying humble and outworking everyone else. We should all strive to have this type of approach. Keep it up, Cory. You make all of us, including your Dad, very proud.
Traveled to North Wales for the first time to celebrate my birthday at a
@Wrexham_AFC
match. Needless to say, it did *not* disappoint. What a moment on the Fourth Wall. Thanks for the hospitality, Wrexham!
@RMcElhenney
@VancityReynolds
@WrexhamFX
After scoring 43 points in a district championship win last night, UHA 2019 guard KyKy Tandy got a call from Kentucky this morning.
Tandy taking unofficial visit to UK tomorrow. ‘Cats hosting Mizzou.
Purdue University football coach Jeff Brohm was at Christian County High School today to visit 2018 commit Cory Trice. According to Trice, Brohm said he’s not leaving the Boilermakers for Tennessee.
On Senior Night (02/20/21) in Louisville, Trinity High School subbed senior
@vincewolfram15
into the game for a final shot. He missed it, but Moore’s Breion Davis handed the ball back so Vince could have a buzzer-beating layup.
#Sportsmanship
🎥:
@trinitysports
Athletic Photos
Sports don’t necessarily have “crisis communications” plan, so
@ESPN
’s Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters, Suzy Kolber, Adam Schefter, Booger McFarland, Ryan Clark & Scott Van Pelt should be commended for handling the Damar Hamlin situation with class & delicate empathy. Kudos.
After the video of Kristian Shouse’s shot went viral Friday night, some folks were asking, “What’s the big deal?”
Here’s why:
Kristian is autistic & doctors said she wouldn’t live past day No. 10. On Friday, she continued to prove a lot of folks wrong:
Rajon Rondo making the rounds in Kentucky today. He made a stop in Hopkinsville to watch his AAU basketball team play at the Planters Bank-Jennie Stuart Health Sportsplex!
This is good stuff from
@UKAthletics
. The Wildcats are sending buses for displaced Princeton/Caldwell County residents to attend this week’s
@KentuckyMBB
vs. Mizzou for free.
New Louisville Male High School head basketball coach Tim Haworth already making a splash by adding former
@KentuckyMBB
standout Derek Anderson to his staff.
Anderson is a Louisville native and former
@KYAllStarGame
participant at Doss High School. Excellent hire.
Not only will Emmy Blane leave Christian County High School as its most decorated offensive softball player and with a scholarship to play
@UKsoftball
...she’s also the Valedictorian — No. 1 in a class of 306. Unbelievably impressive.
Seven years ago, during an interview for a
@LouCathSports
profile,
@Katie_George05
told me her dream was to be an ESPN sideline reporter. Tonight, I watched her interview Brian Kelly following an epic Notre Dame-Florida State football game…as a sideline reporter on ESPN. Salute.
UHA legend KyKy Tandy, still rocking his Xavier gear, is at Rupp Arena today to watch his alma mater in the first round of the KHSAA Sweet 16, and took the time to get a quick photo with a couple of current Blazers.
Matt Painter, the head coach of the country’s No. 3-ranked Purdue men’s basketball team, is in Cadiz, Kentucky, tonight to take in Lyon County vs. Trigg County. That’s pretty dang cool.
Christian County grad Cory Trice, who had a stellar football career at Purdue, has been invited to the 2023
#NFLCombine
. Something tells me he’s going to turn some heads.
When I left the Tribune-Courier in 2005, a group of Marshall County High School student-athletes gave me this sweatshirt. I’ve kept it all these years and wasn’t sure why.
Tonight, it all makes sense.
#MarshallStrong
When Brooke and I arrived to Hopkinsville in 2014, we didn’t think we’d be leaving with a key to the city. Thanks to Mayor Carter Hendricks, the amazing Alhambra crew and ALL the folks who stopped by Monday for a surprise farewell downtown. We are incredibly humbled and grateful.
Sweet lord. UHA 2019 recruit KyKy Tandy picked up 3 fouls in the 1st quarter tonight, and played sparingly, but still scored 20 points and did THIS. Holy windmill,
@TandyDekeyvan
.
Well...it’s official. Looking forward to heading back to a community I love, spearheading efforts surrounding the Hopkinsville Sportsplex.
Thanks to
@cartermhendric1
,
@tabrockman
and the team for believing in my abilities.
Cool to see Union County grad
@KrisHughes04
making some big plays in the Louisville Spring Game. He was first ever Brave to sign with a power 5 football program…and he’s taking full advantage.
College basketball head coaches John Calipari, Travis Ford and Ray Harper all watching the 2nd Region Championship right now. The hoops talent in Hopkinsville continues to create national buzz. Just awesome.
Love making this list each year. Here are the former Kentucky high school basketball players who are playing in the 2020-21 NCAA Div. I Men’s Tournament.
Captured this shot of UHA junior KyKy Tandy watching his teammates and classmates celebrate during a postgame mob scene. For being a true superstar, Tandy is as humble and soft-spoken as there is.
Nothing quiet about his performance tonight. Still shaking my head.
I'll remember Alijah Watts as a kind soul and charismatic competitor who never backed down from a challenge. He was always gracious in our interactions. On the basketball court, the young man was fearless in all aspects. Alijah had so much promise. It's a sad day in Hopkinsville.
Marshall County Superintendent
@trentlovett
lost his daughter in a fatal car accident in 2012. While I agonize over the fact that he now deals with more grief, there is probably no one better to lead the MC community right now than Trent.
Update: Coach Carwile reportedly suffered an aortic rupture while driving in Princeton yesterday. He is now in surgery in Louisville, and desperately needs the support of everyone within eyesight of this tweet. Frankly, he needs a miracle.
Sending positive vibes to former Hopkinsville and current Webster County assistant basketball coach Kelly Carwile, as well as his family. Sounds like they could all use some prayers.
While at Xavier, Chris Mack showed a TON of interest in University Heights Academy 2019 guard KyKy Tandy. Mack was in Richmond in January to watch KyKy during All "A" state. Don't be surprised to see Louisville heavily pursue Tandy and battle Kentucky for the in-state recruit.
Tonight, junior Emmy Blane (left) passed Griffin Joiner (right) for most career doubles (67) in Christian County softball history.
Joiner told me 2 years ago that Blane would set every Lady Colonels offensive record. Appearing accurate.
Past and future of
@UKsoftball
. 🐐
Former University Heights Academy basketball standout Scotty Hopson, who has been playing the last few years overseas, has agreed to a 10-day contract with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
What a news day for UHA hoops.
Pictures like this just make me beam with pride. Love seeing area student-athletes happy and starting their next, exciting chapters.
Christian County grad Kolbe Langhi sporting No. 15 at Kentucky — same number as former QB Stephen Johnson. Good luck, lefty.
These young men are on teams that will play in the NCAA Tournament this week. They also played basketball at high schools in Kentucky. Not a bad list. Congrats to all of them!
#MarchMadness
While the response has been overwhelmingly positive, it still saddens me that folks out there hide behind social media to belittle/mock the accomplishments of amazing people like Kristian Shouse.
Maybe more context will help them understand and bring light to their dark hearts:
Already down about 50 followers since announcing the move and editing my bio. Before others (understandably) take me off their timelines, I want to say thank you for making the last 4 years so fun on Twitter. Love this medium.
Want to know who leads Big Ten Football in interceptions? That would be
@BoilerFootball
redshirt freshman and Christian County product Kenneth “Coco” Major. He snagged his 3rd of the season today at Illinois.
Dontaie Allen wasn’t even POY in the 10th, according to his own region coaches. No offense to the kid, because it’s not his fault, but what an injustice to the Mr. Basketball Award. I plan to work 2-day weeks during the rest of March and get named Employee of the Month.
#TeamKyKy
Marshall County High School is where I cut my teeth (and they literally cut my hair) when it comes to real-world sports journalism.
It’s a tight-knit and loving community that was always welcoming, which makes today’s events even more shocking.
My heart is with the Marshals.
Boys hoops: Tonight’s 8th District Championship between Christian County and UHA will be my final game with the New Era, and features an electric matchup between the Colonels’ Detorrion Ware and the Blazers’ KyKy Tandy. Can’t wait.
Christian County 2018 QB Kolbe Langhi (here with his Dad) took a visit to
@UKFootball
on Monday. According to
@RowlandRIVALS
, the Wildcats have offered Langhi as a PWO.
I’m blessed to have a job I love in a community that I love. If you’re reading this, you’ve likely played a role in that fact. Thank you for everything in 2017...and in advance for making 2018 the best year yet.
It’s an all-8th District final in the 2nd Region Championship for the 3rd straight year. Also means District 8 will send a team to Rupp for SEVENTEENTH straight year. Crazy.
Congrats to Christian County and UHA. These guys will be ballin Monday night in Henderson.
I’m going to bet no other player in Kentucky had/has a better district championship performance than Christian County senior and
@EKUBaseball
signee Elijah Underhill had tonight. He struck out 13 and threw a 7-inning no-hitter, while also going 3-for-3 with HR in 7-0 win. 🔥
Good report from Hopkinsville native
@NC5_AmyWatson
, who posted this video a little while ago for
@NC5
. Compared to tornado devastation we’ve seen in neighboring cities the past few weeks, Hoptown was definitely spared. Still scary.
This just got upgraded in a big way. According to a source, UK coach John Calipari will also be at tonight’s 2nd Region final. Could be an epic night for UHA junior KyKy Tandy.
University of Kentucky assistant basketball coach Joel Justus will be in Henderson tonight for the boys’ 2nd Region Championship between UHA and Christian County. I have a feeling he’s going to see one heck of a show.
In the history of our town/city/county, here are the top 3 all-time scorers in high school boys' basketball. I'd like to coach this 3-on-3 team.
1. Ja'Qualis Matlock, Hopkinsville: 2,221
2. KyKy Tandy, University Heights Academy: 2,186
3. Detorrion Ware, Christian County: 2,052
No days off for Hopkinsville High School sophomore Mason Marschand (
@mmarschand1
), who hopes to be the
@HoptownFootball
starting kicker next year...so he’s getting in some offseason reps in the snow. Love the dedication.
@KYHighFootball
@CoachLo270
Graves County basketball coach Josh Frick and his staff wearing orange/blue ribbons at Hopkinsville tonight. Show of solidarity for 1st Region foe Marshall County. Very nice gesture.
#MarshallStrong
How about Hopkinsville’s Drew McGowan getting in some pre-CWS swings in Omaha? What an incredible experience and opportunity. Something tells me it won’t be his last trip.
#OmaDawgs
Tim Haworth sure knows way around March. Taken teams to Sweet 16 in 8 of 13 seasons:
2023: Rupp
2022: Rupp
2021: Region semis
2020: “Rupp”
2019: Region quarters
2018: District semis
2017: Rupp
2016: Region final
2015: Rupp
2014: Rupp
2013: Rupp
2012: Rupp
2011: District semis
Christian County grad Cordarien Trice is a national champion! Congrats to Winka and the Lindsey Wilson College football team on nabbing the NAIA title.
After tonight’s win, Hopkinsville football players and cheerleaders released balloons, in memory of fallen teammate and classmate EJ Austin. He would’ve been honored during Senior Night.
I’ve already lost about a dozen followers today and couldn’t be happier about it. I won’t stop speaking up or speaking out. I’ve held back too much and too long. Please, please unfollow me if you support racism.
#BlackLivesMatter
I think it's safe to say that Christian County's Kristian Shouse has officially gone viral. Awesome stuff for a young lady who wasn't expected to live at 10 days old.