"Sports Update with Mike T." with various sports equipment

Sports Update: Wednesday, Sept. 4th, 2024

High School Soccer:

  • Girls:
    • Southwestern Lady Warriors edged Madison Southern 4-3.
    • Pulaski County Lady Maroons defeated Casey County 3-1.
  • Boys:
    • Pulaski County dominated Casey County 8-0.
    • Lincoln County narrowly beat Somerset Christian School 2-1.

High School Volleyball:

  • Casey County swept the Somerset Lady Briar Jumpers 3-0.
  • Somerset Christian School Lady Cougars took down Mercer County 3-0.

Wednesday MLB:

  • The Cincinnati Reds continue their series against the Houston Astros at GABP, with RHP Nick Martinez (6-6/3.78 ERA) starting for the Reds. Live coverage begins at 6:10 PM on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM, with the first pitch at 6:40 PM.

Friday High School Football:

  • Somerset Briar Jumpers (2-0) take on the Knox Central Panthers (0-2) in Barbourville. The Jumpers are 3-0 against the Panthers since 1999, including a 24-22 victory in their last meeting in 2009. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM, with live coverage on Somerset 106.1 FM & Somerset106.com starting at 6:45 PM.
  • George Rogers Clark Cardinals (2-0) visit Pulaski County Maroons (1-1) for the Maroons’ home opener. Kickoff at 7:30 PM.
  • Southwestern Warriors (0-1) travel to Bowling Green to face the South Warren Spartans (2-0). Kickoff at 8:00 PM ET.

Saturday College Football:

  • South Carolina Gamecocks (1-0) face the Kentucky Wildcats (1-0) at Kroger Field in Lexington. South Carolina leads the series 20-13-1, including a 9-8 advantage in Lexington. The Wildcats have won seven of the last ten matchups, though the Gamecocks have won the last two, including a 17-14 victory in Columbia last season. Kickoff is at 3:30 PM, with live coverage on ABC-TV.
  • EKU Colonels (0-1) take on the WKU Hilltoppers (0-1) at Houchens/Smith Stadium in Bowling Green. WKU leads the historic series 48-35-3 and has won the last three meetings, including a 31-17 win in 2017. Live coverage starts at 6:00 PM, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.

Sunday NFL:

  • The Cincinnati Bengals open their season against the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. The Bengals finished the 2023 season at 9-8, missing the playoffs, while the Patriots ended at 4-13. The overall series favors New England 17-10, though it’s tied 7-7 in Cincinnati. The Bengals won the last encounter 22-18 in 2022. Live coverage begins at 11:30 AM, with kickoff at 1:00 PM on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and CBS-TV.