Monday High School Soccer Action
In the Boys 12th Region Tournament at Boyle County High School, the Somerset Briar Jumpers dominated with a 6-2 victory over East Jessamine, while Wayne County edged out Lincoln County 2-1 to advance.
Meanwhile, in the Girls 12th Region Tournament held at Somerset High School, it was a tough night for the Pulaski County Lady Maroons, as they were shut out 8-0 by Boyle County, ending their season with a 9-8 record. On the other side, the Southwestern Lady Warriors secured a solid 4-2 win over East Jessamine, moving on in the tournament.
High School Volleyball
The Pulaski County Lady Maroons swept Lincoln County in three straight sets, continuing their impressive run in volleyball.
MLB Playoffs Update
In Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the New York Mets bounced back with a 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, tying the series at 1-1. Over in the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees took Game 1 with a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Monday Night NFL
The Buffalo Bills eked out a 23-20 win over the New York Jets in a tightly contested Monday Night Football showdown.
Kentucky Wildcats Basketball News
UK guard Jaxon Robinson has been named to the preseason Third Team All-Southeastern Conference. Robinson, a grad transfer from BYU, was the Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year last season, averaging 14.2 points per game while shooting 47.6% from the field and 35.5% from beyond the arc.
The annual Blue-White Scrimmage for Kentucky basketball is set for this Friday at 6 PM at the historic Memorial Coliseum.
Additionally, the preseason AP College Basketball Top 25 poll is out, and Kentucky is ranked No. 23. The Kansas Jayhawks claim the top spot at No. 1, with Alabama ranked No. 2. Other SEC teams in the top 25 include Auburn at No. 11, Tennessee at No. 12, Arkansas at No. 16, Texas at No. 19, and Ole Miss at No. 24.
Wednesday College Football Preview
This Wednesday, the WKU Hilltoppers (4-2, 2-0 CUSA) face off against the Sam Houston State Bearkats (5-1, 2-0 CUSA). The all-time series is tied at 1-1, with WKU winning last season’s matchup 28-23 in Bowling Green. Kickoff is at 7 PM ET, with live coverage on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and ESPN2.
Friday Night High School Football Schedule
- Somerset Briar Jumpers (4-3) at Danville Admirals (0-7), with kickoff at 7:30 PM. Coverage starts at 6:45 PM on Somerset 106.1 FM and Somerset106.com.
- Harlan County Black Bears (1-5) at Pulaski County Maroons (4-3), kickoff at 7:30 PM.
- South Laurel Cardinals (5-2) at Southwestern Warriors (3-4), kickoff at 7:30 PM.
College Football Saturday: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Florida Gators
This Saturday, the Kentucky Wildcats (3-3, 1-3 SEC) travel to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators (3-3, 1-2 SEC) at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, with a seating capacity of 88,548. Historically, Florida leads the series 53-21, and from 1987 to 2017, the Gators held a 31-game winning streak over Kentucky. However, the Wildcats have won the last three matchups, including a 33-14 win last season over then-No. 22 Florida. Kickoff is at 7:45 PM, with live coverage on the SEC Network.
NFL Sunday: Bengals vs. Browns
The Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) will face off against the Cleveland Browns (1-5) this Sunday. Kickoff is at 1 PM, with live coverage on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and CBS-TV.
