Monday Sports Recap
High School Volleyball:
The Somerset Lady Briar Jumpers swept Cumberland Christian Home School 3-0 in their match on Monday.
MLB:
TJ Friedl homered as the Cincinnati Reds secured a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the series opener.
The Reds will continue their series in Toronto on Tuesday night at 7:07 PM, with RHP Carson Spiers (4-4, 4.55 ERA) taking the mound. Catch live coverage on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
College Football:
- University of Kentucky: Defensive tackle Deone Walker has been named a preseason Second Team All-American by the Associated Press. Last season, Walker recorded 12.5 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, 8 quarterback hurries, and broke up two pass plays. The Wildcats kick off their 2024 season on Saturday, August 31st, at home against Southern Miss. Kickoff is at 7:45 PM.
- Western Kentucky University: WKU Hilltoppers defensive tackle Hosea Wheeler has been named to the 2024 Lombardi Award Watch List, which honors a college football lineman or linebacker who best embodies the values and spirit of Vince Lombardi. Wheeler, a 6’3″, 300-pound redshirt junior, was an All-CUSA Second Team selection last season, recording 42 tackles, 3 for a loss, 2 sacks, a forced fumble, an interception, and a quarterback hurry. The Lombardi Trophy will be awarded on December 11th. WKU begins their season on Saturday, August 31st, against the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM ET. Live coverage is available on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
NFL:
The Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) will host the Indianapolis Colts (1-1) at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati for their final preseason exhibition game on Thursday. Live coverage starts at 6:30 PM, with kickoff at 8:00 PM on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
Friday High School Football:
The Somerset Briar Jumpers kick off their season at home against the Perry County Central Commodores at Clark Field. Somerset, which finished last season with a 10-4 record, narrowly lost to PCC 21-20 in their matchup last year in Hazard. Live coverage begins at 6:45 PM, with kickoff at 7:30 PM on Somerset 106.1 FM & Somerset106.com.
