In high school softball action over the weekend, the Pulaski County Lady Maroons secured a dominant 10-0 victory over Wayne County in just five innings, while the Southwestern Lady Warriors edged past Casey County with a 13-11 win. Somerset Lady Briar Jumpers had a mixed bag, triumphing over Holy Cross 14-0 but then falling to Raceland 9-1 and Hancock County 15-4 in the All A Classic. Additionally, Russell County defeated Southwestern 14-6, and Somerset Christian School Lady Cougars emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Heritage Christian.
Turning to high school baseball, Whitley County narrowly edged Somerset 6-5, while Southwestern claimed a 7-4 victory over Casey County. Somerset Christian School secured wins against Whitfield Academy (6-3) and Portland Christian Academy (15-4), but faced losses against Anderson County (3-1) and Highlands Latin (8-1).
In Monday’s high school baseball matchup, Somerset Briar Jumpers (15-12) faced off against Southwestern Warriors (8-14) in a game broadcasted live on Somerset 106.1 FM & Somerset106.com.
In MLB action, the Cincinnati Reds experienced mixed results against the Texas Rangers over the weekend, losing 2-1 on Friday, winning 8-4 on Saturday with home runs from Jonathan India and Will Benson, and falling 4-3 on Sunday. The Reds (15-13/3rd NL Central) will now face the San Diego Padres (14-16/2nd NL West) in a three-game series, with LHP Nick Lodolo (2-0/2.12 ERA) starting the opener on Monday at 9:40 pm, with live coverage on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM.
In college football, several Kentucky Wildcats were selected in the NFL Draft, including CB Andru Phillips (3rd Round, New York Giants), LB Trevin Wallace (3rd Round, Carolina Panthers), RB Ray Davis (4th Round, Buffalo Bills), and QB Devin Leary (6th Round, Baltimore Ravens). Additionally, WKU Hilltoppers receiver Malachi Corley was selected in the 3rd Round by the New York Jets.
In college basketball news, UK Wildcats reportedly signed San Diego State University standout guard Lamont Butler and Oklahoma Sooners star guard Otega Oweh from the transfer portal.
In auto racing, Denny Hamlin emerged victorious in the NASCAR Cup Series Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday.
Lastly, Saturday will see the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, with Fierceness listed as the 5-2 Morning Line favorite. Post time for the race is 6:57 pm.
