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Daviess County wins rain-delayed region matchup; championship game tonight

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 11:29am
Daviess County wins rain-delayed region matchup; championship game tonight

 

Daviess County defeated Owensboro today by a score of 4-3 to advance to the championship game against the Apollo Eagles.  This will pair off the arch rivals with both programs having over 20 wins this season.

Game time is set for 7:00 pm tonight at Apollo High School's Eagle Park.  Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for student.

Regardless of outcome - each team will advance to next week's 3rd Region Tournament which will be played at Butler County High School.

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Rain halted district baseball game to resume today

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:53am
Rain halted district baseball game to resume today

 

Last night the Daviess County vs. Owensboro 9th District Tournament baseball game was ended after four complete innings due to lightening and rain.

This game will resume at 2:00 pm today at Apollo High School.

The winner of this game will advance to the 9th District Championship game which is scheduled for 7:00 pm Thursday, May 23 at Apollo.

Tickets from Tuesday night’s ballgame shall be honored for admission to this afternoon’s 2:00 pm contest.

 

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2013 Free fishing weekend in Kentucky

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 9:40am
2013 Free fishing weekend in Kentucky

 

June 1 and 2 will be Free Fishing Weekend in Kentucky.

State residents and nonresidents can fish any allowable inland water in the Bluegrass State that weekend without a fishing license.

Adults can fish free all weekend, and kids under 16 do not need a license to fish in Kentucky. 

Season dates, limits and all other fishing regulations must be followed during Free Fishing Weekend.   

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9th District baseball and softball tournament schedules

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 10:29am
9th District baseball and softball tournament schedules

 

The schedules have been completed for the upcoming KHSAA 9th District Baseball & Softball Tournaments.  The softball district will be hosted by Daviess County while Apollo serve as the baseball district host.

Tickets for each tournament will be $5 for adults and $3 for students.  Coaches, Administrator and Officials’ passes will be honored for the holder of the card (no guest).  No district employee passes will be accepted for admission.

Listed below are the schedule of the games.

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Daviess Co. hires new volleyball coach

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:43am
Daviess Co. hires new volleyball coach

 

Steve Howard has been named head volleyball coach at Daviess County High School. He had formerly served as head volleyball coach at Owensboro Catholic High School from 2000-09, winning seven district titles and seven regional titles. Career highlights include sweeping the regular and post seasons in Region 3 in 2003, 2006 and 2007. He has posted nine seasons with 20 or more wins, and five seasons with 30 or more wins.

Howard, who has twice been named Regional Coach of the Year, served as president of the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association from 2010-12.

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Daviess Co.-Apollo baseball game moved up because of weather

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 10:03am
Daviess Co.-Apollo baseball game moved up because of weather

Tonight’s varsity baseball game time of Apollo vs. Daviess County has been moved up to 5:00 pm.  At present the weather forecast shows a greater chance of rain later in the evening. 

The varsity game is a seeded game for the 9th district tournament and Apollo Athletic Director Jon Boultinghouse says that's why they are making every effort to insure that the varsity game gets played this evening.

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10th annual Masters Challenge kicks off soon

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 4:12pm
10th annual Masters Challenge kicks off soon

 

The 2013 Masters Athletic Challenge will be held May 16 - June 8, and will feature bowling, swimming, tennis, golf, cycling, and track and field.

Formerly known as the Green River Regional Senior Games, this annual event promotes physical fitness and healthy competition among area residents age 50+.

The games kick off in mid-May, with bowling at Diamond Lanes South in Owensboro (Thursday, May 16) and swimming at Owensboro Health’s HealthPark (Saturday, May 18).

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