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Today's Sports

  • Sluggers finish second in...

    Special to The Sun

    The Washington County Sluggers finished as the runners-up in the 8 and under Danville Summer Baseball Classic this past weekend.

    The boys kicked off the tournament on Saturday with an 11-10 comeback win against the Scott County Slammers.

    Sunday started with a win over Metcalf County. Devin Hurst smacked a three-run homer for WC.

    In the second game on Sunday, the Sluggers took care of the Frankfort Bobcats with the mercy rule as each of the WC boys were hitting the ball hard.

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  • SCC Baseball Camp

    The Central Kentucky Advanced Baseball Camp will be held at St. Catharine College June 18 and 19. The camp will be from 9 a.m. until noon each day.

    St. Catharine College head coach Luther Bramblett will instruct along with his coaching staff and other area coaches.

    The camp is for players age 9 to 14. Players may register the first day of camp. Call 859 336-5082 ext. 1285 for further information.

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  • From Left Field

    Why so serious?

    If you’re going to spend as much time as I do at ball fields, it helps to have a good sense of humor. Otherwise, you would go completely bonkers and wind up in a padded cell.

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  • Commander Basketball Camp

    Washington County Commander Basketball Camp for boys and girls will be held June 15-17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for grades 1 - 8.

    Grades 1 - 4 will be in the middle school and 5 - 8 will be in the elementary school.

    Deadline for registration is June 12.

     

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  • SCC Basketball Camp

    A basketball camp for boys and girls aged 8-18 will be held June 11 and 12 at St. Catharine College.

    Campers are asked to pre-register by June 8 to ensure a proper size camp t-shirt, although campers may register the first day of camp starting at 8 a.m.

    Hours will be from 8 a.m. to noon each day. For more information or to register, call Coach Bramblett at 859 336-5082 ext. 1252 or e-mail lcbramblett@sccky.edu.

     

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  • 2009 Commander Football Camp

    By Jimmie Earls

    Sun Sports Writer

    Washington County High School was the scene last week for the 2009 Commander Football Camp. WCHS head football Mark Perry and his staff instructed area youths age 8-13 in the basic fundamentals of offense and defense. While game strategy was discussed, some emphasis was also placed on getting into shape and building strength and endurance.

    For more, see this week's Springfield Sun.

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  • Softball tourney benefits Relay

    By Jimmie Earls

    Sun Sports Writer

    The softball field at Burg Park got its share of action this past weekend as several local teams gathered for a tournament to benefit the Washington County Relay for Life.

    Finishing in first place was Buzzard Roost. Second place went to Sac and Sons Kentucky Wreckers. Rounding out the top three was Merchants Micken.

    With a sunny sky and a comfortable temperature, it was a perfect day to be out on the diamond raising money for Relay.

     

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  • LL baseball regular season winds...

     By Jimmie Earls

    Sun Sports Writer

    As the last Little League baseball games are set to be played this Thursday, other leagues are just getting underway at Idle Hour Park in Springfield.

    The 11-12-year-old Reds captured the league championship with wins over the Red Sox and Mets last week, finishing with an 8-2 record over the second-place Mets, who finished 5-5.

    Things are still up for grabs in the 9-10-year-old league, where the Reds hold a one-game lead over the Cubs with two games remaining on each team’s schedule.

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  • From Left Field

    The summer games

     One of my favorite parts of summer is getting outdoors, doing some grilling, and most of all, enjoying my favorite summer activities.

    One way to stay in shape or get some exercise is to simply toss a frisbee around a state park or setting up the lawn darts in the back yard.

    What? Did he say lawn darts? Yes, I miss lawn darts!

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  • Bethlehem Volleyball Camp

    Bethlehem High School will host a developing skills volleyball camp for girls entering grades 6-8 June 13, 14 and 20.

    Registration deadline is June 10. Contact coach Bill Smith at (502) 424-6836 for more information.

     

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