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Speaking of Sports catching up on Logan Connections

By Jim Turner

Posted on December 27, 2021 9:16 PM



  Russellville senior Chevis Elliott has added another honor to his memorable season’s resume. After being named first-team all-state by The Courier-Journal and Kentucky Sports Radio, he has been selected as one of the top 30 high school football players in Kentucky by the Lexington Hera...

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Roy's-FSNB Holiday Classic to be played Tuesday-Wednesday

By Jim Turner

Posted on December 25, 2021 6:18 PM



  The Roy’s Bar-B-Que/First Southern National Bank Holiday Classic resumes this week at Russellville in a more streamlined fashion. It’s the first time in five years that the formerly huge tournament has been played. During its final seasons in the older format, both RHS and Logan...

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Cats top Toppers convincingly

Posted on December 24, 2021 6:53 PM



  WKU Hilltopper Basketball was within two scores early in the second half Wednesday against No. 20/18 Kentucky, but the Wildcats’ crisp offense and dominant rebounding were the difference in a 95-60 loss at Rupp Arena. Five days after Kentucky dismantled North Carolina 98-69 on a neutr...

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Logan Athletic Hall of Fame to add new members

By Jim Turner

Posted on December 23, 2021 10:09 PM



  Three coaches and two players will be added to the Logan County Athletic Association Hall of Fame in late January. Actually, one of them is both a former player and coach. The inductees between Clashes of the Cats on Jan. 28 will be basketball player and coach Finley Baird, coaches David Bi...

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WKU to play UK at Rupp Arena Wednesday evening on ESPN

By Jim Turner

Posted on December 20, 2021 9:48 PM



  Thanks to the University of Louisville backing out of its game with the University of Kentucky Wednesday—citing COVID 19 problems, UK has upgraded its schedule this week. The Cats will now play host to the WKU Hilltoppers, who beat struggling U of L handily Saturday at Diddle Arena. T...

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Chevis Elliott named first-team all-state overall

By Jim Turner

Posted on December 19, 2021 4:15 PM



  Chevis Elliott of Russellville has been named a first-team defensive back overall by the Courier-Journal. He was the only Class 1A player among the 24 first team all-staters in a vote of the state’s coaches. He was third-team all-state last season. RHS football historian Greg Owens sa...

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Toppers lead U of L entire game in 82-72 win

By Zach Greenwell

Posted on December 18, 2021 7:34 PM



WKU Hilltopper Basketball led wire-to-wire Saturday against in-state rival Louisville, earning the program’s first-ever win over the Cardinals in E.A. Diddle Arena with a convincing 82-72 victory. The Hilltoppers (8-4) shot 50 percent from the field and dominated the free throw line, making...

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WKU teams to play on ESPN, CBS Saturday

By Zach Greenwell

Posted on December 17, 2021 7:29 PM



WKU Hilltopper Basketball’s game Saturday against Louisville is being moved to CBS, with the game time also being adjusted by the network to 2 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network and available to stream on Paramount+. The game was originally scheduled to air on CBS...

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Football champs to be honored, teachers appreciated at tonight's games

By Greg Howard, Logan County Athletic Director

Posted on December 14, 2021 7:52 AM



  WHO: Logan County Vs Portland, Girls & Boys WHEN: Tuesday, December 14 @ 6:00pm WHERE: Logan County High School HOW: Fans will buy tickets at the Logan County High School GoFan app or online.  Logan County Vs PortlandTickets will go on sale online, s...

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WKU offering free admission and food to those in need at Tuesday's Toppers game

By Zach Greenwell

Posted on December 13, 2021 9:21 PM



  WKU Hilltopper Basketball is offering free admission to all those affected by the storms and tornadoes for Tuesday night's game against Centre College. Doors to E.A. Diddle Arena will open at 5:30 p.m. and tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. On Tuesday night, WKU Athletics and Aramark are offer...

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Pedro Bradshaw now part of Miami Heat organization

By Jim Turner

Posted on December 6, 2021 5:33 PM



  Following a great game earlier this fall, former Russellville Panther star Pedro Bradshaw seemed to be forgotten by the Salt Lake City Stars, the G League team that’s part of the Utah Jazz organization. Soon after the Stars cut the 2017 Mr. Kentucky Basketball finalist, the Sioux Fall...

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Panthers bring experience, maturity to state finals

By Jim Turner

Posted on December 1, 2021 9:03 PM



  Excitement is building to a fever pitch as RVK heads to its seventh Class A state championship game. The Panthers have won three state championships (1980, 1983, 1990) and been runner-up three years (1965, ’66 and ’87), making this the rubber game. The Russellville Panthers face...

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