November 2014 Articles
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WKU upsets undefeated Marshall 67-66; U of L withstands UK upset bid 44-40

By Jim Turner

Posted on November 30, 2014 6:43 PM



Bringing back memories of Western Kentucky’s win at Kentucky a few years ago, the WKU Hilltoppers went for a two-point conversion in overtime Friday, although they needed just one point to tie the game. And like that game at Lexington, the conversion was successful and Toppers came away with a...

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Darden, Quarles, Myers get football honors

By Jim Turner

Posted on November 24, 2014 2:21 PM



Three members of the Russellville football program received significant honors last week, Athletic Director Calvin Head has announced. Senior quarterback/defensive back Tacorian Darden has been selected as the Class 1A District 1 Player of the year; this is in addition to be named regional player o...

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Lady Toppers to play for NIT title Sunday

By Robert Sampson

Posted on November 22, 2014 9:02 PM



Following an impressive three-game stretch to open the season, WKU faces Mississippi State in the Championship Game of the 2014 Preseason Women’s NIT looking to claim the school’s first Preseason Women’s NIT title. The Lady Toppers advanced to the finals by beating Central Arkansas...

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Blue-White Night at LCHS to introduce many students

Posted on November 16, 2014 5:36 PM



The Logan County annual Blue/White Night basketball tipoff will be held this Friday, Nov. 21, starting at 6 p.m. at Logan County High School Lady Cougar and Cougar basketball teams, introduction of Boys and Girls Middle School Teams/Cheerleaders, introduction of Logan County Cheerleaders w...

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Hundreds of names appeared in stories about Rhea Stadium celebration

By Jim Turner

Posted on November 14, 2014 10:31 PM



Throughout this fall, Russellville High School and the Russellville Alumni Association have celebrated 75 years of Panther Football at Rhea Stadium. Throughout that celebration, The Logan Journal has chronicled the history of the stadium, which hosted its first game on Thanksgiving Day 193...

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Logan played big role in Lady Topper history

Posted on November 13, 2014 11:47 PM



To contend with Panthers, teams have to stop the run

By Jim Turner

Posted on November 11, 2014 11:31 PM



When Louisville Holy Cross or any other team prepares to play the Russellville Panthers, coaches’ first emphasis needs to be stopping the run. The Panthers have been a team on the run all season. After outgaining the Kentucky Country Day Bearcats 249-142 last Friday in the first round of the ...

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Corey Wright overcomes Tommy John Surgery, pitching in college

By Jim Turner

Posted on November 11, 2014 8:52 AM



Corey Wright, who was a standout pitcher for the Russellville Panthers before he ever got to high school, is back to being one of the youngest players on his team. This time the team is on the college level. Wright, who graduated from RHS this spring, signed this summer with St. Catharine College i...

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WKU to salute Army before, during, after its game on The Hill

By Kyle Neaves

Posted on November 10, 2014 3:33 PM



WKU welcomes Army to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium for the first time on Saturday at 11 a.m., and many activities surrounding the game have been planned, headlined by a pre-game appearance by the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights. Tickets for the Army game can be ...

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Great quarterbacks to be honorary captains Friday

By Jim Turner

Posted on November 5, 2014 10:32 PM



Seven quarterbacks who had great careers as Russellville Panthers will serve as honorary captains Friday, as the Russellville football program concludes its salute to 75-year-old Rhea Stadium. They not only had impressive statistics themselves but led their teams to some outstanding accomplishments....

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Johnson, Lyne, Crossley qualify for state cross country meet

Posted on November 3, 2014 4:36 PM



The Logan County Cougars and Lady Cougars will be represented at the KHSAA State Championships in Lexington as Meredith Johnson, Thomas Lyne, and Levi Crossley fought their way through the wind and cold to qualify Saturday in Region 2, Class 3A cross country meet at Glendale. Johnson is competing ...

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Freshmen Johnson, Cousineau lead Logan teams in Meet of Champs

Posted on November 1, 2014 11:26 PM



On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Logan County Cougars hosted the 5th Annual Western Kentucky Meet of Champions. The number 2 was the number of the day, as Lady Cougar Meredith Johnson finished 2nd (22:02.70)in the Girls Varsity race, and the Varsity Cougars finished second in the boys race among ...

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