Kurt Busch Brings Chevrolet It’s First Win At Kentucky Speedway
NASCAR came to Kentucky Speedway for the 9th time for a Cup series race. in 8 races there have been 4 different winners none of them a Chevrolet driver. Last week in Daytona Kurt Busch was sitting out front with weather threatening to end the Coke 400 early when NASCAR gave the one to go […]
EKU Announces 2019 Athletic Hall Of Fame Class
RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University Athletics Hall of Fame 2019 induction class features five distinguished individuals. The class will be enshrined inside the Perkins Building on Saturday, Sept. 28. The 2019 induction class includes: Patrick Bugg (football, 2003-06), Jack Ison (football, 1967-96), Lisa Malloy (track/cross country, 1987-92), Don Richardson (baseball, 1952-54, 1957), and Mike Smith (basketball, […]
Legends Walk it Off in Extras over Power
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) –The Lexington Legends split the series with the West Virginia Power on a walk off hit by Chris Hudgins. With the 6-5 victory in the 10th inning, the Legends improve to 43-44 on the season while West Virginia drops to 46-42. Lexington was the first to strike in the bottom of the second inning. […]
Kentucky Football Great Jared Lorenzen Passes Away
The year was 2000 and a highly touted quarterback from northern Kentucky was named starter ahead of incumbent QB Dusty Bonner. Jared Lorenzen came to the University of Kentucky from Highlands where he led the Bluebirds to a perfect 15-0 season winning a state championship. In his high school career Lorenzen helped lead the Bluebirds […]
Hall Of Fame Coach Ray Vencill Passes Away
Former Madison High Head Coach Ray Vencill passed away Friday afternoon at the age of 83. Coach Vencill led Madison High to the State Championship game in 1970 where the Purples fell to Male 70-69. Coach Vencill was a three time Kentucky Coach Of The Year and was elected in the Kentucky High School Basketball […]
Starting Pitcher Luis Castillo named to 2019 NL All-Star Roster As Reds Only Representative
As was announced earlier this evening, pitcher Luis Castillo has been named to the National League roster for the 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. This is the first-ever All-Star nod for Castillo and the first time a Reds starting pitcher has been chosen for the Midsummer Classic since Alfredo Simon in 2014. The right-hander […]
NICK MAYO TO PLAY FOR MIAMI HEAT IN NBA SUMMER LEAGUE
RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Eastern Kentucky University basketball star Nick Mayo has officially been named to the Miami Heat’s Summer League team, earning a chance to play his way onto an NBA roster. Mayo is one of 12 players on the Heat roster, which also includes the team’s first-round draft pick, former Kentucky guard Tyler Herro. […]
FORMER EKU ALL-AMERICAN MARKUS THOMAS ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME BALLOT
RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Eastern Kentucky University All-America running back Markus Thomas is a candidate for the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation recently announced. Thomas played four seasons at EKU from 1989 to 1992. He earned All-America honors his senior season after running for 1,494 yards and scoring 17 rushing touchdowns. The […]
Madison Central Lady Indians Head Coach Robert Cooksey Steps Down
The Lady Indians will have a new Head Coach next season as long time coach Robert Cooksey has stepped down to become the new Athletic Director for Madison Central. Coach Cooksey was Head Coach for 11 seasons and served as an assistant before becoming head coach. Under his tenure his Lady Indians won the 11th […]
Former Madison Southern Eagle Damien Harris Signs first Professional Contract
Former Madison Southern stand out and Alabama player Damien Harris signed with the New England Patriots this week to a 4 year deal worth more than $3.6 million dollars that includes a signing bonus worth $888,319. The Former Crimson Tide running back ran for 876 yards as senior averaging 5.9 yards a carry and scored […]
Lexington Legends announce All-Stars
WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – The Lexington Legends are excited to announce that five Legends have been selected to the South Atlantic League Southern Division All-Star Team. With Legends Manager Brooks Conrad, Hitting Coach Jesus Azuaje, and Athletic Trainer Danny Accola, RHP Jonathan Bowlan, LHP Austin Cox, RHP Jon Heasley, CF Michael Gigliotti and DH […]
Madison Southern Baseball Taps Jayson Langfels As New Head Coach
Madison Southern baseball coming a final four run in the 11th region hired former EKU Colonel great Jayson Langfels to be their next head coach. Langfels played for EKU and was drafted by the Colorado Rockies spending 6 seasons in professional baseball. Jayson previously served as an assistant coach for Madison Southern back in 2017 […]
Pair Of Former Madison Central Indians Named To OVC All Freshman Team
Two local players were honored by the Ohio Valley Conference recently being named to the All Freshman team in baseball. Former Madison Central Indians Jacob Ferris and Logan Thomason earned the honors after their successful freshman campaigns for the Colonels. Ferris and Thomason helped lead the Indians to the state tournament last season and both […]
EKU Basketball Gets Big Time Commitment From Michael Moreno
Eastern Kentucky basketball got their biggest recruit in the AW Hamilton era this morning when Scott County star Michael Moreno chose the Colonels over Wofford University and Evansville. Moreno led the Cardinals to three state tournament appearances including a pair of state runner-up finishes the past two seasons. When it came time to pick a […]
Damien Harris Taken 87th Overall in NFL Draft
Damien Harris began his football career at Madison Middle in Richmond and played his high school football in Berea for Madison Southern. While at Madison Southern he worked and made himself the top running back in not only Kentucky but the Country. He was a five star recruit and chose the University of Michigan as […]
EKU FOOTBALL MAROON & WHITE GAME COMING SATURDAY
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s football team will conclude its 2019 spring practice schedule with the annual Maroon & White Game on Saturday at Roy Kidd Stadium. The game will get underway at 2 p.m. Admission is FREE. A special edition EKU football poster will be available to fans while supplies last. Head coach Mark […]
Lexington Legends Begin Season Thursday Night
The Lexington Legends look to defend their SAL League Championship this year as they begin the season with an almost complete new roster. Legends finished last year 76-60 and won the team’s second championship by defeating Lakewood Blueclaws in a best of five series three games to one. This year’s team is going to look […]
Eastern Kentucky Chooses New Women’s Head Coach
Samantha Williams, who helped lead the University of Louisville to eight straight NCAA Tournament appearances, was chosen as the new Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball head coach, Director of Athletics Stephen Lochmueller announced today. EKU will introduce Williams at a reception for fans and media on Wednesday, April 3. The event will begin at 3:30 […]
The 2019 Lexington Comic Con Took Place Over The Weekend
This past weekend over 23,000 fans filed into Rupp Arena to see some of their favorite stars from shows such as Charmed, The Walking Dead, and Doctor Who and purchase some cool items. For the eighth straight year Lexington hosted the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention and the attendance was down from last year due […]
Isaiah Cozart Named Gatorade Player Of The Year In Kentucky
Madison Central big man Isaiah Cozart was named Kentucky Gatorade Player Of The Year over the weekend. Cozart was also a finalist for Mr. Basketball this season as well. Isaiah averaged 20 points a game this season for the Indians while grabbing 12.2 rebounds a contest. He also averaged 5.8 blocks a game. He leaves […]
Madison Southern Baseball Coach Steps Down
Gene Combs stepped down as head coach of Madison Southern after four seasons to accept a position closer to home. Combs came to Madison Southern in 2015. 2015 in his first season as Eagles head coach he led the team to an 11-19 record, an improvement from 6-22 the previous season. In his second season […]
EKU Runner SUGIRA TO COMPETE IN THE 5,000 METERS AT NCAA INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY NIGHT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Eastern Kentucky University freshman James Sugira will race for a national title in the 5,000 meters on Friday night at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. The race is scheduled to go off at 9:27 p.m. ET at the Birmingham CrossPlex. The meet will stream live on ESPN3. Sugira qualified for the […]
Madison Southern Lady Eagles Head Coach Summer Simmons Steps Down
Summer Simmons as stepped down as Head Coach of Madison Southern Lady Eagles today to spend more time with her young family. She is mother To two beautiful girls. Summer was the head coach for nine seasons. She compiled a 126-140 career record at Madison Southern. She came to Madison Southern in 2010/11 after playing […]
Two Colonels Receive All-Conference Honors
A pair of Colonels, one ending his career while the other one is just beginning his, receive recognition from the Ohio Valley Conference. Freshman Jomaru Bwon was named to the All Newcomer team. Brown played in all 31 games and started 12 as a freshman. He averaged nearly 25 minutes a game and averaged 14.4 […]
EKU Loses To Morehead State To End Season
EKU entered the final Saturday of the season with one goal, win over rival Morehead State and you make the Ohio Valley Basketball postseason tournament. The Colonels (12-19 6-12) have won more games over the Eagles than any other team they have played but Morehead already in the tournament field would love nothing more than […]
