10PJJ Richmond’s Isaiah Johnson Captures GoodFight World Title
December 13, 2025 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Richmond athlete Isaiah Johnson traveled to Pennsylvania over the weekend to compete at the GoodFight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships, where he captured a GoodFight World Title. Qualification for the GoodFight Worlds requires athletes to win a sanctioned qualifying event. Johnson secured his spot earlier this fall when GoodFight hosted […]
Freihofer leads the way for EKU Women’s Hoops
The Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball team was firing on all cylinders Wednesday night, putting together a complete performance to defeat Evansville, 83-60, inside Baptist Health Arena. The Colonels took control early, scoring 34 points in the first quarter, the fourth-most in a single quarter in program history and second-most against a DI opponent. EKU (2-1) bounced […]
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond – GoodFight Tournament Results
October 18, 2025 The GoodFight Tournament, one of the area’s only submission-only circuits, debuted in Richmond, KY on October 18, 2025. Held at the Telford YMCA, jiu-jitsu schools from across the region came together to compete in this unique ruleset format. Four youth teams battled it out on the mats, with 10th Planet Richmond earning 1st place overall with 309 […]
The Bond: Two Hearts – One Spirit, Madison County’s Cody Dorman and the statue dedication of Cody’s Wish
By R. David Shew Sometimes in life, you are where you are supposed to be. Being a thoroughbred lover, this morning at the Kentucky Horse Park was a special moment in my life. Kelly, Leslie, and Kylie Dorman along with sculptor, Jocelyn Russell, gathered together with the Darley family and unveiled the Cody’s Wish monument. […]
EKU VP & Director of Athletics, Kyle Moats Appointed to FCS Oversight Committee
Eastern Kentucky University Vice President and Director of Athletics, Kyle Moats has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Championship (FCS) Oversight Committee. As a member of the committee, Moats will serve as the United Athletic Conference’s representative, with a total of 18 members including a representative from each FCS conference making up the […]
EKU Men’s Hoops set to host another Late Night with the Colonels at Dillingham Park
Late Night With The Colonels, the third annual collaboration between the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team and the city of Richmond will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Dillingham Park. Fans will be able to get their first look at the 2025-26 team. There will be a dunk contest, […]
Non Conference Schedule announced for EKU Men’s Hoops
Eastern Kentucky University’s men’s basketball non-conference schedule will include two games against teams that played in last season’s NCAA Tournament, three games against NIT squads and a game against the CBI Tournament champion. The Colonels’ 11 non-conference contests against NCAA Division I competition include nine games against opponents who had a winning record and won […]
EKU Women’s Volleyball ready for Conference Play
Eastern Kentucky University’s volleyball team will start Atlantic Sun Conference play with a road match at Bellarmine University on Friday before hosting Florida Gulf Coast University on Sunday. Friday’s match in Louisville will begin at 6 p.m. ET. Sunday’s contest at the Olympic Sports Training Center on the EKU campus will start at 12 p.m. […]
EKU volleyball hits the road for pair of tough matches
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University’s volleyball team will take a 7-3 record into its final non-conference weekend of the season as the Colonels face Cincinnati and Ball State in Muncie, Indiana. EKU’s match with Cincinnati is set for 3 p.m. on Friday. The match against the host Cardinals is Saturday at 4 p.m. and will […]
Richmond’s 10th Planet Jui Jitsu ADCC Results
ADCC made its first-ever appearance in Kentucky this past weekend, drawing more than 1,100 competitors from across the globe. Widely recognized as the most prestigious grappling organization in the world, ADCC is renowned for its demanding no-gi ruleset and elite level of competition. The 10th Planet Richmond team brought an impressive 23 competitors to the […]
Madison Central grad, Logan Cantrell, captures 1st Place at Bluegrass State Games, closes high school career in dominant fashion
Local standout Logan Cantrell, a 2025 Madison Central High School graduate, ended his high school wrestling career on a high note Saturday, July 26, by taking 1st place in his division at the Bluegrass State Games in Lexington, KY. Cantrell, a member of the Madison Central wrestling team and team captain his senior year, secured the gold medal with a string of decisive victories: The tournament […]
EKU to transition sports to United Athletic Conference
Pending approval by the Board of Regents, Eastern Kentucky University Athletics plans to transition to the newly-expanded United Athletic Conference (UAC) as a full all-sports member beginning in 2026-27, Vice President and Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced on Thursday. Effective July 1, 2026, the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) will rebrand as the UAC and join the […]
Pair of MUSA Soccer teams win Presidents Cup
For the first time in club history, two teams from the Madison United Soccer Association (MUSA) Flyers brought home championship trophies from the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association’s Presidents Cup. As part of MUSA’s select soccer program, the Flyers 2010 Girls team and the 2010 Boys Blue team both battled through two weekends of tournament play, […]
10th Planet Richmond Dominates at Fuji BJJ Ohio State Championships
The Fuji BJJ Ohio State Championships took place this past Saturday in Cincinnati, with 10th Planet Richmond making an outstanding impression on the mats. The team claimed the Best Kids Team Award, earning a remarkable 2,940 points—a commanding 8 790-point lead over the second-place team. Overall, 10th Planet Richmond won runner up Best Academy combining […]
Local Homeschool Basketball Teams Wrap Up 2024-25 Seasons
As the 2024-25 basketball season comes to a close, local homeschool teams reflect on their hard work, challenges, and achievements on the court. The Richmond Guardians boys’ basketball team finished the season with a 4-16 record. Despite the tough season, standout player Steven Morrison led the team with an impressive 14 points per game. Max […]
MCA Volleyball wins state title
Story by J.T. Elliott Photo courtesy of Kristi Wells The Lady Knights of Madison Christian Academy (MCA) had high expectations this season. Every game was preparation for the goal of winning a championship. They lived up to those expectations this weekend by winning the Kentucky Christian Schools Athletic Association (KCSAA) division one state volleyball tournament […]
10th Planet Richmond Chewjitsu Louisville results
10th Planet took a team of adults and youth to the Chewjitsu Open in Louisville Kentucky. With over 400 competitors signed up the team was able to walk away with Best Youth Academy and second place overall Best Academy. Amongst 10th Planet Richmond competitors to shine was Vitoria Lopes, Keegan Moberly and Linda Mihalec.Vitoria stepped […]
10th Planet Richmond takes team championship at Fuji BJJ Richmond
The 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Richmond team participated in their first tournament of 2025. They didn’t have far to travel as this event was held in Richmond, KY on EKU’s campus. Nearly 40 athletes from 10th planet richmond competeed between youth and adults as the event being local gave many of them the unique opportunity to compete […]
Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report 1-2-25
Tonight begins the quest for an ASUN conference title for the EKU men’s and women’s basketball teams. With a preview of the games for both teams, here’s Michael Watkins with our first Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report of 2025.
Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report 12-19-24
The EKU Mens basketball team is just a couple of weeks away from Conference play and as the team prepares to wrap up the non-conference portion of their schedule, they will play one final game this weekend at Berea College. With more on that and a preview, here’s Michael Watkins in today’s Mamut Bar and […]
Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report 12-16-24
It was a busy weekend for many of the local basketball teams in the area. Some big wins for Madison Central girls and EKU men as well. To recap it all and to start a new week, here’s Michael Watkins in the Mamut bar and grill sports report.
10th Planet Richmond takes 1st place team again, full results
December 14th 2024 10th planet Richmond traveled to compete at a Fuji Brazilian jiu jitsu tournament this time not leaving the state to compete against fellow Kentuckians in Louisville. Competitors from the kentuckiana area came out to see who could top the podium. 10th planet Richmond coaches did not have high expectations going in to […]
Mamut Bar & Grill Sports Report Dec. 13, 2024
Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report 12-5-24
It’s always a big day when you choose where you’re going to go to college. Yesterday four student athletes put pen to paper in making that decision at Madison Central signing their national letter of intent. With a recap of that plus another local athlete who signed her NLI last week, here’s Michael Watkins in […]
EKU Football wins and is in the postseason! That and more in today’s Mamut Bar and Grill Sports Report
Recapping the win for EKU Football who is once again in the postseason! That plus a look back at the loss for Madison Central Football who fell in the Region Championship game on Friday and some local Madison County Athletes doing big things on the gridiron as well!
