Standout Stenberg wants doubters to give Wildcats a second look
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Logan Stenberg wants the naysayers to take a second look at Kentucky’s football team, especially when it comes to the Wildcats’ offense. Like his coach Mark Stoops, Stenberg has shrugged off early predictions by most analysts and preseasons publications as the Wildcats begin preparations for the […]
NICK MAYO SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH JAPANESE TEAM
RICHMOND, Ky. – Former Eastern Kentucky University basketball star Nick Mayo has signed a professional contract with the Chiba Jets, a Japanese team based out of Funabashi, just east of Tokyo. The Jets currently play in the B.League, Japan’s highest level of professional basketball. Chiba went 52-8 last season and finished as the B.League runner-up. Mayo […]
Basketball Training Camp at Madison Southern, Nick Mayo Stops By
Earlier in the week Madison Southern hosted a training camp for boys basketball. Young kids ranging from grades 4-8 participated in this fundraising camp, that has the ultimate goal of taking players to a Christmas Tournament in Florida. Nick Mayo stopped by the gym to help out Coach Newton train the young eagles, and even […]
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 […]
FORE! Annual EKU Golf Scramble Underway!
The 34th annual Colonel Club golf scramble is underway. This year had 38 teams and 40 sponsors. The golf scramble allows head coaches to meet and play golf with fans and donors. Watch the video below to find out more!
Season Update with the Madison Southern Football Coach
This morning, WBON’s Samantha Burford went down to Madison Southern’s football field to get a season update with head coach, Jon Clark. Hoping to recover from last year’s season, Jon Clark gives us a look at what to be excited for. With a lot of new faces on offense and defense, Madison Southern looks to […]
Berea Dolphins 50th season, hosts 2019 conference meet
In the midst of their 50th season, the Berea Dolphins hosted the conference meet earlier this week. The Berea Dolphins not only hosted, but also participated in the Bluegrass swim conference meet on Monday, July 8, 2019. The event was held at the Berea Community Pool. The event consisted of ten teams participating from different […]
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 […]
From the Court to the Tent: MCHS Coach Allen Feldhaus tells us all about this fundraiser
For the fifth consecutive year, the Madison Central boys basketball coaching staff are ready to serve the folks in Madison County for all their firework needs. Michael Watkins stopped by to talk to Allen Feldhaus to get the scoop on all the work that goes in, and even talked to Coach about how the young […]
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 […]
New leading man at Madison Southern!
Former EKU Colonel and Professional Baseball Player named head coach of the Madison Southern Baseball program.
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 […]
Planet Fitness anticipated to open December in Richmond
With a chain of more than 1,800 in North America, and more than 30 in the state of Kentucky, Planet Fitness is opening up its first Richmond location this year. WBONTV spoke to the Planet Fitness Marketing Manager Ken Horn who told us the anticipated opening date and what people can expect. The 20,000 sqft […]
The annual Hanger Cup Golf tournament winners
The Hanger Cup Golf Tournament was held Friday-Sunday May 31st through June 2nd. The annual member/guest event was held at the University Club of Arlington in Richmond, and again had a full field of players from the area. Winners from seven different flights went on to compete in the shoot out Sunday afternoon. Congratulations to […]
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 gets big recruit from Scott County…plus more!
EKU Head Basketball Coach A.W. Hamilton updates us on his first year as EKU coach, recruiting news, and info about his upcoming basketball camps in Richmond and Georgetown. Coach Hamilton and the Colonels broke the attendance record twice this season and he is already looking forward to year number 2!
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 […]
4th annual CASA Golf Scramble!
CASA of Madison County is holding their 4th annual golf scramble Friday. Even though the forecast calls for rain tomorrow this event is scheduled to take place This is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year so enjoy the day and a great day of golf for a cause.
