Author: Patrick Carey

14th District Tournament updates 5/15/2023

Softball scores: Greenwood – 15 Bowling Green – 0 South Warren – 15 Warren Central – 0 The Lady Gators and Lady Spartans will meet on Wednesday at 6pm for the 14th District Softball Championship. Baseball scores: Bowling Green – 7 Greenwood – 3 South Warren – 18 Warren Central – 0 The Purples and Spartans will play Tuesday night…

13th District Tournament updates 5/15/2023

Softball scores: Logan County – 3 Todd County Central – 1 Russellville – 12 Franklin Simpson – 8 Logan County is set for a rivalry battle with Russellville in the 13th District Softball Championship Wednesday night. Baseball scores: Franklin Simpson – 16 Russellville – 1 Logan County – 10 Todd County Central – 2 The Cougars will square off against…

Former Hilltopper Lucky Jackson reacts to recent XFL Honor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Former WKU wide receiver, Lucky Jackson is dominating in the XFL, so far. Jackson was recently named to the All-XFL Offensive Team after tallying 573 receiving yards on 36 catches with five touchdowns. The former Hilltopper helped lead the DC Defenders to a North Division Championship and a league best 9-1 record. “It’s a blessing,” Jackson…

Hailassie signs with Kansas City Chiefs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After the draft, WKU Cornerback Khaleef Hailassie signed with the New York Jets. But Hailassie was present for the Chiefs Rookie Minicamp this past weekend. The Chiefs liked what they saw and signed the former Hilltopper as an undrafted free agent with Hailassie confirming on social media. Hailassie did visit Kansas City for a pre-draft visit.

South Warren’s Morrow signs letters of intent with Campbellsville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over at South Warren High School Bethie Morrow signed two letters of intent to join Campbellsville athletics. This is because she will be playing both volleyball and bowling as a Tiger. This a very unique opportunity to play two sports at one school and morrow recognizes this. “I think it’s an incredible opportunity,” Morrow said. “It’s…

FCA hosts first-ever signing day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Foundation Christian Academy gathered in the gym to celebrate the signings of two athletes to play at the next level. Josi Slavey officially signed with Florida College continuing her volleyball career and Kaito Muto is continuing his baseball career at one of the top programs in the country, Vanderbilt. FCA does not have a baseball program,…

Detroit Lions Select Brodric Martin in Third Round of NFL Draft

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU defensive lineman Brodric Martin watched his professional football dreams come true Friday night when he was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. By being picked 96th overall, Martin became the 39th Hilltopper to be drafted into the NFL. He is the second Hilltopper to be selected by the Lions in the…

Metcalfe County’s Jax Allen signs with EKU

EDMONTON, Ky. – Jax Allen officially signed his letter of intent this afternoon to play basketball at Eastern Kentucky university. Allen led Metcalfe County in scoring this past season, averaging 20.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Allen’s father, John Allen is a member of the EKU hall of fame where he played basketball, as well. “It’s amazing when the whole…