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Coming Up Friday On LEX 18 High School SportsZone Feb. 3

Happy Friday!

Tonight, LEX 18 photographers will fan out across the Bluegrass to capture high school basketball action. There's a big rivalry game as East Jessamine takes on West Jessamine in Nicholasville. East got the best of the first meeting, so the Colts will be looking for some revenge. And we'll find out if Henry Clay can knock off its second top-five team of the week. The Blue Devils travel to Georgetown to take on Scott County. We've also got a couple of city match-ups, with Dunbar visiting Tates Creek and Lafayette heading over to LCA.

Here are some of the games we plan to cover tonight.

Danville at Boyle Co.

East Jessamine at West Jessamine

Garrard Co. at Model

Pulaski Co. at Madison Central

Mason Co. at Clark Co.

Franklin Co. at Bryan Station

Dunbar at Tates Creek

Lafayette at Lexington Christian Academy

Madison Southern at Woodford Co.

Henry Clay at Scott Co.

Make sure to tune in to High School SportsZone during LEX 18 News at 11 as Alan and Mary Jo bring you scores and highlights.

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Bill To Require Training On Head Injuries For Coaches Passes House

On Thursday, the Kentucky House passed a bill that would require all middle school and high school coaches to complete training relating to recognizing and treating concussions and head injuries.

HB 281 passed unanimously by a vote of 99-0. It will now move on for consideration in the Senate.

If the Senate passes the bill and the governor signs it, beginning next year, "the state board or its agency shall require each interscholastic coach to complete training on how to recognize the symptoms of a concussion and how to seek proper medical treatment for a person suspected of having a concussion. The training shall be approved by the state board or its agency and may be included in the sports safety course required under subsection (1)(a) of this section."

The law would also set up guidelines for coaches to follow when a student-athlete suffers a head injury.

"A student athlete suspected by an interscholastic coach, school representative, or contest official of sustaining a concussion during an athletic practice or competition shall be removed from play at that time and shall not return to play prior to the ending of the practice or competition until the athlete is evaluated to determine if a concussion has occurred. The evaluation shall be completed by a physician, advance practice registered nurse, physician's assistant, or certified athletic trainer. A student athlete shall not return to play on the date of a suspected concussion absent the required evaluation."

If an athlete did suffer a concussion, she or he would have to be cleared by a physician before returning to competition.

Rep. Joni L. Jenkins (D-Shivley) sponsored the bill in the House.

 

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A Rundown Of Some Kentucky Nat'l Signing Day Commitments

Wednesday marked national signing day and high school athletes across Kentucky made their college commitments official.

Here is a rundown of some of those Kentucky signees.

Nicholas County running back Caleb Pope signed with Georgetown College. He finished the 2011 season as one of the state's top running backs, rolling up 2,338 yards and 28 touchdowns. Pope will also run track for the Tigers.

Lafayette linemen Tobijah Hughley will join Pope in Georgetown.

Hughley's teammate, Lafayette lineman Andy Hampton, will play college footbball at Campbellsville University.

Bryan Station wide receiver Jaysuma Webb signed with Tusculum, Tenn. and his teammate John Hiles will head to the University of the Cumberlands.

Lafayette receiver/DB Jaron Clay will join Webb at Tusculum. The Pioneers also landed East Jessamine running back Cameron Thomas.

George Rogers Clark running back Pokey Harris signed with Murray State. The Cardinal standout rushed for 1,943 yards his senior season.

Anderson County's Chris Fitzpatrick signed with Northwestern as a long snapper.

Four Kentucky players will suit up for Navy. Meade County's Thomas Wilson, Western's Jalen Boyd, Boyle County's Zach Hester and Madisonville's Josiah Powell all inked with the Midshipmen.

Madisonville High School safety Jeremy Clark signed with Michigan. As a senior, Clark had 70 tackles, three picks and scored four defensive TDs.

Lawrence County High School All-State O-lineman Tyler Combs signed with Marshall.

Trinity High School offensive lineman Joey Warburg originally committed to Illinois, but flipped Wednesday, signing a with Purdue.

Louisville Central's Anthony Wales was expected accept a greyshirt offer from the University of Louisville, but instead signed with Western Kentucky University. Wales made a run at the all-time state career rushing record his senior season, finishing third on the list with 8,213 career yards.Wales told the Courier Journal he decided to go with the Hilltoppers because he wants the opportunity to play immediately, and he feels Western presents the best opportunity to make it to the next level.

All time Kentucky rusher J.J. Jude made it official and inked with Eastern Kentucky University. Several other in-state players will join the Johnson Central standout at EKU. Lafayette safety Jason Fergerson, Madison Central tight end Jonathan Floyd, Doss linebacker Treyvon Neely, Butler receiver Kiante Northington, Henderson County d-lineman Avery Pitt and Beechwood lineman Brett Eyckmans all signed with the Colonels.

Ryle running back Travis Elliott signed with Western Kentucky University.

Bowling Green quarterback Scooter Hollis will play for Columbia.

 

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Area Athletes Inking On National Signing Day

Wednesday marks national signing day, when high school athletes can officially sign on the dotted line with the college program of their choice.

Highlands quarterback Patrick Towles probably counts as the highest profile signee in Kentucky. The Bluebird standout is expected to make his commitment to the University of Kentucky official.

Numerous athletes across the Bluegrass will sign in several different sports.

Scott County quarterback Ben Lawler will sign to play football at Eastern Kentucky University. Lawler led the Cardinals to back-to-back regional championships and finished his high school career with a 24-5 record.

Another Scott County standout will put his signature on the dotted line. Defensive back Avery Ford Wilson will sign with Lindsay Wilson. The three-year starter was named a first team AP All-State player his senior season.

Seven Henry Clay athletes will sign letters of intent. Football players Tim Hadlock and Danijel Tadic will both commit to University of Pikeville. Gentel Blair will run track at St. Augustine College. Kate Dishon will sign to play soccer at Kentucky Wesleyan University and teammate Olivia Max will head to the University of Dayton. Boys' soccer player Garcia Kabange will ink with Berea College, and his teammate John Magna will play soccer at the University of Cincinnati.

 

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Coming Up On LEX 18 High School Sports Zone Jan. 27

It's Friday!

That means another segment of the award winning LEX 18 High School Sports Zone with Alan, Mary Jo and Brent.

Here are some of the high school basketball games we plan to cover tonight:

Western Hills at Franklin Co.

Lexington Catholic at Tates Creek

Henry Clay at Lafayette

Lexington Catholic at Tates Creek(girls)

Bryan Station at Lafayette (girls)

East Jessamine at Mercer Co.

Scott Co. at Henry Clay (girls)

Dunbar at Bryan Station

Russell Co at Madison Central

Pulaski Co. at Rockcastle Co.

West Jessamine at Madison Southern

 

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Coming Up Friday On LEX 18 High School SportsZone Jan. 20

It's Friday and that means LEX 18 crews will once again fan out across central Kentucky to catch some action on the hardwood. Here are some of the game we plan to send cameras to this evening.

Tates Creek at Clark Co.

Scott Co. vs. Clay Co. (girls)

Franklin Co. vs. Boone Co. (girls)

Dixie Heights winner vs. Woodford Co.

Tates Creek at Dunbar (girls)

Mercer Co. at Western Hills 7:30

Henry Clay at Franklin Co. 7:45

Scott Co. vs. New Rochelle, NY

Mercer Co. at West Jessamine

Madison Central at Henry Clay (girls)

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Coming Up Friday On LEX 18 High School SportsZone

It's Friday! And that means another installment of LEX 18 High School SportsZone.

Here are the games we plan to cover tonight:

Montgomery Co. at Clark Co. - boys and girls

Mason Co. at Henry Clay

Lexington Christian Academy at Lafayette

Tates Creek at Lexington Catholic

Bryan Station at Scott Co.

Woodford Co. at Franklin Co.

Frankfort at Western Hills

Danville at Garrard Co.

Lincoln Co. at Boyle Co.

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High School Basketball Scores, Monday, Jan.9

It was a relatively light high school basketball schedule Monday. Here are yesterday's scores.

BOYS

Adair Co. 65, Caverna 50

Bowling Green 81, Monroe Co. 46

Caldwell Co. 95, Fort Campbell 83, OT

Livingston Central 67, Reidland 59

Louisville Christian Academy 62, Lou. Atherton 59

Ludlow 80, Bellevue 42

Madison Central 60, Mercer Co. 38

McCreary Central 72, Jackson Co. 55

Russell 65, Morgan Co. 44

Scott Co. 76, Woodford Co. 67

Simon Kenton 74, Scott 54

Somerset 56, Estill Co. 52

Louisville Invitational Tournament
Beth Haven 40, Lou. Western 38

Lou. Fern Creek 69, Lou. Collegiate 58

Male 64, Lou. Doss 60

Lou. Southern 87, Lou. Fairdale 85

GIRLS

Adair Co. 76, Caverna 54

Apollo 57, Breckinridge Co. 46

Ashland Blazer 75, Fleming Co. 52

Boyd Co. 67, Menifee Co. 58

Campbellsville 45, Lou. Portland Christian 27

Carlisle Co. 57, Lone Oak 49

Collins 41, Western Hills 20

Corbin 50, South Laurel 35

Covington Latin 53, Calvary Christian 34

East Carter 56, Elliott Co. 29

Estill Co. 55, Breathitt Co. 53

Frankfort 49, Sayre 33

George Rogers Clark 67, Bath Co. 35

Grant Co. 49, Ludlow 27

Hancock Co. 49, Tell City, Ind. 31

Harrison Co. 59, Mason Co. 46

Hopkinsville 54, Calloway Co. 49

Lawrence Co. 76, Fairview 46

Lee High, Va. 45, Bell Co. 40

Leslie Co. 78, Knott Co. Central 77

Letcher County Central 69, Pike Co. Central 29

Lincoln Co. 65, Whitley Co. 63

Louisville Holy Cross 66, Seneca 41

Madison Central 67, Scott Co. 32

Monroe Co. 52, Bowling Green 34

Monticello 41, Casey Co. 38

Muhlenberg County 49, McLean Co. 42

Murray 75, Heath 43

North Bullitt 76, Lou. Valley 65

Powell Co. 55, Lee Co. 43

Rowan Co. 64, Morgan Co. 44

Simon Kenton 71, Scott 29

Somerset 50, North Laurel 31

Warren Central 41, Edmonson Co. 38

Wolfe Co. 61, Jackson City 55

10th Region All ``A'' Classic
Bracken Co. 61, Augusta 29

13th Region All ``A'' Classic
Barbourville 93, Red Bird 32

Pineville 47, Jackson Co. 26

15th Region All ``A'' Classic
Betsy Layne 77, Phelps 35

Paintsville 64, Pikeville 47

9th Region All ``A'' Classic
Covington Holy Cross 65, Bellevue 22

Lloyd Memorial 62, Dayton 38

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High School Basketball Scores Saturday, Jan. 7

There was full slate of high school basketball games on Saturday.

BOYS

Bardstown 61, Washington Co. 37

Barren Co. 59, Breckinridge Co. 53

Bath Co. 73, Menifee Co. 72

Breathitt Co. 51, Hazard 49

Bryan Station 80, Taylor Co. 62

Bullitt Central 61, Lou. Fairdale 55

Burgin 68, Lou. St. Francis 34

Calloway Co. 54, Lone Oak 47

Campbellsville 64, Green Co. 51

Cooper 51, Highlands 41

Covington Latin 76, Frederick Fraize 54

Elizabethtown 73, Daviess Co. 71

Fairview 66, Nicholas Co. 45

Frankfort 76, Williamstown 42

George Rogers Clark 73, Scott 60

Glasgow 59, South Warren 45

Graves Co. 65, Paducah Tilghman 61

Harlan Co. 76, South Laurel 62

Ironton, Ohio 69, Ashland Blazer 68

Johnson Central 73, Belfry 70

Knott Co. Central 73, Cordia 47

Lloyd Memorial 80, Villa Madonna 59

Lou. Ballard 80, Jeffersonville, Ind. 71

Lou. Male 46, Lou. Western 37

Lou. Portland Christian 65, Heritage Academy 58

Madison Central 92, Conner 73

Madisonville-North Hopkins 58, Collins 53

Magoffin Co. 71, Morgan Co. 52

Marshall Co. 81, Community Christian (Paducah) 46

Mason Co. 61, Deming 44

North Oldham 64, Ryle 54

Ohio Co. 63, McLean Co. 42

Russell Co. 70, Casey Co. 51

S. Spencer, Ind. 55, Owensboro 52

Scott Co. 64, Bell Co. 45

Silver Grove 54, Monticello 47

Tolsia, W.Va. 55, East Ridge 48

Walton-Verona 72, Grant Co. 54

Warren Central 62, Henderson Co. 29

Webster Co. 72, Hopkins Co. Central 57

West Carter 43, East Carter 31

Whitefield Academy 48, Bourbon Co. 37

Williamsburg 66, Lynn Camp 39

15th Region All ``A'' Classic
Pikeville 72, Paintsville 56

Hoopin' it Up Classic
Adair Co. 65, Whitley Co. 37

Grayson Co. 81, Cumberland Co. 50

Somerset 60, Anderson Co. 50

Kentucky Classic
Georgia School for the Deaf 32, Kentucky School for the Deaf 30

Lexington Catholic Tournament
Clarksville NE, Tenn. 78, Lafayette 68

Sayre 71, Wolfe Co. 58

Lexington Catholic 75, Sylvan Hills, Ark. 71, OT

Lincoln Co. 60, Harrison Co. 41

Shelby County Tournament
Beechwood 72, Shelby Co. 61

Louisville Country Day 80, Lou. Brown 47

GIRLS

Augusta 48, Paris 37

Bath Co. 66, Menifee Co. 62

Beechwood 59, Lou. Presentation 55

Berea 31, Calvary Christian 23

Bishop Brossart 54, Campbell Co. 43

Bracken Co. 61, Bourbon Co. 55

Breckinridge Co. 49, Frederick Fraize 6

Buckhorn 63, Cordia 20

Bullitt Central 64, Lou. Fairdale 9

Casey Co. 51, Wayne Co. 46

Clay Co. 41, Harlan Co. 37

Daviess Co. 68, Hopkinsville 45

Elizabethtown 74, Adair Co. 39

Estill Co. 45, Hazard 27

Frankfort 68, Ludlow 28

Franklin Co. 58, Cooper 34

Gallatin Co. 63, Carroll Co. 32

Georgia School for the Deaf 40, Kentucky School for the Deaf 16

Glasgow 65, Greenwood 54

Grayson Co. 76, Owensboro Catholic 67

Indiana Deaf, Ind. 80, Ky. School for the Deaf 4

Knox Central 67, North Laurel 52

Leslie Co. 70, Jenkins 54

Logan Co. 53, Warren East 28

Lou. Assumption 51, Lou. Butler 48

Lou. Ballard 73, North Bullitt 43

Lou. Holy Cross 41, Lou. Eastern 35

Lou. Portland Christian 48, Heritage Academy 29

Lou. Valley 78, Lou. Brown 35

Marion Co. 49, Lexington Catholic 28

Marshall Co. 68, Community Christian (Paducah) 25

Mayfield 39, Lyon Co. 28

McCreary Central 72, East Jessamine 36

McLean Co. 70, Ohio Co. 57

Meade Co. 57, Edmonson Co. 54

Mercer Co. 50, Burgin 27

Muhlenberg County 62, Owensboro 46

Newport 48, Cov. Latin 43

Newport Central Catholic 47, Highlands 30

Paducah Tilghman 59, Graves Co. 49

Paintsville 84, Elliott Co. 40

Paul Dunbar 74, Nicholas Co. 35

Piarist 60, Red Bird 58

Raceland 55, Greenup Co. 30

Sayre 47, Bethlehem 40

Shelby Co. 52, Louisville Country Day 24

St. Henry 64, Lexington Christian 33

Warren Central 60, Russellville 38

West Jessamine 58, Rose Hill Christian 43

Whitefield Academy 43, Western Hills 42

Woodford Co. 47, Collins 33

15th Region All ``A'' Classic
South Floyd 71, Prestonsburg 54

Ashland Kitten Shootout
Ashland Blazer 85, Fairview 38

East Carter 57, Pikeville 55

Lou. Pleasure Ridge Park 59, Boyd Co. 53

Martin Luther King Classic
Lafayette 62, Magoffin Co. 54

Paul Dunbar 74, Madison Southern 35

Perry Co. Central 63, Bryan Station 41

Ryle 51,  Henry Clay 24

Tates Creek 56, Nicholas Co. 35

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Friday Night Scores

Here are the scores from Friday night's high school basketball action.

BOYS

Allen Central 102, Piarist 45

Anderson Co. 50, Collins 47

Ashland Blazer 88, Russell 72

Barbourville 84, Lynn Camp 36

Bardstown 66, Nelson Co. 48

Barren Co. 45, Franklin-Simpson 37

Bell Co. 44, Middlesboro 38

Beth Haven 63, Shelby Co. 52

Bethlehem 57, Washington Co. 45

Boone Co. 71, Lex. Sayre 52

Bourbon Co. 62, Augusta 60

Bowling Green 62, Greenwood 48

Boyd Co. 53, Greenup Co. 43

Breckinridge Co. 69, Hancock Co. 45

Buckhorn 58, Pike Co. Central 44

Bullitt East 68, Lou. Jeffersontown 57

Burgin 97, Lou. Walden 24

Caldwell Co. 69, Dawson Springs 43

Campbell Co. 58, Bishop Brossart 54

Clay Co. 73, Lou. Eastern 58

Clinton Co. 86, Metcalfe Co. 40

Covington Catholic 81, Beechwood 52

Danville 50, Boyle Co. 42, OT

Dixie Heights 77, St. Henry 66

East Jessamine 78, West Jessamine 60

East Ridge 52, Shelby Valley 49

Elizabethtown 71, Central Hardin 61

Estill Co. 54, Jackson City 50

Evangel Christian 54, Eminence 43

Fairview 60, Morgan Co. 53

Fort Campbell 87, Christian Fellowship 27

Franklin Co. 88, Western Hills 57

Fulton City 72, Fulton Co. 28

Gallatin Co. 48, Carroll Co. 36

George Rogers Clark 73, Madison Southern 56

Graves Co. 63, Mayfield 61

Harrison Co. 52, Bracken Co. 44

Hart Co. 46, Caverna 44

Hopkinsville 62, Christian Co. 50

Jackson Co. 86, Bath Co. 45

John Hardin 65, Meade Co. 54

Knox Central 49, Pineville 39

LaRue Co. 76, Green Co. 41

Letcher County Central 69, Jenkins 39

Lewis Co. 75, Elliott Co. 65

Lex. Paul Dunbar 55, Mason Co. 46

Lex. Tates Creek 49, Lexington Christian 41

Lincoln Co. 54, Garrard Co. 44

Livingston Central 65, Crittenden Co. 51

Lone Oak 48, Reidland 42

Lou. Atherton 77, Lou. Shawnee 55

Lou. Ballard 81, Lou. DuPont Manual 79

Lou. Butler 82, Spencer Co. 39

Lou. Collegiate 74, Lou. Portland Christian 22

Lou. Doss 80, Lou. Fairdale 75, OT

Lou. Male 75, Lou. Waggener 67

Lou. Moore 69, Lou. Valley 40

Lou. Pleasure Ridge Park 95, Lou. Southern 64

Lou. St. Xavier 59, Lou. DeSales 45

Lou. Trinity 73, Newport Central Catholic 34

Man, W.Va. 68, Phelps 57

Marshall Co. 72, Calloway Co. 42

Model 58, Berea 51

Monticello 71, Cov. Latin 53

Murray 56, Community Christian (Paducah) 46

North Bullitt 66, Whitefield Academy 35

North Hardin 86, Fort Knox 36

North Laurel 75, South Laurel 68

Paducah Tilghman 49, Heath 48

Paris 63, Nicholas Co. 51

Perry Co. Central 74, Mercer Co. 50

Powell Co. 65, Lee Co. 63

Pulaski Co. 85, Rockcastle Co. 57

Rowan Co. 77, Fleming Co. 64

Sheldon Clark 64, Lawrence Co. 33

Silver Grove 62, Frederick Fraize 48

Simon Kenton 58, Walton-Verona 55

Somerset 49, Casey Co. 41

South Oldham 50, Oldham Co. 45

Southwestern 74, McCreary Central 36

Taylor Co. 64, Campbellsville 34

Trigg Co. 68, Lyon Co. 61

Wayne Co. 91, Whitley Co. 81

Webster Co. 67, Union Co. 37

Williamsburg 55, Corbin 49

GIRLS

Allen Central 71, Piarist 33

Anderson Co. 51, Collins 40

Beechwood 70, Pendleton Co. 62

Belfry 46, Pike Co. Central 40

Bell Co. 53, Middlesboro 39

Boone Co. 79, Scott 38

Bowling Green 63, Greenwood 58

Boyd Co. 64, Fairview 40

Bullitt East 59, Lou. Jeffersontown 45

Carlisle Co. 63, Hickman Co. 51

Casey Co. 50, Somerset 25

Conner 57, Dixie Heights 34

Corbin 61, Williamsburg 29

Cov. Holy Cross 53, Holmes 41

Daviess Co. 52, Apollo 27

Dayton 49, Calvary Christian 38

Edmonson Co. 53, Whitesville Trinity 23

Franklin Co. 56, Western Hills 31

Frederick Fraize 35, Beth Haven 25

Fulton Co. 55, Fulton City 28

Graves Co. 37, Mayfield 36

Grayson Co. 75, Butler Co. 31

Green Co. 59, LaRue Co. 58

Hart Co. 68, Caverna 58

Henderson Co. 76, Christian Co. 48

Hopkins Co. Central 50, Fort Campbell 45

Knox Central 51, Pineville 33

Ky. School for the Deaf 20, Ohio Deaf, Ohio 11

Lincoln Co. 49, Garrard Co. 46

Livingston Central 68, Crittenden Co. 31

Logan Co. 52, Russellville 30

Lone Oak 53, Reidland 35

Lou. Assumption 69, Lou. Collegiate 24

Lou. Atherton 52, Lou. Shawnee 30

Lou. Christian Academy 60, Christian Academy, Ind. 44

Lou. DuPont Manual 60, Lou. Ballard 48

Lou. Fern Creek 53, Lou. Iroquois 49

Lou. Pleasure Ridge Park 63, Lou. Southern 22

Lou. Presentation 58, Lloyd Memorial 54

Lyon Co. 54, Trigg Co. 41

Madison Central 47, Montgomery Co. 44

Magoffin Co. 53, Sheldon Clark 27

McCreary Central 50, Southwestern 46, OT

Model 54, Berea 29

Monroe Co. 58, Allen Co.-Scottsville 32

Morgan Co. 62, Powell Co. 58

Murray 75, Community Christian (Paducah) 39

North Bullitt 75, Whitefield Academy 39

North Oldham 51, Lou. Ky. Country Day 32

Notre Dame 59, Highlands 31

Owen Co. 45, Henry Co. 22

Paducah Tilghman 70, Heath 48

Perry Co. Central 82, Owsley Co. 43

Rowan Co. 58, Fleming Co. 52

Russell Co. 73, Cumberland Co. 28

Scott Co. 73, Lex. Henry Clay 49

South Oldham 76, Oldham Co. 29

Taylor Co. 54, Campbellsville 49

University Heights 58, Madisonville-North Hopkins 45

Villa Madonna 48, Bellevue 27

Warren Central 63, Warren East 34

Washington Co. 52, Bethlehem 50

Webster Co. 62, Union Co. 55

West Carter 38, East Carter 33

Whitley Co. 59, South Laurel 34

Woodford Co. 76, Shelby Co. 43

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Cap On Merit Aid For High School Athletes Upheld

LOUISVILLE (AP) - A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling in Kentucky allowing a limit on merit-based scholarships for high school athletes at private schools.

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the claims of parents of four Louisville private school students who sued over the issue in 2009. The parents want the case appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, their attorney Teddy Gordon told The Courier-Journal.

The parents argued the rules force students to choose between participating in sports and getting tuition assistance they would otherwise be entitled to. The schools did not sue.

The appeals said Dec. 21 that the claims lacked merit and upheld a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.

The rules prohibit students who want to compete in athletics from getting more than 25 percent of their tuition costs covered by merit-based scholarships. They also prohibit students from receiving funding from sources outside of the school's "custody and control." There is no cap on need-based financial aid.

Kentucky High School Athletic Association Commissioner Julian Tackett said he was pleased with the ruling. He said it was crafted by private schools.

"They just don't have the funding to be throwing money around on athletic scholarships," he said.

The rules, which were adopted before the 2007-08 school year, helped "address perception issues" that private schools were stacking their teams with athletic recruits, Tackett said.

Gordon said the decision was disappointing.

"The Court failed to recognize the religious freedom of these Roman Catholic and Christian students who want to participate in Kentucky high school sports without losing their badly needed tuition that was provided to them based on their academic abilities," he said. "We are hopeful the KHSAA will review the ruling and stop penalizing academic achievement and their continual acrimony against all parochial schools."

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Information from: The Courier-Journal, http://www.courier-journal.com

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Kentucky High School Bowlers Take To Lanes

Kentucky high schoolers have a new avenue to exercise their competitive spirit this year. Last month, bowling made its debut as a recognized high school sport in the Commonwealth.

In its first season as a KHSAA championship sanctioned sport, 80 schools are fielding squads. Bowling was offered as a non-sanctioned club sport last year, with 54 schools participating.

"Once we conducted our triennial survey of schools and saw the interest for bowling, we knew many schools would really take the ball and run with it,"  KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett said. "Frankly, if someone had asked me if we would have 80 schools participating in year one, I would have thought that might be a little too optimistic, but it shows just how much our schools and student-athletes are craving participation and healthy competition."

The first high school bowler inked her name in the record books last Thursday. Fern Creek's JoJo Miller bowled the first 300 in a KHSAA-sanctioned match against Bullitt Central at AMF Derby Lanes in Louisville.

The KHSAA classifies bowling as a winter sport, with the season beginning the week of Nov. 28. The association will crown its first state champions at the Ebonite/KHSAA State Bowling Championships on the weekend of March 23-24 at Executive Bowl in Louisville.

 

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Coming Up On High School SportsZone Friday, Dec. 16

The LEX 18 SportsZone crew will fan out across central Kentucky Friday night to cover a full slate of high school basketball games. Tune in to LEX 18 Nightly News at 11 p.m. for all of the scores and highlights.

Here are the games we plan to send cameras:

Boys

Dunbar at Madison Southern

West Jessamine at Madison Central

East Jessamine at Woodford Co.

Western Hills at Montgomery Co.

Estill Co. at Powell Co.

Bell Co. at Lincoln Co.

Nelson Co. at Mercer Co.

Beechwood at Mason Co.

Deming at Nicholas Co.

Girls

Henry Clay at Lafayette

Model vs. Montgomery Co.

Garrard Co vs. Berea

Madison Central vs. Middlesboro

LCA vs. Harlan Co.

Woodford Co. vs. Lawrence Co.

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Future UK Quarterback Patrick Towles Named Mr. Football

Highlands quarterback Patrick Towles has been named Kentucky's Mr. Football 2011 by The Associated Press after leading the Bluebirds to their fourth state title in a row and 21st all-time.

Towles threw for 3,820 yards, 42 touchdowns and just one interception as Highlands finished 15-0, completing his high school career that started as the Bluebirds' backup freshman team quarterback.

The verbal commitment to the University of Kentucky also joins Highlands receiver Austin Sheehan, defensive lineman Devin Bruns and defensive back Drake Bruns on the Kentucky All-State football team.

Throughout his high school career, Towles passed for 7,429 yards and 73 touchdowns. He has also won the Paul Hornung Award and was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Kentucky.

 

 

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High School Basketball Scores, Friday Dec. 9

Scores from Friday night's basketball action.

BOYS

Adair Co. 71, Taylor Co. 30

Apollo 58, Daviess Co. 57

Augusta 84, Bath Co. 36

Ballard Memorial 60, Calloway Co. 58, OT

Barbourville 78, Whitley Co. 48

Bardstown 55, John Hardin 48

Barren Co. 40, Monroe Co. 34

Bethlehem 41, Nelson Co. 34

Betsy Layne 99, Piarist 31

Bishop Brossart 66, St. Patrick 52

Boone Co. 70, Conner 52

Bracken Co. 50, Deming 44

Breathitt Co. 57, Hazard 34

Bullitt Central 62, North Bullitt 49

Bullitt East 52, South Oldham 39

Butler Co. 75, Whitesville Trinity 40

Campbell Co. 64, Newport 46

Christian Co. 65, Paducah Tilghman 64

Clinton Co. 74, Metcalfe Co. 41

Collins 63, Danville 43

Corbin 53, Jellico, Tenn. 52

East Jessamine 69, Lincoln Co. 66

Elizabethtown 55, Central Hardin 46

Franklin Co. 58, Woodford Co. 56

Frederick Fraize 47, Christian Fellowship 46

Grayson Co. 59, Edmonson Co. 44

Green Co. 51, Caverna 45

Greenup Co. 63, Lewis Co. 35

Hancock Co. 62, S. Spencer, Ind. 58

Harrison Co. 78, Nicholas Co. 43

Heath 62, Murray 55

Henry Clay 77, Lloyd Memorial 50

Jackson Co. 75, Jackson City 41

Knox Central 68, Boyle Co. 53

LaRue Co. 81, Hart Co. 53

Lawrence Co. 80, Hannan, W.Va. 51

Lee Co. 70, Owsley Co. 58

Letcher County Central 78, Australian National Team 66

Livingston Central 78, Trigg Co. 71

Lou. Ballard 113, Lou. Shawnee 41

Lou. Central 75, Lou. Eastern 69

Lou. Collegiate 80, Burgin 49

Lou. DeSales 67, Lou. Holy Cross 63

Lou. DuPont Manual 52, Lou. Male 48

Lou. Fern Creek 60, Lou. Fairdale 52

Lou. Jeffersontown 65, Lou. Iroquois 55

Lou. Moore 66, Lou. Western 46

Lou. Pleasure Ridge Park 64, Lou. Butler 63

Lou. Southern 101, Lou. Atherton 91, 2OT

Lou. St. Xavier 69, Lou. Seneca 55

Lou. Waggener 81, Lou. Brown 31

Ludlow 82, Heritage Academy 51

Lyon Co. 76, Crittenden Co. 48

Marion Co. 57, Washington Co. 44

McCreary Central 60, West Jessamine 57

Meade Co. 67, Campbellsville 39

Millersburg W. Holmes, Ohio 71, Somerset 60

Montgomery Co. 58, George Rogers Clark 56

Oldham Co. 67, Lou. Christian Academy 50

Pendleton Co. 100, Cov. Catholic 94, 4OT

Paul Dunbar 73, Model 52

Pulaski Co. 63, Casey Co. 53

Russell 77, Fairview 62

Scott 60, Mason Co. 57

Shelby Co. 78, Mercer Co. 70

Simon Kenton 70, Grant Co. 59

Southwestern 82, Wayne Co. 46

St. Henry 72, Highlands 68

St. Mary 78, Fulton Co. 35

Tates Creek 60, Bryan Station 48

Webster Co. 68, Fort Campbell 55

Whitefield Academy 57, Lou. Valley 42

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Washington, Pa. 56, Pikeville 53

GIRLS

Adair Co. 71, Taylor Co. 30

Anderson Co. 43, Lincoln Co. 37

Ashland Blazer 64, Campbell Co. 50

Bath Co. 57, Augusta 43

Bishop Brossart 60, Lloyd Memorial 47, OT

Boone Co. 55, Cov. Holy Cross 37

Bowling Green 66, South Warren 14

Boyle Co. 50, Burgin 40

Bryan Station 52, Sayre 29

Bullitt Central 57, North Bullitt 49

Bullitt East 52, Bourbon Co. 39

Casey Co. 64, Pulaski Co. 56

Christian Co. 58, Paducah Tilghman 52, 2OT

Cooper 55, Beechwood 49

Daviess Co. 58, Apollo 45

East Ridge 61, Pike Co. Central 38

Frankfort 43, Western Hills 28

Garrard Co. 53, South Laurel 29

Glasgow 62, Warren Central 39

Grayson Co. 68, Edmonson Co. 50

Green Co. 56, Caverna 48

Harrison Co. 50, Nicholas Co. 37

Hart Co. 52, LaRue Co. 32

Hopkinsville 70, University Heights 59

John Hardin 62, Bardstown 40

Knott Co. Central 68, North Laurel 47

Letcher County Central 94, Cordia 30

Lexington Catholic 60, Lexington Christian 34

Logan Co. 44, Franklin-Simpson 32

Lone Oak 60, Reidland 39

Lou. Ballard 79, Lou. Shawnee 13

Lou. Butler 54, Lou. Pleasure Ridge Park 39

Lou. DuPont Manual 79, Lou. Male 43

Lou. Jeffersontown 72, Lou. Iroquois 28

Lou. Mercy 60, Lou. Christian Academy 54

Lou. Southern 44, Lou. Atherton 42

Lou. Valley 72, Hopkins Co. Central 54

Lyon Co. 54, Crittenden Co. 29

Marion Co. 71, Washington Co. 31

Meade Co. 52, Breckinridge Co. 47

Mercer Co. 53, Corbin 42

Metcalfe Co. 44, Clinton Co. 35

Model 67, Madison Southern 62, OT

Monroe Co. 72, Barren Co. 48

Montgomery Co. 61, George Rogers Clark 40

Muhlenberg County 69, Greenwood 54

Murray 68, Madisonville-North Hopkins 36

Nelson Co. 57, Bethlehem 23

North Hardin 71, Fort Knox 29

Owen Co. 55, Carroll Co. 10

Owensboro Catholic 59, Owensboro 40

Owsley Co. 58, Lee Co. 39

Paintsville 59, Magoffin Co. 53

Raceland 69, Fairview 36

Rockcastle Co. 65, Somerset 48

Russell Co. 82, Warren East 24

Shelby Co. 45, Campbellsville 37

Shelby Valley 69, Hazard 40

Southwestern 53, McCreary Central 38

St. Mary 81, Fulton Co. 35

Todd Co. Central 70, Russellville 41

Trimble Co. 74, Williamstown 46

Villa Madonna 40, Calvary Christian 33

Wayne Co. 56, Monticello 39

Wolfe Co. 72, Jackson City 64

Woodford Co. 50, Franklin Co. 46

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Coming Up On High School SportsZone Friday, Dec. 9

LEX 18 will cover a full slate of high school basketball games on High School SportsZone Friday night.

Here are some of the games we plan to cover.

Boys

Lloyd Memorial at Henry Clay
Model at Dunbar
Bryan Station at Tates Creek
Lincoln County at East Jessamine
McCreary Central at West Jessamine
Franklin County at Woodford County
Western Hills at Frankfort
Clark County at Montgomery County

Girls

Sayre at Bryan Station
Lexington Catholic at Lexington Christian
Western Hills at Frankfort
Clark County at Montgomery County

Tune in to SportsZone during the Nightly News at 11 for scores and highlights.

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East Jessamine Athletic Teams Giving Back To Community

The East Jessamine High School Athletic Department has joined with the Salvation Army to "Make Christmas Dreams Come True" for children in need. The various Jaguar teams have taken on 50 Angel Tree angels and are collecting gifts for the children.

"It's a way for us to give back to a community that supports and donates to our sports programs all year long. In the true spirit of Christmas, we're reminded of those in our area who need our help, and what we can do to make a difference," East Jessamine girls' soccer coach DeAngelo Wiser said.

For more information on the Angel Tree program, visit the Salvation Army website here.

 

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Anderson County Loses To Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - Scooter Hollis passed for two touchdowns and Bowling Green won its first state title since 1995 with a 55-3 rout of Anderson County on Saturday night in the Class 5A championship game.

The Purples (15-0) appeared in three straight championship games from 2005-07, but didn't break through until this season when they won five playoff games by more than 25 points apiece.

Hollis rushed eight times for 103 yards and completed 8 of 9 for 205 yards passing. His touchdown passes went to KJ Cofer and Jalen Hunter.

Bowling Green scored on five straight possessions in the first half and engaged a running clock with 5:25 left in the third quarter on Cofer's interception returned for a touchdown. Cofer's 73-yard touchdown was his only catch of the game.

Seth Carmichael finished 15 of 35 passing for 127 yards to lead Anderson County (12-3) in its first state championship appearance.

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UK Commit Towles Wins 4th State Championship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - Patrick Towles started his high school career modestly as Highlands' backup freshman team quarterback.

"And now he's the best player in the state," said Highlands coach Dale Mueller.

Towles earned the compliment Saturday, posting more than 100 yards rushing and passing in the Bluebirds' 42-14 Class 4A championship win over Franklin-Simpson.

Highlands (15-0) won its fifth state title in a row and 21st overall, tying Louisville Trinity's mark set Friday in the Class 6A game for most in Kentucky.

"We're excited about being a part of the whole 21 thing, but really it's about these guys and this fraternity of guys right here," Mueller said.

That starts with Towles, who shaved his No. 8 into the side of his head and was first to jump into a mob of Highlands students celebrating after the game.

"The guy is a man in every aspect of the word, and he's also a fun little guy that just loves being on a team and competing to win," Mueller said. "You just don't find any better than him."

A verbal commitment to Kentucky, Towles rushed 19 times for 122 yards and a touchdown and went 12 of 18 for 183 yards and a touchdown through the air.

Running back Zach Harris added 90 yards rushing and scored three touchdowns, spoiling the first Franklin-Simpson (13-2) championship game appearance since 1995.

"It's a true testament to how hard we've worked," Towles said. "We just played awesome today."

Highlands, which scored no fewer than 35 points and as many as 79 in games this season, posted 324 yards of total offense against a Franklin-Simpson unit that came in giving up 218 yards a game.

The Bluebirds built a lead on scoring drives of 95 and 99 yards in the first half. The latter was set up by Wildcats' running back Darrius Wickware's fumble on the Highlands 1-yard line.

Instead of tying the score at 14-14, Franklin-Simpson entered the half trailing 21-7. The deficit could have been worse with Towles coming up a yard short on a dive for the end zone as time expired.

"If we don't fumble right before the half when it's 21-14, it's probably a different ballgame," said Franklin-Simpson coach Tim Schlosser, who added that his Wildcats were "supposed to get beat by 50-something points, and at halftime I thought we were in good shape."

Cousins Jerrell Wickware (127 yards on 16 carries) and Darrius Wickware (97 yards on 23 carries) paced the Wildcats' offense.

Leading 28-14 after the turnover on downs, Highlands capitalized with a pair of fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns - Jake True's 7-yard run and Towles' 1-yard dive.

"When you deal with high school kids, sometimes you have a hard time convincing them of the game plan," Schlosser said. "We wanted to slow the ball down. We were going to onside kick every time. We weren't afraid to get beat by 80 to have a chance to win the football game."

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Top Football Regional Championship Performances

Here are some of the top performances in last week's high school football regional championship games.

Highland's quarterback Patrick Towles completed 11 passes for 242 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 106 yards and three more scores, as the Bluebirds easily handled Covington Catholic 49-14.

Garrard County's 1-2 running back punch propelled it to a 48-16 victory over Powell County. Cory Wilson carried the ball 30 times for 188 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Markell Hayes rushed 15 times for 115 yards and three TDs.

Covington Holy Cross quarterback Kyle Fischer had a hand in every score for his team. The junior completed 23-of-36 passes for 303 yards and two touchdowns in the Indians 24-21 win over Newport Central Catholic. He also ran in a touchdown, finishing the night with 83 rushing yards. Fischer kicked a field goal to boot.

Lexington Catholic quarterback Kyle Bolin threw for 158 yards and a touchdown in a 10-7 win over Boyle County. Adam Bush caught six Bolin passes for 103 yards, and he snagged the TD throw.

Mayfield running back Jonathon Jackson ran for 179 yards and two touchdowns in a 44-0 win over Louisville Holy Cross, and quarterback Jake Guhy completed 12-of-18 pass attempts for 188 yards and a pair of scores.

Anthony Wales rushed for 135 yards and found the end zone three times, as Central knocked off Bell County 26-0.

Pikeville's Chase Hall ran for 174 yards and one touchdown, helping the Panthers to a 20-18 win over Fairview.

A pair of Franklin-Simpson running backs eclipsed the century mark, lifting the Wildcats to a 20-7 victory over Lone Oak. Darius Wickware carried the ball 28 times for 153 yards and a touchdown. Jerrell Wickware finished with 18 carries for 142 yards and two TDs.

Lone Oak's sophomore quarterback Cole Ousley completed 23 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown in a losing effort. The Franklin-Simpson D picked him off twice.

Beechwood quarterback Max Nussbaum ran for 218 yards and a touchdown in a 51-19 drubbing of Frankfort. Running back Cameron Vocke found the end zone 4 times and finished the game with 113 yards.

Trinity running back Daylyn Dawkins rolled up 226 yards on 24 carries in a 42-6 win over St. Xavier. He scored two touchdowns.

Southwestern's Dustin Powell ran for 151 yards and a touchdown in a 28-21 win over Harlan County. Warrior quarterback Zack Turpin threw for 187 yards and two TDs.

 

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