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George Rogers Clark coach Scott Humphrey saw no reason to panic following the Cardinals’ 71-57 loss to Louisville Ballard Wednesday night. Instead, the Clark coach hopes his team will learn from their mistakes against one of the state’s perennial powers. The contest wasn’t originally on the schedule, but was penciled as a late replacement to fill a vacated spot for both teams. “If it (scheduling the game) was just to win a game, Ballard’s not going to be your first phone call,” Humphrey said.

CAMP DICK - An early morning fire caused by a kerosene heater badly damaged a northern Garrard County house this morning. Camp Dick Fire Chief Stephen Ballard said officers responded between 4:30 and 5 a.m. to 140 Herrington Way. When crews arrived, flames were visible coming from the garage and kitchen. "They both appeared to be fully involved," said Ballard. Crews were on scene for a few hours. The Garrard County Property Valuation Administrator's Office said the house is owned by Larry Lane.

Kennedy Collier, Boyle County, soccer. She had three goals in a win over Ballard and leads the Rebels in scoring this year. Conner Blevins, Boyle County, soccer. He recorded his seventh shutout in a 6-0 win over North Hardin.

State Wrestling Championships Friday At Frankfort Convention Center Consolation Round 160 - Howard Brins (Ballard) defeated Matt Baskins (Danville), 9-3. 189 - Chase Barber (Paul Dunbar) defeated Evan Hester (Danville), 7-5. 285 - Tanner Flynn (Cladwell Co.) pinned Brooks Evans (Danville), :49.

LEXINGTON - The hole got a little deeper with every missed shot, but what happened after those shots came off the rim might have been just as important. George Rogers Clark couldn't get its shots to fall in its Sweet Sixteen quarterfinal Friday night, as Ballard's defense flustered the Cardinals right from the start. Clark hit only one of its first 12 shots and shot just 19.2 percent in the first half as Ballard built an insurmountable lead on its way to a 71-48 victory. But it wasn't just about poor shooting in the fatal first half.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is welcoming a new deputy this week.George Ballard, a Winchester native, had his first day with the department on Monday after graduating from 18 weeks of training through the Department of Criminal Justice in Richmond on Friday. The training, which includes both practical and classroom exercises, was "rigorous and interesting," Ballard said, adding that he decided to go into law enforcement after a friend talked him into going on a ride-along with a police officer.

A Paris man accused of murder and sodomy in the death of a 6-year-old Winchester boy has been scheduled for another court appearance before his trial begins. Louis A. "Buck" Ballard, 48, will return to Bourbon Circuit Court March 13 before he stands trial in July on charges stemming from the death of Wesley Dylan Mullins, whose lifeless body was discovered behind his grandfather's garage Aug. 4. Attorneys met on the matter in court Thursday. Mullins was a Strode Station Elementary student nearing his seventh birthday and was staying with his grandfather, Bobby Mullins, at the time of his death.

LEXINGTON - A well-meaning tongue lashing at halftime is all it took to inspire Scott County guard Bud Mackey to take over the game. Mackey's 22 points helped Scott County rally for a 56-50 victory against Ballard to win the school's second state championship on Saturday night at Rupp Arena. Mackey scored 11 of the Cardinals' 16 points in the fourth quarter and gave the Cardinals their first lead since early in the second quarter when he made two free throws making it 51-50 with 3:10 remaining.

4 p.m. Overtime baby. Jamaizz Baker of Christian hit a 3-pointer with 9.4 seconds left to send game into OT. Clark led by 7 with 1:30 left, but couldn't hold on. ... Baker missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer. ... Knowles 20 points, Jones 18. Tubby a goner. ... 3:30 p.m. Word circulating is that Tubby Smith has resigned and is taking the job at the University Minnesota. Not confirmed. Clark leads 49-42 going into the fourth quarter. Only scored 11 points in the quarter. Jones should be well rested for this one. ... Clark looking like a solid winner here.

Ben Fuqua of Danville has been named Mr. Golf after winning the individual state high school championship last week in Morehead. He is the first player from this area to be honored as Mr. Golf. Fuqua totaled 79.5 points, which are earned in invitational, regional and state tournaments. Second-place finisher Teddy Collins of Ballard had 73 points. In addition to the state tournament, Fuqua's top finishes were in the the Madison Central Invitational (first) and the Somerset Invitational (third)

Danville scored three times in the top of the seventh inning Thursday to break a tie and go on to beat host Lexington Christian 8-6 in an All “A” Classic semi-state game. The Admirals (15-11) will play in the All “A” state semifinals at 4:30 p.m. May 4 at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington against an opponent yet to be determined. The semifinals and final are May 5. “This was a great win, probably the most complete game we've played so far this year both offensively and defensively,” Danville coach Paul Morse said.

Danville scored 25 runs in two games Saturday to win the 12th Region All “A” Classic at Troy Trumbo Field. The Admirals defeated Somerset 14-13 in a semifinal, then routed Burgin 11-0 in the championship. They advance to the statewide All “A” Classic, which will be played April 27-28 in Owensboro. Kasey Young hit a two-run home run with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift Danville (3-4) over Somerset (2-2) in the semifinals. The Admrials had 15 hits, including five by Young, who also had two singles and two doubles.

LEXINGTON - The only way the Cinderella week for Dominique Hawkins could have been any better would have been if he had hit the shot to win the state championship. Instead, Madison Central teammate Ken-Jah Bosley's 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds left capped an incredible comeback that gave Hawkins and the Indians a 65-64 victory over Ballard in the state title game Sunday at Rupp Arena. But make no mistake about it. This week belonged to Hawkins, who must be the toast of Richmond today.

Ruthe Ballard Figart Sphar died in her home in the early hours of Tuesday, July 24. She was born in Clark County, the daughter of the late Frank Lunsford Ballard and Nellie Adams Ballard. She was the widow of William R. Sphar Jr. and F. Ross Figart Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Frances Ruthe Figart of Winchester. Ruthe was a member of First Baptist Church, where she was an active part of Woman's Missionary Union and taught the adult ladies Sunday school class. She was music director and adult choir leader at Corinth Baptist Church, Clark County, for 15 years and director of the Boone's Creek Associational WMU for eight years.

West Jessamine played another top-25 team this past weekend as Ballard came to town as part of the “West Spring Tour.” West, ranked No. 7 in the state, took a 3-0 lead after the first inning but Ballard quickly adapted, took control of the game and won 7-4. Michael Oaks drove in a pair of runs in the bottom of the first inning on a two-out single to left field. Colt hurler Matt Yeich made it through the first inning easily enough but Ballard came back in the second and hammered out four hits and plated four runs.

Glenn Ballard, 90, of Winchester, widower of the late Marjorie McFarland Ballard, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 3 at the VA Medical Center in Lexington.  Mr. Ballard was born in Clay City on Nov. 29, 1921, to the late Mattie Ballard Hood.  He was a retired heavy equipment hauler and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his son, David Ballard (Rosemary) of Paris; granddaughter, Hayden Terstegge (John) of Petaluma, Calif.; great-grandson, Kelan Terstegge of California; brother, L.B. Hood of Longmont, Colo.; and sister, Roxie Hash of Winchester.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Ballard; and two brothers, Paul Hood and Cebert Hood.

George Rogers Clark coach Scott Humphrey saw no reason to panic following the Cardinals’ 71-57 loss to Louisville Ballard Wednesday night. Instead, the Clark coach hopes his team will learn from their mistakes against one of the state’s perennial powers. The contest wasn’t originally on the schedule, but was penciled as a late replacement to fill a vacated spot for both teams. “If it (scheduling the game) was just to win a game, Ballard’s not going to be your first phone call,” Humphrey said.

LEXINGTON – After hitting a bump in the road in the first round of the Republic Bank Holiday Classic, Lincoln County now seems to be back on a smooth path. In Saturday’s first round, Newport Catholic narrowly defeated Lincoln 47-44, but the Lady Patriots were back up and running on Sunday, edging North Laurel 44-40.   But there would be no close calls Monday as Lincoln shifted into high gear, blowing out Ballard 74-59 at Lexington Catholic’s Alumni Gym. The Lady Patriots (4-3)