Blue Raiders

CAMPBELLSVILLE - Former Danville standout Krystal Jackson scored a game-high 22 points to lead Lindsey Wilson to a 69-66 win over host Campbellsville Thursday to keep the Blue Raiders (12-15) on top in the Mid-South Conference. Lindsey Wilson is now 6-1 in league play and has a one-game lead over University of the Cumberlands. Jackson was 9-for-11 from the field. The junior guard also added seven rebounds and a game-high eight assists. The Blue Raiders made 52.7 percent (29 of 55)

Boyle County’s Kelsey Joslyn shot a 72-78—150 to take medalist honors for Lindsey Wilson at the Bill Sergent Invitational on the Crooked Creek Golf Course in London over the weekend. The Lindsey Wilson freshman beat her teammate, Jennifer MacKinnon, to win her first collegiate title and help the Blue Raiders win the team title by 28 strokes with a 624 total, compared to 652 for Campbellsville.

Former George Rogers Clark pitcher Jeremy Greene picked up his first save of the season on Friday afternoon for Lindsey Wilson College. Greene closed out the first game of Friday afternoon’s doubleheader against College of the Ozarks (Mo.) to help the Blue Raiders earn a 3-2 win at Egnew Park in Columbia.   Greene came on in relief of starter Derek Cape and allowed one hit in the seventh inning to notch his first save of the season.

The numbers don't lie. The latest figures released by the NCAA has Kentucky ranked in the Top 20 in five defensive categories, including third in pass efficiency and scoring defense. The Cats also are ranked No. 2 in total defense in the Southeastern Conference behind South Carolina. The lofty numbers are eye-catching, but Kentucky defensive back Ashton Cobb doesn't get caught up in the statistics. "That doesn't mean anything," he said. "Each game is a one-game season.

Wilmore native Steven Brooks' journey to success took some detours, yet through its rough patches, his efforts culminated with a career first on April 30. A one-time basketball player at West Jessamine High School, Brooks had only dabbled in playing on the grasses of a golf course. His change to a new hobby, however, took a turn when he won the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament on that late April day, claiming the conference player-of-the-year award along the way with his play throughout the season.

LEXINGTON - Even before Middle Tennessee stunned visiting Maryland 24-14 on Saturday, Kentucky coach Rich Brooks knew the Blue Raiders had a good football program. "It (the win over Maryland) is clearly an alarm, not that we weren't going to be concerned to start with. I watched them run through Louisville last year and almost beat Louisville at Louisville," said Brooks Sunday. "It wasn't a fluke they beat Maryland. In my mind, this will be our biggest test of the season in all phases.

LEXINGTON - Even before Middle Tennessee stunned visiting Maryland 24-14 Saturday, Kentucky coach Rich Brooks knew the Blue Raiders had a good football program. "It (the win over Maryland) is clearly an alarm, not that we weren't going to be concerned to start with. I watched them run through Louisville last year and almost beat Louisville at Louisville," said Brooks Sunday. "It wasn't a fluke they beat Maryland. In my mind, this will be our biggest test of the season in all phases.

LEXINGTON - Robbie McAtee was at the right place at the right time. McAtee "was hanging around the goal line" when Middle Tennessee nearly pulled off a Hail-Mary upset shocker similar to the one LSU pulled on the Wildcats six years ago in a win over the Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium. Only this time, the home team prevailed. No heads dropped leaving the stadium. As time expired, Middle Tennessee receiver Eldred King snagged a pass tipped by teammate Malcolm Beyah inches away from the goal line.

Wilmore native Steven Brooks' journey to success took some detours, yet through its rough patches, his efforts culminated with a career first on April 30. A one-time basketball player at West Jessamine High School, Brooks had only dabbled in playing on the grasses of a golf course. His change to a new hobby, however, took a turn when he won the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament on that late April day, claiming the conference player-of-the-year award along the way with his play throughout the season.

Chris Butler thought he had played his final game of golf back on Sept. 28, 2011, when he finished his round in the Boys Region 4 Golf Tournament at Danville Country Club. “I had decided at the beginning of this year that I didn't think I wanted to play anymore,” Butler said. “I was done with it. I didn't want to do it. I just wanted to go to college and get an education.” But then ... “Then, of course, the weather started to get nice again around March and April, and I wanted to play again.

Former George Rogers Clark pitcher Jeremy Greene picked up his first save of the season on Friday afternoon for Lindsey Wilson College. Greene closed out the first game of Friday afternoon’s doubleheader against College of the Ozarks (Mo.) to help the Blue Raiders earn a 3-2 win at Egnew Park in Columbia.   Greene came on in relief of starter Derek Cape and allowed one hit in the seventh inning to notch his first save of the season.

Boyle County’s Kelsey Joslyn shot a 72-78—150 to take medalist honors for Lindsey Wilson at the Bill Sergent Invitational on the Crooked Creek Golf Course in London over the weekend. The Lindsey Wilson freshman beat her teammate, Jennifer MacKinnon, to win her first collegiate title and help the Blue Raiders win the team title by 28 strokes with a 624 total, compared to 652 for Campbellsville.

Ventrell Jenkins didn't realize how close Kentucky came to losing to Middle Tennessee nearly two weeks ago. A tongue lashing from coach Rich Brooks following the narrow victory wasn't enough to convince Jenkins and the rest of the cast just how close one yard could have easily been a one-point loss. However, one glance at the video proved to Jenkins, a defensive end, and the rest of the Wildcats, how poorly they played against the Blue Raiders. If you ask Jenkins, it wasn't pretty.

LEXINGTON - Robbie McAtee was at the right place at the right time. McAtee "was hanging around the goal line" when Middle Tennessee nearly pulled off a "Middle Miracle" similar to the one LSU pulled on the Wildcats six years ago in a win over the Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium. Only this time, the home team prevailed. No heads dropped leaving the stadium. Just a sigh of relief. As time expired, Middle Tennessee receiver Eldred King snagged a pass tipped by teammate Malcolm Beyah inches away from the goal line.

LEXINGTON - Robbie McAtee was at the right place at the right time. McAtee "was hanging around the goal line" when Middle Tennessee nearly pulled off a Hail-Mary upset shocker similar to the one LSU pulled on the Wildcats six years ago in a win over the Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium. Only this time, the home team prevailed. No heads dropped leaving the stadium. As time expired, Middle Tennessee receiver Eldred King snagged a pass tipped by teammate Malcolm Beyah inches away from the goal line.

LEXINGTON - Kentucky's players didn't overreact when defensive coordinator Steve Brown told them they ranked among the nation's top 10 defenses based on their numbers in UK's first two games. Click here to hear Jeremy Jarmon talk about the team. "It's nothing to get overly excited about right now," end Jeremy Jarmon said. "We are off to a good start, and want to keep it that way. Personally, I don't even look at the stats. Our job is to be prepared. " Click here to hear Justin Jeffries talk about the team.

The numbers don't lie. The latest figures released by the NCAA has Kentucky ranked in the Top 20 in five defensive categories, including third in pass efficiency and scoring defense. The Cats also are ranked No. 2 in total defense in the Southeastern Conference behind South Carolina. The lofty numbers are eye-catching, but Kentucky defensive back Ashton Cobb doesn't get caught up in the statistics. "That doesn't mean anything," he said. "Each game is a one-game season.

Even before Middle Tennessee stunned visiting Maryland 24-14 on Saturday, Kentucky coach Rich Brooks knew the Blue Raiders had a good football program. "It (the win over Maryland) is clearly an alarm, not that we weren't going to be concerned to start with. I watched them run through Louisville last year and almost beat Louisville at Louisville," said Brooks Sunday. "It wasn't a fluke they beat Maryland. In my mind, this will be our biggest test of the season in all phases. " The Blue Raiders had 402 yards of total offense against Maryland as quarterback Joe Craddock completed a career-best 28 passes for 256 yards and two scores.