Bourbon County

Matt Reed's return has provided a spark for the George Rogers Clark boys soccer team. Reed scored two goals, including the game-winning score in overtime that lifted the Cardinals to a 2-1 triumph over Bourbon¿County in overtime Thursday night in Paris. Reed's game-winner came in the second sudden-death, five-minute overtime. “It was a great win,” Clark coach Patrick Fitzgerald said. “We were the better team, we just have to finish our chances when we get them. Matt Reed had a great goal for the win.” Reed connected on Clark's first goal that tied the score at 1-1 at the 37th-minute on an assist from teammate Irvin Juarez.

The postseason begins this week for the George Rogers Clark boys and girls basketball teams. The Lady Cardinals (17-10), defending 40th District champion, open the two-day event against Bourbon¿County (13-16) at 7:45 p.m. tonight at Norton Gymnasium. In the opener, defending 10th¿Region champion Montgomery County (23-6) will play Paris (3-21) at 6 p.m. The finals are set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Norton Gymnasium. The Cardinals (25-5) will meet Bourbon County (11-19) in their postseason opener at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Paris.

Woodrow Miles Jr., of Bourbon County, passed away Monday at his home. Arrangements with Scobee Funeral Home are incomplete. The online guestbook is available at www.scobeefuneralhome.com and the 24-hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 744-2122.

West Jessamine volleyball took full advantage of a weaker Bourbon County squad Tuesday night and ran away with a 3-0 victory. The Lady Colts were anchored by nearly error-free serving and big runs throughout the night. “It was a good game to work on our serves, and overall our serving was a lot better,” West coach Debbie Rose said. “That was a good workout for us.” In game one, West went on an 18-point run to go from being up 7-3 to winning 25-3. The run included outstanding service by junior Kelsey Sanders.

The George Rogers Clark girls basketball team recovered from a disappointing 62-58 loss to Montgomery County on Friday night with a 68-60 triumph over Bourbon County Saturday night at Norton Gymnasium. The quick turnaround didn't gave the Lady Cardinals a opportunity to ponder the loss to the Lady Indians, a contest in which Clark led 29-5 in the second quarter, only to come up short down the stretch. This time, the Lady Cardinals withstood a rally by the opponent in the second half and held on down the stretch as members of the school's nine 10th¿Region championship teams watched from the stands.

Boyle County gave its future opponents several new things to think about Friday. Lamar Dawson ran for two early touchdowns in the wildcat formation, newcomer Bryant Warnock ran for a touchdown and Jarrod Harrington had a big night in his first game since Labor Day as the Rebels routed Bourbon County 59-0 in the first round of the Class AAAA playoffs at Rebel Stadium. Harrington caught four passes for 90 yards and a touchdown and Warnock ran for 49 yards as Boyle (11-0) won its 26th straight game and set up a second-round game against East Jessamine next week.

The No. 16 Mercer County boys knocked off two ranked teams this past weekend to capture the Colonel Classic at Bourbon County. On Sunday, the Titans, who have won eight straight and are 13-2-1, beat No. 11 Woodford County 3-1 in the championship game. In th 5th minute, Mason¿Angel connected with Landon Souder to put the Titans up 1-0. In the 19th minute, Souder scored again off a throw-in from Corey Brown. Seven minutes later, Souder assisted on¿Alex Bosse's goal to give Mercer a 3-0 lead.

The George Rogers Clark baseball team celebrated Senior Night with an 11-3 win over Paris Thursday at Cardinal Field. The Cardinals secured a No. 2 seed for the district tournament and will take on Bourbon County when the tournament begins on May 20 at Montgomery County. The Indians are the No. 1 seed and will play the Greyhounds. The Cards will take on third seeded Bourbon County to open the postseason and defense of their 40th District title. Clark senior Wes Caddell drove in a pair of runs in the first inning with a bloop single to right, while Ryan Frye connected on his first career home run with a two-run shot over the left-field fence in the third inning.

Woodrow W. Miles, Jr., 72, of Paris, Ky., and husband of 46 years to Hazel Wilcox Miles, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2013. A native of Bourbon County, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Elsie Janette Miles. Junior was a retired night watchman for Claiborne Farms with 22 years of service. He also was a retired tobacco farmer in Bourbon and surrounding counties for the past 50 years. Additional survivors include his son, Steven W. Miles; two daughters, Debbie A. (Jeff)

Woodrow Miles Jr., of Bourbon County, passed away Monday at his home. Arrangements with Scobee Funeral Home are incomplete. The online guestbook is available at www.scobeefuneralhome.com and the 24-hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 744-2122.

The hits were hard to come by for the George Rogers Clark baseball team Tuesday. The Cardinals managed just three hits in a 3-0 setback to Bourbon County at Cardinal Field, less than 24 hours after ripping out 11 hits in a 9-7 victory over Bryan Station. Clark (9-10) edged the Colonels 7-6 on April 9 in Paris, but Bourbon (16-5) returned the favor, holding out hope for a possible top seed in the 40th District. Both teams play district leader Montgomery County next week. Bourbon pitcher Kaven Brown gave up a double to Steven Davis in the second, a single to Brent Stoneking in the third and a one-bagger to Scotty Turner in the seventh and got help from his team's defense, which allowed just two runners past second.

The George Rogers Clark softball team's district opener ended in dramatic fashion Tuesday at Cardinal Heights. The Lady Cardinals trailed 5-2 going into the bottom of the seventh inning but rallied and scored two runs and a play at the plate ended Clark's comeback attempt resulting in a 5-4 loss to Bourbon County. Clark courtesy runner Bryah Campbell was thrown out at home by Lady Colonels center fielder Destinee Arnold following a two-out single by Kolbi Mitchell. Campbell entered the contest after Erin Carrus smacked a double that scored Sydney Anderson, who reached on an error to extend the inning.

The George Rogers Clark baseball team suffered its first district loss of the season with a 1-0 setback at Montgomery County Monday. The loss snapped the Cardinals' five-game winning streak, while the Indians notched their sixth consecutive win in their district opener. Clark opened the district schedule with wins at Paris and Bourbon County last week. The two teams battled to a scoreless tie through the first six innings. Montgomery (10-3) scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning on Clay Barton's RBI single that scored Jordan Nester, who opened the inning with a single.

Randy A. Baber, 51, of Paris, formerly of Winchester, husband of Jennifer Edwards Baber, passed away Saturday in Bourbon County as the result of a motor vehicle accident.  A native of Clark County, he was born July 27, 1961, to Daniel and Margaret Bond Baber. He retired after 20 years of service from the City of Winchester Fire Department and has worked at UK since 2006.  Other survivors include a step-daughter, Raegin Johnson of Paris; brother, Michael Baber of Powell County; niece, Kelsey Baber of Winchester; aunts and uncles, Alice and Marshall King, Charlie and Terrie Bond, and Robert and Juanita Burkhart, all of Clark County; cousins, Eddie and Denisa King, Oliver Bond, and Whitney Bond, all of Clark County; and brothers and sisters of Fire and Iron.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 16, at 1 p.m. at the First Church of God, 2500 Colby Road, with Chapelman Bryan Basford officiating.

Looking back - Madison Central standout and Kentucky Mr. Basketball Dominique Hawkins picked the University of Kentucky as his college of choice. Hawkins led the Indians to their first state title and will compete in the Derby Classic Friday at Freedom Hall in Louisville. - The University of Louisville defeated Michigan to win the school's third national championship. It gave coach Rick Pitino his second national championship as a coach. He won his first national championship as coach of the Wildcats in 1996.

With the start of the Clark County Fiscal Court's budget workshops on Monday, Clark County Road Supervisor Kevin Wilson presented his proposed budget with highly anticipated raises for his workers factored in. After increases in health insurance, retirement funds, F.I.C.A. and with the raises, the road department's general budget had an increase of about $22,000 from last year's budget. Commissioner Rick Smith said he believes that workers that have been in a department for six months of uninterrupted service should receive a 75-cent raise.

Coach: Matt Puckett, third season. Last year: The Lady Cardinals went 15-20 and suffered a 4-0 loss to Bourbon County in the first round of the 40th District Tournament. Clark graduated one starter and has seven returning. Top returnees: Whitney Conkwright, Kolbi Mitchell and Skye Skinner. Outlook: Puckett will rely on pitching as a key to his team's success this season. Conkwright “will lead the pack,” while junior Ashlee Crowe, freshman Jessica Neal and Bryah Campbell will give the Lady Cards depth in the pitcher's circle.