Christian County

LEXINGTON (AP) — Veontae Lewis hit an 18-foot jumper as time expired in double overtime and Christian County beat Rowan County 65-63 to win the Kentucky boys' Sweet 16 state tournament championship Saturday. The Colonels (25-9) held for the last possession with 1:38 left in the second overtime and called timeout with 12.7 seconds. After the timeout, point guard Anthony Hickey dribbled at the top of the key and started to drive before he passed to Lewis, on the left wing.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Anthony Hickey of LSU needed some “guidance” from coach Johnny Jones earlier this season, but now the former Christian County standout seems to be playing his best for the Tigers. “I thought early there were some challenges there for Anthony,” Jones said Wednesday before the start of the Southeastern Conference tournament. Jones said he wanted to make sure Hickey “was on the right path” and showing the leadership the team needed at point guard. “I think he struggled with that early on, but I think he's grasped it and I think he's welcomed it with open arms,” Jones said.

West Jessamine softball capped off its season with a 1-2 record in the KHSAA Fast Pitch Softball State Tournament this weekend at Sky View Park in Jeffersontown. The regional tournament-winning team finished its season with a 30-10 record. West won its first game of the tournament Friday morning over Estill County, 2-1, in the double-elimination tournament. In their second round game in the winner's bracket, West lost to Oldham County, 7-3. Falling to the consolation bracket, West lost its first game to Christian County, 11-1.

HOPKINSVILLE ? Boyle County traveled 200 miles to find the kind of challenge that would prepare it for the postseason, and it was apparently worth every mile. Coach Larry French said the Rebels got exactly what they were looking for in a 21-0 win at Christian County on Friday that allowed them to finish the regular season with a perfect record. "We got challenged. They're a good football team ... and our kids rose to the occasion and got the job done," French said. Boyle (10-0)

Deanna Faye “Dodie” Brooks, 41, of Hustonville, died Wednesday, March 6, at Fort Logan Hospital. Born Aug. 11, 1971, in Christian County, Deanna was a daughter of Lurlene Knight Farris Cook of Hopkinsville and the late Namon Ross Farris. She was a registered nurse and of the Baptist Faith. Other survivors include her husband, Jarrett Scott “Boomer” Brooks; three daughters, Chantal Holtzclaw, McKenzie Gamache and Jordyn Brooks; a son, Justin Bennett; sister, Debbie Kay Robertson; and three grandchildren.

DANVILLE - Chris Booth of Danville finished fourth in the 125-pound class Saturday at the Lafayette Invitational. Booth won three matches to win his pool and advance to the medal round, where he lost his semifinal and third-place matches. "Chris had a pretty good day just getting out of his pool," Danville coach Jeff Selby said. Danville's Dylan Hester (130 pounds) and Philip Mathis won two of three matches in their respective pools. DANVILLE RESULTS 125 - Chris Booth (Danville)

1. Lexington Catholic 2. Paul Dunbar 3. Pleasure Ridge Park 4. Eastern 5. Owensboro Catholic 6. Ballard 7. Henry Clay 8. Apollo 9. Tates Creek 10. George Rogers Clark 11. St. Xavier 12. Danville 13. Trinity 14. Paintsville 15. Madisonville-North Hopkins 16. Christian County Lexington Christian 18. Covington Catholic 19. Oldham County 20. Henderson County ...

HARRODSBURG - The Mercer County Conservation District office will have the help of Nick Christian for the next 10 months or so while he completes some of his training to become a district conservationist. The staff here can use the help. District Conservationist Joe Montgomery says the workload for the Natural Resources and Conservation Service has increased over recent years and more money is available through the federal government and from tobacco settlement dollars. Montgomery said Christian came to the service at a good time; jobs are opening up because of retirement of some officials and the added funding.

George Rogers Clark's seniors played well Thursday in the team's Sweet Sixteen win over Christian County, but it was two of the youngest players on the floor who made some of the biggest contributions. Sophomore Robert Hatton scored 12 points and had three assists, and eighth-grader Robbie Stenzel tallied nine points and committed only one turnover in the Cardinals' overtime win. Their poise and calm under the pressure of playing at Rupp Arena in the state finals came as no surprise to Clark coach Scott Humphrey or star guard Preston Knowles, a senior.

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.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Anthony Hickey of LSU needed some “guidance” from coach Johnny Jones earlier this season, but now the former Christian County standout seems to be playing his best for the Tigers. “I thought early there were some challenges there for Anthony,” Jones said Wednesday before the start of the Southeastern Conference tournament. Jones said he wanted to make sure Hickey “was on the right path” and showing the leadership the team needed at point guard. “I think he struggled with that early on, but I think he's grasped it and I think he's welcomed it with open arms,” Jones said.

Deanna Faye “Dodie” Brooks, 41, of Hustonville, died Wednesday, March 6, at Fort Logan Hospital. Born Aug. 11, 1971, in Christian County, Deanna was a daughter of Lurlene Knight Farris Cook of Hopkinsville and the late Namon Ross Farris. She was a registered nurse and of the Baptist Faith. Other survivors include her husband, Jarrett Scott “Boomer” Brooks; three daughters, Chantal Holtzclaw, McKenzie Gamache and Jordyn Brooks; a son, Justin Bennett; sister, Debbie Kay Robertson; and three grandchildren.

Sept. 1, 1986 Hopey Newkirk, of Owingsville, was the top women's finisher at the Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival 10K with a time of 38:08. Dave Bonk, of Richmond, was the top men's finisher with a time of 31:57. The George Rogers Clark High School Cardinals beat Christian County, the No. 1-ranked team in Class 4A, 7-0, in the Recreation Bowl. Rick Burkhead was named the Star of Stars as the game's most valuable player. Ina Herndon and granddaughter, Ra-Londa Miller, and Christine Jackson returned to their home here Saturday following a several weeks' stay with Mrs. Herndon's daughter, Mrs. Strawter Davis, and Mr. Davis at their home in Martinsburg, W.Va.

The Courier-Journal released its preseason football polls on Monday with the East Jessamine Jaguars sitting at No. 10. East went 8-4 last fall and moved from 4A to 5A during the offseason. The Jags will open the 2011 season on Friday in the VisitNich.com Bowl against Tates Creek at 6:35 p.m. at East High. 1. Bowling Green (11) 9-3 2. John Hardin (7) 13-1 3. Christian County 12-3 4. Harlan County 11-3 5. Warren Central 10-3 6. Anderson County 9-4 7. Pulaski Southwestern 6-5 8. Pulaski County 11-2 9. Whitley County 6-6 10. East Jessamine 8-4 First place votes are in parentheses.

Corey Rogers and Prisha Rogers have two more games remaining in their high school careers. The two George Rogers Clark seniors made the 12-member Kentucky all-star teams during tryouts over the weekend in Louisville. The teams were announced this morning. Corey Rogers joins Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball Anthony Hickey on the boys’ team, while Prisha Rogers made the girls’ squad, anchored by Rockcastle County standout Sara Hammond. The Kentucky-Indiana all-star games are set for June 10 at Ballermine University in Louisville.

LEXINGTON (AP) — Veontae Lewis hit an 18-foot jumper as time expired in double overtime and Christian County beat Rowan County 65-63 to win the Kentucky boys' Sweet 16 state tournament championship Saturday. The Colonels (25-9) held for the last possession with 1:38 left in the second overtime and called timeout with 12.7 seconds. After the timeout, point guard Anthony Hickey dribbled at the top of the key and started to drive before he passed to Lewis, on the left wing.

Meet the George Rogers Clark boys basketball team: Roster No.    Name    Position    Height    Weight    Class     4     Jaylen Daniel     G     6-7     180     Sr.     5     Dominic VanCleve     G     5-10     155     Jr.     11     Bopper Stenzel     G     6-1     150     Jr.     12     Hakeem Moore     G    5-9     145     Sr.     13     Andrew Howe     C    6-9     190      Jr.

HOPKINSVILLE ? Boyle County traveled 200 miles to find the kind of challenge that would prepare it for the postseason, and it was apparently worth every mile. Coach Larry French said the Rebels got exactly what they were looking for in a 21-0 win at Christian County on Friday that allowed them to finish the regular season with a perfect record. "We got challenged. They're a good football team ... and our kids rose to the occasion and got the job done," French said. Boyle (10-0)