Rockcastle County

Bluegrass South Regional Economic Development Coalition announces Rockcastle County Industrial Development Authority as the newest member of the now-nine-county regional development team. Rockcastle County joins Central Kentucky counties Anderson, Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln, Marion, Mercer, Taylor and Washington in this partnership. “Rockcastle County is excited about joining the Bluegrass South Coalition and is anxious to work on regional projects,” said RCIDA Executive Director Holly Hopkins.

Danville's offense is still a work in progress, but the Admirals made some progress in the early innings Saturday. The Admirals got all but one of their hits in the first three innings, producing all the runs they would need to defeat Rockcastle County 5-2 at Admiral Field. They bounced back at the plate after getting only two hits Thursday in a win over Mercer County, but coach Paul Morse said he wanted to see them swing the bats for seven innings the way they did for three. “We got seven of our eight hits in the first three innings, and then it seemed like we kind of thought the game was 10 to 1 instead of 5 to 1,” Morse said.

Wednesday Wayne County (21-8) vs. Garrard County (15-9), 6 p.m. Rockcastle County (20-9) vs. Burgin (14-13), 8 p.m. Thursday Lincoln County (17-7) vs. Southwestern (17-11), 6 p.m. Mercer County (21-8) vs. Casey County (14-10), 8 p.m. March 13 Wayne County-Garrard County winner vs. Rockcastle County-Burgin winner, 6 p.m. Lincoln County-Southwestern winner vs. Mercer County-Casey County winner, 8 p.m. March 14 Championship, 7 p.m.

Boyle County fell to 3-0 with a 25-15, 25-19 loss to Rockcastle County on Monday night at Danville. Emily Hall had 12 kills for Boyle, Griffin Blevins had two aces, Megan Holderman had five digs and Lisa Talbot had four.

Boyle County dropped its final regular-season match, as Rockcastle County spoiled the Lady Rebels' senior night with a 25-22, 14-25, 15-11 win Thursday night. "We did an awesome job in that second game and fought hard in the third game," Boyle coach Dana Stigall said. "Rockcastle County played well and hit the ball hard and outplayed us tonight. "The four seniors - Kate Edmiston, Mandy Barrick, Emily Rigney and Erica Shell - came out and played strong tonight. " Rigney had four service aces for Boyle, while Stephanie Slone had two. Meagan Lankford had a team-high five kills, while Edmiston had three.

Kenneth G. Hammons, 66,  of Riverside, Ohio, formerly of Rockcastle County, passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, at his home. Born July 26, 1946, in Rockcastle County, Kenneth was a son of the late Whit and Okla Baker Hammons. He was an employee of Flowserve formerly the Duriron Corporation.  He was also preceded in death by a great grandson, Brennyn Hammons.  Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Rebecca Hammons; one daughter, Caroline Kilby; two grandsons, Christopher Hammons and Zachery Kilby; one brother, David (Joan)

Lincoln County will play Southwestern Pulaski in the first game of the 12th Region boys tournament at Pulaski County Monday night, while Boyle County will take on Rockcastle County in the late game Tuesday. The draw was held earlier today at Pulaski County High School. The girls' regional tournament will be held at Lincoln County High School, and the draw is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. 12th Region Boys' Tournament at Pulaski County Monday, March 6 6:30 p.m.: Southwestern (20-8)

Every area baseball and softball team will play an elimination game today as postseason play begins with the start of district tournaments. All six Advocate-area district baseball and softball tournaments get under way today with semifinal doubleheaders. Five of them are scheduled to conclude Tuesday, with one carrying over to Wednesday. The top two teams in each district advance to the 12th Region tournaments. Both the baseball and softball regionals will be played at Rockcastle County next week.

Every area baseball and softball team will play an elimination game today as postseason play begins with the start of district tournaments. All six Advocate-area district baseball and softball tournaments get under way today with semifinal doubleheaders. Five of them are scheduled to conclude Tuesday, with one carrying over to Wednesday. The top two teams in each district advance to the 12th Region tournaments. Both the baseball and softball regionals will be played at Rockcastle County next week.

Garrard County scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Thursday to break a tie and beat visiting Berea 8-3. Evan Smith had a pair of doubles for the Golden Lions (15-13), while Ronnie Saylor, J.T. Lyon, Seth Murphy, Jacob Wix and Matt Wilburn all drove in runs. Chris McSorley started and picked up the win, while Sammie Galloway earned the save. Danville 7, Corbin 6 (10 innings) - At Corbin, the Admirals (22-12) got a run in the top of the 10th inning and held on to edge host Corbin.

Lincoln County took advantage of 11 walks and three errors to defeat Rockcastle County 15-1 in five innings Thursday night at Stanford. Gabby Gabriel went 3 for 4 with four RBIs for host Lincoln (9-13), which also had eight hits. Kristin Meece scored four times for the Patriots, who scored four runs in each of the first two innings and five more in the third. “We had really good at-bats tonight for the first time in a long time and demonstrated patience at the plate. It sure helps your offense when you bat through the lineup each of the first three innings,” Lincoln coach Kevin Bandura said.

LANCASTER - Sometimes the numbers just don't make sense. You wouldn't think, for instance, that one would be greater than 10, but that might well have been the case Tuesday night at Garrard County. The 10 runs Garrard generated were overshadowed by one play that cost the Golden Lions dearly in a 16-0 loss to Rockcastle County at Garrard Middle School. The error extended what became a seven-run second inning, part of a stretch in which Rockcastle scored 15 runs in three innings.

The weather for Boyle County's softball team's season opener was more fitting for a late-season football game. But it made no difference to the Rebels, who had been practicing in this stuff for weeks, and made it show with a 7-1 beating of visiting Rockcastle County on Tuesday. “Coach (Brian) Deem has been really good about getting us out in the field during the cold,” said senior pitcher Elysse Petrie, who picked up the win. “During practice when most teams are inside, we've been outside practicing.

FRANKFORT - A redistricting plan passed by state house Democrats would change the geography and number of Lincoln County's representative district, but local Rep. David Meade says its unlikely to become law. The plan, which passed the Kentucky House of Representatives 53-46 last week, would place Lincoln County in District 55, along with Casey County and a portion of northwestern Pulaski County. Lincoln currently sits in District 80, along with Rockcastle County and a small portion of Pulaski.

MOUNT VERNON - The Lincoln County girls' basketball team picked up its second big road win of the week Friday night, handily defeating Rockcastle County 68-35 at Rock Arena. Lincoln fell behind to start the game, but senior Kourtney Belcher sparked a 16-4 run with a steal and a basket that would eventually earn the Lady Patriots the lead - one  which they would never relinquish. “I thought we did a good job. From top-to-bottom, everybody that played tonight contributed in some way,” Lincoln coach Cassandra McWhorter said.

MOUNT VERNON - Lincoln County used a 17-3 scoring run over the second and third quarters to open up a close game and set the Patriots on course for victory Friday at Rockcastle County. Lincoln, beset by poor shooting and a lack of rebounding, fell behind early and trailed for most of the first half, but the run ignited by a BJ Hoover layin late in the first half turned those early struggles into a double-digit lead as the Patriots moved on for a 58-42 win, their first of the season.

MOUNT VERNON - Lincoln County used a 17-3 scoring run over the second and third quarters to open up a close game and set the Patriots on course for victory Friday at Rockcastle County. Lincoln, beset by poor shooting and a lack of rebounding, fell behind early and trailed for most of the first half, but the run ignited by a B.J. Hoover layin late in the first half turned those early struggles into a double-digit lead as the Patriots moved on for a 58-42 win, their first of the season.