The Western Kentucky softball team will play for a Conference USA championship.
Friday, May 14, 2021
Grant Witherspoon homered and had four RBIs, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods dropped the third game of a six-game series to the Asheville Tourists 6-5 on Thursday at Bowling Green Ballpark.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods have increased capacity and relaxed masking guidelines beginning with Friday's game at Bowling Green Ballpark.
Greenwood junior pitcher Caden Whittle fired a two-hit shutout as the host Gators topped Cumberland County 11-0 in five innings on Thursday.
The South Warren boy’s lacrosse team dropped a 16-6 decision to host Lexington Catholic in the state semifinals on Thursday night.
Ron Winchell, who campaigns Louisiana Derby (G2) runner-up Midnight Bourbon in the name of his family’s Winchell Thoroughbreds, said he’s trying to keep his enthusiasm in check about their chances in Saturday’s 146th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico in Baltimore.
South Warren junior Caroline Pitcock homered and drove in three runs as part of a 3-for-5 day at the plate as the visiting Spartans topped Barren County 9-2 in softball action on Thursday.
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Western Kentucky's path to try to win a Conference USA title got more difficult Thursday.
Western Kentucky junior midfielder Ambere Barnett has been named a United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-American, the organization announced Thursday. Barnett is the first All-American in program history.
South Warren senior Emily Reynolds tallied a pair of hits and drove in a run at the plate and tossed four innings of relief to earn the win in the Spartans’ 3-2 road victory Wednesday over District 14 rival Greenwood in softball.
Warren East's Drake Young talks about his performance in the Raiders' 7-5, eight-inning win at South Warren on Monday.
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Jonathan Aranda hit a late go-ahead homer and Greg Jones hit a two-run homer in his first at bat in the Bowling Green Hot Rods' 8-7 win over the Asheville Tourists (3-4) on Tuesday night at Bowling Green Ballpark.
Allen County-Scottsville senior outfielder Jae McReynolds capped off a huge day by scoring the game-winning run in Monday’s 6-5 home win over Warren East.
Warren East sophomore pitcher/infielder Drake Young did a little bit of everything in the Raiders’ 7-5, eight-inning win at South Warren on Monday.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Western Kentucky softball team knew it would need to do the little things to stay alive in the Conference USA Softball Championship.
The Western Kentucky men’s basketball team added a commitment Wednesday.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Logan County junior Grayce Mefford homered and drove in four runs to boost the homestanding Lady Cougars to a 13-6 softball win over District 13 rival Russellville on Tuesday.
The Western Kentucky soccer team had four players earn United Soccer Coaches (USC) All-Region Team honors, the organization announced Wednesday.
Warren East senior Cameron Martin drove in a pair of runs to help the Raiders clinch the No. 2 seed in the upcoming District 14 baseball tournament with a 6-3 home win over South Warren on Tuesday.
Bowling Green held a signing ceremony Wednesday for seniors Lillian Groves and Tucker Strode.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The Western Kentucky softball team entered the 2021 season knowing it had an opportunity to do what no other team in Conference USA had done in the past six years – play in the league tournament as the host.
It was a glorious return to Bowling Green Ballpark for the Bowling Green Hot Rods, who opened the home portion of the 2021 schedule with a 5-1 win Tuesday over the Asheville (N.C.) Tourists.
Six Western Kentucky softball players were named to the 2021 Conference USA Second Team All-Conference squad, the league office announced Tuesday.
Kentucky basketball has had player and coaching defections as well as player and coaching additions recently. That’s made it easy to lose perspective on signee Bryce Hopkins.
Bowling Green senior Eli Burwash fired a complete game and collected two hits at the plate to lead the host Purples to a 10-1 baseball win over District 14 rival Greenwood on Monday.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Allen County-Scottsville senior Jae McReynolds tallied a home run as part of her four-hit day and scored the winning run on a passed ball in the bottom of the seventh inning as the host Lady Patriots edged Warren East 6-5 in softball action on Monday.
Navy fullback and Bowling Green graduate Jamale Carothers has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Taveion Hollingsworth has played his final game for Western Kentucky.
Carson Williams and Charles Bassey have been named 2020-21 College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District honorees.
The Warren East baseball team kept alive its chances at the No. 2 seed in the District 14 Tournament with a 7-5 win in eight innings Monday at South Warren.
Life has come full circle for Dennis Pardue.
Western Kentucky men’s golf head coach Chan Metts on Monday announced the signing of transfer Thomas Hogan for the 2021-22 season.
Western Kentucky redshirt senior Paige Carter earned a spot on the 2021 Conference USA All-Academic Team, the league office announced Monday.
Sunday, May 09, 2021
A signed Magic Johnson jersey, $1,000 cash, a Tyler Herro jersey and a Yeti package valued at $800 are just some of the items being raffled off as a fundraiser for the Bowling Green East Little League.
The bracket for the 2021 Conference USA Softball Championship is out.
Carson Myers drove in five runs and Bowling Green beat visiting Male 7-4 on Saturday.
The Greenwood boys’ and girls’ track and field teams came out on top at home this weekend.
The Western Kentucky baseball team had its senior day spoiled by Florida Atlantic, dropping its doubleheader to the Owls on Saturday at Nick Denes Field.
Saturday, May 08, 2021
The Western Kentucky softball team finished off the regular season with a series sweep of Florida Atlantic.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods blanked Greenville (S.C.) 8-0 on Friday.
The South Warren softball team earned a pair of wins Friday, beating Webster County 15-0 in four innings and Pulaski County 7-1.
Western Kentucky women’s golf coach Adam Gary announced Friday the addition of transfer Kenlie Barrett to the 2021-22 roster.
The Western Kentucky baseball team recorded its sixth walk-off win of the season to split its doubleheader against Florida Atlantic on Friday at Nick Denes Field.
The Western Kentucky softball team won both games of Friday’s doubleheader against Florida Atlantic to secure a spot in the upcoming Conference USA Tournament.
Thursday, May 06, 2021
It was a weekend to remember for Greenwood senior Luke Shourds.
Warren East freshman Amiyah Carter showed out at her home track in Saturday’s City-County Invitational track and field meet.
Bowling Green's Eli Burwash came up big for the Purples in the team's two games entering Wednesday's contest with South Warren.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods had 15 hits and the pitching staff struck out Greenville Drive batters 14 times in a 9-2 Opening Day victory Wednesday at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C.
Freed-Hardeman senior Clay Wagoner, a Warren East graduate, and Lindsey Wilson sophomore Austin Rayno, a Logan County graduate, received Mid-South Conference Academic All-Conference honors, the league announced Tuesday.
Logan County picked up an 8-0 victory at District 13 foe Todd County Central on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
The Bowling Green baseball team kept rolling along with a 2-0 win over South Warren on Wednesday at Harold Stahl Field.
Allen County-Scottsville graduate Owen Stamper was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman golf team, the league announced Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 04, 2021
Bart Williams was thrilled that former University of Kentucky football standout Lynn Bowden agreed to be part of the Somerset Youth Football League summer camp.
Eli Burwash had two homers and tossed a complete game as the Bowling Green baseball team beat South Warren 7-2 on Monday at South Warren.
Monday, May 03, 2021
The wait is finally over for the Bowling Green Hot Rods, who open the 2021 season at the Greenville (S.C.) Drive on Tuesday.
Western Kentucky junior Justin Carlin has been named the Conference USA Hitter of the Week, the league announced Monday.
Western Kentucky redshirt senior Paige Carter earned Conference USA Hitter of the Week honors after a standout weekend at the plate and in the field, the league announced Monday.
Sunday, May 02, 2021
Bowling Green’s Carson Myers drove in five runs and Eli Burwash hit a pair of home runs as the visiting Purples rolled to a 20-3 win over Daviess County on Saturday.
Host Warren East won the girls’ competition in Saturday’s City-County Invitational track and field meet, while South Warren took home the boys’ title.
Dionté Ruffin will team up with fellow Hilltopper Joel Iyiegbuniwe in Chicago.
Western Kentucky’s seventh-inning comeback bid fell short Sunday as the Hilltoppers fell in the series finale at FIU 3-2 after taking the first three games against the Panthers.
Western Kentucky used an eight-run ninth inning Sunday to complete its second sweep of Marshall this season.
Saturday, May 01, 2021
Former Western Kentucky safety Devon Key has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and offensive lineman Jordan Meredith signed with the Los Angeles Rams, WKU announced Saturday.
The Western Kentucky track and field team is headed home from the Kentucky Invitational with 17 top-10 finishes on the weekend. The performances included nine top-five finishes across eight different events.
Justin Carlin had a big day to help the Western Kentucky baseball team to a doubleheader sweep at Marshall on Saturday.