Ohio County Times

Ohio County shortstop Sam Kidd throws the ball first base as Owensboro’s Davey Murphy attempts to break up the eventual double-play for Ohio County last Wednesday in Owensboro at Shifley Park. Despite giving up on four hits on the day, Ohio County was defeated by the Red Devils 2-0

Eagles 2-2 in Spring Break baseball games

Dodging inclement weather, the Ohio County baseball Eagles managed two wins in four games last week, including three in the snow-shortened Heart of Kentucky Classic tournament at Marion County High School. Last week’s outcomes put Coach Ted Hill’s team at 5-2 entering this week’s contests–a Monday night game at Edmonson County and a Friday-Saturday appearance in the Wildcat Classic at Franklin-Simpson High School.

KWC’s McConnell decisions Oakland City in win

Kentucky Wesleyan senior pitcher Meredith McConnell threw a complete game last Wednesday as the Lady Panthers beat Oakland City University 4-3 in fast-pitch softball at the KWC field in Owensboro. Meredith–the daughter of Phillip and Connie McConnell of Hartford–was a former standout hurler and hitter at Ohio County High School in a five-year varsity career.

Baseball teams in weekend tourneys

The Ohio County High baseball Eagles will be taking part in the 2007 Wildcat Classic hosted by Franklin-Simpson High School this Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, while the OCHS freshman squad will be playing host to an invitational freshman tournament those same days at Bill Leach Field.

Taylor’s homer, 3 RBIs lead Ohio County past Edmonson County 10-3 Monday

The Ohio County High baseball Eagles pushed their 2007 record to 6-2 Monday night with a convincing 10-3 win at Edmonson County. Coach Ted Hill’s club clubbed four extra-base hits in Monday’s win, including home runs by seniors Bryan Taylor and Michael Bennett in support of junior Wade Taylor’s one-hit pitching performance.