Mike Marsee

That wouldn’t fly on a spelling test, but it will be the case for two local soccer teams competing for in-season championships this weekend.

The Danville boys reached the semifinals of the All “A” Classic boys soccer tournament for the sixth time in 12 appearances before bowing to Louisville Collegiate on Saturday in Louisville.

Less than a year after the Lady Rebels took the program to new heights with their best postseason finish ever, they made another move up by winning the Kentucky 2A Championships girls soccer tournament for the first time.

LEXINGTON – There are things the Boyle County defense would like to improve upon before they take the field again in two weeks, but they’ll take this.

The Boyle County girls found the net again this week, and they may have rediscovered their confidence as a result. After scoring only two goals in their final four regular-season games, the Lady Rebels filled up the nets in the two games this week that led them to yet another district championship. They defeated Lincoln […]

The Boyle County boys are willing to play anywhere, but they’re happy to be home this week. A schedule that has taken them in all directions this season helped the Rebels win another district championship and earn the right to host the boys 12th Region Tournament, and they believe that will help them in their […]

Boyle County players are joined by their teammates from the bench as they celebrate their victory Thursday over Garrard County for the 45th District championship. (Photo by Mike Marsee) Winning a district championship is always something to celebrate. Winning one this way is also something to build on.

The Danville passing game produced one of its best performances of the season but was unable to produce any points Friday as the Admirals fell to Breathitt County 50-0 at Jackson.

Justin Haddix wasn’t the only one who saw it. The Boyle County coach’s voice certainly carries the most weight, but he was not alone in his assessment that the Rebels fell far short of their standard in their second-round playoff victory Friday night. They had no trouble brushing aside Letcher County Central to move on […]

It was a family affair even with hardly any family there. Grace Mbugua was surrounded by loved ones as she marked the next step in her remarkable basketball career with a signing ceremony at Danville Christian. Mbugua made and announced her decision to play for Louisville last month, so Tuesday’s event at the Ernest Martin […]