https://www.kentuckynewera.com/search/?q=&t=article&l=100&d=&d1=&d2=&s=start_time&sd=desc&nsa=eedition&c%5B%5D=sports/,sports*&f=rss www.kentuckynewera.com - RSS Results in section(s) sports/,sports* only for asset type(s) of article TNCMS 1.96.3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Points were at a premium all night Friday, where the Christian County Tigers dropped a hard-fought 13-7 non-district decision to the visiting Somerset Briar Jumpers. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6048ecc2-aa95-5662-974c-393efcb38143 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_6048ecc2-aa95-5662-974c-393efcb38143.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c1b05f55-1178-5f25-be51-3e618a111ad7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_c1b05f55-1178-5f25-be51-3e618a111ad7.html Torrence Bates New Era sports writer When the final whistle blew Wednesday night on the turf at Madisonville-North Hopkins, there were no easy consolations. There were only tears, long and exhausted embraces, and the heavy, aching pride of a family that had left everything they had… Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/503c3bdf-dfcc-5bd7-9e40-32c894287fbb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_503c3bdf-dfcc-5bd7-9e40-32c894287fbb.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Points were at a premium all night Friday, where the Christian County Tigers dropped a hard-fought 13-7 non-district decision to the visiting Somerset Briar Jumpers. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f9d40327-f630-546e-8fd5-ba5a4d60a520 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_f9d40327-f630-546e-8fd5-ba5a4d60a520.html By Torrence Bates Kentucky New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0a239753-2f45-50e6-adf5-fa5da3fc0337 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_0a239753-2f45-50e6-adf5-fa5da3fc0337.html Torrence Bates New Era sports writer Todd County Central volleyball wrapped up its district run as the 13th District runner-up Tuesday, falling in straight sets to Logan County at Russellville High School. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f1643b6f-7590-52e4-a183-210636f945c0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_f1643b6f-7590-52e4-a183-210636f945c0.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Murray State men’s basketball got the test it was looking for Thursday night, and the Racers found a way to pass it. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/9ec4830c-909d-5348-8e76-cd75e026d8d0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_9ec4830c-909d-5348-8e76-cd75e026d8d0.html By MIKE WALSH Paxton Media Group Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a79ad258-5dee-552b-b60e-26160069b532 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_a79ad258-5dee-552b-b60e-26160069b532.html By COLE PARKE The Cats’ Pause BOWLING GREEN -- In what was billed as "The Battle For Bowling Green," the guys from Western Kentucky protected their home turf -- barely. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d01aedd9-88ea-5eb5-ae26-4229307b0997 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_d01aedd9-88ea-5eb5-ae26-4229307b0997.html BY JIM PICKENS Paxton Media Group This Saturday is the beginning of the first of two firearm seasons for turkey hunter this year. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:35:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a116b4d2-484c-51ea-a718-ac5e535e824c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/state/article_a116b4d2-484c-51ea-a718-ac5e535e824c.html By PAT CARDIN Paxton Media Group LEXINGTON — Kentucky football coach Will Stein isn’t taking Vanderbilt lightly. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d5320c5d-1482-5400-9f7a-86202fd96ebf https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_d5320c5d-1482-5400-9f7a-86202fd96ebf.html By KEITH TAYLOR KENTUCKY TODAY When the final whistle blew Wednesday night on the turf at Madisonville-North Hopkins, there were no easy consolations. There were only tears, long and exhausted embraces, and the heavy, aching pride of a family that had left everything they had… Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/06277607-6955-549c-8519-e264ed053656 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_06277607-6955-549c-8519-e264ed053656.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter On paper, Christian County’s regular-season business in Class 6A, District 1 is finished. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cc593ced-aa97-52b7-a7dc-35936953bae6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_cc593ced-aa97-52b7-a7dc-35936953bae6.html By Torrence Bates New Era sports writer University Heights Academy wasted no time shaking off a disappointing district final performance, putting on a dazzling offensive masterclass to cruise past Crittenden County 9-0 in the opening round of the 2026 KHSAA Second Region tournament at Henderson County High… Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8c7bb21a-8245-5ee2-9b9d-c13fcec2393e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_8c7bb21a-8245-5ee2-9b9d-c13fcec2393e.html By Jimmy DeRogatis Paxton Media Group For the past 16 seasons, whenever anyone talked about volleyball at UHA, Faye Hendricks was the standard. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/43831cf1-1c40-5557-b586-ea823a9e0e82 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_43831cf1-1c40-5557-b586-ea823a9e0e82.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter The District 8 tournament in October rarely comes easy, and the Lady Warriors experienced that firsthand this week on the floor at Fort Campbell High School. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/944e39b4-093a-5efa-9303-9d020ba27354 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_944e39b4-093a-5efa-9303-9d020ba27354.html By Torrence Bates New Era sports writer RESULTS Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7f8eaac0-acea-523a-9979-b49c2102efb6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_7f8eaac0-acea-523a-9979-b49c2102efb6.html Torrence Bates New Era sports writer When Todd County Central rolls into Cadiz on Friday night, Trigg County will have a familiar goal in front of it: take care of business at home and lock down momentum before the postseason arrives. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5989e4a7-5894-54bb-b46c-fca89f220afa https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_5989e4a7-5894-54bb-b46c-fca89f220afa.html By Torrence Bates New Era sports writer While Kentucky keeps piling up wins on the gridiron, the No. 12 Wildcats continue to defy preseason expectations. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0060944c-8185-520a-9c5c-1ab0dc35c9d7 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_0060944c-8185-520a-9c5c-1ab0dc35c9d7.html By JOSEPH RUSSELL Paxton Media Group Director of Curriculum and Instruction Lacey Schrock says Trigg County Public Schools’ scores on the Kentucky Summative Assessment are not increasing at the rate that she would like to see. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:27:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d14e9e34-fefa-5e5f-84b3-6595ad6944a3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_d14e9e34-fefa-5e5f-84b3-6595ad6944a3.html By TONYA S. GRACE New Era staff writer When Christian County and Henderson County met back in the regular season, the Colonels handed the Tigers a 4-1 loss and made it look relatively easy. But October soccer in the Region 2 tournament is a whole different animal. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d6aec80c-559f-5acf-b7ac-a34f6811e686 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_d6aec80c-559f-5acf-b7ac-a34f6811e686.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Kentucky keeps winning and the Wildcats keep climbing the polls. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:50:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5d414dc7-abce-574d-ad40-f583c400d800 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_5d414dc7-abce-574d-ad40-f583c400d800.html By KEITH TAYLOR KENTUCKY TODAY After two of exciting overtime wins, Will Stein’s Kentucky Wildcats made a different kind of statement Saturday in Oklahoma. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5eabdead-ae00-5590-a1f0-e42ebff73436 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_5eabdead-ae00-5590-a1f0-e42ebff73436.html By JON HALE TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Christian County put Saturday’s 2nd Region quarterfinal out of reach before halftime at Donley Field, striking five times in the opening 40 minutes to cruise past neighboring Trigg County 5-0. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/de284ba1-bb02-5443-b545-bd9e01e2ac79 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_de284ba1-bb02-5443-b545-bd9e01e2ac79.html By Torrence Bates Kentucky New Era Sports Reporter With the fall postseason hitting full stride, local squads take center stage in the 2nd Region boys' soccer semifinals in Madisonville, while four area volleyball teams jump into win-or-go-home district tournament play. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/37a6af53-9262-581e-9ccd-eb13e42cd587 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_37a6af53-9262-581e-9ccd-eb13e42cd587.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7001038c-c1d8-55ba-8b01-c42b47fa01b8 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_7001038c-c1d8-55ba-8b01-c42b47fa01b8.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports When Jayleigh Campbell lined up for a fourth-down field goal in overtime Friday night at the Stadium of Champions, the weight of a roller-coaster evening sat squarely on the senior kicker’s shoulders. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f555efb3-39d7-5f93-af2b-ce6ae0dad073 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_f555efb3-39d7-5f93-af2b-ce6ae0dad073.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ecd98b61-7c54-5c12-9259-191923563409 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_ecd98b61-7c54-5c12-9259-191923563409.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports When you schedule one of the top programs in the 2nd Region for your final tuneup before district tournament week, you want to see grit, execution, and composure in hostile territory. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:37:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cac9aa83-53c2-5046-957d-54d5ed3479d5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_cac9aa83-53c2-5046-957d-54d5ed3479d5.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Before the ball was even put in the air Thursday night inside Rotary Arena, Christian County took time to celebrate the seniors who have poured their sweat into the program. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e36a12cb-110c-5c1a-9c8d-137870620c01 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_e36a12cb-110c-5c1a-9c8d-137870620c01.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Kentucky will pay former star player John Pelphrey $115,000 in his new role as director of player development on Mark Pope’s basketball staff. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3485abce-3ab0-548e-a293-ec9bbd6f5fcb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_3485abce-3ab0-548e-a293-ec9bbd6f5fcb.html By JON HALE TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The road to the state tournament begins Saturday for local soccer programs as brackets were finalized for the 2026 KHSAA 2nd Region boys' and girls' tournaments. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/58491d8b-f228-53ed-8296-9472d2e195b6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_58491d8b-f228-53ed-8296-9472d2e195b6.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Christian County will look to turn last week’s offensive spark into a pivotal district victory Friday when the Tigers host McCracken County at the Stadium of Champions. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8b046323-0ff5-5bf0-9914-c370f2d8a91a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_8b046323-0ff5-5bf0-9914-c370f2d8a91a.html By Torrence Bates Kentucky New Era Sports Reporter Heritage Christian closed out the home portion of its regular-season schedule in style Tuesday night, honoring its two seniors with a sweep of Livingston Central inside Warrior Gym. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b0f688b7-7e15-5ebd-a06c-4cb5cb1dd117 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_b0f688b7-7e15-5ebd-a06c-4cb5cb1dd117.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Trigg County got the reset it needed two weeks ago. Now comes the measuring stick. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a4bab0d8-55c0-5a01-8c12-ba465c36c6b5 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_a4bab0d8-55c0-5a01-8c12-ba465c36c6b5.html By Torrence Bates New Era sports reporter Christian County hit a major regular-season milestone Tuesday night, sweeping Lyon County in straight sets inside Rotary Gym to claim its 20th victory of the year. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:59:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3191a0c3-c0a9-5dec-9b1d-0b739a147d07 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_3191a0c3-c0a9-5dec-9b1d-0b739a147d07.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Christian County volleyball returns to Rotary Arena on tonight to square off against Lyon County, headlining an area prep slate that also features Trigg County girls soccer playing for championship hardware. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/de93cf1a-c87e-5ca6-9559-930a32a1856e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_de93cf1a-c87e-5ca6-9559-930a32a1856e.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Christian County had 65 yards between itself and a district-opening victory Friday night with the clock bleeding under two minutes. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ac217e05-000f-5e17-b869-14a487983356 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_ac217e05-000f-5e17-b869-14a487983356.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Tigers fall short at goal line in 37-33 shootout against Henderson County. Page B1 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/36de2ed4-91c7-555f-a3c1-be42252e0255 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_36de2ed4-91c7-555f-a3c1-be42252e0255.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter The Oak Grove Butterfly Festival has received two international awards recognizing its educational programming and family-friendly atmosphere. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:23:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a6a33bcc-4be7-5019-af37-1a9bcd68372d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_a6a33bcc-4be7-5019-af37-1a9bcd68372d.html By New Era staff For the second time in three weeks, Kentucky is ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 football poll. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a8f8e210-0d98-56f9-90d8-b2f5aa9b5cbe https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_a8f8e210-0d98-56f9-90d8-b2f5aa9b5cbe.html By KEITH TAYLOR KENTUCKY TODAY Kentucky football’s celebration of the 35-34 overtime win over LSU has cost the athletics department $500,000. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/09060696-de25-5c62-80ed-d80a67402c1b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_09060696-de25-5c62-80ed-d80a67402c1b.html By JON HALE TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Jim Richards will return to E.A. Diddle Arena for a final time Tuesday. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:04:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/74be0229-718f-5324-b77b-f063bc70735e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_74be0229-718f-5324-b77b-f063bc70735e.html By PAXTON MEDIA GROUP RESULTS Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/eec814ee-404d-51a4-9444-82dd8cd42d9e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_eec814ee-404d-51a4-9444-82dd8cd42d9e.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports RESULTS Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6001da52-0cd2-5b9a-91aa-7dfc94ef6210 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_6001da52-0cd2-5b9a-91aa-7dfc94ef6210.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports A wild second-half shootout went down to the wire Friday night at the Stadium of Champions, but Christian County could not quite finish off a comeback, falling 37-33 to Henderson County in the Class 6A District 1 opener for both… Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3cd9b0bc-92bd-5aac-82d4-49f014f94596 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_3cd9b0bc-92bd-5aac-82d4-49f014f94596.html By Torrence Bates Kentucky New Era Sports Reporter Even before new Kentucky guard Alex Wilkins won the 3-point shooting contest at last week’s Big Blue Madness, a buzz was forming around the Furman transfer. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f00f96b8-ec01-55a8-a43c-ded2be902882 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_f00f96b8-ec01-55a8-a43c-ded2be902882.html By MARK STORY TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The Christian County volleyball team traded Western Kentucky for the Gulf Coast this week, taking on a slate of matches across Alabama during fall break. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a4062fe8-3d30-57f8-a05e-323a54568512 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_a4062fe8-3d30-57f8-a05e-323a54568512.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Christian County could not find the rhythm it needed Thursday night, dropping a 4-1 decision on the road against Todd County Central in the regular season finale. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6a0a8bb3-8c74-59f8-81ea-199d3d121bd6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_6a0a8bb3-8c74-59f8-81ea-199d3d121bd6.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Fresh off a bye week followed by fall break, the Christian County football team shifts its focus directly to postseason positioning Friday night as Class 6A District 1 play arrives at the Stadium of Champions. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a900be17-cad9-515b-b6c3-4772e4ab356d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_a900be17-cad9-515b-b6c3-4772e4ab356d.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fafd30b2-aeb1-5677-8032-d0b775baeecb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_fafd30b2-aeb1-5677-8032-d0b775baeecb.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports Christian County rallies 6-5 over Mayfield Lady Cardinals. Page B1 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ef3d9875-4847-5c39-a8b2-9b7386e9778f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_ef3d9875-4847-5c39-a8b2-9b7386e9778f.html By PATRICK CONNOR Paxton Media Group Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5c5608cc-1387-55cf-a7b9-29864d7840be https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_5c5608cc-1387-55cf-a7b9-29864d7840be.html By PATRICK CONNOR Paxton Media Group The Christian County Lady Tigers took care of business quickly Monday night, putting on a clinic in unselfish soccer during an 8-0 shutout victory over Stewart County at the Stadium of Champions. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/fffaae2d-ce74-5a69-ac3a-7e56f868137d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_fffaae2d-ce74-5a69-ac3a-7e56f868137d.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d12a4a0b-600c-5d25-bd36-b8fcbe63ec23 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_d12a4a0b-600c-5d25-bd36-b8fcbe63ec23.html By COLE PARKE The Cats’ Pause Fall break gives local schools a breather this week, but there is no time off for area athletes. October is here, the temperatures are finally dropping, and every game on the calendar suddenly carries heavy postseason weight. With regular seasons… Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/12294f75-bf0a-5ed5-894b-37424fc17123 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_12294f75-bf0a-5ed5-894b-37424fc17123.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0f238f5e-59a6-526c-be8a-c59cde01364d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_0f238f5e-59a6-526c-be8a-c59cde01364d.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports Heritage Christian weathered a mid-match push from Fort Campbell on Saturday afternoon, relying on balanced offense and disciplined net defense to claim a 3-1 victory on its home floor. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:07:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0e4f25d6-d36e-5477-8839-da66de80d703 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/ep/sports/article_0e4f25d6-d36e-5477-8839-da66de80d703.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Fort Campbell XC runners put together a banner morning Saturday at the Davies County Classic Cross Country Invitational in Owensboro. Competing in their sixth meet of the season, the Lady Falcons raced to a runner-up team finish while individual runners… Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c5b14895-359b-5c8f-b3e9-82058a16b669 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/ep/sports/article_c5b14895-359b-5c8f-b3e9-82058a16b669.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter It did not take long Friday night for Trigg County to turn Fort Campbell miscues into points, and once Zamarrian Broussard found the edge, the Falcons had no answers. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/6f5ed646-e30f-5d29-ad7b-ff180db1a7eb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_6f5ed646-e30f-5d29-ad7b-ff180db1a7eb.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter A packed gymnasium at Heritage Christian Academy, pink jerseys across the floor, and crosstown bragging rights on the line set the stage Thursday night for a District 8 battle that lived up to the hype. In what served as a… Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e4f02b57-e632-541b-b8f1-a43de0ec42ad https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_e4f02b57-e632-541b-b8f1-a43de0ec42ad.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3c65b28d-95fa-5786-9ba2-a4a3cf1155bb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_3c65b28d-95fa-5786-9ba2-a4a3cf1155bb.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports The midpoint of the high school football calendar brings an open date for Christian County, leaving the Tigers idle Friday, while regular season action continues across Western Kentucky. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/bdb64fff-5d06-511f-b569-06593a995d8f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_bdb64fff-5d06-511f-b569-06593a995d8f.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter When basketball arrives in December, it will usher in a historic new chapter for local high school hoops. Christian County released its 2026-2027 varsity schedules Friday for both the Tigers and Lady Tigers, officially outlining the inaugural winter campaign for… Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/008be6b4-da6a-5656-83b5-9a58c1f7de0f https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_008be6b4-da6a-5656-83b5-9a58c1f7de0f.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter The path to a region tournament berth is set for local soccer squads, with Fort Campbell High School tabbed to host both the boys and girls 8th District tournaments Oct. 12 and Oct. 14. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/530198aa-6e0f-510c-a68f-d984c871553e https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_530198aa-6e0f-510c-a68f-d984c871553e.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e1e2d4ec-a197-5f6d-a88d-158db5dfc85d https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_e1e2d4ec-a197-5f6d-a88d-158db5dfc85d.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports Christian County spent most of Tuesday evening trying to dig out from underneath Marshall County's early pressure, dropping an 8-0 decision to the Lady Marshals at the Stadium of Champions. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2f5b9ed5-e5e8-589c-b928-67036ab2f0ba https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_2f5b9ed5-e5e8-589c-b928-67036ab2f0ba.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter For Trigg County, last Friday night in Marion was about as gut-wrenching as high school football gets. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3355b5a9-ce24-55f1-96eb-89807da97d59 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_3355b5a9-ce24-55f1-96eb-89807da97d59.html By Torrence Bates New Era sports reporter When the week four AP Top 25 poll dropped on Sunday, Kentucky football was ranked No. 24 in the country. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/102938ba-a5ae-5004-8471-17ffca5b03f1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_102938ba-a5ae-5004-8471-17ffca5b03f1.html By COLE PARKE The Cats’ Pause Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/8be9309f-2481-5da6-a36c-40b0ee51a3cf https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_8be9309f-2481-5da6-a36c-40b0ee51a3cf.html By COLE PARKE The Cats’ Pause Christian County took its shots against Class 6A contender Frederick Douglass on Friday night at the Stadium of Champions, but early missed chances and a heavy dose of penalties proved too much to overcome in a 35-7 loss. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/47b169bb-7bb7-55ce-8883-e0ff446c7f08 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_47b169bb-7bb7-55ce-8883-e0ff446c7f08.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter It didn't take long Monday night for Christian County to show why it hasn't dropped a match in three weeks. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/352c2c09-cc32-565d-9c7c-4f80a47ac4f3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_352c2c09-cc32-565d-9c7c-4f80a47ac4f3.html By Torrence Bates New Era sports reporter For anyone who thought the new era of Christian County volleyball would take a season or two to figure itself out, Thursday night inside Rotary Arena delivered a loud wake-up call to the rest of the 2nd Region. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/b02f79b1-0253-58a8-9cfb-68d4735bcb28 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_b02f79b1-0253-58a8-9cfb-68d4735bcb28.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3aa8446f-667c-59dc-b8ee-b70a5d62eec0 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_3aa8446f-667c-59dc-b8ee-b70a5d62eec0.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports Friday, Sept. 25 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:18:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/544c63cd-1a6d-5e75-aa9d-e71dd7cd162b https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_544c63cd-1a6d-5e75-aa9d-e71dd7cd162b.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Christian County took its shots against Class 6A contender Frederick Douglass on Friday night at the Stadium of Champions, but early missed chances and a heavy dose of penalties proved too much to overcome in a 35-7 loss. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7ff6ac78-852e-57f2-bb73-f6e9fcc591ae https://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/article_7ff6ac78-852e-57f2-bb73-f6e9fcc591ae.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Between crowning royalty and snapping a three-match skid, Thursday night gave HCA plenty of reasons to smile. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a1a69030-17a8-5fa8-b806-a975ad09c798 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_a1a69030-17a8-5fa8-b806-a975ad09c798.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/3de41732-19c2-5855-9796-ece97db01f9c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_3de41732-19c2-5855-9796-ece97db01f9c.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports Twelve seniors walked across the Stadium of Champions turf before kickoff Thursday evening, surrounded by family, coaches, and classmates. Once the pre-match flowers and introductions wrapped up, the Christian County boys soccer team made sure the celebration carried straight through… Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f4721039-1151-51f4-b013-e5faacb4e11c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_f4721039-1151-51f4-b013-e5faacb4e11c.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5ca0cb76-04b0-5a27-97fa-31158785555c https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/college/article_5ca0cb76-04b0-5a27-97fa-31158785555c.html By KEITH TAYLOR Kentucky Today RESULTS Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1bfe3e7c-6c70-5e26-a479-3575b4c06dae https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_1bfe3e7c-6c70-5e26-a479-3575b4c06dae.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports The Christian County boys' soccer team will celebrate Senior Night tonight at the Stadium of Champions Soccer Complex, honoring its 12 seniors as the Tigers take the pitch against a tough opponent. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:06:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5b9e1360-3836-501d-92c1-fd3de14fcab3 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_5b9e1360-3836-501d-92c1-fd3de14fcab3.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Senior Night turned into a historic evening for Kaydon Coats and the Christian County Lady Tigers on Wednesday at the Stadium of Champions. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/d1b33cb0-10fc-5014-9745-c873537328cd https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_d1b33cb0-10fc-5014-9745-c873537328cd.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter There are measuring-stick games on a high school football schedule, and then there are Friday nights that show a program exactly what the highest level in the Commonwealth demands. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/abbdc86d-1868-5e9c-bc78-28440cab845a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_abbdc86d-1868-5e9c-bc78-28440cab845a.html By Torrence Bates Kentucky New Era sports reporter UHA etched its name into school history Tuesday, capturing the program’s first-ever 2nd Region girls’ golf championship at the Hopkinsville Golf and Country Club. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/54165528-e729-54bd-8f4b-083784b2ffdd https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_54165528-e729-54bd-8f4b-083784b2ffdd.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Todd County Central will be represented on the state stage after golfers Noah Rager and Naomi Welborn each earned qualifying bids through the 3rd Region Tournament. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/2dc51525-d83f-569a-9eff-af3e32b1daf2 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_2dc51525-d83f-569a-9eff-af3e32b1daf2.html By New Era staff Christian County volleyball had to work for every point Tuesday night at the new Rotary Gym, but the Lady Tigers found their rhythm when it mattered most to take down cross-town rival Heritage Christian Academy in four sets, 25-19, 18-25,… Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/f037da6e-e8cc-51aa-a02f-817fab4f0024 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_f037da6e-e8cc-51aa-a02f-817fab4f0024.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter The Christian County girls soccer team will celebrate its senior class tonight when the Lady Tigers host Franklin-Simpson on the pitch. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/1da51f08-a930-5439-8880-e5fa622a7053 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_1da51f08-a930-5439-8880-e5fa622a7053.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter Coming off a tough rivalry setback, the Trigg County Wildcats have an immediate opportunity to wipe the slate clean and get back on track this Friday night. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/102e5431-70b3-5143-897a-c12ec64cb490 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_102e5431-70b3-5143-897a-c12ec64cb490.html By Torrence Bates New Era sports reporter When Friday night lights illuminate Fryar Stadium this week, the Falcons will step directly into their most demanding test of the season. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/74c649d7-64d0-5255-a248-1bf36c3fe632 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_74c649d7-64d0-5255-a248-1bf36c3fe632.html By Torrence Bates New Era sport writer Christian County showed plenty of fight right out of the gate Friday night, but a few costly mistakes and a barrage of explosive plays by 11th-ranked South Warren handed the Tigers a 42-0 road loss. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5e19b7bc-80c8-5af0-a6a0-285ab3de4699 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_5e19b7bc-80c8-5af0-a6a0-285ab3de4699.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter HCA volleyball battled through a grueling slate at the Touchstone Energy All "A" Classic State Tournament on Saturday, pushing both opponents to three sets before bowing out at the Owensboro Convention Center. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/96874cc6-e67f-55c6-89a3-0f432c291749 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_96874cc6-e67f-55c6-89a3-0f432c291749.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/254bb840-0752-552b-bc72-a03b3bf86f59 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_254bb840-0752-552b-bc72-a03b3bf86f59.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:45:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c00744e8-1d1e-5438-81d1-e6f756e16adc https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_c00744e8-1d1e-5438-81d1-e6f756e16adc.html By WILL MUITER Paxton Media Group Christian County carried a one-goal lead into halftime Thursday night, but Marshall County broke loose over the final 40 minutes to flip the game on its head. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7ff8f1b3-bb1a-5a34-b493-3f0c4fec1670 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_7ff8f1b3-bb1a-5a34-b493-3f0c4fec1670.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter University Heights didn’t waste any time settling the 8th District's top seed Thursday night. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/0f77b4ed-b703-5bd0-928c-671c105072c6 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_0f77b4ed-b703-5bd0-928c-671c105072c6.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter The final pieces of Christian County High School’s inaugural athletic coaching staff are officially in place. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e48cbccc-86f9-5bc0-a2e7-c0eb57eed20a https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_e48cbccc-86f9-5bc0-a2e7-c0eb57eed20a.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter For the Christian County Tigers, the narrative surrounding the early portion of their 2026 campaign has shifted dramatically over the past two weeks. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/08957e08-36bd-5a9b-85d1-f96893a019dd https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_08957e08-36bd-5a9b-85d1-f96893a019dd.html By Torrence Bates New Era Sports Reporter RESULTS Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:15:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/a27865de-93a4-5fb2-9a30-a5b2d8657fbb https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_a27865de-93a4-5fb2-9a30-a5b2d8657fbb.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports RESULTS Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.kentuckynewera.com/tncms/asset/editorial/87bf2d12-9c14-5700-9643-7db0177b37a1 https://www.kentuckynewera.com/sports/local/article_87bf2d12-9c14-5700-9643-7db0177b37a1.html Torrence Bates New Era Sports