In Monday’s high school basketball clashes, the Lincoln County Lady Patriots dominated the court against Somerset Lady Briar Jumpers with a resounding 82-41 victory. Meanwhile, the boys’ game witnessed the Campbellsville Eagles securing a decisive win of 97-65 against Somerset Christian School Cougars, and the East Jessamine Jaguars triumphing over the Southwestern Warriors with a score of 70-59.
In the college football realm, the WKU Hilltoppers orchestrated a remarkable comeback in the Famous Toastery Bowl, erasing a 28-point fourth-quarter deficit to clinch a thrilling 38-35 overtime victory against the Old Dominion Monarchs in Charlotte, NC. Redshirt freshman Caden Veltkamp played a pivotal role, throwing for 383 yards and five touchdowns, ultimately leading the Hilltoppers to a successful season conclusion with an 8-5 record.
The Troy Trojans have appointed former University of Kentucky receiver Gered Parker as head coach, succeeding Jon Sumrall. Parker, previously the offensive coordinator at Notre Dame, brings a wealth of experience from coaching roles at Purdue and West Virginia. Notably, Parker and Jon Sumrall were former teammates at the University of Kentucky.
In Monday Night NFL action, the Seattle Seahawks secured a hard-fought 20-17 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Turning to Tuesday’s college basketball, the WKU Hilltoppers faced off against the Cal Baptist Lancers in Riverside, CA. The Hilltoppers, with a 9-3 record, aimed to extend their success in the matchup.
Wednesday’s MLB segment featured Mark Shelton from MLB.com joining hosts Tommy Thrall on the Cincinnati Reds Hot Stove League Show, offering insights into the latest baseball developments.
Looking ahead to Thursday, the No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats (8-2) were scheduled to face the Louisville Cardinals (5-6) at the Yum! Center in Louisville. With UK leading the overall series against the Cardinals, the Wildcats sought to build on their recent successes.
In the NFL, Saturday’s clash featured the Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7). The Steelers had previously won the season’s earlier matchup in Cincinnati, and the Bengals aimed for redemption in this pivotal game, with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. Live coverage began at 3 p.m. on WTLO AM 1480/97.7 FM and was nationally broadcast on NBC-TV.
