Commentary by John Herndon, 110forChrist You saw that call that determined who would be playing in the women’s college basketball championship game. Or at least that is what some of the talking heads were saying Friday night when Iowa defeated UConn in a national semifinal game. Was it a foul? Should it have been a … Continue reading Cheer for your team but give respect to all, including officials!
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Big sister is more than proud of little sister’s accomplishments
Anderson County girls' basketball assistant coach Charlotte Holtzclaw poses with the 2024 Eighth Region Champion trophy along with her family. Clockwise from bottom are her son Slate, daughter Sagan, Holtzclaw and husband Chris Holtzclaw. (Photo submitted) Anderson County assistant coach Charlotte Holtzclaw has thrived with busy schedule, multiple roles By Bridget Chilton Wells I have … Continue reading Big sister is more than proud of little sister’s accomplishments
Faith in her game
Faith Hyatt, center, is recognized with her family during Anderson County's senior night on Feb. 19. From left are Faith's brother, Gabe, her mother, Ciara, Faith, her father Bryan and grandmother Sue Hyatt. Born 12 weeks early, Anderson County player Faith Hyatt has overcome obstacles and looks to end her high school career in the … Continue reading Faith in her game
‘Win or lose, I just hope to glorify You’
South Oldham's Christian Veirs sets the offense during the Dragons' win over St. Henry, Feb. 6, 2024. South Oldham guard Christian Veirs uses the court to make a difference By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com CRESTWOOD, Ky. – Not many expected South Oldham to be where the Dragons currently are heading toward March Madness, but that’s one … Continue reading ‘Win or lose, I just hope to glorify You’
The Gridiron Is His Mission Field
Franklin County assistant coach Brandon Moore poses with Flyer juniors Kaden Campbell (left) and Christian Moore after Franklin defeated North Oldham, 58-0, in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs on November 10, 2023. The players are enthusiastic about a Bible study group Coach Moore started at his church. (Photo by John Herndon) Franklin … Continue reading The Gridiron Is His Mission Field
Special night for special titan
Collins senior Jacob Hill (24) heads to the end zone on a special play he created before the Titans' game with Anderson County on Oct. 13, 2023. Collins 'mainstay,' Jacob Hill hits end zone on play he created By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com SHELBYVILLE – Everything about football Senior Night at Collins High School last Friday … Continue reading Special night for special titan
‘I Can’ carries inspirational and challenging story of god’s power, grace
I Can is showing in theatres across the nation. It is based on the true story of Katelyn Pavey, an All-American softball player who suited up for Cincinnati Christian University and Kentucky Christian University. (Facebook photo) Katelyn Pavey tells her story in hope of helping people follow Christ By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com I will tell … Continue reading ‘I Can’ carries inspirational and challenging story of god’s power, grace
Changing the culture
North Oldham coach Brock Roberts delivers a rousing post-game speech to his team and the Mustang student section following North's 49-21 win over Shelby County on Sept. 15, 2023. In his first season at the helm, Brock Roberts has North Oldham believing in big things By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com GOSHEN, Ky. – What’s happening at … Continue reading Changing the culture
Building relationships across the miles
Spencer County girls' basketball coach during a game against Anderson County in December 2022. Spencer County coach John Howie reflects on his summer mission trip to Egypt By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. – John Howie has always been a relationship-first, game-second kind of basketball coach. It might be the one trait, above all others, … Continue reading Building relationships across the miles
His ministry was on the court
Donnie Swiney has stepped down after seven seasons at Elizabethtown High School. The former youth minister says coaching and ministry share some of the same traits. (Photo by John Herndon) Elizabethtown's Donnie Swiney steps away after leading one of Kentucky's top programs By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – As Donnie Swiney reflected on a … Continue reading His ministry was on the court
STILL FOLLOWING God’s path
Zachary Carmichael (left) with Bridget Wells, then an assistant principal at Anderson County High School, and his older brother, Seth Carmichael, after Anderson defeated Franklin County for the regional championship in November 2013. (Photo submitted.) Zachary Carmichael quarterbacked a regional champion but knew his true calling is leading young people to Christ By: Bridget Chilton … Continue reading STILL FOLLOWING God’s path
HAPPY TO BE BACK ON THE SIDELINE
After a year away from coaching, David Buchanan returns to lead Anderson program By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. – Just about anyone who is anybody in Kentucky high school football knows about David Buchanan. They might not know him personally, but they know about his highly successful head coaching stints at Paris, Mason County … Continue reading HAPPY TO BE BACK ON THE SIDELINE
The power of being positive
Anderson soccer, track star makes the most of every opportunity to share the gospel By Faith Hyatt, 110forChrist.com contributor LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. – When searching for positive people that represent the Christian community, a very wonderful person came to mind. She walks the halls of Anderson County High School with so much happiness, and just lets … Continue reading The power of being positive
REFLECTING ON HER BLESSINGS
Spencer County's Daveigh Reichenbach scores during the Lady Bears' 37-32 win over Anderson County on Jan. 27. (Photo by John Herndon) As graduation approaches, Spencer County's Daveigh Reichenbach talks about a career of highs and lows, growing through it all By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. – It’s sometimes easy to see a high school … Continue reading REFLECTING ON HER BLESSINGS
Leading by living
Paige Serafini (14) goes on the attack for Anderson County against Sacred Heart in the 2022 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls' Sweet 16. (Photo by Stephanie Herndon) Anderson players turned to Paige Serafini as teammate, leader By Faith Hyatt, 110forChrist.com contributor “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you … Continue reading Leading by living
‘There is no excuse for me not to share my faith.’
Former Anderson County, Campbellsville U. star finds his ministry through sports Former Campbellsville University and Anderson County High School athlete Brayden Russell (right) and members of his Oral Roberts University evangelistic team spent a month spreading the gospel and building churches in Tanzania. He is shown with a member of the local church. (Photo provided) … Continue reading ‘There is no excuse for me not to share my faith.’
CHARACTER COUNTS
Owen County basketball star Teagan Moore (left) and his father, Tim, in Tim's office at Maurice Bowling Middle School in Owenton. Owen County's Teagan Moore scores big on the court, bigger in life By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com OWENTON, Ky. – As he settles into a chair in his father’s office, there’s nothing about Teagan Moore … Continue reading CHARACTER COUNTS
Asbury athletes describe being on the mountaintop
Members of the Asbury University and Welch College women's basketball teams join hands for prayer following their game at Asbury on Feb. 18, 2023. 'Once you enter into the chapel, you don't want to leave. You just want to stay and experience everything.' By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com WILMORE, Ky. – I will be the first … Continue reading Asbury athletes describe being on the mountaintop
Pioneers hunting for another national championship
Campbellsville-Harrodsburg head coach Austin Sparrow (front), Warner Bryan and assistant coach Zach Freeman celebrate as the Pioneers take control of their NCCAA matchup with Great Lakes Christian on Feb. 3, 2023. Pioneers go from 'hunted' to 'hunters' By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com HARRODSBURG – As Austin Sparrow greeted the visitor to the Conover Education Center Athletic … Continue reading Pioneers hunting for another national championship
Spencer says goodbye to stellar senior class
The Spencer County football team takes the field for its playoff game against Franklin County. Even though the Bears lost, ending their 2022 season, they have made Friday nights a happening in Taylorsville over the last two years. By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com TAYLORSVILLE – Mike Marksbury has been a good friend for quite some time. … Continue reading Spencer says goodbye to stellar senior class
Buddies for life
Henry County's McKinley Paynter (6) runs for a touchdown in a special play after the final horn sounded on Oct. 21, 2022. North Laurel defenders follow in pursuit. The special play has been a part of Henry County football throughout McKinley's high school football career. A senior, he will be playing in his final regular … Continue reading Buddies for life
Collins is more than ‘pretty good’
Collins quarterback Kenyon Goodin looks for a receiver against Jeffersontown as Athyin Higgins (left) and Jackson Dattilo (55) block. Goodin threw for 155 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran for a score and returned an interception for another score in the Titans' 50-0 win. Titan coach Jerry Lucas prepares his players for life with … Continue reading Collins is more than ‘pretty good’
Doing everything for Jesus
Payton Baum belts a double during Anderson County's 10-0 win over Spencer County on April 20. (Photo by John Herndon) Anderson County’s Payton Baum feels blessed, shares good news By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that … Continue reading Doing everything for Jesus
A grand slam story reaching far beyond the foul lines
Katelyn Pavey takes a cut during the second game of Kentucky Christian's doubleheader with Reinhardt on April 1. By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com Life-changing moments usually just grab you when they are least expected. And when they do, it’s sometimes amazing to reflect on how God used events to put you in the path of something … Continue reading A grand slam story reaching far beyond the foul lines
“I Can”
Kentucky Christian University softball player Katelyn Pavey. Kentucky Christian's Katelyn Pavey lives a powerful story of redemption By John Herndon, 110forChrist GRAYSON, Ky. – When Katelyn Pavey stepped to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning, Kentucky Christian’s hope for a comeback seemed more distant than the mountains overlooking the Grayson Sports Park. … Continue reading “I Can”
A SWEET 16 TO REMEMBER
Lyon County's highly-touted sophomore Travis Perry shoots in the Lyons' win over John Hardin at the UK Healthcare Boys' Sweet 16. Perry is on a pace that could make him the state's all-time scoring leader by the time he finishes at Lyon County. Kentucky's unique event celebrates the positive in sports By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com … Continue reading A SWEET 16 TO REMEMBER
Sharing j.o.y.
Members of the Pikeville Panthers basketball team go through warmups prior to Friday's quarterfinal game with George Rogers Clark in the UK Healthcare Boys' Sweet 16. The words emblazoned on their shirts remind them, and fans, of their priorities in life: Jesus, Others, Yourself. (Photo by John Herndon) Pikeville made an impression far beyond the … Continue reading Sharing j.o.y.
GROWING, LEARNING AND STAYING POSITIVE
Kentucky high school legend J.R. VanHoose seeks to inspire others By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com LEXINGTON – He’s considered one of the best ever to play high school basketball in Kentucky, but almost 25 years after playing for Paintsville High School, J.R. VanHoose is still trying to get better. His credentials earned him a spot in … Continue reading GROWING, LEARNING AND STAYING POSITIVE
‘IT’S AS GOOD AS IT GETS IN KENTUCKY’
Centre's Greg Mason has been to Sweet 16 as fan, a player and now a college coach By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com LEXINGTON – Greg Mason had been coming to the Kentucky high school state tournament for over 40 years and is just glad to be back in Rupp Arena this week. “I missed the last … Continue reading ‘IT’S AS GOOD AS IT GETS IN KENTUCKY’
Reflections on the girls’ sweet 16
Sacred Heart deserves to be mentioned with the state's best of all-time; Rupp can be right for the girls' tournament By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com We at 110forChrist had a wonderful time at the Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16 last week even if our stay was much abbreviated from what we had intended before the … Continue reading Reflections on the girls’ sweet 16
Thank you Lady Bearcats for an incredible run
Anderson County's Amiya Jenkins cuts back against the Sacred Heart press in the Mingua Beef Jerky Girls' Sweet 16 on March 10, 2022. Anderson girls made it easy to rearrange schedules By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com LEXINGTON – Everyone who has ever covered an athletic event – any time, any level, anywhere – knows the one … Continue reading Thank you Lady Bearcats for an incredible run
GOOD TO BE BACK IN THE GYM
Former Walton-Verona coach Mark Clinkenbeard glad to be watching the game he loves By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com DRY RIDGE, Ky. – Mark Clinkenbeard couldn’t stay away. He’d stepped down as the girls’ basketball coach at Walton-Verona High School during the 2021-22 season, but when the calendar said it was tournament time, he knew he was … Continue reading GOOD TO BE BACK IN THE GYM
Born to coach?
Campbellsville-Harrodsburg coach Austin Sparrow encourages his team after a big play during Friday's win over fourth-ranked Great Lakes Christian. It was the first time CU-Harrodsburg, ranked No. 9, had ever beaten Great Lakes. (Photos by John Herndon) Less than two years out of college, Austin Sparrow stays true to his coaching pedigree while leading Campbellsville-Harrodsburg … Continue reading Born to coach?
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