Giving all for Him … on the court, on the field and in life
Shelby County High School girls' basketball coach Bruce Blanton directs his team during the Lady Rockets' game with South Oldham on Jan. 9. It was the last game of his season as a possible stroke sidelined him the rest of the way. (Photo courtesy Todd Thompson) Sidelined twice last season and unsure of hoops future, … Continue reading Blessings wherever he goes
Veteran coach Randy Mefford gives directions to his Gallatin County girls' basketball team in the Eighth Region Tournament. Gallatin fell to Walton-Verona in what would turn out to be the final game of Mefford's long coaching career. Veteran coach Randy Mefford leaves a legacy of success and integrity By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com Things won’t seem … Continue reading The gym is his classroom
Asbury coach Will Shouse talks with Desmond Duke during the Eagles' game with IU-Southeast. Lost season, future uncertainties frustrate athletic landscape for players, coaches and fans By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com When the athletic world came screeching to a halt in mid-March, many players, coaches and fans assumed the stoppage was just a short-term bump in … Continue reading Pandemic’s effect devastating now, could be for future
High school coaches trying to navigate uncharted waters during pandemic By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com L.W. Barnes knew things were getting real as he was getting ready for his team’s first outing of the baseball season. “The day I found out the girls’ state tournament was postponed, I was out on the field replacing the pitching … Continue reading Uncertain days ahead
Anderson County's Sophie Smith drives past Franklin County's Jazmin Chambers in the opening round of the Mingua Beef Jerky/KHSAA Girls' Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena on March 11. Anderson earned a 40-37 win but the following day the tournament was postponed and eventually canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unexpected end to sports a time … Continue reading Life really isn’t fair but God’s love still abounds
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