Anderson County's John Michael Woolums rarely stars, always noticed by teammates By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. -- Every team needs a John Michael Woolums, Basketball or banking. Football or the fire station. Track or trucking. Any team needs someone like John Michael Woolums to be successful. Not just for the athletic field, but any … Continue reading Whatever the team needs
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Longtime coach still making impact
Osborne displays love and sacrifice to all By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com OWENTON, Ky. -- For years, I had known Bob Osborne to be one of those great high school basketball coaches who probably didn’t get the credit he deserved on a wide scale. He’d never coached an Owen County team past the Eighth Region semifinals, … Continue reading Longtime coach still making impact
Dear Mom and Dad, and in some cases, School Personnel: Cool it
Note: We received this op-ed piece from the Kentucky High School Athletic Association and have reposted, unedited. One of the most disappointing things I witnessed in 34 years as a sports editor was the behavior of some people who claimed to be Christ followers at sporting events. There are some things that are very worthy … Continue reading Dear Mom and Dad, and in some cases, School Personnel: Cool it
Same name, different game
Oldham County twins share faith with teammates and in future plans By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com BUCKNER, Ky. -- When you talk about girls’ basketball at Oldham County High School over the last few years, chances are you are going to talk about the Head twins, Alexis and Sophia. Or is it Sophia and Alexis? “We … Continue reading Same name, different game
I left the job I had loved
By John Herndon, 110forChrist.com and KentuckySings.com I had seen the day coming for quite some time. I’d been the sports editor at The Anderson News since 2002 and sports writer for the same paper for 17 years before that. I’d won over 100 awards for journalism, with over 60 of those trophies or plaques … Continue reading I left the job I had loved