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SPORTS
Spring
training
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Photos by TIM MANDELL
Above, Owen County junior varsity baseball player Jared Johnson
squares around to bunt during a practice on March 6 at Dunavent
Field. The baseball team will scrimmage Western Hills on the road
on Monday at 5:30 p.m. and will be home for a scrimmage at 5:30
p.m. on March 22 against North Oldham. The season opener is March
27 at home against Gallatin County. The varsity game is scheduled
for 5 p.m., with the junior varsity to follow at approximately
7 p.m. The baseball team went 14-18 last year. Below, seventh-grader
Samantha Toole fields a ground ball during practice on March 7.
The softball team will have the Maroon/Gray scrimmage at 7:30
p.m. on Monday. The season opens on March 27 at 5:30 p.m. at home
against Gallatin County and the Lady Rebels will also play at
home on March 29 against Western Hills. The softball team went
5-16 last year.
Basketball
Dragons
burn Rebels
Point
Men
Regional
roundup
Judo
team scores big
Spring
season has arrived
On
the Sidelines
Tim
Mandell
Even though we’ve still had
to suffer through some cold days, and there may be a few more
before winter’s officially over, once the baseball, softball
and track teams began practicing a few weeks ago, my spirits rose
a level or two.
I like those sports more than basketball, but mostly because when
the bats and balls and hurdles come out and the spikes and caps
and visors get put on, it means one thing — spring is here,
or it’s on its way.
It means warmth.
Sunshine.
It means it’s safe to return to playing sports outside without
the fear of freezing.
I love the spring sports.
I love watching games outside under the natural light or the artificial
lights.
And I love the pace of the spring sports.
With baseball, softball and track you can sit back, relax and
enjoy the event.
There’s no rush, and rarely do you see heated arguments
or crazed fans screaming or throwing a tantrum.
Baseball rolls along at its own pace, softball is a little quicker,
but still keeps a somewhat leisurely pace, and track meets genuinely
last several hours, or sometimes all day, depending on how many
teams are competing.
Baseball and softball games string together seven innings of hitting,
pitching, fielding and base running — a perfect combination
of skills that allow everyone a chance to participate.
Track is even more of a participation sport.
Whether you’re the best in the state or a novice competing
in your first meet, everyone gets a moment or two to shine in
their chosen events.
With 18 different events to compete in, including three relays,
track offers something for everyone and allows every athlete an
opportunity to participate.
And that’s what sports at the high school level are all
about — participating and getting the chance to represent
your school.
Sports
Briefs
Softball
team to hold Maroon/Gray game
Fans wanting a chance to get an early glimpse of the Owen County
High School softball team can do so at 7:30 p.m. on Monday during
the annual Maroon/Gray game. The team will be split into two squads
and will compete against each other. The season begins at 5:30
p.m. March 27 at home against Gallatin County.
Wrestling to benefit baseball, softball
The Owen County High School baseball and softball teams will host
the Wrestling and Rock and Roll Night on March 21 at the high
school. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. At 6:45 p.m. Larry Cory will perform
an Elvis Tribute and at 7:30 p.m. the matches, consisting of wrestlers
from MWA/TNA will begin. The cost is $10 for front row seats,
$7 for floor seats and $5 for bleacher seats. Tickets are on sale
at the high school or from any team member. All proceeds benefit
the baseball and softball teams. For more information call (502)
484-5509. Following is a schedule of the wrestling matches: Americas
Most Wanted, pitting Wildcat Chris Harris against The Monster
Abyss; the MWA Title Match, pitting Mr. USA The Patriot against
The Taliban Nightmare; the MWA Lightweight Title, pitting Kasey
Kayos against Tuffy; and two other matches.
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