Here's a pharmacist working late.
And here are some guys playing pool.
This CD (produced in Nortonville) was on sale for $12 at the Chef's Classic Pizza counter.
Crofton's downtown straddles railroad tracks just to the east of U.S. 41. Chef's sits between the two, facing the tracks, and here's a photo from the inside looking out.
I'd already eaten a BK Veggie and large fries; otherwise, I might've ordered a double helping each of the white beans and fried okra.
Nonetheless, on the drive home, I ended up eating a lot of my daughter's leftovers.
Actually, the following picture is from summer 2006, but it still applies.
And this one's from the wedding in 1991.
And now here's a look ahead to tonight's games, which includes one (*) round-of-64 matchup, a semifinal in the Third Region:
First Region, at Murray State--Marshall County vs. Carlisle County and Graves County vs. Heath
Second Region, at Hopkinsville--Madisonville-North Hopkins vs. Lyon County and University Heights vs. Union County
Third Region, at Meade County--Muhlenberg County vs. Owensboro*
Fourth Region, at Western Kentucky University--Warren Central vs. Russellville and Russell County vs. Monroe County
Fifth Region, at Green County High School--Elizabethtown vs. Caverna and Taylor County vs. Bethlehem
Eighth Region, at Henry County High School--Spencer County vs. Gallatin County and Walton-Verona vs. North Oldham
Ninth Region, at Northern Kentucky University--Dixie Heights vs. Fort Thomas Highlands and Covington Holmes vs. Boone County
10th Region, at Mason County High School--Pendleton County vs. Montgomery County and Campbell County at Mason County
11th Region, at Eastern Kentucky University--Woodford County vs. Madison Southern and Scott County vs. Lexington Catholic
12th Region, at Lincoln County High SchoolPulaski County vs. East Jessamine and Danville vs. Wayne County
13th Region, at Corbin--Corbin vs. Barbourville and Clay County vs. Harlan County
14th Region, at Hazard--Knott County Central vs. Hazard and Breathitt County vs. Estill County
15th Region, at Pikeville--Pikeville vs. Sheldon Clark and Betsy Layne vs. Belfry
Sixth Region, at Bellarmine University
Seventh Region, at Bellarmine University
16th Region, at Morehead State University
Love the pictures. I have never seen a picture of western Kentucky that I didn't find interesting.
ReplyDeleteJason Frakes will be stuck in Louisville today covering the girls' tournament. But he reports that tonight's big games include the following:
Scott Co. v. Lex. Catholic (11th). Probably no other school in the state is slammed on message boards for cheating as much as these two. Folks in the Lexington area are convinced that Toyota helps Scott Co. get players, and that Lex. Catholic cheats in all sorts of ways. So it will be fun to see them play each other to see who gets to wear the black hat the rest of the way.
Warren Central v. Russellville (4th). Frakes says that Russellville is "always pesky."
Muhlenberg Co. v. Owensboro (3d)
N. Oldham v. Walton-Verona (8th)
Dixie Heights v. Highlands (9th)
Holmes v. Boone Co. (9th)
Knott Co. Cent. v. Hazard (14th)
Betsy Layne v. Belfry (15th)
When I lived in Lexington it was always fun to hear all of that chatter up there.
ReplyDeleteFor what it's worth, I do agree that Russellville is "always pesky."
ReplyDeleteOh, completely. As soon as I read what you had said Jason Frakes had written about Russellville, I thought to myself, "Well, that's true."
ReplyDeletePoor old Jason Frakes is wasting his time. He's stuck over in Louisville watching Louisville Mercy roll through the 7th region -- they're up 49-35 on J-Town after three quarters -- when he could be on his way to Richmond for the Scott Co./Lex. Catholic game.
ReplyDeleteBack in the old days, Dave Kindred would have done a great column about Scott Co. and Lex. Catholic. He would have found a bunch of folks around Lexington who hate both schools, and gotten a bunch of quotes about what awful cheaters they are. Then he would have profiled both schools in a more objective light, showing how the allegations made against them are unfair, and about how we should celebrate successful teams instead of always condemning them. I wouldn't have agreed with him, but it would have been great to read.
I don't blame Jason Frakes; I'm sure he didn't choose to be stuck at Bellarmine all afternoon. But it really doesn't strike me as the best use of his time.
11th Region fun, courtesy of Wazoo Sports Network.
ReplyDeleteThe pesky Panthers are among a slew of these teams you can watch on iHigh.com tonight.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, Jason Frakes is watching the Manual girls pound the Ballard girls 36-15 at halftime.
ReplyDeleteI should say, for the record, that I would be extraordinarily happy if Heath could knock off Graves Co. tonight. But years of following Heath have left me quite pessimistic about our prospects.
ReplyDeleteThe 10th Region is on the air with Pendleton County and Montgomery County tied at 5 midway through the first quarter in Maysville, and, to get you ready for the Mason County-Campbell County nightcap, here's a very intriguing blog that WFTM's Danny Weddle did last year during Mason's 50th season.
ReplyDeleteThe Herald-Leader's Mike Fields will be covering tonight's 11th Region doubleheader.
ReplyDeleteBecause computers are stupid (or I am), I can't seem to get the link to work on my Apple, but the terrific FroggylandSports.com team has the First Region games.
ReplyDeleteMike Fields reports that Woodford Co. (19-9) leads Madison Southern (13-15) by the score of 23-21 at the half.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, here are the last ten winners of the 11th Region. You will quickly see why the Scott Co./Lex. Cath game is such a big deal:
ReplyDelete2010: Scott Co.
2009: Lex. Catholic
2008: Lex. Catholic
2007: Scott Co. (STATE CHAMPS)
2006: Madison Cent.
2005: Lex. Henry Clay
2004: Lex. Lafayette
2003: Lex. Henry Clay
2002: Lex. Catholic (STATE CHAMPS)
2001: Lex. Lafayette (STATE CHAMPS)
Scott Co. was in the 8th region until a few years ago, when they were shifted to the 11th.
I did get the Froggyland link to work. I am reminded of a March long ago -- this would have been around 1982 or 1983 -- when Matthew listened to almost every game of the 3d District tournament. This was back in the days when there were about 7 schools in Graves Co., and they all competed for the 3d District title.
ReplyDeleteThe Froggyland guys say that Marshall Co. has "spurtability," and the Marshals have spurted to a 14-7 lead over Carlisle late in the 1st quarter.
ReplyDeleteHere are the last ten winners of our beloved 1st Region. Amazingly, you will see that the Marshals are not on this list; Marshall Co. hasn't been to the state tournament since 1995.
ReplyDelete2010: Paducah Tilghman
2009: Graves Co.
2008: Paducah Tilghman
2007: Paducah Tilghman
2006: Graves Co.
2005: Lone Oak
2004: Carlisle Co.
2003: Calloway Co.
2002: Paducah Tilghaman (lost in finals)
2001: Carlisle Co.
The First Region, of course, has not won the state title since 1959, with North Marshall took the crown. In fact, I think Heath is the only school in the First Region that (1) has won the state title and (2) still exists.
I keep losing Froggyland myself, so I will have to move on. It's just as well, because I would be too nervous to follow the Heath-Graves game.
ReplyDeleteWith the crashing of Froggyland, I have switched to the 10th region. Montgomery Co. leads Pendleton Co. 35-31 with 5:51 left in the 3d quarter.
ReplyDeleteHere are the last 10 winners of the 10th region, which has been dominated by the folks from Maysville:
ReplyDelete2010: Mason Co.
2009: Mason Co.
2008: Mason Co. (STATE CHAMPS)
2007: George Rogers Clark
2006: Mason Co.
2005: Pendleton Co.
2004: Mason Co. (state finalist)
2003: Mason Co. (STATE CHAMPS)
2002: Mason Co.
2001: Campbell Co.
In the 11th Region, Woodford Co. leads Madison Southern 39-35 at the end of the 3d quarter.
ReplyDeleteSome UK fans were hoping that South Carolina would knock off the Vols tonight. But the Vols are at their best when they are in trouble. With 7:25 left in the first half, UT leads 27-15.
ReplyDeletePendleton has put on a big run, and they now lead Montgomery Co. 48-43 at the end of the 3d quarter.
ReplyDeleteWoodford Co. leads Madison Southern 45-35 with 5:25 left in the game.
ReplyDeletePendleton Co. leads 62-57 with 3:12 left in the game.
ReplyDeleteMadison Southern has roared back; Woodford's lead is only 60-57 with 57 seconds to go.
ReplyDeletePendleton leads 63-60 with 2:31 left.
ReplyDeleteI was wrong before; Woodford's lead was 50-47 with 57 seconds left.
ReplyDeleteWoodford holds on to defeat Madison Southern 56-50.
ReplyDeleteMike Fields reports that this is Woodford Co.'s first region victory in five years.
Pendleton and Montgomery are tied at 63 with one minute to go.
ReplyDeleteMontgomery Co. misses and Pendleton will have the ball with 8 seconds to go. Still tied at 63. Time out.
ReplyDelete1st Region: WPSD reports that Marshall leads Carlisle 33-21 at the half.
ReplyDeleteMontgomery and Pendleton are going to overtime tied at 63.
ReplyDeletePendleton leads 70-66 with 1:15 left. Montgomery ball.
ReplyDeleteWith 1 minute to go, Montgomery misses two FTs. Pendleton now going to the line with a 70-66 lead.
ReplyDeletePendleton misses both FTs! Montgomery gets the rebound and now they are heading to the line.
ReplyDeleteMontgomery makes both FTs; now it's 70-68 with 44 seconds left.
ReplyDeletePendleton makes 1 of 2 FTs; they lead 71-68 with 34 seconds left in OT.
ReplyDeleteMontgomery scores to make it 71-70 with 22 seconds to go. Time out. Pendleton needs to find someone who can shoot FTs.
ReplyDeletePendleton makes 1 of 2 FTs; they lead 72-70.
ReplyDeleteMontgomery turnover! They drop the ball out of bounds with 4.4 seconds to go.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, Mike Fields reports that Lex Cath has jumped out to a 14-4 lead with 3:30 left in the 1st quarter.
ReplyDeletePendleton finally makes both FTs; they lead 74-70 with 3.6 seconds left.
ReplyDeletePendleton wins, 74-70 in OT. They advance to the regional semi-finals.
ReplyDeleteNow I've switched over to WMJR radio in Lexington -- 1380 AM. This is a Catholic station ("Change Your Station / Change Your Life") and they are carrying the Lex Cath-Scott Co. game.
ReplyDeleteLexCath leads 27-14 with 6:09 left in the 2d quarter.
Mike Fields reports that Scott Co. is having trouble with LexCath's pressure.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, South Carolina has trimmed UT's lead. The Vols are up 55-49 with 9:12 to go in the game.
ReplyDeleteWPSD reports that Marshall has beaten Carlisle 70-47.
ReplyDeleteScott Co. fights back somewhat in the 2d quarter. At halftime, LexCath leads 36-28.
ReplyDeleteUT has pulled back out, and now lead Carolina 65-58 with 4:20 to go.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, Darrin Horn and Western Kentucky went to the Sweet 16 of the NCAAs. I don't think either of them will be there this year.
On the scene in Hoptown, Madisonville's former mayor, Will Cox, Tweets that the Maroons and Lyon County are tied at 60 and heading to their second overtime in Region 2!
ReplyDeleteWMJR, by the way, is a hard-core Catholic station. Every commercial during the half-time break has turned on promoting Catholicism.
ReplyDeleteNow WMJR is having a "Chesterton Minute." This is great!
ReplyDeleteCarolina made one more run, but UT holds on for a 73-69 victory.
ReplyDeleteCatholic leads 53-43 at the end of the 4th quarter.
ReplyDeleteCatholic, which has had a surprisingly easy time of it tonight, leads 64-54 with 2:13 left in the game.
ReplyDeleteScott Co. scores two quick baskets, and the score is now 64-58 with a minute and a half to go.
ReplyDeleteWPSD reports that Graves leads Heath 20-15 at the half.
ReplyDeleteCatholic makes their free throws, and they cruise to a 70-60 win. Toyota High is out!
ReplyDeleteWPSD reports that Graves leads Heath 35-27 after 3 quarters.
ReplyDeleteIn the 2d region, Madisonville-N. Hopkins holds off Lyon Co. 72-67 in double overtime.
ReplyDeleteIn the 4th region, Warren Central doesn't have too much trouble with pesky Russellville. The Dragons roll, 75-59.
TWITTER BOMB: Heath down eight through three in the First, says WPSD; Russellville not pesky enough against Warren Central in the Fourth, says The Daily News of Bowling Green, and Mayor Cox says Madisonville-North Hopkins prevailed against Lyon County in the Second.
ReplyDelete"KCongo24" tweets that Scott County fans and Catholic fans are fighting in the parking lot!
ReplyDeleteThird Region: Union County leading University Heights at the half, per WMSK of Morganfield/Sturgis.
ReplyDeleteActually, that Union Co. game is in the 2d Region. That would be a huge deal if the Braves could knock off U-Heights down in Hoptown.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, here are your last 10 winners of the 2d Region, which has been pretty much dominated by the Hoptown crew:
ReplyDelete2010: Christian Co.
2009: Christian Co.
2008: University Heights
2007: Christian Co.
2006: Christian Co.
2005: University Heights
2004: University Heights
2003: Hopkinsville
2002: Christian Co.
2001: Madisonville-N. Hopkins
The last team from the 2d Region to go all the way was University Heights, in 1992. That is the only Kentucky state tournament I have ever seen in person.
WPSD reports that Graves has beaten Heath 48-36. For what I believe is the 80th season in a row, the Pirates will not be going to the state tournament.
ReplyDeleteHere's a bunch of scores from across the state:
ReplyDelete1st Region:
Marshall Co. 70, Carlisle 47
Graves Co. 48, Heath 36
2d Region:
Madisonville-N. Hopkins 72, Lyon Co. 67 (2 OT)
3d Region:
Muhlenberg Co. 84, Owensboro 66
4th Region:
Warren Cent. 75, Russellville 59
5th Region:
Bethlehem 56, Taylor Co. 49
E-Town 69, Caverna 59
8th Region:
N. Oldham 55, Walton-Verona 54
Spencer Co. 50, Gallatin Co. 46
9th Region:
Boone Co. 72, Holmes 60
Dixie Heights 55, Highlands 45
10th Region:
Pendleton Co. 74, Montgomery Co. 70 (OT)
11th Region:
Lex. Catholic 70, Scott Co. 60
Woodford Co. 56, Madison Southern 50
12th Region:
Pulaski Co. 55, E. Jessamine 53
Wayne Co. 60, Danville 50
13th Region:
Clay Co. 62, Harlan Co. 61
Corbin 59, Barbourville 43
14th Region:
Knott Co. Cent. 53, Hazard 46
15th Region:
Betsy Layne 59, Belfry 30
Pikeville 66, Sheldon Clark 50
So I finally tuned in WMSK (101.3) to see how Union Co. is doing. It turns out they are leading 47-46 with 17 seconds to go. Union has the ball and we're in a timeout.
ReplyDeleteUnion misses two free throws. U-Heights is fouled with 9.4 seconds to go.
ReplyDeleteU-Heights misses the FT and knocks the rebound out of bounds! Union in-bounds and is fouled with 8 seconds to go.
ReplyDeleteUnion Co. makes the first FT. They lead 48-46.
ReplyDeleteUnion Co. makes the second FT. They lead 49-46 with 7.3 seconds to go. U-Heights has the ball and they call time.
ReplyDeleteUnion Co. was 13-13 this year, while U-Heights was 18-8.
ReplyDeleteUnion Co. knocks the ball out of bounds with 4.4 seconds to go.
ReplyDeleteU-Heights shoots a 3 and misses! The Union Co. Braves have won, 49-46!!! They move on to play Madisonville-N. Hopkins in the semi-finals!
ReplyDeleteAnd that's all from GoHeath for tonight. What a great evening of basketball.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Union County. That's a great win. And thanks for the reports, GoHeath!
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