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Today's News

  • Williamstown volleyball continues work

    In five days, the Williamstown High School volleyball team will open the 2008 season with a new coach and new expectations, and both of those have coach Kim Anglin excited about the possibilities.

    "The girls are working hard, taking it seriously and we are molding together as a team. We have overcome quite a bit and we are looking forward to a strong season," Anglin said.

    With that said, Anglin is also aware of the fact the Lady Demons have quite a bit to perfect before the season opener, Aug. 12, against Carroll County.

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  • GCHS gridiron gang's success starts at camp

    With the season opener three weeks away, the Grant County High School football team is still in the midst of finding its identity this week at their annual camp.

    "It's going well. The kids are working hard, and I'm pleased. We are getting better each day, but we still have a long way to go," coach Mike Davis said.

    The Braves, who compiled a 6-4 record last year, got in one full day in pads and helmets on Aug. 1 before leaving for Kentucky Christian University Sunday morning, for what Davis calls a "trying time."

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  • Hollingsworth named new GCHS baseball coach

    When the high school baseball season opens next year, the Grant County Braves will have a familiar face serving as coach as Justin Hollingsworth has been introduced as the new leader, according to GCHS athletic director Scott Shipp.

    Hollingsworth salary is $3,085.

    After serving as a varsity assistant and junior varsity coach the last three seasons, Hollingsworth replaces Van Duncan, who resigned after one season.

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  • Camacho made a name for himself on the links

    If it wasn't for a bad day at the swimming pool, Michael Camacho may never of found his way across the parking lot at Eagle Creek Country Club to the golf course.

    "I've been a lifelong member to Eagle Creek. One day when I was little, I got swimmer's ear and didn't want to go swimming. Instead, I went to the golf course, and I've been hooked ever since," Camacho said.

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  • Lady Braves earn golf title

    If the first two matches are any indicator, the 2008 season could be a magical one for the Grant County girls' golf team.

    The Lady Braves opened the season placing fourth at a tournament at Shelbyville on Aug. 2 and captured the Beechwood Invitational on Aug. 4. At the Beechwood tournament, Grant County fired a team score of 377, due in part, to a 90 by Kodi Hall and a 91 by Katie Harrison. Hall finished third individually and Harrison finished fifth.

    "It was not great, but it was good enough," coach Marcus Camacho said of his team's total score.

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  • Midnight Madness—GCHS boys' cross country team off and running

    The last time anyone saw the Grant County High School boys' cross-country team, they were at the Kentucky Horsepark taking part in the KHSAA state meet.

    Coach Marlon Kinsey is confident fans will find his team in a similar setting this fall after opening practice at midnight on July 15.

    "I have been looking forward to the start of the 2008 season since our last guy crossed the finish line at last year's state meet. I can remember meeting the boys back at the tent following the race," Kinsey said.

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  • NFL All-Pro Randy Moss makes debut as Truck Series owner

    Having accomplished everything shy of winning the Super Bowl as a wide receiver of the New England Patriots, Randy Moss turned his attention to another form of competition Saturday, July 19.

    Moss, who bought a 50-percent share in Morgan-Dollar Motorsports several weeks ago, made his debut as a truck owner on July 19 at the Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway, accomplishing a dream. The debut marked the end of six months of hard work.

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  • Benson claims Built Ford Tough 225 Crown

    Johnny Benson learned a valuable lesson last year at the Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway—when you are driving well, just park the truck.

    However, it took Benson a year to learn how valuable the lesson was. A year ago, Benson had a fast truck during practice and continued adjusting his truck.

    This year, Benson did not make the same mistake, opting to park his truck for the final 35 minutes of practice on July 18 prior to the July 19 race.

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  • Lady Demons open volleyball season

    For the third time in as many seasons, the Williamstown High School volleyball team opened practice with a new coach.

    At the helm this season is Kim Anglin, who replaces Kelli Lee. Lee resigned her position at the conclusion of last season and is the new coach at Grant County High School.

    "I have big shoes to fill, but the girls and coaches have promised each other that we will work hard," said Anglin.

    Anglin acknowledged feeling "nervous" about being the new coach as she has been around the sport for five days.

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  • Lady Braves open volleyball season with new coach

    Grant County High School volleyball coach Kelli Lee wasted little time putting her stamp on her new team. After inheriting a Lady Braves team that finished last season with a 6-12 record, including seven straight losses to end the season, Lee reached out to coaches Steve Williams and Cabot Keeser to conduct a camp.

    The decision by Lee paid dividends as her team gained valuable knowledge from Keeser and Williams, who performed an "extreme makeover," according to Lee.

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