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Today's Sports

  • Walton-Verona Lady Bearcats...

    The Walton-Verona Lady Bearcats defeated the Williamstown Lady Demons in three sets Aug. 20 at Williamstown High School in a disappointing loss against one of their primary rivals.

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  • GCHS Braves beat Owen Rebels 3-1

    The Grant County High School Braves soccer team kicked their way to victory by defeating the Owen County Rebels 3-1 on Aug. 16.
    Jordan Kearns, as goalie, was tough on defense as he communicated well with his defenders and played aggressively off the line.
    “The Owen County game was a great team effort and shows how far this team has come since last year,” said Coach Dave Schmitt.
    Schmitt was pleased with the performance of the defense.

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  • Braves football kicks off season...

     Kevin Siple is the new head coach of the Grant County High School Braves football team.


    With 27 years of experience, Siple is not new to being a coach.
    Because Grant County has had three coaches in the last three years, Siple wants to bring stability to the program and is looking to finish his career with the Braves.

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  • Williamstown adds archery, bass...

    Williamstown students could exchange bats and balls for bow and arrows and fishing poles this year as two new sports are introduced.
    Archery and bass fishing will be the newest options for athletes at Williamstown High School.


    While many details still have to be worked out, both sports were high on students’ interests in an annual program review survey at the school.

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  • GCHS girls beat W-V

    The Grant County High School Lady Braves soccer team traveled to Walton-Verona to beat the Lady Bearcats 3 – 2 on Aug. 15.


    Coach Garrett Griffith said Gwen MacAdams had a breakout game, followed by Kaylie Ezell and Kelsey Lund, two freshmen players, who stepped up in place of some injured players.
    “I was happy with their play because a win is always a positive,” Griffith said.


    Griffith said his team is strong on possession.

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  • Kickin’

    The Grant County Varsity Girls Soccer team played their best yet this season as they faced Cooper, a team they have struggled with in the past losing to them 5-0 and 6-1.  


    When the two teams met on Aug. 13, they came away with a 2-2 tie. “The girls didn’t make mistakes and played exceptionally well together,” said GCHS girls varsity coach Garrett Griffith.

    The strengths of the team are the ability to possess the ball and play great defense.

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  • GRANT COUNTY NEWS ATHLETE OF THE...

    Morgan Taylor Hughes McClure has been named the Grant County News Athlete of the Week for July 26. McClure is the daughter of Thomas and Angela McClure.

    Grade in school: 2012 graduate of Grant County High School.
    Sport(s):Softball
    Age: 18
    Hometown: Dry Ridge
    Accomplishments: All Region Team.

    History in your sport: Since third grade and varsity since seventh grade.

    What do you do for fun/recreation: I either run, play basketball or hang out with friends.

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  • GRANT COUNTY NEWS ATHLETE OF THE...

    Jarred Baker has been named the Grant County News Athlete of the Week for July 19. He is the son of Michelle and Tim Turner of Dry Ridge.
    Grade in school: Senior at Grant County High School

    Sport(s): track

    Age: 16

    Hometown: Dry Ridge

    Accomplishments: 2011 Cross Country Regional Team Championship

    History in your sport: As of junior year, I have ran cross country for six years and track and field for two.

    What do you do for fun/recreation: I either run, play basketball or hang out with friends.

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  • Special Olympics to hold...

    The Grant County Special Olympics will hold their first ever Special Olympics softball tournament on Aug. 25 at the Grant County High School. They need the following:
    • Volunteer scorekeepers
    • Announcers
    • Umpires
    • Officials
    For more information, contact Beverly Bass at beverlyfbass@yahoo.com.
     

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