The Morehead News Rowan County Sports

Vikings and Lady Vikings win big in 61st District opening round

2012-05-23T02:06:12-04:00

Both the Rowan County baseball and softball squads moved forward in the postseason Monday night.

Chapman’s big hit equals big Viking win

2012-05-22T09:18:12-04:00

Even with district tournaments upon us, the Rowan County Vikings did not forget to finish the regular season.

Rowan boys track & field fight hard in state meet

2012-05-22T09:15:30-04:00

After winning the 6^th Region title, the Rowan County boys track & field team took its show on the road to Louisville to compete in the Class 2A State meet.

Rowan softball suffers home finale defeat to Russell

2012-05-22T09:10:41-04:00

Despite a solid defensive effort, the Lady Vikings could not overcome an even stronger pitching game from the Russell Lady Devils.

Free Fishing Derby for kids in Rowan

2012-05-22T08:59:16-04:00

The first weekend in June is a great time to enjoy free fishing and boating on national forest land.

Cave Run Muskies 12U wins with double dose of walk off homers

2012-05-22T08:57:22-04:00

This past Sunday the Cave Run Muskies defeated the West Virginia Wildcats at Cave Run Muskies Park, winning by way of a walk off homerun in a true nail biter, 8-6.

Vikings finish sweep of Fairview

2012-05-18T08:54:37-04:00

Knowing your competition can go a long way when you’re trying to pull out a win. The Rowan County Vikings knew theirs quite well, pulling off its second victory over Fairview in four days on Wednesday night, 1-0. Three up, three down was the story for the visitor’s offense, as Rowan’s boys laid down the shutout.

RCMS baseball finish season strong

2012-05-18T08:52:09-04:00

Building for the future is how you develop consistency within a program. The Rowan County Middle School baseball team did just this, capping off the regular season with a big win over Mason County at home this past Saturday, 3-2.

In the Post: How high can the Eagles fly?

2012-05-18T08:49:48-04:00

It's been many years since Sean Woods’ unforgettable days playing under now legendary coach Rick Pitino at the University of Kentucky. Prior to Donnie Tyndall's stint at MSU, it had also been many years since the Morehead men's program had made it to the big dance. In six seasons Tyndall changed not only the outlook of a program, but fulfilled the hopes and dreams of a community that had long desired to see the Eagles soar.

Former UK star set to host local hoops camp

2012-05-18T08:46:35-04:00

A free regional basketball camp conducted by former University of Kentucky all-star Jeff Sheppard will be offered by Operation UNITE this summer. All school-age youth are invited to participate in the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs program Tuesday, June 5 in Rowan County at the old middle school gym, 415 West Sun Street.