Rowan Co. Sports
Former Eagle Pitcher Henry Mabee promoted to Double-A Birmingham
Former Morehead State pitcher Henry Mabee, who was drafted out of MSU to the Chicago White Sox organization in 2007, has recently been promoted to the White Sox double-A club Birmingham Barons. Mabee spent the first part of the 2009 season at single-A Winston-Salem before being called up on July 1.
After the 2007 season, Mabee was taken in the 19th round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft. He spent time in Great Falls (Mont.), Kannapolis (N.C.) and Winston Salem (N.C.) He has been an integral part of each organization's bullpen and has settled in as a closer.
In his first week in Birmingham, Mabee has seen action in three games and has one save to his credit. He was 4-1 with the Winston-Salem Dash (formerly the Warthogs) and had a team high eight saves with a 3.06 ERA.
A native of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, He was 5-4 with a 4.19 earned run average and 82 strikeouts in 88 innings pitched as a senior at MSU in 2007.
Mabee joins pitcher Jon Rauch (Arizona Diamondbacks) as former Eagles playing professional baseball. Rauch, at 6-foot-11, is the tallest player in the history of major league baseball.
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Vikings dominate at Death Valley Bowl
The Rowan County Vikings traveled to Lincoln County Friday night for the Death Valley Bowl. The guys in green slammed the Patriots 42-20.
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RCMS takes twin wins from West
The Rowan County Middle School Vikings had a great night Thursday, pulling off two wins over West Carter.
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Vikes take down Estill
The Vikings moved to 2-1 on their season Thursday night with a home win over Estill County, 3-1.
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Lady Vikings spike another victory
The Lady Vikings moved to 5-7 on the season Thursday with a 2-0 victory over East Carter at home.
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Kentucky Fish and Wildlife opens nearly 1,300 acres to public use
Hunters have 1,293 additional acres to enjoy for the 2010-11 hunting season at the new Marion County Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and State Forest, located southeast of Lebanon. The WMA officially opens to the public on Saturday, Aug. 21.
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Ballard thrilled with fall camp progress
Morehead State football coach Matt Ballard is always optimistic this time of year. He has veterans working hard and fresh young talent eager to prove they can play at the Division I level.
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Teater finishes tied for 18th at Wyndham Championship
Former Morehead State men’s golfer Josh Teater finished tied for 18th at the PGA Tour Event Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. Teater shot a 14-under par 266 (66-68-67-65).
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Women's Golf schedule includes new events for 2010-11
Morehead State women’s golf coach Stephanie Barker released the Eagles regular season schedule for the 2010-11 season Friday.
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Lady Vikings grab two in a row
The Lady Viking volleyball team found their rhythm this week with two wins on the road. On Tuesday night, the gals in green traveled to Lewis County to nab a 2-0 victory.
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Soccer gals go 1-1 on the road
The Lady Vikings are 2-2 on the season after going 1-1 in week two. On Monday night Rowan’s gals traveled to East Carter and suffered a 6-0 loss to the Lady Raiders.
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