Head coach Carson Blackwelder and the Morehead State cross country teams will face a challenging but rewarding schedule in 2009. The schedule includes several new meets MSU has not been a part of and several meets pitting the Eagles against the region's and nation's top running programs.
The Eagles begin the season on Sept. 5 at a new event for MSU, the Brooks Memphis Twilight in Memphis, Tenn. The schedule continues on Sept. 19 in Nashville, Tenn., at the Vanderbilt Commodore Classic and pre-OVC meet. Several Ohio Valley Conference teams will be at the event, giving MSU a measuring stick of where they need to be for the conference championships.
On Oct. 3, the Eagles will be in Louisville at the Greater Louisville Classic. This event is one of the premier collegiate races in the south with a large field of teams that historically have placed well at the NCAA regional and overall championships.
Blackwelder will take his teams close to his alma mater on Oct. 16 as they participate in the Blue Ridge Open in Boone, N.C. The MSU second-year coach was a standout runner at Appalachian State.
The OVC Championships are set for Nashville on Oct. 31, and the NCAA Southeast Regional is on Nov. 14 in Louisville.
Rowan County Sports
Eagle Harriers set for tough challenges in 2009
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Lady Vikings roll Menifee, ready for Ashland
After Menifee County gave Rowan County a run for their money a couple of weeks ago, there was no messing around in Friday night’s home rematch.
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Rowan catches fire against East
As a struggling East Carter squad entered the Vikings domain Friday night, not many expected to see the Raiders give Rowan much of a game.
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Falcons fly high against Winchester
It was a big night offensively for Lakeside’s boys varsity basketball as they put up big numbers against big numbers against visiting Winchester Christian Academy, winning, 81-67.
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Lakeside girls win big in Lexington
At 17-1, the Lady Falcons are currently riding a six-game winning streak following its win on the road Saturday against Trinity Christian Academy, 47-18.
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7th and 8th Vikings advance in OVC
Following big home wins to cap off the regular season against Russell on Thursday, the middle school Vikings continued its sweet success.
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In The Post: VIDEO - Viking senior night exclusive
The Rowan County Vikings had a successful senior night as they defeated the Fleming County Panthers 75-64 on Monday.
Following the game, The Morehead News spoke with the Viking seniors about the win.
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Viking seniors celebrate with Panther hunt
A pre-game ceremony marked the accomplishments of four years of hard work, determination and accomplishments for Rowan County basketball’s senior players, Adam Wing, D.J. Townsend, Phillip Hodge and Jason Egan.
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Lady Viking seniors sail away with win
Rowan County celebrated its seniors with a girls/boys doubleheader against Fleming County on Monday night. The Lady Vikings were up first, as they held on for the win despite a late comeback effort by the Lady Panthers, winning 65-58.
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In the Post: Coach Baldridge visits Baltimore
Former Morehead State football coach Bill Baldridge is a man of many friends, travels and talents. Baldridge holds a high school state championship, a Kentucky high school coach of the year honor and has even coached some of the game’s greatest players, such as NFL legend Phil Simms.
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Hughes signs with Georgetown
It is every high school athlete's dream to play at the next level. For Viking senior kicker Rhett Hughes, this was a dream that came true as he signed on Thursday afternoon to handle field goal and kickoff duties for Georgetown College.
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