Three and a half years ago I accepted the job as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Morehead State University. At that time my biggest concern about inheriting the program and the record of the previous season was whether I could rally community support for the program. I found out very quickly that the Morehead community was ready to support the program by their letters, e-mails, encouraging words and attendance at the games. I have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of the citizens of Morehead and the college/campus community. Even though we had to scrap and claw our way through some of the games, you were with us in that first season. You stood with us, encouraging us, letting me know in words and deed that you were Eagle fans, all the way to the NCAA tournament. Seeing your smiling faces and hearing the cheering for the team is something that lifts our team through each game.
Now that we are in the fourth season your encouragement, letters, and e-mails are every bit as important to us as they were in the first year. So, I have two special requests of you.
1) Please, whatever you may have planned for Saturday, January 23 at 7pm, we need you in Richmond. Nothing would make me happier than to see you, and hear you cheering and clapping tomorrow at the Eastern Kentucky game in Richmond. I would love to see as much, or more, Eagle blue and gold in the arena as the EKU Colonel’s colors.
2) Please make every effort to come to the remaining home games this year as we try to capture another appearance in the NCAA tournament. I can’t tell you enough how important your presence and enthusiasm at the games is to the outcome of these events.
Thank you for all your kindnesses. Go Eagles!
Donnie Tyndall
Rowan County Sports
Coach's Corner: Donnie Tyndall
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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.
Click headline for video.
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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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