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Six football players named All-PFL; McDermott wins top defensive award
Morehead State football had six players honored by the Pioneer Football League Tuesday, headlined by Eagle senior linebacker Wes McDermott who was selected as the PFL Defensive Player of the Year.
MSU had two players named to the All-PFL First Team defense, McDermott and senior defensive tackle Derik Steiner. Senior offensive lineman Jake Nail was named to the All-PFL Second Team offense. Senior defensive end Andrew Doan and junior safety J.D. Cecil both earned All-PFL Second Team defense honors. Cecil’s secondary partner, senior Derek Harkness, earned All-PFL Honorable Mention.
McDermott won the league’s Defensive Player of the Year honor after finishing the regular-season ranked second in tackles (9.9 pg) and third in tackles-for-loss (1.50 pg). He led all linebackers in tackles (109), posting 14 more than the next closest follower. McDermott led a Morehead State defense that finished the season ranked second in total defense, allowing just 266.3 yards per game, and led the league in rushing defense, permitting a paltry 72.5 yards per game on the ground.
Steiner had 38 total tackles and 12.5 tackles for loss. Nail was a team leader and an anchor for an injury-depleted offensive line this season. Doan had nine sacks and was second only to McDermott in tackles for loss with 14.5. Cecil had two interceptions, including one touchdown and another return for a touchdown to set up a win for MSU, and Harkness had three picks versus Butler.
The Eagles closed out the season at 3-8, finishing last Saturday with a 29-6 win at Valparaiso.
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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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