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Final from the Hilltop. Tucker goes the distance for Grant County throwing only 62 pitches.

Daugherty goes the distance for the Wildcats in the 5-2 win on the road. Pendleton County improves to 3-2 on the season.

Brent Jacob gets his 2nd win as the Wildcats improve to 2-2.

Final from Falmouth. Both teams pitched younger pitchers in this one. Harrison County 7-7-1 Pendleton Co. 1-6-7 7 errors by the Wildcats really hurt as a couple were dropped pop ups. Brent Jacob made some outstanding plays in CF and the Wildcats are showing signs of improvement.

Nice bounceback win for the Wildcats after the season opening loss to Brossart. Sounds like Jacob did a good job on the mound.

Brossart scored 11 in the 1st inning and coasted to the victory. Junior RH Daugherty went the 1st 2 innings for Pendleton and Freshman LH Brown finished the game.

Mustangs jump out big in the 1st inning and roll to another 5 inning shut-out victory.

9-0 after 4.

Brossart now up 9-0 after 3. Pendleton seems to have settled down after getting shell shocked in the 1st inning. Pendleton is playing minus 3 starters and will continue to improve as the season progresses.

Brossart continues dominating start as they jump on the Wildcats 8-0 in the 1st inning.

Thanks for update.

A lot of people are confused with this one. LOL Don't get me wrong I like the field behind the high school and if it is dry they should play there, however if it is wet behind the school and Southern is dry, why not let them play at Southern?

Kind of like the pot calling the kettle black, huh?

Change for the sake of change is not always good. The field behind the school will not draw the crowd and will cost more for baseballs as many will be lost in the woods surrounding the field. Not to mention that with the mild winter, the place will be infested with mosquitos and other bugs. The parents should start a petition to move back to Southern for this year only, go to the next schoolboard meeting or something. If it had been more notice, maybe a new drainage system could have been installed. I always liked the setting behind the school. Know going into this season that next year you will be playing behind the school and LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

"Part of the new Superintendent's plan to have all athletic events on campus." Just curious if the Football Team or the Girls Softball Team plays on Campus? How bout the Tennis Teams? I agree with memyselfandi, "It is a shame these kids will lose games because the field is not in proper condition." They used to have a good groundskeeper too, does he work on the field any or is it left up to the Baseball Boosters, Coaches and Players. I doubt the Football team stripes the field or that the basketball team does repairs in the gym. So sad the Boys of Summer will have to suffer.

No problem goaheadandjump! I knew that Silver Grove couldn't play at home and the game was scheduled for Pendleton County. With Pendleton County's field behind the school, they need a serious drought for them to even be able to play a home game this season. Even before this afternoon's rain their field still had standing water. I sympathize with the players, parents and coaches of the Wildcats Baseball Team because their home field was moved from Southern Elementary to behind the High School. They all worked their tails off last year to make such improvements at Southern Elementary and it looked great. They even hosted the 38th District Tournament last year. I apologize for the misunderstanding and I do hope they get to play their games.

Wet field conditions at the field behind the High School (Pendleton's Home Field for 2012) and a missing Pitcher's Mound at Silver Grove resulted in the cancellation.

Harrison shoots 11 for 45 for the game and 1 for 16 on 3 pointers! They were fortunate to be as close as they were. Just a bad time to have the worst shooting night of the year. Congrats to Pendleton on the win and to Harrison County on a good season. I wish the KHSAA would make the districts seed!

Anyone have any idea who will be coaching the Thorobreds when they take the field in 2012? It has been a coaching merry-go-round since Ray Graham left.

I coached against Gary and my youngest son played for Gary for 2 years with the Cobra's and he was nothing but a positive role model. Prayers to his wife, family and friends from the Hilltop in Harrison County.

Gary Ishmael (February 7, 1957 - January 6, 2012) Gary R. Ishmael 54, of Flemingsburg passed Friday morning January 6, 2011 unexpectedly at Fleming County Hospital. He was born February 7, 1957 in Ayer Massachusetts to Lloyd "Dick" Ishmael and the late Fumiko "Toni" Ishmael. Gary worked at Toyota in Georgetown, KY as a team member for over 25 years. Gary was well known around the region and state as an outstanding baseball and football coach. He had coached small fry football in Fleming County for over 20 years, and worked with the middle school football team for several years. His pride and joy was his Cobra baseball team that he traveled with every summer for 15 years, mentoring and coaching many young men from the area. He was the first baseball coach at the middle school when the team started back several years ago. He had coached girls softball and was on the "Chain Gang" every Friday night at the high school for a decade. Gary attended New Creation Praise and Worship Church. Survivors include his wife of 35 years Linda Grannis Ishmael Children: Michael Sean Ishmael, Joseph Allen (Sheena) Ishmael, Kimberly Rae Ishmael, & Desmond Christian McAdams Siblings: Bill ( Lynn) Ishmael, Michael Vernon (Penny) Ishmael, and Nancy (Tony) Gregory Father: Lloyd "Dick" (Molly Bacot) Ishmael Several Nieces & Nephews Funeral services will be 11 AM Monday, January 9, 2011 at Fleming County High School. Visitation will be after 5 PM Sunday at the High School. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gary Ishmael Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Peoples Bank. Arrangements are under the direction of Boone - Nickell Funeral Home.

Please post the visitation and arrangements when they become available. I had heard that visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 at the High School, but I am waiting on confirmation of that. Thanks!

It is with a heavy heart that I report that long time Fleming County and Cobras baseball coach Gary Ishmael passed away early this morning from a suspected heart attack. My prayers go out to Gary's family. He was a great person, great with kids and a very good coach. Gary we will miss you!

Did Harrison County play Montgomery County in this Tournament?

2-7 and make the play-offs? Wow there is something wrong with the system and this picture. Congrats to the Breds for extending their season 1 more week!