http://www.somerset-kentucky.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:53:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_323215530.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_323215530.html The Pulaski County Maroons are just one win away.One win away from a regional championship.One win away from an 18-game home winning streak.One win away from shutting up all the ‘nay sayers’ once and for all... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:50:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_323215129.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_323215129.html It has been a nice story. The 2009 Somerset Briar Jumper football team has been on a crest of momentum that has carried them through 12 straight wins without a loss for a first-year coach thrown into a tough situation. It has really been a nice story…at least on the surface... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:16:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_322181757.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_322181757.html For the second straight year, Somerset’s David Snyder is named Commonwealth Journal’s Golfer of the Year.. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:49:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_320235131.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_320235131.html Somerset High School sophomore Austin Adams and junior Lauren Cornett made strong individual showings in the KHSAA State Cross Country Championships at Masterson Station on Saturday... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:06:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_318012945.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_318012945.html After taking care of Perry County Central last week by a 35-21 margin in the first round of the playoffs, Pulaski County head coach Johnny Hines openly questioned why his club wasn’t getting the respect he thought his team deserved... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:31:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_318223434.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_318223434.html With a dismal 2-9 record and 0-7 in Southeastern Conference play, there has not been many bright spots for the Vanderbilt football team this season.On Senior Day at Vanderbilt Stadium, it was a familiar redshirt freshman who gave a brief spark to an ailing program... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:20:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_318012152.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_318012152.html If the Estill County players and coaches doubted the strength of Somerset’s collective heart—the essence of their competitive character—their doubts should be well assuaged this morning after the merciless 63-14 beat down they suffered at the hands of the Briar Jumpers Friday night... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:59:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_316230044.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_316230044.html Somerset Head Football Coach Rob Lucas has a simple philosophy concerning the post season—one that looks past the surface niceties and statistics to get to the heart of the matter. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:36:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_316203759.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_316203759.html The 8-3 Pulaski County Maroons have the 7-4 Whitley County Colonels right where they want them tonight — at PC Field.Tonight, it’s round two of the 2009 Class 5A playoffs, as Johnny Hines and the Maroons get a shot at payback and redemption, a chance to extend their home winning streak to 17 games, and oh yeah, a little respect to boot... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:31:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_316203323.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_316203323.html Elementary school is usually considered as the formative years for young children, and sports at that age is usually confined to the 30 minutes of recess on the school’s playground each day.Very seldom are young elementary children expected to compete in sports at a high level of statewide competition.And usually little girls are more interested in Hannah Montana and giggling at their male counterparts, than worrying about winning an athletic event... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:55:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_313225709.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_313225709.html For most of the season, Somerset boys and girls cross country coaches David Townsend and Gwynne Baker performed a juggling act in an effort to keep Briar Jumper athletes out on the cross country course... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_311185440.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_311185440.html It has been 25 years since the Somerset High School football program has been able to accomplish what they have so far this year... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:54:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_311125513.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_311125513.html Sometimes the numbers at the end of the day don’t tell the entire story.Forget about the fact that visiting Perry County Central outscored Pulaski County 21-14 in the second half last night, in the opening round of the Class 5A playoffs... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:50:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_311125115.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_311125115.html The Somerset Briar Jumpers came into Friday’s opening round playoff game as solid favorites against the Magoffin County Hornets. The biggest concern for many was the fact that, after not playing a football game for three weeks, they would be rusty at game time. Yeah, right... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:46:00 +0000 http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_311124700.html http://www.somerset-kentucky.com/localsports/local_story_311124700.html Ten weeks ago, the Warriors got the better of Harlan County in the Black Bears’ season opener in the Ray Correll Bowl.Last night at the Reservation in the first round of the Class 5A, Region 4 Playoffs, it was Harlan County who got the better of Southwestern in the Black Bears’ 20-7 win over the Warriors...