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Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Take Place This Week
The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will induct five new members on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at The Arbors, Park Hills. The inductees include Robert "Corky" Hurst, Debbie Reed Keefe, Don Weaver, Hershel Turner, and Trevor Read.
In the world of high school sports, there have been several notable developments recently. Let's take a look at some of the most significant ones.
District Tournaments in Kentucky
In Kentucky, a unique format is used for the district tournaments in baseball, basketball, and softball. The winner and the loser of the district championship games all advance to the regional tournament. This format was first introduced in 2003, and it has been a staple of Kentucky high school sports ever since.
There is some justification for this format in baseball, as it is a sport dependent on pitching. However, it may not be as applicable to basketball and softball.
Region Tournaments
The region tournaments in the Ninth and Eighth Regions are set to begin soon. The Ninth Region, with Conner as the host school, will open the region tournament on Monday at the home of the Florence Y'alls. The draw for the Ninth Region tournament will take place on Saturday.
The Eighth Region, where Simon Kenton and Walton-Verona are finalists in the 32nd District, will open the region tournament on Sunday with Simon Kenton as the host school. The draw for the Eighth Region tournament will take place on Friday.
The Ninth Region softball tournament will be hosted by Highlands at Thomas More Softball Field in Crestview Hills starting Sunday, while the 10th Region softball tournament will be hosted by Pendleton County in Falmouth starting Monday.
Impressive Performances
Tyler Schumacher of Campbell County's Camels had an impressive performance in the district championship game. He went three-for-three with two home runs, six RBI, and striking out 10 in a three-hitter allowing one run. Kyndall Ford led the NKU women's softball team with a 6-7 record and a 4.10 ERA.
Postseason Tournaments
The region baseball/softball tournaments hosted in Kentucky will be held at various locations, including Bishop Brossart's ball field, Thomas More Stadium in Florence, Simon Kenton, and the home of the Florence Y'alls.
The NKU baseball Norse have a 30-23 record (18-12 in the Horizon League) and await their opponent in the opening round of the Horizon postseason tournament at Wright State in Dayton. Thomas More women's softball finished with a record of 21-25 (9-15 in the G-MAC), not good enough to earn a spot in the postseason tournament. However, Thomas More baseball's first year shortstop Miguel Correa Jr. earned a first-team All-Conference selection.
Attending the Induction Ceremony
It's worth noting that there is no charge for the public to attend the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony. So, if you're a sports fan in the area, be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday at 1 p.m. at The Arbors, Park Hills. It's a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding athletes and contributors to the world of sports in Northern Kentucky.
