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BASEBALL >>SCORES AND SCHEDULE Veteran Eagles gunning Scores Monday Marion Co. 6, Bethlehem 4

Disney 2012 Spring Break for a 19th District title Nelson Co. 7, Marshfield, Wisc. 5 Tuesday “Both guys are looking by two runs or less, and the LaRue Co. 4, Bethlehem 3 Bethlehem pitching forward to having a nice team has a 4-1 win over dis- season,” Robinson said. trict rival Nelson County Disney 2012 Spring Break staff has 1-2 senior “They’ve worked hard in already in its back pocket. Nelson Co. v. TBA the off-season, and both are Robinson has more than Thursday punch being recruited by small 30 players out for baseball Disney 2012 Spring Break colleges right now, and this season, a first-ever for St. Vincent, Pa. 6, Nelson Co. 3 PETER W.ZUBATY hope to improve their status the program. [email protected] at playing at the next level “It’s the first time I’ve Friday Tampa Bay Classic this season.” really had such competition Southwestern 11, Bardstown 1 Veteran arms are usually Robinson said having for starting positions,” a key to success in baseball, veteran depth at a small Robinson said. Disney 2012 Spring Break and Bethlehem has the vet- school such as Bethlehem is Outfielder Connor Nelson Co. v. TBA erans to build upon. a plus, and something the Ballard and infielder Jacob “We’re real pleased with Saturday program has worked hard Browning occupy the top Adair Co. at Bethlehem the group we have coming toward developing in recent two spots in the batting back,” Bethlehem coach years. order, while Ray, corner Tampa Bay Spring Training Classic Roger Robinson said. “We “Depth is crucial, espe- infielders Josh Koontz and Bardstown v. Yorktown, NY have our entire pitching cially with the type of Brooks Duncan, and out- staff back, and that includes Disney 2012 Spring Break schedule that we have lined fielder Collin Crawford Nelson Co. v. TBA some senior pitchers.” up to play this year,” he said. provide pop in the middle of Leading the charge for Softball PETER W. ZUBATY/The Kentucky Standard “We’ve really raised the the order. Clark, who plays the Eagles are left-hander level of competition this outfield and infield when Monday Fairdale 7, Bardstown 1 Senior Andrew Clark pairs up with classmate Brandon Brandon Ray and right-han- year.” not on the mound, has also Ray to give Bethlehem a formidable righty-lefty combina- der Andrew Clark, who The Eagles are 6-7 thus shown himself handy with Tuesday tion at the top of the Eagle starting rotation. Bethlehem’s anchor an experienced staff far on the young season the bat. Bardstown 17, Western 4 game Saturday against Adair County came after press and give Robinson a formi- against a challenging sched- Thursday time for this edition of The Kentucky Standard. dable 1-2 punch at the top ule. Five of their losses are See EAGLES, page A9 of the rotation. Eminence 13, Bardstown 2 Schedule Baseball Monday COMMUNITY SPORTS Nelson Co. at Fairdale

Tampa Bay Spring Training Classic Bardstown v. Pendleton, Fla.

Tuesday Woodford Co. at Nelson Co.

Tampa Bay Spring Training Classic Bardstown v. Bay Port, Wisc.

Friday Nelson Co. at Moore

5th Region All A Classic Bardstown v. Washington Co. Softball Tuesday Eminence at Bethlehem Washington Co. at Nelson Co.

Thursday Bethlehem at Tates Creek Foster Heights Blue 5th grade boys were the Division 2 season champs. Nelson Co. at Taylor Co. Members of the team include (front row) Trevor Reid, Keaton Cambron, Justin Gagne, Levi Greenwell, Cody Doig, Brendan Wright (back row) Tennis TOM DEKLE/Nelson County Schools Dalton Mills, Josh Cain, Garrett Miles, Mason Stormm and Zach Parrish. Tuesday The team was coached by Mike Doig and Scott Gagne. Bethlehem at Nelson Co. OKHMS principal Dr. Jennifer Miller threw out the ceremonial first pitch Campbellsville at Bardstown of the middle school baseball season March 13 at Nelson County High Thursday School. Also pictured is Hoover Hockensmith. Campbellsville at Nelson Co. Bardstown at Taylor Co. Track and Field Tuesday Marion Co. All-Comers

>>SPORTS NOTES Youth league signups The city of New Haven is taking signups for the 2012 Summer Recreation Ball Leagues. Pick up a form at the City Hall. Ages 3-12 are eligible to participate. The deadline is May 1. Call 549- 3177 with questions.

Madeline Meredith, 7-year-old daughter of Andy and Whitney Meredith, Lady Cards made an outstanding showing at the 2012 8-and-under Short Course Swim State Championship March 24-25 at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Basketball Camp The Foster Heights fifth grade girls won first place in the A bracket and Center in Louisville. She brought home the silver medal in the 50-yard Nelson County girls’ basket- won the regular season championship, going undefeated. Players backstroke out of 123 girls; a silver medal in the 50-yard freestyle out ball is hosting a camp included Madison McClain, Kyona Hamilton, Erica Hawkins, Malorie of 136 competitors; bronze medal in the 50-yard fly out of 104 girls; Monday-Thursday for play- Letner, Andrea Smith, Kaleigh Brockman, Macy Karnes, Valerie fourth place in the 100-yard freestyle; and fourth place in the 100-yard Cambron, Lyndsey Vittitoe, Hannah Butler, Katelyn Sweeney, Adrienne individual medley. She was the only 7-year-old who received medals in ers in grades 3-9. Cost is $50 Short, and Andrea Curtsinger. The coaches were Joni Masterson and all of these events. She swims for the E'town Dolphins and is a second- if you pre-register or $60 Richard Masterson. grader at St. Joseph Elementary School in Bardstown. walkup. Times are 8:30-11 a.m. Campers will work on fundamentals such as shoot- ing, dribbling and footwork. RIVER RAT Call 349-7010 or 510-3800 with questions.

Big spending means Reds are all-in this season Soccer clinics Martin Bodkin, Bardstown It’s a little different this year for though, as it may take though it was cut that super-duper breakout season girls’ soccer coach and Reds fans, if you haven’t noticed. you a while to get short just 11 games Reds fans have been waiting National “C” and youth The have been used to newcomers into it. He seems to patiently for. Don’t rule him out as licensed coach, will conduct one of the more active teams in such as starting pitch- have picked up an MVP candidate this season. since the er Mat Latos and where he left off, The pitching figures to be solid a five-day soccer clinic for end of last season, wheeling and reliever Sean playing a key role for the Reds, even with injuries to soccer players aged 8-14 dealing their way toward introduc- Marshall, as well as with two hits and a Madson and Nick Masset. Johnny years old. The clinic will be ing several new faces to the fans in outfielder Ryan run scored in Cueto’s starting debut was outstand- focused on improving both the hopes of recapturing the Ludwick. We didn’t Thursday’s Opening ing, as his delivery more and more the fundamental skills, increasing technical ability National League’s Central Division even get a chance to PETER W. ZUBATY Day win. He’s more resembles the great Luis Tiant’s. crown after last year’s letdown sea- get to know new of a key to the There’s depth behind him, too. and will feature small-sided son following their 2010 division closer Ryan Madson SPORTS EDITOR Reds’ success than With Madson gone for the year games. Spaces will be limit- title. when an elbow >> [email protected] you might think a and Masset’s return uncertain, for ed. The clinic run 9:30 a.m. - If there was ever a time to make a injury shelved him 26-year-old rookie now folks will have to settle for an noon Monday-Friday. For move, given how the rest of the divi- before he ever threw could be. Another inning here and there by more information, call (502) sion has been hit hard by free his first regular-sea- key is Jay Bruce, flamethrower Aroldis Chapman. 460-3573. agency, this is it. son pitch. Shortstop Zack Cozart’s who also had a strong debut Keep your program handy, 2011 season was encouraging, even Thursday, and may be on the cusp of See RIVER, page A9 See NOTES, page A9