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LWC announces 2022 football schedule, Oliver returns

May 18, 2022 by Scott Wilson

Lindsey Wilson College Football Head Coach Phil Kleckler has announced the 2022 Blue Raider schedule.

The 10-game schedule features five home and five away games. This season the Mid-South Conference features nine teams – no longer supporting three divisions – as Bethel (Tenn.), Campbellsville (Ky.), Cumberland (Tenn.), Cumberlands (Ky.), Faulkner (Ala.), Georgetown (Ky.), Pikeville (Ky.), and Thomas More (Ky.) will all compete against the Blue Raiders for the conference title.

Lindsey Wilson plays two out of conference matchups before entering MSC action. The Blue Raiders open the season at Parnell Family Stadium on Aug. 27 at 1:30 p.m. CT against St. Andrews before hitting the road in the first of two straight road contests. Lindsey Wilson takes on Union (Ky.) on Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. CT in Barbourville.

The Blue Raiders open MSC play on the road against Cumberlands in their second of four straight night contests. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. CT on Sept. 17.

Lindsey Wilson renews the Battle of Highway 55 under the lights at Parnell Family Stadium on homecoming weekend as Campbellsville (Ky.) comes to town on Sept. 24. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT. The Blue Raiders hit the road once again for a 6 p.m. CT matchup on Oct. 1, against Thomas More in Crestview Hills.

Following a week off, Lindsey Wilson hosts Faulkner in Columbia on Oct. 15. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. CT. Next up is a trip to take on Cumberland in the final night game of the season for LWC as kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT. The Blue Raiders return home on Oct. 29 to host Bethel (Tenn.) before hitting the road again at Pikeville on Nov. 5. The two matchups begin at 1:30 and 12:30 p.m. CT, respectively.

Lindsey Wilson hosts Georgetown (Ky.) on Senior Day on Nov. 12 in the Blue Raiders’ regular-season and home finale at 1:30 p.m. CT.

Season tickets will be available later this summer from the Lindsey Wilson athletic department.

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Quality depth could be factor for ACHS at region track meet

May 18, 2022 by Scott Wilson

When Jamie Bryant saw the number of students that came out for the Adair County High School track team this season, he had to smile. Bryant, who has been part of the Indian program for years, has seen many seasons when his meet participation rosters were slim.

Not the case this year. Bryant and his staff have almost 50 track and field standouts on the team and the result has been, among other things, a team victory in the prestigious Terry Reed Classic, four new school records, and multiple conference championships.

“We felt like we would be very competitive this year,” said Bryant. “When Toma and Mya (Miller) transferred in that picked us up. They both have been great additions and that gave us two talented pieces to add. We have depth, and this year we have quality depth.”

The region championships will be May 24 at Warren East High School in Bowling Green. The first event will go at 5 p.m. The Class 2A State Championships will be June 3 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

The ACHS athletes participating in the boys’ region meet will be Jacob Boutte, Leland Brady, Weston Bullock, Michael Gold, Lane Grant, Nathan Hines, Kolt King, Jakeb Lacy, Jayden Miller, Toma Miller, Dylan Pierce, Luke Rich, Travis Watson, Carter White, Bryant Robinson, Dylan Strong, and Kaden Wasson.

“I am looking forward to everything on the boys’ side,” Bryant said. “We’ve got a couple of units that really stand out. You have to start out with fifth-year senior Dylan Pierce. He is on the 4×100 relay, he will also run the 100 .,eters. Dylan also helps us by throwing over 100 feet in the discus and 40 feet in the shot.”

Bryant also mentioned Lane Grant, Carter White, Luke Rich, and Kaden Wasson among others.

The Lady Indians also have multiple athletes Bryant feels can contend for the top spots in the region. Participating for the Adair County girls will be Mackenzie Bennett, Mayatu Brown, Malanna Burton, Brianna Hillock, Zowi Martin, Mya Miller, Jayden Montgomery, Audrey Rowe, Sophie Smith, and Alyssa Wilson.

“Mya Miller, we will be watching her in the 100 meters and the 300 hurdles. She has a real chance to make state in those two events,” Bryant said. “The the 4×100 and 4×200 units are, I think, top-5 units in each event.

“To me, the big surprise is Mya Brown. She is always going to be a wild card in the region. I think she could slip in there in the 100 meters and the 200 meters.”

The coach thinks the region title is up for grabs with Elizabethtown and Bardstown leading the way. He said Adair County can be in the mix if the Indians and Lady Indians run their best. One disadvantage is ACHS doesn’t have a pole vaulter, someone in the girls’ 3200 meters and a girls’ high jumper.

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ACHS boys, girls reach second round of region tennis tourney

May 18, 2022 by Scott Wilson

 

The Adair County High School tennis team had two doubles teams and one singles player advance to the second round of the Region 5 Tennis Tournament Monday at Freeman Park in Elizabethtown.

Colin Stephens and Brody Blair picked up a victory in their opening match over a team from Taylor County. The ACHS duo lost the first set 4-6; but rallied to win the second 6-3 and then won the tiebreaker 10-3. Unfortunately, they lost its next match in a straight set decision to a team from Elizabethtown, 0-6, 1-6.

Luke Rich, who represented Adair County in singles, knocked off a Campbellsville opponent in a 6-1, 6-2 decision. He battled a player from Taylor County in the second round, but came up short, losing 1-6, 0-6.

Kiara Collins and Caydee Burton were the only Lady Indians to move on past the opening round of play. The ACHS duo knocked off a team from Fort Knox 6-1, 6-3, but lost in the second round to a team from Hart County by a 2-6, 2-6 score.

In other first round matches: Laney Stotts lost 0-6, 0-6, Chloe Taylor lost 2-6, 0-6, and Kennedy Stephens and Mattie Willis were beaten 3-6, 6-3, 5-10 to a team out of Thomas Nelson.

 

 

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ACMS softball season ends in tourney

May 18, 2022 by Scott Wilson

ALBANY – The Adair County Middle School Lady Indians certainly had their chances last week in their semifinal contest with Russell County here in the Central Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference District Softball Tournament.

Adair County put runners on base, including loading the bases early in the game, but couldn’t push the runners across. The lack of timely hits proved costly as the Lady Indians lost by an 11-1 decision.

“I am really proud of the girls,” said Adair County coach Chad Myers. “They came together tonight and played well, but just got beat by a good Russell County team. Reece Bardin came up with a big hit for us, and Lilly Myers had two hits and scored the only run.”

Adair County finishes the year with an 11-5 record.

“We had the bases load in the first and second inning and couldn’t score,” Myers said. “They scored six in the second inning, and we could only get one back in the third inning. They followed that with two more in the fourth. Overall though, I am proud of the way they played.”

The future looks good for the Lady Indians. After such a good 2022 season, coach Myers can’t wait for next year.

“We have six starters coming back next year and I think the girls will remember this loss,” coach Myers said. “Next year, they want to hold the trophy.”

 

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Four seniors honored by ACHS softball

May 13, 2022 by Scott Wilson

 

The Adair County High School Lady Indians recognized four players recently at the 2022 Senior Night.

Those players were Carli Carter, daughter of Darrell and Lou Ann Carter; Emma Ellison, daughter of Bo and Beth Ellison; Kayla Shepherd, daughter of Kim and Kevin Shepherd; and Kaylee Campbell, daughter of Brent and Shannon Campbell.

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Baseball seniors honored at ACHS

May 11, 2022 by Scott Wilson

The Adair County High School Indians recognized three players Tuesday night during 2022 Baseball Senior Night. The players honored were Braxton Smith, son of Mindy and Barry Smith; Brian Cornelison, son of Leslie and Brandon Cornelison; and Kaleb Keltner, son of Kathie and Troy Keltner. Brayden Rainwater and Carson Jessie are fifth-year seniors.

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Adair’s Campbell signs with CU Tigers

May 11, 2022 by Scott Wilson

Adair County High School senior Kaylee Campbell recently signed a national letter of intent to play basketball next year at Campbellsville University during ceremonies at the high school.

Joining Campbell for the big day was, front row, from left: Shannon Campbell, mother; Brent Campbell, father; Allee Campbell, sister; back row; Madison Clements, assistant coach at Campbellsville University; Samantha Ellis, ACHS assistant coach; Jerald Bryant, ACHS head coach; and Ashley Goodin, ACHS assistant coach.

 

 

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Sports Calendar: April 28 – May 5

April 27, 2022 by Scott Wilson

Thursday, April 28

ACHS Track                  at Taylor Co.                            TBA
LWC Softball                Bryan College                          2 p.m.
ACMS Softball             at Southwestern                     4:30 p.m.
ACHS Baseball             Taylor Co.                                5 p.m.
ACMS Baseball            at Hart Co.                               5 p.m.
ACHS Softball              Glasgow                                  5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 29

ACHS Tennis                Russell Co.                               4 p.m.
ACHS Baseball             at Green Co.                            5 p.m.
ACMS Baseball            Casey Co.                                 5 p.m.
ACMS Softball             at Metcalfe Co.                        5 p.m.
ACHS Softball              at Cumberland Co.                  5:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 30

ACHS Baseball             at North Hardin                       11 a.m.

Monday, May 2

ACHS Tennis                at Heartland Co,                      TBA
ACHS Baseball             Hart Co.                                   5 p.m.
ACHS Softball              at Marion Co.                          5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3

ACHS Baseball             Wayne Co.                               5 p.m.
ACMS Baseball            at Campbellsville                     5 p.m.
ACMS Softball             at Casey Co.                            5 p.m.
ACHS Softball              at Taylor Co.                            5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4

ACMS Softball             Campbellsville                         5 p.m.

Thursday, May 5

ACHS Tennis                Bethlehem                              4 p.m.
ACMS Baseball            Metcalfe Co.                           5 p.m.
ACHS Baseball             at Metcalfe Co.                       5 p.m.
ACHS Softball              at John Hardin                        5 p.m.

 

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Elk hunt application deadline approaching

April 27, 2022 by Scott Wilson

FRANKFORT – Just a few days remain to apply for Kentucky’s premier big game hunting opportunity: the 2022 Kentucky elk hunt. Hunters have until midnight (EDT) April 30 to apply for the random drawing for one of nearly 600 permits being offered. Beat the rush and apply online now at fw.ky.gov.

Why apply?

Kentucky is home to the largest elk herd – and number of permits offered – east of the Rocky Mountains. If you’re a resident of the eastern United States, there’s no need to drive for days to a western destination to hunt elk.

Whether you’re a new or experienced hunter, the random drawing makes hunting elk accessible to everyone. Kentucky’s elk permit drawing system gives applicants equal opportunities of being selected. Last season, the odds of a resident hunter being drawn for a coveted firearms permit for bull elk was one in 175. Odds for a resident hunter being drawn for a firearms cow elk permit were even higher – one in 70.

Kentucky offers three types of permits through a randomized drawing open to residents and nonresidents. By state regulation, at least 90 percent of Kentucky’s elk permits are allotted to residents each year.

Proceeds from application fees help to support Kentucky’s elk management, research and public hunting access. Each application costs just $10. License purchase is not required to apply, but for those drawn an annual hunting license and the applicable elk permit are required to hunt.

Each applicant may apply for any of the three available permit types: firearms for bull elk, firearms for cow elk, and archery/crossbow for a bull or cow elk (either sex). In addition, youths, age 15 or younger, may also apply to a bonus allotment of 25 special youth-only permits, which are valid to harvest a bull or cow, during any season segment, and with any legal hunting equipment.

Applicants can draw only one permit per year, and those who have drawn must wait three years before they can apply again.

Kentucky is offering 594 elk permits through the 2022 drawing. This total includes 175 archery/crossbow permits for a bull or cow; 150 firearm permits for bulls; 244 firearm permits for cows; and 25 youth-only permits for a bull or cow.

Kentucky’s elk hunting zone encompasses more than 4.3 million acres across 16 southeastern counties. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife offers numerous public access areas for hunting. The Kentucky elk zone is split into elk units to distribute hunting pressure across the elk zone.

Results will be revealed during a live event beginning at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern) May 14 at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. The results will be livestreamed on the Mountain Arts Center’s Facebook page and online at cmh23.com.

Full details about this special live results revealing event will be emailed to applicants. Results will be uploaded into applicants’ My Profile accounts at fw.ky.gov by no later than 5 p.m. (EDT) on May 20.

 

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ACHS girls battle Washington Co.

April 15, 2022 by Scott Wilson

Scenes from Adair County’s recent girls’ tennis match with Washington Co.

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Sports Calendar for week beginning April 14

April 13, 2022 by Scott Wilson

 

Thursday, April 14

ACHS Track                  at Barren Co.                           TBA
ACHS Tennis                Washington Co.                       3 p.m.
ACHS Baseball             at Campbellsville                     5 p.m.
ACMS Baseball            Barren Co.                               5 p.m.
ACHS Softball              Nelson Co.                               5:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15

LWC Softball                Bethel University                     2 p.m.
ACHS Baseball             Southwestern                          5 p.m.
ACHS Softball              at Wayne Co.                           5 p.m.
ACMS Baseball            at Casey County                      5 p.m.

Saturday, April 16

ACMS Softball             at Russell Co. Tournament      TBA
ACHS Track                  at Campbellsville Invitational  TBA
LWC Softball                Bethel University                     12 p.m.

Monday, April 18

ACMS Softball             at Clinton Co. Tournament     TBA
ACHS Tennis                at Metcalfe Co.                       4 p.m.
ACHS Softball              Marion Co.                              5 p.m.
ACMS Baseball            Monroe Co.                             5 p.m.
ACHS Baseball             at Monroe Co.                         5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19

ACHS Baseball             at Taylor Co.                            5 p.m.
ACHS Softball              Campbellsville                         5 p.m.
ACMS Baseball            Russell Co.                               5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20

ACHS Track                  at Heartland Conference        TBA

Thursday, April 21

LWC Softball                Bryan College                          2 p.m.
ACMS Softball             at Southwestern                     4:30 p.m.
ACHS Baseball             Taylor Co.                                5 p.m.
ACMS Baseball            at Hart Co.                               5 p.m.
ACHS Softball              Glasgow                                  5:30 p.m.

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ACHS girls open TN tourney Friday

April 6, 2022 by Scott Wilson

The red-hot Adair County Lady Indians will begin tournament play Friday in the Pigeon Forge (TN) Invitational. ACHS enters the tourney with an 8-2 record.

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Indians face Anderson Co. today in Florida

April 6, 2022 by Scott Wilson

The Adair County Indians, currently 6-3 on the year, will battle Anderson County today in the Fort Walton Beach (Fla.) Baseball Bash. Give them a SHOUTOUT!!!

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U of L responds to NCAA charges

March 29, 2022 by Scott Wilson

Courtesy University of Louisville /Kentucky Today

LOUISVILLE (KT) – While Louisville’s men’s basketball team has been absent from March Madness and all the surrounding hoopla, that doesn’t mean the Cardinals haven’t been making news — at least locally, if not nationally.

Several developments over the weekend have ramifications for the program’s future, both near and long-range.

For starters, Louisville has officially filed its response to the seven allegations by the NCAA’s complex case unit (CCU) in a process that seems likely to drag into its sixth year. The next step will be a hearing in the Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP) that hasn’t been scheduled yet.

The NCAA’s Notice of Allegations (NOA), originally served in May of 2020 and then amended last September, combines charges stemming from the recruitment of Brian Bowen Jr. with allegations against former head coach Chris Mack.

The most serious is a Level I violation alleging that U of L’s coaching staff and Adidas made impermissible recruiting offers to Bowen involving a planned payoff of $100,000 for signing with the Cards. Five of the violations are Levil II and the other is Level III.

Not surprisingly, U of L is disputing either the legitimacy or the severity of all seven allegations. Reiterating its response to the original NOA, the university said it was the “victim of the conspiracy, not a participant in it,” and that the panel “should reject the CCU’s dramatically overbroad theory.”

Three of the Level II violations are alleged to have occurred under Mack, including the use of graduate assistants in practice and the production of impermissible recruiting videos. The other says that Mack “failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance” due to his involvement in the previous two violations.

U of L contends that the first two should be categorized as Level III because the use of grad assistants in practice “was limited in nature and demonstrated a misunderstanding of the rules” and that the recruiting videos “did not provide any more than a minimal recruiting advantage.” Thus, the school argues, the third charge against Mack “is not warranted in this case.”

The enforcement staff has 60 days to submit a written reply to the hearing panel, U of L and individuals involved. Following a prehearing conference, the enforcement staff is to prepare a statement of the case that summarizes the parties’ positions on each allegation and a list of remaining areas of disagreement.

There is no deadline for the IARP’s decision, which will be final. In the only IARP case that has closed so far, NC State waited 132 days between its hearing and a ruling.

CARDS LOSE ANOTHER PLAYER AND A RECRUIT

U of L’s roster churn in the wake of the coaching change from Mack and Mike Pegues to Kenny Payne is picking up steam as the Cards are losing a part-time starter from the past three seasons and a key recruit.

Samuel Williamson, a 6-foot-7 junior who is a former McDonald’s All-American but never reached his expected potential at U of L, has entered the transfer portal. And Tae Davis, older brother of current Card Dre Davis, has requested a release from his letter of intent.

Williamson, from Rockwall, Texas, played in 30 games this past season, with six starts. He averaged 5.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and shot 44.8 percent (64-143) while playing 16.4 minutes per game.

Tae Davis, who signed with Mack’s staff in November, posted on social media that he was reopening his recruitment “because of the recent coaching change.” He thanked the coaches and Louisville fans “for all their love and support they gave me throughout the time I was committed.” He verbally committed in December, 2020, choosing the Cards over Indiana, Purdue and Xavier.

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Sports Calendar Week of March 24

March 24, 2022 by Scott Wilson

Thursday, March 24

ACHS Track                              at Green Co.                TBA
ACHS Tennis                            at Nelson Co.               4 p.m.
ACHS Baseball                         at Casey Co.                5 p.m.

Friday, March 25

ACMS Baseball                        Taylor Co.                    5 p.m.
ACHS Softball                          Russell Co.                   5:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 26

ACHS Baseball                         at Knox Central           TBA

Monday, March 28

ACHS Tennis                            at Marion Co.              4 p.m.
ACMS Softball                         at Cumberland Co.      5 p.m.
ACMS Baseball                        at Russell Co.               5 p.m.
ACHS Baseball                         Monroe Co.                 5:30 p.m.
ACHS Softball                          Warren Central           5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 29

ACHS Tennis                            at Cumberland Co.      4 p.m.
ACMS Softball                         Green Co.                    5 p.m.
ACHS Softball                          at Glasgow                  5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 30

ACHS Tennis                            at Thomas Nelson       3:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 31

ACMS Softball                         Metcalfe Co.                5 p.m.
ACHS Baseball                         Metcalfe Co.                5 p.m.
ACMS Baseball                        at Barren Co.               5 p.m.
ACHS Softball                          at Nelson Co.               5:30 p.m.

 

 

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Lady Indians fall in district opener

February 25, 2022 by Scott Wilson

The Adair County Lady Indians ended their basketball season this week with a loss to Taylor County in the first round of the district tournament.

 

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Scenes from ACHS basketball

February 16, 2022 by Scott Wilson

Scenes from recent ACHS basketball action.

 

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Countdown to tonight’s ‘Big Game’ Party!!!

February 13, 2022 by Scott Wilson

Are you ready for “THE BIG GAME” tonight? It will be a battle between Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals and Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams.

What are the plans for your Game Day party tonight? What will be included on the menu? Any must haves?

Be sure to send us photos from your party!!!!

 

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Oliver resigns as football coach at LWC

December 13, 2021 by Scott Wilson

 

Chris Oliver has resigned as Lindsey Wilson College football coach, LWC athletics director Willis Pooler announced today.

Oliver departs after 12 seasons and a 105-34 record. He helped lead the Blue Raiders to five divisional titles, seven playoff appearances, and the 2020 national championship after becoming Lindsey Wilson’s first head coach in 2010.

“Coach Oliver did a fantastic job during his tenure here,” Pooler said. “To build a football program from scratch and win a national championship in 11 short years is a remarkable accomplishment.

“Although the winning is great, I mostly appreciate the countless successes he had helping our student-athletes blossom into well-prepared and equipped adults,” Pooler added. “We will forever be grateful for his contribution to our athletics department and institution. He leaves us with the premier NAIA football program in the country and we are excited about the future.”

The Blue Raiders reached the NAIA Football Championship Series National Semifinals for a third straight year this season, finishing the season with a 12-1 record.

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ACHS splits hoop games with Cumberland County

December 1, 2021 by Scott Wilson

The Adair County High School Indians and Lady Indians split a doubleheader Tuesday night with visiting Cumberland County. ACHS won the boys’ game 71-63, but lost the girls’ game 38-25.

For the latest on the Adair County boys’ and girls’ teams, check out the latest issue of the Community Voice.

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Indians open postseason tonight at Taylor

November 5, 2021 by Scott Wilson

The 2021 Adair County Football Senior Class will open the postseason tonight when the Indians visit Taylor County in Campbellsville. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. CST.

 

 

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Sneed tabbed to take over ACMS program

November 4, 2021 by Scott Wilson

Mike Sneed is coming back home. The long-time veteran basketball coach, with more than 30 years on the sidelines, has been tabbed to take over the boys’ basketball program at Adair County Middle School.

“I just really enjoy coaching,” said Sneed before a recent practice. “I have been blessed to have something (coaching spots) every year. I enjoy putting in the time and working for the kids, working to get them better. I really enjoy it.”

This is Sneed’s second time as coach of the ACMS Indians. Former coach Jerald Bryant is now the head girls’ coach at Adair County High School.

“This is home to me,” said Sneed. “I have coached the parents of many of these kids and it is great to be back. I really like this team.”

Over the last two years, Sneed served as an assistant coach for former girls’ coach Andrew Reliford at the high school. He’s also had coaching stints at Greensburg, Campbellsville and Bethlehem.

Adair County will open its season Friday when the Indians host Cumberland County. The first game is slated to begin at 5 p.m. CST.

“I hope our team will be very sound fundamentally this season,” Sneed said. “Passing the ball well will be a big part of what we do, but we will also play defense and we will rebound well. I think people will enjoy watching us.

“We are going to do passing drills, dribbling drills. We’re going to always work on just knowing the game. That is so important. We’re going to work on fundamentals every day.”

Sneed said the Indians’ goal is, and always will be, to have a winning season and regularly compete for the conference championship.

Sneed will be assisted by Robert Brady.

 

 

 

 

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Eighth-grade players honored before game

October 13, 2021 by ACCV Editor

Eighth-grade student-athletes were honored before Adair County Middle School’s football game with Campbellsville Tuesday.

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Indians’ football game moved from Berea to Wayne County

September 2, 2021 by ACCV Editor

Adair County Football Coach Van Isaac has announced the Indians will be traveling to Monticello Friday for a contest with Wayne County High School. ACHS’ original game at Berea was cancelled.

Kickoff Friday is set for 6:30 p.m. CST.

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No. 1-ranked LWC football begins title defense Thursday at home

September 1, 2021 by ACCV Editor

The No. 1-ranked Lindsey Wilson College football team is set to open the 2021-22 season Thursday with a matchup against Webber International (Fla.) at Blue Raider Stadium beginning at 7 p.m. CT.

Last season, the Blue Raiders won their first NAIA National Championship and finished the year with a flawless 11-0 record. The team accomplished a perfect 7-0 record in the Bluegrass Division and was crowned conference champions for the fourth time in program history.

Tomorrow marks the 12th season for head coach Chris Oliver leading the Blue Raiders. Oliver has accumulated a 93-33 (48-17 MSC) overall record during his tenure. Last season, Oliver was named AFCA-Regional Coach of the Year for the sixth time in his career, as well as claiming the AFCA-NAIA National Coach of the Year award.

A season ago, the Blue Raiders were one of the best in the NAIA. Through the 11 games played, the team averaged an impressive 46.3 points per game. Not only was this offensive display the best in the Bluegrass Division, but it also ranked second in the NAIA. The 509 total points scored by Lindsey Wilson was second-most in the NAIA.

The Lindsey Wilson offense will return two All Mid-South Conference selections from the previous season in quarterback Cameron Dukes and running back Jaylen Boyd. Dukes, who was named AFCA-NAIA Coaches’ All-America Second Team, threw for 2,555 yards and 33 touchdowns. Last season, Boyd became the program’s all-time leader in rushing yards, compiling 685 yards and eight touchdowns during the season to put him in the top spot with 2,441 career rushing yards. The Blue Raiders offense also welcomes back All Mid-South Conference Bluegrass Division First Team selection Joshua Lewis who totaled 591 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

Last season on defense, Lindsey Wilson allowed just 14.4 points per game which was the lowest mark in the Bluegrass Division and the sixth lowest in the NAIA.

The Blue Raiders return All Mid-South Conference Bluegrass Division First Team selection Luke Bowman and Second Team selection Peyton Doles. Bowman recorded team-highs of 76 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks. Doles added 64 total tackles, four tackles for loss, and an interception.

Live video and live stats will be available. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.

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Indians stun Barren County 34-26 in 2OT

August 30, 2021 by ACCV Editor

The Class 3A Adair County Indians stunned 6A Barren County Friday night in Glasgow with a 34-26 football victory in double overtime.

For more information on the game, see Thursday’s issue of the Community Voice.

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Adair changes schedule, will visit Barren Friday

August 25, 2021 by ACCV Editor

Adair County High School Football Coach Van Isaac has announced the Indians’ game scheduled for Friday at Campbellsville has been canceled. The Indians, will instead, travel to Glasgow for a battle at Barren County. The game is scheduled, according to Isaac, at 8 p.m.

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ACMS Indians open 2021 season tomorrow

August 13, 2021 by ACCV Editor

The Adair County Middle School Football Indians will open their season tomorrow (Aug. 14) with a visit from Monroe County. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m.

We want to provide you with an opportunity to leave your message of support for the Indians here.

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Adair County Football Practice

August 5, 2021 by ACCV Editor

Scenes from Adair County Football Practice

 

 

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Isaac, Indians hungry for 2021 football season

July 16, 2021 by ACCV Editor

Coach Van Isaac is getting ready to begin his third season at the helm of the Adair County Indians. He was brought in to turn the football program around and take it back to the prominence it once had.

Unfortunately, Isaac hasn’t had much of a chance to get that process started. He was hired late in the summer before the 2019 campaign and last year, he and the Indians never knew if they were going to play from one day to the next because of COVID-19. It has been frustrating.

“Year one I got in here really late, I didn’t get in until June or July,” Isaac said. “Year two, we had Covid, so this year seems like the first normal year we’ve had. It has been the first year we’ve had spring ball, and a full off-season.

“I just can’t wait, I have a chip on my shoulder. With me being a young coach and struggling the first two years, you better believe I am hungry; and I am hungry for a win and to get this program turned around.”

The Indians opened training camp on Monday.

Adair County players have been working diligently throughout the summer and Isaac believes his team came out of the crazy 2020 Covid season with the right attitude.

“The direction we’re headed in has been in a positive direction, so we’re not going to do a lot of things different this year. I believe in what we’ve done,” the coach said. “You can be assured I am very determined to have a great season.

“The offseason was above average as it pertains to January through March. I liked the amount of kids we had in the weight room, probably 25. We had such a good spring ball. I like where we’re at overall.”

Isaac received a big surprise this summer when he found out five of his seniors from last year’s team are coming back to play a fifth year through the district’s supplemental year program. That group includes standouts like quarterback and free safety Brady Cundiff, running back and linebacker Cameron Harmon, fullback and defensive end Dylan Pierce, tight end and linebacker Dawson Conn; and lineman Brandon Foster. He said there is also a possibility he could be adding a sixth one.

With that core of players to build around, Isaac is also excited to see what his rising seniors will contribute. That talented group includes, linebacker Case Cowan, last year’s leading tackler; guard Briley Taylor, defensive tackle Joshua Smallwood, tight end Nathan Hines, quarterback and defensive back Luke Janes, fullback Brian Cornelison, and speedy wide receiver DeShawn Singleton.

“I want them to be confident, what we call supremely confident, where you are confident in your preparation, confident in the hard work you’ve put in, confident in your abilities,” Isaac said. “When we walk on to the field with a team like Taylor County or Glasgow, I do not want to be intimidated. (We need to remember) we’re pretty good, too.”

The Indians’ preseason practice schedule is Monday through Thursday, usually from 4-6 p.m. They will take part in a camp at Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro July 28-31.

Adair County is scheduled to open the 2021 season Aug. 20 at home with Russell County. Isaac said he is shooting to break the all-time attendance record that night with 3,000 paid admissions. At halftime of the game, the 1992 Adair County football team and coach John Peck will be honored.

Members of the 1992  team that would like to come back for the event should contact Isaac at van.isaac@adair.kyschools.us

By Scott Wilson
scott@adairvoice.com

 

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