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YOUTH - Soccer Tennis
Louisville, Kentucky
It’s played with a soccer ball on what looks like a tennis court and is scored sort of like volleyball.
It’s called soccer tennis.
When Corey Johnson heard about kids getting kicked off the tennis courts in their neighborhoods for playing soccer on them, he decided he could solve the problem. Johnson, the Indoor Arena Director at the Oldham County YMCA, had an indoor soccer arena with... More 
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A Foot on the Field
Louisville, Kentucky
On the day that Sarah Palin made history as the first woman nominated to be a Republican Vice Presidential nominee, Charlestown High School junior Ariel Stephens was having a historic evening of her own.
Stephens, believed to be the first girl to play football at the school, was 4-for-4 on extra point kicks as Charlestown beat Brownstown Central 28-24 in a battle between two Southern Indiana heavyweights.
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Oldham County Shows Its Colonel Pride
Louisville, Kentucky
The band and cheerleaders kept the fans pumped at the Oldham County vs. South Oldham football game on September 19. After a week off school thanks to the power outages from the wind storm, the schools were ready to play!
The South Oldham dance team joined the Oldham County team for a halftime combination show.
At halftime, the cheerleaders surprised the crowd with special gifts from the Kentucky State Police,... More
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Rugger on the Rise
Louisville, Kentucky
It was a chance conversation between Bob Rueff and the wife of Rob Birrell at a swim meet in 2003 that spawned the idea of a high school rugby team in town. Louisville Rugby Club member Rueff and the Birrells, who come from Zimbabwe, found they shared a love of the sport and thought a high school team would be a good idea. Not long after, the team, originally known... More
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Taking Aim
Louisville, Kentucky
Dan Utley, the new head golf coach at St. Xavier High School, took over a streak of 13 years in which the Tigers hadn’t lost a single head-to-head match. Marty Donlon retired this year after leading the St. X golf program for 45 years, leaving an amazing record of 1,230 wins against 61 losses.
St. X remains the top team in Jefferson County, lead by sophomore Justin Thomas. Thomas finished... More
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Tie 'Em Down
Louisville, Kentucky
When you participate in a game of soccer this fall, or cheer on the sidelines, chances are you will not be thinking there is dangerous equipment on the field.
Think again. Thirty-four deaths have been reported in the United States from injuries sustained by soccer goals since 1979. Of these, six occurred to those of high school age, and another six 14 to 18-year-olds were injured, including serious injuries to... More
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Hitting Stride
Louisville, Kentucky
This could be a historic cross country season at Christian Academy and Portland Christian.
The Centurions, last year's runner-up in the 2007 KHSAA Class A State Cross Country Meet, should have a shot at their first state title.
Meanwhile Portland Christian Eagles junior Justin Wellum, who was fourth last year in Class A as a sophomore, could contend for an individual state title, which would be... More
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Driving Home Values
Louisville, Kentucky
Honesty. Integrity. Respect. Sportsmanship. These are only four of the Nine Core Values The First Tee program instills in young golfers along with the skills of the game. Shawnee Golf Course serves as home for this program under the guidance of golf professional Craig Heibert.
The First Tee evolved from three previous programs: The Urban Youth Golf Program, the Tee Swingers, and the Shawnee Youth Group. Kevin Greenwell,... More
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Tiger Pep
Louisville, Kentucky
School spirit is front and center at Fern Creek High School and the varsity cheerleading squad plans to take the pep to a whole new level. The 15-member team made its official debut August 29 at the home opener football game against Meade County with a new coach in charge. Ohio native Jessica Valentino has taken over as head cheerleading coach, and she has big plans for her girls.
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Tiny Tacklers
Louisville, Kentucky
Just as high school football players are preparing for the season, youth players are on the verge of a new season on the gridiron. But for the first time, kids in third and fourth grades who play with the Catholic School Athletic Association (CSAA) will be outfitted with pads and hard helmets and playing tackle football.
Previously, kids in those grades in the CSAA played flag football before starting... More
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Working Hard for the Music
Louisville, Kentucky
It’s 11:00 AM. The temperature is 89° with a heat index of 98°. The Eastern High School band is only two hours into a 60-hour practice week and already everyone is sweating.
You might not think much about the halftime performance at the football game unless you’ve been a member of the band. These students think about it a lot. Starting in mid July, they log about 500 hours... More
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National Material
Louisville, Kentucky
The Louisville boys’ journey may not have gotten off to the greatest of starts at the US Youth Soccer National Championships in Little Rock, Arkansas (July 22-27). They began with two consecutive losses, but ended with a victory, and with it the realization that they can compete with youth soccer’s elite in the future.
The tournament at Burns Park Soccer Complex saw 56 boys’ and girls’ clubs from U14... More
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International Setting
Louisville, Kentucky
One thing was apparent when walking into the inaugural Junior Volleyball Directors Association Championship last month: This ain’t your backyard volleyball game. This is serious business, and one that girls do not take lightly. That was obvious from the constant screeches of celebration after literally every point played out on 74 courts.
By the numbers, Louisville was host to almost 490 teams from across the nation, Puerto Rico... More
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Hydration. Is It Hype?
Louisville, Kentucky
No matter your sport, you should pay close attention to what you drink, how often you drink, and how much you drink. It is not the type of sport you play, but rather the time and intensity of your workouts that are important.
What’s the big deal about water? Considering the fact that your body is 75 percent water, it’s not surprising that water plays an important role in... More
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Javanon U16 Rocks Rockford!
Louisville, Kentucky
The cream of Louisville's youth soccer crop descended on Rockford, Illinois for the US Youth Region II Championships from June 20-25.
Having won the Kentucky State Open Cup in their respective age groups at the end of May, 14 teams --11 from Louisville--were rewarded with the opportunity to play in the regionals, where they did battle with the best teams in the Midwest.
Some 210 teams and... More
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