Written by Naomi Wheeler

The Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels battled back from an early deficit to defeat the Western Hills Varsity Wolverines 19-16 on Thursday in one of the wildest games of the season.

The Lady Rebels were led by Josie Elliott, who drove in six runs during the win. Elliott came through in several huge moments, including a bases-clearing triple in the third inning and a clutch RBI double in the fifth inning that helped Boyle County regain the lead.

Boyle County got on the board first in the opening inning after Kennedy Helm singled to bring home a run. However, Western Hills exploded in the second inning, scoring eight runs on nine hits to jump ahead 8-1. Big hits from McKinzie Bettencourt, Abby Noble, and Kayce Dunbar helped the Wolverines take control early.

The Lady Rebels answered back in the bottom of the third inning with six runs. Peyton Kelley singled home a run before Elliott cleared the bases with a triple. Miley Finley also added an RBI double during the rally.

After both teams continued trading runs, Boyle County finally grabbed the lead for good in the fifth inning. Elliott doubled down the right field line, Finley added another RBI double, and the Lady Rebels took a 17-15 advantage.

Boyle County finished with 11 hits and also showed patience at the plate by drawing 17 walks. Finley collected two hits, while Naomi Wheeler had a strong performance from the number eight spot in the lineup, going 3-for-3 at the plate.

In the circle, Jane Starr helped close out the game in relief, allowing just one run over three and one-third innings.

Western Hills totaled 21 hits in the loss, with Noble, Dunbar, Bettencourt, and Ella Wooldridge each recording three hits.

The Lady Rebels will look to carry the momentum into their next matchup against Campbell County on Saturday.

Written by Zack Smith

The Boyle County Lady Rebels fell to Anderson County 6-2 on Tuesday. It was a hard game for the Lady Rebels as Mefford got it started early for the Bearcats.

 It was then a pitchers' duel for the next 3 innings but Anderson was able to score another run taking a 2-0 lead on another RBI by Mefford. Toll was able to pitch 4 scoreless innings before Boyle tied the game in the fifth. Turner was able to score on a passed ball then Peavler drove in the tying run on a sac fly.

 Mefford drove in yet another run in the 6th retaking the lead and then Anderson added another run in the inning. It was too much for the Rebels to handle as Anderson put up 2 in the sixth, and shutting down Boyle in the bottom of the 7th. 

Lydia Turner said, “ We played well but Anderson started hitting which was too much for our pitching and defence.” It was a great game for Anderson as they were just too much to handle for Boyle. Good news for Boyle was that Abby Peavler was back on the bump after she had been injured for a few games. Boyle will now play at Nelson County on Thursday. 

Written by Addison Carr

Boyle County Lady Rebels faced a tough stretch on Saturday, dropping games to Campbell County and Ashland in weekend softball action. Despite strong efforts throughout the day, Boyle County struggled to slow down two powerful offenses and finished the day 0-2. 

In the opener, Campbell County defeated Boyle County 5-3 in a competitive matchup. Boyle County struck first in the opening inning when Kennedy Helm singled to drive in a run and give the Lady Rebels an early lead. Campbell County answered in the fourth inning with a big offensive surge, highlighted by a three-run home run from Hope Hamilton and an RBI single from Samantha Perry. 

Kailee Dishon started in the circle for Boyle County, allowing five runs over four innings of work. Hamilton earned the win for Campbell County after tossing a complete game with seven strikeouts. Lilly Turner, Peyton Kelley, Hadley Russell, Helm, Jane Starr, Ava Johnson, and Kaydance Lay each recorded a hit for Boyle County, while Russell and Helm each collected an RBI. 

The second game of the day proved even more difficult as Ashland handed Boyle County a 17-0 loss. Ashland jumped ahead quickly in the first inning and never slowed down, piling up runs in both the third and fourth innings behind a balanced offensive attack. Ashland finished with 17 hits in the contest, led by Jenna Delaney’s four-hit performance. Addi Laine earned the win in the circle after throwing four hitless innings and striking out three. Kaydance Lay took the loss for Boyle County, pitching three innings while striking out one batter. Boyle County also turned a double play defensively during the game. 

Although the results were challenging, the Lady Rebels continued to compete against strong opponents throughout the day. Boyle County will look to bounce back in upcoming games as they prepare to face Ballard and continue the remainder of their season schedule.

Written by Zack Smith

The Boyle County Lady Rebels could not keep pace with the Cardinals, falling 9-0 to South Laurel.

South Laurel got on the board early, scoring in the first inning. The Cardinals added two more runs in the third inning to extend their lead to 3-0. From there, South Laurel pulled away, shutting out Boyle while adding six more runs to secure the victory.

Williams earned the win for the Cardinals, allowing no runs over six innings. Finley and Turner each collected a hit for the Lady Rebels. For South Laurel, Williams also led the way offensively, going 4-for-4 at the plate.

Boyle struggled both on the mound and at the plate, which helped South Laurel claim the dominant win. The victory marked the Cardinals’ 25th win of the season, adding to their impressive year so far.

Naomi Wheller said, “We played well, but we faced really good pitching and did not hit the ball well. Even so, we still played well as a team.”

It was a tough game for the Lady Rebels, but there are still more games ahead. Boyle will now face Western Hills on Thursday as they look to bounce back with another win.

Written by Naomi Wheeler

The Boyle County Lady Rebels had a big Saturday, winning both games of their doubleheader against Indians and Henry Clay. The team showed strong hitting, solid defense, and effective pitching throughout the day.

In the first game, Boyle County defeated Indians 12-2. Abby Peavler helped lead the offense with a triple that scored two runs, while Hadley Russell hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning. Kailee Dishon pitched five strong innings and struck out six batters in the win.

In the second game, the Lady Rebels defeated Henry Clay 9-4 after battling back from an early deficit. Preslee Moore earned the win in the circle and also collected three hits at the plate. Josie Elliott added three hits as well, while Lilly Turner led the team with two RBIs.

The doubleheader sweep gave Boyle County even more momentum as the Lady Rebels prepare for their next matchup against Collins on Monday.

Written by Addison Carr

Boyle County Lady Rebels earned a solid 7–4 win over Collins on Monday, using a strong start and consistent hitting to secure the victory. The team set the tone early and maintained control throughout most of the game.

Boyle County took the lead in the top of the first inning with an explosive offensive effort. Josie Elliott started things off with a double that brought in two runs. Preslee Moore followed with a single to drive in another run, and Mariah Ebert added to the momentum with an RBI single of her own.

The early scoring gave Boyle County a comfortable advantage. In the circle, Abby Peavler picked up the win. She pitched two innings, allowing just two hits and one run while striking out three and walking one. Preslee Moore came in for relief and threw five innings, giving up five hits and three runs, none of which were earned. She also recorded one strikeout and issued three walks. Collins pitcher B. Williams took the loss after pitching six innings, allowing three runs on nine hits.

Boyle County finished with 14 hits, showing strength throughout the lineup. Elliott led the team with two RBIs, going 2-for-4 at the plate. Mariah Ebert, batting eighth, stood out with three hits in four at-bats. Miley Finley, Kennedy Helm, and Abby Peavler each added multiple hits, helping power the offense.

Collins also had strong individual performances, with E. Moore recording two hits in three at-bats and Williams driving in two runs. Despite their efforts, Boyle County’s early lead and steady play secured the win. The Lady Rebels will travel to Western Hills for their next game on Wednesday.

Written by Zack Smith

The Boyle County Lady Rebels earned a 5–3 victory over Mercer County. Boyle jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the third inning.

For Mercer County, Carlton hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth, cutting into Boyle’s lead. She continued her strong performance with another RBI in the sixth inning to tie the game.

In the final inning, Boyle responded by scoring two runs off an Abby Peavler double and a Miley Finley triple. Peavler secured the win for the Rebels, pitching a complete game while allowing three runs on six hits.

Ransdell took the loss for Mercer County, giving up five runs (zero earned) and recording four strikeouts. Hadley Russel drove in two runs, going 1-for-3, while Miley Finley went 3-for-4. Naomi Wheeler said after the win, “We played really well against a really good team. We played with great energy and stayed together, which helped us get a big win.

It was a strong victory for the Lady Rebels as they prepare to travel to Collins for their next game.

Written by Naomi Wheeler

The Boyle County Lady Rebels had a really strong game against Lincoln County and won 11-0 on Tuesday. One of the biggest reasons they won was because of Abby Peavler, who pitched an amazing game. She had 12 strikeouts and only gave up one hit the whole time. She didn’t allow any runs or walks, which is really impressive.

The game started well for Boyle County when Hadley Russell hit a double in the first inning to score a run. Then, later in the third inning, Josie Elliott got a hit that brought in two more runs, making the lead even bigger.

The biggest moment of the game was in the fifth inning when the Lady Rebels scored six runs. A lot of players helped out, like Mariah Ebert, Lilly Turner, and Abby Peavler, who all got hits to bring in runs. Lydia Turner also helped by grounding out to score one, and Josie Elliott and Kaydance Lay both got walks that brought in runs, too. It was a huge inning and basically ended the game.

Overall, the team had 10 hits. Lydia Turner, Mariah Ebert, and Josie Elliott each had two hits. Turner, Russell, and Elliott also had two RBIs each. The team also did a good job of being patient at the plate and got eight walks. Miley Finley and Abby Peavler both had two walks.

Lincoln County didn’t really get much going and only had one hit the whole game. Boyle County just played better all around.

The Lady Rebels will play Mercer County next, and if they keep playing like this, they should have a good chance to win again.

Written by Addison Carr

The Boyle County Lady Rebels picked up a strong 2-0 win over Elizabethtown on Monday, led by a dominant performance from pitcher Abby Peavler. She was in complete control throughout the game, throwing a shutout and allowing just four hits. 

Her performance set the tone early and kept Elizabethtown from ever gaining momentum. Pitching was the highlight for both teams, as each side showed strength in the circle. Boyle County recorded 13 strikeouts, while Elizabethtown wasn’t far behind with 11. Even though both pitchers performed well, Peavler’s ability to limit hits and avoid mistakes made the difference in the game. 

The Lady Rebels finally broke through in the fourth inning. After a dropped third strike, a runner was able to score, giving Boyle County a 1-0 lead. It wasn’t the most traditional way to score, but it gave the team the edge they needed in such a low-scoring game. Offensively, Lilly Turner led Boyle County by going 2-for-4 at the plate. Lydia Turner and Kennedy Helm each added an RBI to help secure the win. The Lady Rebels also stayed aggressive on the bases, stealing four bases and putting pressure on Elizabethtown’s defense. 

On the other side, Taytum Spiers led Elizabethtown both on the mound and at the plate, collecting two hits in three at-bats despite taking the loss. With this win, Boyle County continues to build confidence as they head into their next matchup. 

The Lady Rebels will travel to Lincoln County on Tuesday, looking to carry their strong pitching and timely hitting into another game.

Written by Zack Smith

The Boyle County softball team came up just short on the road, falling 2–1 to GRC in a tightly contested matchup. Both teams were dominant in the circle, but GRC edged ahead by allowing just one run all game.

Abby Peavler got the start for the Lady Rebels and delivered another strong performance. Boyle struck first in the second inning, capitalizing on an error to take a 1–0 lead. However, GRC responded in the third inning, scoring two runs that would ultimately decide the game.

Grigsby earned the win for GRC, pitching six innings while allowing zero earned runs. She also contributed offensively, driving in one of GRC’s two runs alongside Hill, accounting for all of their scoring.

Peavler led Boyle County at the plate, going 2-for-4, while also shining in the circle with her pitching effort. Despite the loss, the Lady Rebels showed resilience in what turned into a pitcher’s duel.

Peyton Kelley reflected on the game, saying, “It was a really tough game, but we played well. We left some runners on base, which hurt us, but Abby Peavler pitched really well, and GRC played an all-around great game.”

It was a strong overall effort from Boyle County, and they will look to bounce back as they travel to E-Town for their next game on Monday.

Written by Naomi Wheeler

The Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels played a really good game against Garrard County on Wednesday and ended up winning 11-1. It was honestly a pretty dominant performance, especially because of Abby Peavler.

Peavler did amazing pitching. She struck out 10 batters and only allowed two hits and one run in five innings. She was in control the whole time and made it really hard for Garrard County to get anything going. She also helped out on offense too, which made her performance even better.

Boyle County got started early in the first inning. Hadley Russell hit a home run to left field that scored two runs, which got everyone hyped. Then Josie Elliott hit a double and brought in another run, so they were already up 3-0 pretty fast.

In the second inning, they added another run when Peavler hit a sacrifice fly, making it 4-0. After that, they just kept building their lead and didn’t slow down.

The fifth inning was probably the biggest one. The Lady Rebels scored five runs in that inning alone. Ava Johnson got a walk that brought in a run, Lilly Turner got hit by a pitch which also scored a run, and then Peavler hit a double that brought in two more. Miley Finley also helped by getting an RBI, so it was just a really big inning for them.

The team had 13 hits total, which shows how well they were hitting all game. Peavler had four RBIs, and Josie Elliott went 3-for-3, which is really impressive. Miley Finley and Preslee Moore also had multiple hits.

On defense, Boyle County didn’t make any errors at all, which is always good. Mariah Ebert had the most plays with 10, so she was really busy in the field.

Garrard County only had two hits and couldn’t really keep up, even though they also didn’t make any errors.

Overall, it was just a really strong game for Boyle County, and they will try to keep playing like this when they go against George Rogers Clark on Friday.

Written by Addison Carr

The Boyle County Lady Rebels lost a close and exciting game to Woodford County, 8-7, on Monday. The game came down to the final play in the bottom of the seventh inning. With the score tied at seven, Woodford County’s Z. Culbertson hit a single that brought in the winning run. Even though Boyle County played hard the entire game, they were unable to hold on at the end.

Boyle County started strong and took an early lead in the top of the first inning. Miley Finley hit a home run to center field, and Preslee Moore followed with an RBI single, giving the Lady Rebels a 2-0 lead. They kept the momentum going in the second inning, adding three more runs. Abby Peavler and Finley each had RBI singles, and Hadley Russell drove in another run with a ground out.

Despite Boyle County’s strong offense, Woodford County slowly worked their way back into the game. In the bottom of the sixth inning, A. Bryant hit a solo home run to left field to cut into the lead. Then in the seventh inning, Woodford County pulled ahead. Bryant was hit by a pitch, and both B. Coovert and Culbertson hit singles that helped bring in the runs needed to win the game.

Even in the loss, Boyle County had an impressive performance at the plate. The team finished with 13 hits compared to Woodford County’s seven. Finley led the way with four hits, while Lydia Turner and Finley each had two RBIs. Russell, Mariah Ebert, and Peavler also had multiple hits, and Ebert added two stolen bases. Overall, the Lady Rebels were aggressive on the bases, collecting four stolen bases during the game.

In the circle, Peavler pitched most of the game and recorded eight strikeouts, but still took the loss. Woodford County’s K. Stamper earned the win, pitching all seven innings. Defensively, Woodford County played a clean game without any errors. Boyle County will look to bounce back as they travel to Garrard County for their next game on Wednesday.

Written by Zack Smith

The Boyle County Lady Rebels took down North Hardin Varsity Lady Trojans 6-1 on Friday. The Lady Rebels opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two doubles. Boyle County first got on the board when Hadley Russell doubled, scoring one run.

Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels scored one run in the bottom of the fifth on a solo home run to center field by Preslee Moore. Ty'Keria Davis went 2-for-4 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in.

Moore earned the win for the Lady Rebels. The righty allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, striking out seven and walking two. Haylee Martin took the loss for North Hardin. The right-handed pitcher went six innings, surrendering six runs (three earned) on six hits, striking out nine and walking four.

Miley Finley provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Boyle County with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Josie Elliott led the Lady Rebels with two hits in three at bats.

Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels will travel to Woodford County for their next game on Monday.

Written by Naomi Wheeler

The Boyle County Lady Rebels fell to Southwestern 19–8, but the game didn’t start out looking like a blowout.

Boyle came out hot in the first inning, putting up four quick runs. Miley Finley reached base, and Preslee Moore, Kennedy Helm, and Lydia Turner all helped drive in runs. Early on, it looked like Boyle had full control of the game.

That changed in the third inning when Southwestern answered with five runs to take the lead. Even then, Boyle responded—Josie Elliott delivered a hit that tied the game at 5–5, shifting momentum back toward the Lady Rebels for a moment.

The turning point came in the fourth inning, when Southwestern exploded for six runs. From there, they kept the pressure on offensively, consistently getting runners on base and pulling away for good.

Despite the final score, Boyle had strong individual performances. Josie Elliott went 3-for-4 at the plate, Lilly Turner collected two hits, and Lydia Turner led the team in RBIs.

Southwestern’s offense proved to be the difference, as they stayed patient at the plate and capitalized on scoring opportunities throughout the game.

The Lady Rebels will look to regroup and bounce back when they face Woodford County on Monday.

Written by Addison Carr

The Boyle County Lady Rebels battled hard but fell to Eastern 7-1 on Wednesday after a tough ninth inning. The game stayed close for most of the matchup, but Eastern pulled away late with a big offensive surge. 

Eastern got on the board early in the first inning when R. Sweasy hit a single that brought in the first run of the game. Boyle County struggled to respond for several innings as Eastern’s pitcher, K. Davis, kept their offense quiet. 

The Lady Rebels finally broke through in the bottom of the sixth inning. Miley Finley came up clutch and hit a single down the left field line after a long at-bat, driving in a run to tie the game 1-1. 

This gave Boyle County some momentum heading into the final innings. However, the game quickly shifted in the top of the ninth inning. Eastern had a huge inning, scoring six runs on six hits to take a commanding 7-1 lead. One of the biggest moments came when P. Roberts hit a single that drove in two runs, helping seal the win for Eastern. K. 

Davis earned the win for Eastern, pitching eight strong innings while allowing just one run and striking out 11 batters without walking any. Abby Peavler pitched well for Boyle County despite taking the loss, going all nine innings with nine strikeouts. Offensively, Lydia Turner and Miley Finley both had solid performances for the Lady Rebels, each collecting two hits. Finley also led the team with one RBI. Eastern’s offense was strong overall, finishing with 12 hits, with Sweasy and A. Wagner each recording three hits. 

Boyle County will look to bounce back in their next game against Southwestern on Thursday.

Written by Zack smith

Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels won big over Danville 10-0 on Tuesday.

Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Preslee Moore singled, scoring one run, and Josie Elliott doubled, scoring two runs.

Abby Peavler earned the win for Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels. The pitcher gave up three hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking three. J Morse took the loss for Danville. The hurler went four and two-thirds innings, surrendering 10 runs on 13 hits, striking out five and walking three.

Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels amassed 13 hits in the game. Moore drove the middle of the lineup, leading Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels with four runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-4 on the day. Peavler went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels in hits. Miley Finley, Lilly Turner, and Elliott each collected multiple hits for Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels. Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Mariah Ebert made the most plays with nine. D White led Danville with two hits in three at bats.

Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels play at home on Wednesday against Eastern in their next game.

Written by Naomi Wheeler

The Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels fell to Male 10–0 on Thursday, but there were still a few strong moments throughout the game. Male started the game quickly in the first inning when C. Noland hit a home run to left field that brought in three runs, giving them an early lead.

In the third inning, Male continued to build momentum with a walk by K. Nelson, a ground out by Noland, and a fielder’s choice by A. Jones, which made it even harder for Boyle County to catch up. J. Woosley pitched an impressive game for Male, allowing only two hits in six innings while striking out six batters and walking one.

Abby Peavler pitched for Boyle County and had a solid performance despite the score. She struck out seven batters in six innings, but Male capitalized on key opportunities and scored 10 runs, with seven being earned.

Offensively, Lydie Turner and Abby Peavler both recorded hits and provided back-to-back contact in the lineup. Male had a strong offensive showing overall, with C. Noland leading the team with four RBIs. K. Brooks went 3-for-4, and A. Jones added two hits. Male was also aggressive on the bases, stealing four bases.

Even though Boyle County didn’t come away with the win, the Lady Rebels showed effort and had some positive moments. The team can build off this game and continue improving as the season moves forward.

Written by Addison Carr

The Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels had a difficult game on Wednesday, falling to West Jessamine with a final score of 12-2. From the beginning, West Jessamine came out strong and kept control of the game.

Despite the loss, the Lady Rebels continued to compete and showed effort throughout all innings. West Jessamine wasted no time getting on the scoreboard in the first inning. Abigail Myszak hit a home run to center field that brought in three runs, giving her team an early lead. In the second inning, Paige Hobgood added to the momentum with another home run, scoring two more runs and extending West Jessamine’s advantage. 

The third inning continued to be challenging for Boyle County. Addi Vahle hit a single that brought in one run, and KK Tate followed with a double that scored two more. By this point, West Jessamine had built a strong lead that was hard for the Lady Rebels to overcome. 

On the mound, KK Tate earned the win for West Jessamine with an impressive performance. She pitched five innings, allowing only three hits and two runs while striking out nine batters and not allowing any walks. For Boyle County, Abby Peavler pitched three innings and recorded five strikeouts but allowed nine runs on 11 hits. 

Even with the loss, Boyle County had some bright spots. Kennedy Helm, Mariah Ebert, and Miley Finley each recorded a hit, and Helm led the team with one run batted in. The Lady Rebels will look to bounce back as they prepare to face Male in their next game, hoping to improve and come back stronger.

Written by Naomi Wheeler

The Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels had a really strong game against Marion County and ended up winning 14-3 on Monday. From the very beginning, Boyle County came out ready to play and quickly took control of the game. They scored a bunch of runs early, which made it hard for Marion County to catch up. Overall, it was a very one-sided game and Boyle County stayed in the lead the whole time.

A big reason for the win was Abby Peavler, who pitched an amazing game. She had 11 strikeouts and only allowed three hits and three runs over five innings. She also only walked one batter, which shows how in control she was the entire time. Her pitching really helped shut down Marion County and kept them from getting any momentum.

Boyle County’s offense was also really good, especially in the first inning. They scored multiple runs off things like an error, a single by Preslee Moore, and hits from Josie Elliott and Mariah Ebert. In the second inning, they kept it going with even more runs, including a home run by Moore that brought in two runs. By the third inning, they were already way ahead and still adding more runs.

There were also a lot of great individual performances at the plate. Abby Peavler didn’t just pitch well, she also led the team with four hits. Lydia Turner and Mariah Ebert both had multiple hits too, which helped keep the offense strong. On the other side, Marion County struggled a bit, but players like Addison Garrett, Kinley Craig, and Ava Edelen each managed to get a hit.

In the end, Boyle County Varsity Lady Rebels showed how strong they are as a team with both their hitting and pitching. Marion County tried to keep up, but Boyle County was just too powerful in this game. The Lady Rebels will look to keep this momentum going as they head into their next game against West Jessamine.

Written by Zack Smith

The Boyle County softball team fell to Great Crossing in a hard-fought game Thursday, losing 4–2 in a close contest. Despite the loss, the Rebels showed strong effort throughout the game and finished with more hits, totaling nine compared to Great Crossing.

Lilly Turner reflected on the game, saying, “The outcome wasn’t what we wanted, but we’ve seen a lot of improvement. We are doing very well at the plate and are ahead of where we normally are at this stage of the season. Great Crossing has a great staff and team, and they just came out on top. However, I’m very excited for the rest of the season and what it has to bring.”

Although the Rebels came up short, the team showed promise and continued growth. With plenty of games still ahead, Boyle County looks to build on this performance moving forward.

Written by Addison Carr

The Boyle County varsity Lady Rebels lost 7–2 to Taylor County on Friday in a tough game at home. Taylor County got on the board first in the opening inning after an error, but Boyle County answered quickly. Hadley Russell hit a double down the right field line, bringing in a run and tying the game at 1–1.

In the second inning, Taylor County took control by scoring four runs to go up 5–1. They put together several big hits in a row, and Boyle County struggled to slow their momentum. Even though the Lady Rebels kept fighting, Taylor County stayed in the lead for the rest of the game.

Taylor County added another run in the fourth inning with a solo home run by Bradstreet. Boyle County managed to score one more run later in the game, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Miley Finley had a solid performance at the plate, going 2-for-3, while both Russell and Preslee Moore each recorded an RBI.

Abby Peavler pitched the entire game for Boyle County, finishing with eight strikeouts despite taking the loss. Taylor County’s pitcher, M. Hunt, also had a strong outing and limited Boyle County’s offense. The Lady Rebels will look to bounce back in their next game against Great Crossing on Thursday.

Written by Naomi Wheeler

On Thursday, March 19, the Rebels had their home opener against Madison Central. This was a big game for the team because it was their first regular-season game, and they were going up against a really strong opponent who is ranked 10th in the state. Everyone was excited but also a little nervous to start the season.

The Rebels started out strong with Abby Peavler pitching in the circle and Mariah Ebert behind the plate catching. Both of them worked really well together and helped keep the game under control early on. The defense also came out ready to play, making some good plays and staying focused.

Offensively, the Rebels got their bats going early in the game. They were able to make contact, get on base, and put pressure on Madison Central’s defense. The team showed a lot of effort and energy, which helped them stay competitive throughout the game. Even though they were facing a tough team, they didn’t back down and kept fighting.

As the game went on, Madison Central showed why they are a top-ranked team. They made some strong plays and were able to take advantage of a few mistakes. The Rebels tried to keep up and continued to give their best effort, but it was a close game that didn’t quite go their way in the end.

Junior Abby Peavler shared her thoughts about the game, saying, “I loved everyone’s effort, and we did well for our first regular season game against the 10th-ranked team in the state.” This shows that even though they didn’t win, the team is proud of how they played and knows they can improve.

Overall, the Rebels showed a lot of potential in their first game of the season. They worked hard, supported each other, and proved that they can compete with strong teams. Even though it was close but not close enough, this game is a good start and something they can build on as the season continues.

On Wednesday, the Rebels traveled to Anderson County to face off the Bearcats. Anderson county is currently a top 7 team in the state. 

In the first few innings the Rebels only allowed 1 run in every inning. Going into the bottom of the 5th the score was only 3-0 , so it could be anyone's game. Then with two outs, a runner on 2nd, and the score 4-0, the Bearcats Lilly Osborne hits one over the fence, clutching the win at 6-0.

Senior Katherine LeMonds said, “Abby pitched her butt off. Anderson County is ranked a top 5 team in the state and they showed us that. They are a very good team but I think that we competed very well. Even though the scoreboard did not reflect upon us the way we wanted, we still are getting better and getting ready for the postseason.” 

The Rebels play again this Friday at Rockcastle County at 6:00pm.

On Tuesday night, the George Rogers Clark High School softball team traveled to Boyle County High School to take on the Rebels. The Rebels were coming off of a tough loss against Campbellsville the night prior. They really needed to come out swinging against a pretty good GRC team. 

The first two innings were scoreless for both teams. The Rebels were playing impeccable defense, making plays and hustling after every ball. However, in the top of the third, the Rebels gave up 3 unearned runs off of errors. 

The Rebels were able to find a run in the bottom of the 5th when a base hit by Katherine LeMonds led off the inning. With 2 outs, the Rebels found a way to get more runners on base and loaded the bases. With Havannah Maddox up to bat with bases loaded, Abner from GRC walked a runner in. 

The Cardinals went scoreless the rest of the game as well as the Rebels. With Katherine LeMonds in the circle, she gave up 4 hits and 3 runs, 0 earned. She had 4 strikeouts. 

Junior Shortstop Kenzie Shelton says, “I think our game against GRC was a step up from previous games. We came out with a different energy and we were having fun while staying focused. We worked together and fought and I was very proud of our team.”

The Rebels played again the next night against the Anderson County Lady Bearcats. Read the next article to find out how that went!

On Monday, the Boyle County softball team went to Campbellsville and played. They had a hard game but it gave them more preparation for their more important games ahead. They are scheduled to have one more regular season game before they go into the postseason play.

Abby Peavler led the team off with three hits and started them off well. Hadley Russell, a freshman on the softball team said, “We had our downfalls but we learned so much from that game. We learned how to become a better team and push through our differences.” 

The team was able to fight back after the third inning with a little bit more energy, and more confidence in their teamwork. Some players on the team explained that they were not mentally ready to play, but were able to step things up after a while. 

The softball team will go on to play GRC on Tuesday at home and then they will go into the postseason.

Last Saturday, the Rebels hosted their annual Tylar Missbach Memorial Showcase at the high school. The first game started at 9:00am, it was the Rebels versus the Notre Dame Academy Pandas. The Rebels were coming off a senior night win against Collins the night before.

In the first inning, both teams scored once. That quickly changed though, the pandas took the lead 3-1. Then at the end of the 4th inning, the score was 4-2. The score remained the same for the rest of the game.

The second game the Rebels played was at 7:00pm against the Bath County Lady Cats. The Lady Cats came out swinging in the 1st inning starting it off 3-0, but the Rebels responded by getting 1 on the board. The score remained the same through the bottom of the third until the Rebels found a way to get 2 more making the score 3-3, at the top of the 4th. After a hard 5th inning the score was tied at 5-5. After the 6th, the final score is 10-5.

Freshman 3rd baseman Hadley Russell said, “We fought to the best of our abilities. The result might not have been what we wanted but we are getting better.” The Rebels play again at Campbellsville High School on Monday the 12th.

On Friday Night, the Boyle County Rebel Softball team took on the Collins Varsity Titans. This was also the night of their senior night ceremony! 

The Rebels started off great, holding the Titans to 0 runs and no hits until the 4th inning. They were able to manufacture 6 runs in the first three innings by smart base running and stringing together hits. A couple of errors in the field gave the Titans 4 runs. The Rebels made a pitching change in the 5th inning, Mckenzie Shelton coming in for Boyle. She gave up one earned run. The Rebels struggled getting more runs but were able to pull one more out. 

Senior Paisleigh Conn stated, “I feel like we came to compete and we were more focused and came to play. I’m very proud of how we are fighting no matter the outcome of the game, win or lose.”

The Rebels played again the next day at the Tylar Missbach Memorial Showcase. Read the next article to see how they did!

On Tuesday May 5th, the Boyle County softball team played DCA at home. Addie Cannon started off the game pitching, she collected three hits in three at bats. 

The rebels struggled at the beginning of the game letting the score reach 5-4, DCA in the lead. In the third inning, the rebels fought hard and came back. They were able to bring the score back and beat the knights. The final score of the game was 20-5, with a Rebels win. 

Abby Peavler is a sophomore on the team she says, “Last night's game didn't start the way we wanted it to so everyone had to come together as a team. All the girls did extremely well getting through the game helping each other out when mistakes happened. We had some great hits and fielding plays. It was a great district game and I'm looking forward to the next one!” 

They have some plays they need to work on, but they showed great teamwork fighting back for a victory. Their next game is Friday for seniors against Collins. 

Last night, the Boyle County High School softball team traveled to Frederick Douglass High School in a last minute face off at 6:30PM. The Rebels were scheduled to play a district matchup against Danville High School but the Admirals canceled due to a lack of girls. Then, Head Coach Brian Deem scheduled a game on the road at Spencer County. However, they canceled as well. The third time must be a charm, because later that day they scheduled Frederick Douglass on the road. 

For the first full 3 innings, the Rebels held the Broncos to 0 runs. As a top 20 team, it seemed as if the Broncos were put back by the way the Rebels were playing. Going into the bottom of the 4th, both teams were scoreless. 

In the bottom of the 4th, the Broncos scored 1 run off of a solo shot home run to Left Center. The Rebels didn’t let that stop them as they continued fighting to put runners on base. 

In the bottom of the 5th, the Rebels gave up 3 more runs off of a 2 run homerun and an error. Unfortunately, at the top of the 6th, the Rebels were not able to manufacture runs. 

Things spiraled on defense in the bottom of the 6th where 3 recorded errors caused them to give up 4 more runs. The Rebels remained scoreless in the top of the 7th to end the game, Broncos winning 8-0. 

Senior Designated Hitter Paisleigh Conn says, “I feel like we were doing pretty good the first few innings until they were getting hits off of us and I saw how we dropped our heads a bit. However, we never stopped fighting and I couldn’t be any more proud of them than I was last night.” 

The Rebels play again next Monday against Rockcastle. 

The softball team went to North Laurel on Thursday April 24th. North Laurel was state runner up last year and the Rebels put up a good fight. They were ahead for a majority of the game but weren't able to pull it through. 

They ended up losing 2-3 against the jaguars. Katherine LeMonds pitched the first 2 innings with 9 outs. Abby Peavler came in for relief to finish up the game. Mackenzie Shelton doubled to center field, and Addie Cannon singled to center field, each scoring one run. Paisleigh Conn, Havana Maddox, Addie Cannon, and Mackenzie Shelton each collected one hit for Boyle County. 

Lydia Turner, a freshman on the softball team says, “We played well but sadly the score did not reflect that. With North Laurel being the state runner up last year we knew we had a big game ahead. We went in strong and Katherine’s pitching kept us in a rhythm. As the game went on we started to let up and lost the momentum we had after their home run.” 

The girls play their next game at Millennium Park against DCA on April 29th.  

On Saturday, the softball team traveled to John Hardin High School to take on the Grayson County Cougars and the John Hardin Bulldogs. The first game was at 11am against Grayson County and the Rebels came out hot! In the first inning, the Rebels put up 3 runs off of a 3-run-homerun by Havannah Maddox. 

Within the next few innings, the Rebels continued to put runs on the board. The Rebels were manufacturing runs with hit after hit. They continued to keep the momentum going.

After 5 innings, the Rebels won 12-0. Abby Peavler was in the circle and she had 9 strikeouts to contribute to the win!

The second game started right after the first, around 1pm. The first game was similar to the first with the Rebels strong on offense. With Katherine LeMonds in the circle, she produced 10 strikeouts and gave up 1 hit. Maddox had another bomb in the second game as well as Paisleigh Conn. The Rebels ended up winning 15-1!

The Rebels play again tonight against region opponent Mercer County, at home at 6:00pm!

On Thursday, the Boyle County softball team faced Garrard County at home. They put up a big fight and they are back in their groove. 

The Rebels have had a full week of games and had a hard losing streak, but they were able to fight back and close out the week with a win. 

Early in the game, Garrard had taken the lead and the rebels kept their heads and they worked as a team to fight back and get the runs they needed to win. 

Taylor Engle, a freshman on the softball team says, “We played good but we had a slow start at the beginning. I was proud of the way that the team fought back and didn’t let them get in our heads.”

After the win they were able to move up to number one in the district. They have a lot of season left and plan to improve everyday. 

Other members of the team explained that their main focus going into the next game was to start off stronger and come out with a mindset that they are going to take the win. 

Last night at 6:00, the Rebels faced Casey County at Casey County. The Rebels were coming off a tough loss against West Jessamine the night before.

The game started off slow with no runs in the first two innings.The Rebels were the first one on the board making it 1-0 in the bottom of the 3rd. The Rebels lead didn't last long due to a big inning for Casey County making the score 1-5 going into the fourth. But a grand slam by Addie Cannon tied it up at 5-5!

Then, a triple by Miley Finley and a single by Havannah Maddox made the score 6-5!

Casey County did not back down though, they fought and took the lead in the bottom of the fourth.

The score stayed the same the remainder of the game at 6-7.

Senior center fielder Havannah Maddox said “We definitely had errors that needed to be fixed but we also had some great plays like Addie's home run.”

The Rebels play again today against Garrard County at home, at 6:00pm.

Last night, the Boyle County Rebel softball team took on the West Jessamine Colts softball team at home. The girls were coming off of two losses this past weekend and were looking to revive themselves against a regional opponent. 

Due to a lack of focus, the Rebels put themselves in a 4 run hole after the first inning. Throughout the whole game, they continued to give up runs on silly errors. However, they showed fight on offense by stringing hits together to produce runs. After the 4th inning, the Rebels were down 5-4. 

Unfortunately, during the top of the 6th, the Rebels gave up 4 more runs making the score 10-5, the Colts leading. To respond to that difference, 3-hole-hitter Miley Finley hit a 2-run-bomb to make the score 10-7. 

At the end of 7 innings, the Rebels were not able to make up for their overall 6 errors in the field and they ended up losing 13-7. 

Junior Miley Finley says, “It was a tough loss. We didn’t lose because we were outplayed. We lost because we beat ourselves. However, lessons were learned.” 

The Rebels play again tonight at Casey County against the Rebels. Be there to support your girls!

The Rebels softball team took a trip to Northern Kentucky on Saturday April 14th. They played Harrison County and Highlands, but took both losses. 

Their first game was against Highlands, and the score was 16-6. Caroline LeMonds, a freshman on the softball team says, “We didn’t really come to compete in the first game but we showed some fight in the second. I'm excited to see how we respond to this.” 

The rebels got an awakening and they came to fight more in the second half. They had more battles and were able to bring out a score of 4-3 in the Harrison County game. Although they didn't win, we can see their team working together more in this particular game.

On Tuesday, April 8th the Rebels took on the Estill County Engineers at home. The game went all the way to 7 innings.

The Rebels started off strong, getting 2 runs right off the bat. There was a lack of energy starting off the game but quickly progressed. 

Although Estill County had a few good hits, the Rebels kept fighting to win the game 8-3!

Senior pitcher Katherine LeMonds says, “The whole team came in laser-focused. We wanted to start a winning streak. We used the momentum from the game the night prior to build on the Estill County game. They were good competition, but with our teamwork and energy, we were able to come out on top!”

The Rebels will play again this Saturday against Highlands at Notre Dame Academy.

On Monday night, the Rebel softball team took on the South Laurel Cardinals at South Laurel High School. This was their first game back after spring break. Before the break, they went 1-5. They were looking to increase their win count on Monday and they sure came out with a bang!

The Rebels started off big, stringing together runs to score two in the top of the first. Sophomore pitcher Abby Peavler held the Cards to zero runs until the bottom of the third where they tied up the game 3-3. South Laurel took the lead in the fourth inning, scoring one run to make the score 4-3. 

This score stayed the same until the sixth inning where they used small ball and aggressive base running to manufacture two runs. At the end of the 6th inning, the Rebels led 5-4. They were able to “Rebel down” and hold the Cardinals from scoring in the 7th inning to take the game! The final score was 5-4, Rebels win!

Abby Peavler says, “The game went great. Everyone put full effort in and pulled their weight. South Laurel was a very well rounded team. Their pitcher was solid and yet we didn’t have a problem. When I was pitching, everyone was talking and had a great attitude. It was a good game and we didn’t give up!”

The Rebels played again on Tuesday and got another win! They play again this weekend at Notre Dame Academy! Good luck girls!

On Tuesday, March 25th, the Rebel softball team played at home and faced off against Woodford County. The Rebels were coming off of a tough loss to Taylor County in the 2A. 

In the first inning, the Rebels allowed a few base hits which led Woodford to score 3 runs right off the bat .The Rebels were not able to get the runners home despite having good hits. 

The whole game was a battle. When one team scored, the other came punching back. However, some miscommunication in the field for the Rebels led to Woodford County to extend their lead. Final score 16-5.

Freshman and third baseman Hadley Russell says, “We are closer to victory every game. The score may not be what we want but it’s what we need to keep us motivated.” 

The Rebels play again, March 26th, at Madison Southern.

Last night, the Boyle County Rebels softball team traveled to Taylor County to take on the Taylor County Cardinals softball team for the second round of the 2A section tournament. The Rebels won the first round against Lincoln County last Tuesday 13-0 and were looking for another win. 

The first two innings consisted of a pitching duel, not giving up a single run on either side. In the third inning, the Rebels kicked off the game by stringing together a few hits after two outs. However, the Cardinals fought back in the bottom of the third, scoring 2 runs, gaining the lead. 

The Rebels were scoreless the rest of the game except for the 5th inning when Havannah Maddox scored 2 with a 2 run bomb to right center! 

Within the next few innings, Taylor County was able to produce runs on multiple hits. The Rebels kept fighting but were not able to regain the lead, ending the game 3-10, Taylor County winning. 

Senior right fielder Addie Cannon says, “We competed until things started going south. We are gonna have to learn and grow to be better at competing the whole game to get ready for postseason.”

The Rebels play again tonight at home against a very good Woodford County team. Be there to support your Rebels!

Last Saturday, The Rebels softball team went to Marion County and played the knights.

 That was their third game of the season. They were not able to pull out a win, but the final score was 13-5. 

Mackenzie Shelton was the lead off pitcher and led them half way through the game, Katherine LeMonds finished out the game. Katherine says “We should have fought harder than we did. We got in a hole and weren’t able to pull ourselves out. However, we will learn from this game to make ourselves better for the postseason”. 

The girls were holding a strong fight for the first few innings then they got stuck and were not able to come back from the hole they had gotten into. 

Freshman Peyton Kelley says,“Our team has great talent and this game has shown us our weak spots and where we need improvement. Going into our next practice we will have a focus and make sure we are prepared for games to come.”

The Softball team has a lot of season left in them and plans to improve every game.

On Tuesday, March 18th at 6:00pm the Rebels faced Lincoln County High School in their season home opener!

The game started off strong for the Rebels gaining a quick lead. The Rebels really locked down in the field not making a single error. 

The game came to an end in the middle of the 5th inning. Final score 13-0, Rebels win!

Senior Pitcher and first baseman Katherine LeMonds said “I was super proud of the way we came out and played. We were able to keep our minds focused and play with lots of energy. I'm super excited to see what else we can do!”

The Rebels will play again at home this Thursday at 6:15 against Southwestern High School!

Last night, on Monday, March 17th, the Rebel softball team traveled to Etown Sports Park to face off against the LaRue County Hawks for their first game of the season. The Rebels were coming off of two scrimmages last week where they went 1-1. You could see the benefits of the scrimmages when they came out with their bats hot. 

In the first inning, the Rebels were able to start the game off by stringing a few base hits and a sacrifice fly to score the first run of the game. The Rebels were able to hold the Hawks in the bottom of the first but gave up 3 runs in the second. 

The whole game was back and forth. When one team scored, the other came punching back. At the end of the 4th, the Hawks led 4-7. In the 5th, the Rebels tied it back up 7-7!

However, some miscommunication in the field for the Rebels regained the lead for LaRue County. In the 5th inning, the Hawks switched pitchers to try to stop Boyle County’s run. Fortunately, the Rebels were able to time up the new pitcher and get some line drives off of her. 

At the top of the 6th, the Rebels pushed back a run to shorten the Hawk’s lead 8-10. They held LaRue to 1 run in the bottom of the 6th but weren’t able to score at the top of the 7th, making the final score 8-11, Hawks win. 

Senior and Center Fielder Havannah Maddox says, “We came out strong and hit really well but we need to clean some stuff up. Overall we really played for each other as a team.” 

The Rebels play again tonight, March 18th, against Lincoln County for the first round of the 2A tournament.