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BRACKET CHALLENGE UPDATE

BRACKET CHALLENGE UPDATE

Opening Weekend Defined By "Madness"

By: Sam McClanahan and Chad Baker   The 2023 NCAA Tournament delivered one of its most unpredictable four days in history as two number one seeds were eliminated, resulting in brackets being busted all over the country.

O'Hara Receives Long-Awaited HOF Recognition

By: Sam McClanahan   Nearly 20 years after his decorated high school basketball career in which he was a key member of the historic 2005 Pendleton County region championship winning team, Mason O'Hara is finally getting his long overdue recognition.
Chad Simms (kneeling) served as head coach of the Pendleton County Wildcats for six seasons where he won 73 games and brought home four district championships. Photo provided by Melody Simms

Chad Simms (kneeling) served as head coach of the Pendleton County Wildcats for six seasons where he won 73 games and brought home four district championships. Photo provided by Melody Simms

Simms Filled With Joy As He Enters HOF

By: Chad Baker On February 14, the newest class of the 10th Region Hall of Fame was announced. Among the ten newest members of the class was former Pendleton County boy's head coach Chad Simms.
The Ladycats pose with the district trophy following their 21st win of the season. Photo by Stacey Myers.

The Ladycats pose with the district trophy following their 21st win of the season. Photo by Stacey Myers.

Queens of the 38th

By Sam McClanahan & Stacey Myers The historic basketball season for the Pendleton County Ladycats reached new heights as the team achieved two more milestones: The girls captured their first district championship in 10 years and also set a new program record with their 21st victory.
The Wildcats basketball team held their annual "Senior Night" ceremony before the start of their home game with Paris on February 15. Seniors Ethan Verst, team manager Rylee Spence and Connor Neltner were honored for their contributions to the program. Photo by Sam McClanahan

The Wildcats basketball team held their annual "Senior Night" ceremony before the start of their home game with Paris on February 15. Seniors Ethan Verst, team manager Rylee Spence and Connor Neltner were honored for their contributions to the program. Photo by Sam McClanahan

Wildcats Honor Seniors, Prepare For Districts

By: Sam McClanahan The Pendleton County Wildcats concluded their regular season and held their annual "Senior Night" ceremony to honor the contributions of Ethan Verst, Connor Neltner, and team manager Rylee Spence.
Jersey Retirement And Banner

Jersey Retirement And Banner

Wildcats Honor Monroe With Jersey Retirement And Banner

By Sam McClanahan One of the greatest players in Pendleton County boys basketball history received his due recognition on Feb. 10. Mason Monroe, the point guard who wore #33, captained three teams to district titles on his way to a 10th Region Hall of Fame career from 2008-13.
Prior to the start of the Wildcats varsity basketball game versus Augusta on February 7, the seven senior members of the Archery team were recognized. From L-R: Will Harlow, Lilly Brinkdoepke, Kennadi Mayer, Lilly Stephenson, Jeanna Craig, Bradford Peoples and Elissa Blackaby. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Prior to the start of the Wildcats varsity basketball game versus Augusta on February 7, the seven senior members of the Archery team were recognized. From L-R: Will Harlow, Lilly Brinkdoepke, Kennadi Mayer, Lilly Stephenson, Jeanna Craig, Bradford Peoples and Elissa Blackaby. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Archery Team Places Runner-Up at Robertson

By Annie Redden The Pendleton County Archery returned to action in the Robertson County State warmup on February 10 and 11. They shot a total score of 3298 points, placing them second out of the three teams competing.
Front row, L to R: Kayla Hensley, Rebecca McCoy, Larissa Hill, India Trimble, Joie Calloway, Lexi Carmony, Rielee Blackburn, Nyah Wright;  Back row: JB Combs, Lacey Bromley, Reagan Anderson, Dani Combs, Skylar Loomis, Arielle Ammerman, Shawn Redden, Lily Gibson, Kylee Murray, Reese Carmony, Daisia Bobb, Paige Souther, AJ Redden.

Front row, L to R: Kayla Hensley, Rebecca McCoy, Larissa Hill, India Trimble, Joie Calloway, Lexi Carmony, Rielee Blackburn, Nyah Wright; Back row: JB Combs, Lacey Bromley, Reagan Anderson, Dani Combs, Skylar Loomis, Arielle Ammerman, Shawn Redden, Lily Gibson, Kylee Murray, Reese Carmony, Daisia Bobb, Paige Souther, AJ Redden.

PCHS CheerCats Produce Top Ten Finish At Nationals

By Sam McClanahan The Pendleton County High School CheerCats turned in a historical showing for the program at the UCA Nationals held in Orlando.
The Pendleton County bowling team competed in the state tournament held in Louisville. Front row l to r: Braden Brann, Bradley Brann, Karson Enzweiler, Adam Straus, Back row L to R: Assistant coach Amber Brewer, Kyan Brewer, Bradford Peoples, Koby Brewer, Leroy Bryant, head coach Ronnie Hutchison. Not pictured Josiah Hurdle.

The Pendleton County bowling team competed in the state tournament held in Louisville. Front row l to r: Braden Brann, Bradley Brann, Karson Enzweiler, Adam Straus, Back row L to R: Assistant coach Amber Brewer, Kyan Brewer, Bradford Peoples, Koby Brewer, Leroy Bryant, head coach Ronnie Hutchison. Not pictured Josiah Hurdle.

Wildcats Bowling Competes At State Tournament, Pushes State Champ Trinity To The Limit

By Rhonda Hutchison On February 6-7, the Pendleton Wildcat Bowling Teams traveled to Louisville  to compete in the state bowling competition.
The Regional Champion Wildcats Bowling Team holds the trophy for their third Region 5 championship. The team is joined by Athletic Director Jon Wirth on the left and Principal Tony Dietrich on their right.

The Regional Champion Wildcats Bowling Team holds the trophy for their third Region 5 championship. The team is joined by Athletic Director Jon Wirth on the left and Principal Tony Dietrich on their right.

PC Bowling dominates Regional Tournament

By Rhonda Hutchison On Monday, January 23, the top eight averaging Pendleton County bowlers (four girls, four boys) competed in the 2023 Region 5 Bowling Singles competition.