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photo from Cincinnati Reds

Jones makes Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Roster

After months of dedicated training and an extended delay to the start of the baseball season due to COVID-19, local veteran relief pitcher Nate Jones has been officially named to the Opening Day roster for the Cincinnati Reds.
Max Duffy

Max Duffy

Max Duffy on Ray Guy Watch List

University of Kentucky senior punter Max Duffy is one of 19 candidates on the preseason watch list for the 2020 Ray Guy Award, it was announced Wednesday by the Augusta Sports Council. Duffy was the winner of the 2019 Ray Guy Award which honors the nation’s top collegiate punter.
NKU athletics

NKU athletics

Horizon League, NKU delays start of fall sports season

The Horizon League office in Indianapolis has announced that the start of fall sports competition will be postponed until October 1, prioritizing the health and safety of its student-athletes, coaches and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nate Jones faced off against Joey Votto. Photo courtesy Cincinnati Reds.

Nate Jones faced off against Joey Votto. Photo courtesy Cincinnati Reds.

Jones notches save in Reds scrimmage

     In his unofficial Reds debut, Pendleton Countian Nate Jones put together a solid outing as he recorded a save in a third-inning intersquad scrimmage on July 9 at Great American Ballpark.

Duffy, Kinnard Earn Preseason All-America Honor by Phil Steele

Senior punter Max Duffy and junior offensive tackle Darian Kinnard have been named to the 2020 preseason All-America team by Phil Steele’s College Football. Duffy, a native of Perth, Australia, was named a first-team All-American on special teams after an impressive 2019 season.