The PCHS boys Varsity and JV cross country teams traveled to the Double S Stampede in Georgetown on Saturday, September 15.  Though all teams ran great, Paul Dunbar High School dominated the races.

By Bruce Reller, Jr., Reporter

The Pendleton County Wildcats lost a home game to Holmes High School last Friday, September 21. The Bulldogs scored early and often and won the game by a score of 64-7.

"Friday's game was a tough loss. Holmes is a good team with great speed and athletes," Wildcat head coach Terry Brown said. "Our team has improved all year long, but we are in the middle of a rough district stretch."

The last four weeks have been busy for the Sharp Middle School Wildcats. On September 1, 2012 the Wildcats notched their third victory of the season with a 45-34 win over Ludlow. The Wildcats scoring was provided by Grif Appleman, Austin Stull and Logan Fugate.

The last three weeks have not been as fortunate for the Wildcats who have suffered three straight losses and multiple injuries to key personnel. Injuries to Austin Stull and Grif Appleman have kept them out of all or part of three games. The Cats currently stand at 3-3 and will host Holy Cross at home on Saturday night.

On Monday, September 10 the Ladycats travelled to Covington Latin. With the blow of the first whistle, the Ladycats came out full force. They were winning first touches and keeping pressure on Covington Latin’s defense. This would allow the Ladycats the first goal of the game. Sophomore McKayla Manor would drive to the corner pulling defense pressure from Covington Latin out of the middle of the field. Freshman Erin Fitzpatrick would take advantage of this space and sprint to the opening. McKayla would see the run and chip the ball giving Erin a wide opener header that would fall into the goal.

The Pendleton County High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Grant County invitational on September 8, 2012. The previous evening's heavy rains made for a soggy and muddy course and the winds remained gusty as the teams prepared to run their 5ks.

Bryan Howell, an eighth grade student at Phillip Sharp Middle School placed first in the middle school boys cross country race at the Grant County Invitational on September 8, 2012. Howell finished the 3k race with an outstanding time of 12:02 beating out 111 other competitors for the first place finish.

Five years ago, Ladycat golf made their first appearance at the state tournament.  Two key players and the coach from that team are gone but the Ladycat golf team keeps right on with the same focus and expectations.  A run to the state tournament.

In his first year, Coach Keaton Belcher has taken a young team sprinkled with experience and led them to that familiar spot as one of the best teams in the 8th Region.

“My first season as the Ladycat golf coach has been great.  Our progress this year has been fantastic.  I have enjoyed working with the girls on a daily basis and have seen dramatic improvement in some of their games.”

Junior Kyle Silbersack runs the ball through the Bishop Brossart defense. He has had a record season so far. Photo by Bruce Reller, Jr.

By Bruce Reller, Jr., Reporter

The Pendleton County Wildcats picked up their first victory of the season. They defeated Bishop Brossart 35-28 on Homecoming night last Friday, September 14.

“It’s always good to win, especially Homecoming,” Wildcat head coach Terry Brown said. “Our boys have played very well this year. We just have trouble with our depth.”

The Wildcats scored first on a touchdown pass from junior quarterback Adam Koeninger to senior wide receiver Austin Pyles.

The Mustangs tied the game with a touchdown late in the first quarter. But it was still 7-7 as the teams headed to the halftime break.

Pictured above is Max Dewald from the Dixie game. During the tournament, the Pendleton Co. JV soccer team raised a substantial amount with fundraisers.

By: Sam McClanahan, Reporter

With half of the 2012 season now behind them, the Pendleton County Wildcats soccer team hopes to build off the momentum that was gained last week when the club notched consecutive victories for the first time in nearly a month.

As postseason play inches closer, the 'Cats, slowly but surely seem to be taking form. After suffering three straight losses by a combined score of 19-9, the 'Cats defense tightened down dramatically in a pair of wins over St. Pat and Dixie Heights, allowing just one goal.

Sarah Schlueter drives a spike home against Harrison County in the Ladycats 3-0 victory. Teammates Jennifer Owen and Brianna Crouch watch for the block.

After a two-game loss to George Rogers Clark and Owen County, the PCHS Volleyball Ladycats were fired up to win against District rival, Harrison County, at home on Thursday, September 13, 2012.  They didn’t disappoint the crowd.  For the first time since 2008, in this Varsity team’s existence, Pendleton County dominated the court, shutting down Harrison County in a 3-0 win:  25-17, 25-13, 25-17.