By Nick Brockman, Messenger Sports Writer
The gyms might be empty and ball fields overgrown these days at Hopkins County schools, but summer provides the opportunity for high school athletes of nearly all sports to improve and stay active.
From swimming to baseball, basketball to football and beyond, summer's free time allows local athletes to hone the skills fans look forward to watching during the fall, winter and spring.
The warm weather, increased daylight and leisure time lends itself to natural summer sports like golf and baseball. Madisonville-North Hopkins golfer Patrick Hibbs has utilized his opportunity to play in the Kentucky State Amateur Golf Tournament at Champion Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville.
Fellow golfer Taylor Howerton of Hopkins County Central has participated in the Greater Owensboro Golf Series while older sister Ashleigh Howerton has played in the Junior Masters and plans to take part in many other tournaments this summer.
Each of the golfers can only hope practicing in the heat will give them the experience to make a deep postseason run this fall at the state tournament.
As for baseball, several North and Central players have been working their craft at Elmer Kelley Stadium for the American Legion Post 6 Madisonville Miners. Maroons like Hayden Marks, Michael Huddleston and Dalton Liking have been ripping the cover off the ball in addition to graduates Ben Campbell, Micah Rainwater and Drew Bennett.
Tyler Harris and graduate Clayton Solise have been doing a solid job representing the Storm as well.
From swimming to baseball, basketball to football and beyond, summer's free time allows local athletes to hone the skills fans look forward to watching during the fall, winter and spring.
The warm weather, increased daylight and leisure time lends itself to natural summer sports like golf and baseball. Madisonville-North Hopkins golfer Patrick Hibbs has utilized his opportunity to play in the Kentucky State Amateur Golf Tournament at Champion Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville.
Fellow golfer Taylor Howerton of Hopkins County Central has participated in the Greater Owensboro Golf Series while older sister Ashleigh Howerton has played in the Junior Masters and plans to take part in many other tournaments this summer.
Each of the golfers can only hope practicing in the heat will give them the experience to make a deep postseason run this fall at the state tournament.
As for baseball, several North and Central players have been working their craft at Elmer Kelley Stadium for the American Legion Post 6 Madisonville Miners. Maroons like Hayden Marks, Michael Huddleston and Dalton Liking have been ripping the cover off the ball in addition to graduates Ben Campbell, Micah Rainwater and Drew Bennett.
Tyler Harris and graduate Clayton Solise have been doing a solid job representing the Storm as well.
Central and North's football teams are heading toward running at full steam with both experiencing great success at 7-on-7 passing camps in the Louisville area. With eight weeks left until opening kickoff, both squads have lots of positions to fill and questions to answer.
Even if a player chooses not to get involved with a team activity, athletes of many sports have plenty of opportunity to enhance their knowledge through camps. Softball, basketball, soccer and dance are among just a few scheduled in the coming weeks in Madisonville.
Memorial Day's passing also signaled the start to swim season. Last week, the Madisonville Golf and Country Club captured its first home meet of the year, downing Russellville Country Club. North graduates Mary Katherine Kington, Joseph Porter and Shawn Sarles lead a young and eager bunch and provide plenty of combined swimming experience as they coach the Sharks.
In addition to educational camps, basketball players hoping to advance to the next level like Storm big-man Daniel Croft will attend sessions in attempts of gaining attention and name recognition.
Not to be left out, local runners will use the cool mornings and evenings and participate in events like 5Ks to build up endurance for the approaching high school season.
Classes are out, but for student-athletes, learning continues during the summer. The focus just changes to the latter half of the equation.
Even if a player chooses not to get involved with a team activity, athletes of many sports have plenty of opportunity to enhance their knowledge through camps. Softball, basketball, soccer and dance are among just a few scheduled in the coming weeks in Madisonville.
Memorial Day's passing also signaled the start to swim season. Last week, the Madisonville Golf and Country Club captured its first home meet of the year, downing Russellville Country Club. North graduates Mary Katherine Kington, Joseph Porter and Shawn Sarles lead a young and eager bunch and provide plenty of combined swimming experience as they coach the Sharks.
In addition to educational camps, basketball players hoping to advance to the next level like Storm big-man Daniel Croft will attend sessions in attempts of gaining attention and name recognition.
Not to be left out, local runners will use the cool mornings and evenings and participate in events like 5Ks to build up endurance for the approaching high school season.
Classes are out, but for student-athletes, learning continues during the summer. The focus just changes to the latter half of the equation.
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