I want to take a moment to thank God, my family, my coaches, and everyone that has surrounded me with love and support. With that, I am excited to announce that I have COMMITTED to play baseball
@UKBaseball
.
#BBN
#GoCats
@FDHSBaseball
@Kybaseballclub
Thank you
@USABaseball
for the BEST event i’ve ever been apart of! Just such an unreal experience and even better to put on the Red, White, and Blue!
#ForGlory
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@USABDevelops
Goodbye to my first love. Although I haven’t had the best luck with basketball, I wouldn’t change my love for basketball for the world. Love my family
@FDBoysHoops
and this amazing journey. 🫶🏻
Through the many hard and long days of ACL recovery, I have officially graduated PT. Can’t thank everyone at Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy enough for helping me grow better from this injury.
I might be a little bias but toe to toe all night with by far the best team in the country and fought all throughout the tourney. PUT THE CATS IN!
@UKBaseball
‘24 LHP Leighton Harris (KY), newly minted as the No. 120 player in the newest ‘24 class rankings, pitching well for KBC here tonight. FB 80-83 mph, very easy and athletic operation, quality 1/7 CB as well.
#OHValleyQ
I am very excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and baseball career at The University of Kentucky! I would like to thank God, my family, friends, teammates, coaches and everyone who has pushed me and been alongside me to make this happen! Go cats! ⚪️🔵
⚾️Pitcher of The Week⚾️
Congrats to
@FDHSBaseball
2024 LHP
@LCHarris7805
- the first
@PBRKentucky
Pitcher of The Week for the 2024 season. Harris was dominant in his start last week.
Also, see 13 additional pitchers who made this week's HM list.
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8⃣0⃣ ballplayers from across the country have been named to the 16U/17U National Team Development Program roster!
The athletes will participate in skill development sessions, seminars & intrasquad games to assist in their development.
READ:
This weeks player spotlight is on Leighton Harris (
@LCHarris7805
). Leighton has had a crazy past 15 months. He was extremely consistent while rehabbing from ACL surgery, and has sky-rocketed this fall. Leighton is a leader and everyone in the facility (athletes and coaches) loves
Thanks to some of our 2017 12 yr old Kentucky State Champions Alums for coming back to talk with this years 2023 State Champs about their road and past experiences. Their advice and memories were great for this years group to hear. Keep it going boys!
#PastAndPresent
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Good to see
@KBC_Prime2024
Leighton Harris
@LCHarris7805
with a hard liner to RF for the single & go 2-2 on the day. Harris finishes the KBC fall season batting a team best .462 batting average.
Here’s a look at the breaking ball from 2024 LHP Leighton Harris (KY). Tighter spin with sweeping finish, up to 70 mph & showed some feel to land it in the zone. Fastball worked 79-81 mph, short life to it.
@KBC_Prime2024
Thinking about a
@PBRKentucky
event that involves the best in each class from different parts of that state split into area code teams. Teams 859, 502, 270, and 606 battling for state bragging rights. 🤔 Stay tuned...
Here is guest host, Leighton Harris, with our players of the game. Thomas Howard threw a tremendous game and RJ parks was a wall behind the dish and drove in the go ahead RBI in the top of the 9th inning. Take your phone off silent to hear audio if not working.
USA Baseball Midwest All-Region Team rosters (15U, 16U) have been released. Selectees will travel to North Carolina in August to represent their Region, play for the Champions Cup, and continue on their journey to make a Team USA National Team.
#ForGlory
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What an EPIC game & wonderful experience to share with my boys!! Allen Fieldhouse is the best college environment in college bball and it was great to see our CATS smash the Jayhawks. Lots of Go Big Blue chants and C-A-T-S cheers rolling throughout the game.
#GoCats
@LCHarris7805
Loved every moment of little league with Coach Burnett, Owen, and their family. I had an absolute blast every summer playing with Owen and getting coached by the best!
#ELL
is proud to announce John Burnett has been named the 2021 National Little League Coach of the Year!!
Coach Burnett will be recognized virtually by
@LittleLeague
International (date to be determined) at this years Little League World Series. Congrats again Coach Burnett!
Couldn’t be more proud of Landon and his accomplishments this summer. 59 IP, 56 Ks, and a combined .793 ERA. Moved up in velo (81).Several PG awards. Played against some of the best competition in the country and played with the best talent in KY. Keep working kid!!
@Landon06_
Can’t thank everyone at PPL enough for helping develop my body and mind to be a better pitcher. Anyone who is playing the game of baseball will benefit from even the training trial. Come out and join the family!
Thinking about training with us? Interested in seeing what we do? We have an opportunity for you to come meet our staff, watch live demonstrations and ask questions. This event is 100% FREE! Register through the link 👇👇
11th Region Girls Championship
End of 3rd Qtr
Lexington Catholic 51
vs
Frederick Douglass 66
Ayanna Sarai Darrington 29pts 27reb
Trip to the Mingua Beef Jerky Girls Sweet 16
#RuppArena
Some more year awards for the great kids at ELL!! Well done boys on a great season and all your accomplishments.
🌟ERA Champion: Connor Harris - Indians (1.54)
🌟President’s Award: Baird Woodall - Red Sox
🌟Unsung Hero Award: Jax Lynch - Astros
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Proud of
@LCHarris7805
in closing out the Henry Clay game last night. He finished the game for
@FDHSBaseball
going the last 2.2 innings and picked up the W! He also struck out 7 consecutive batters to close out the game. Kid was dealing. 💪🏼⚾️🔥
#NextManUp
2.2 1H 0ER 7K 0BB
very exited to announce that I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at The University of Kentucky! I would like to thank all of my teammates, coaches, parents, and friends who have helped me along this road!
#bbn
#WeAreUK
@rc_vikings
@JamieTessoff
@Midland_Redskin
Leighton Harris (‘24 KY) showing easy pop here as this one just kept carrying on the center fielder and got down for a stand up triple.
@PG_Uncommitted
#WWBA
Estep with a bomb, his 8th, and UK is alllllll over Georgia in the rubber game. Wildcats are on the verge of their second series win over a ranked squad.
Taylor Penn (‘24 KY) has been great here in his
#WWBA
start. Up to 89 & holding 85-88 thru 4, sinks it under barrels (clip) & flashing a breaker in mid-70s; 75% strikes across the outing.
@PG_Uncommitted
@PG_OhioValley
2024 RHP Will Orberson showing a velocity jump. Fastball 82-84, 74 SL with late bite feel for CH. 6'2/185 frame with big upside. Spin rates on FB and SL in 2400's.
#PreseasonAllState
Ben Aklinski was 2-3 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI in a 5-4 win over Southern Maryland Tuesday. The former Wildcat has 3 bombs in 4 games for the Legends. Aklinski leads the Atlantic League in home runs, is tied for the lead in RBI and has the 4th-highest batting average.
Leighton Harris (‘24 KY) working 83-84 T86 w/ the heater early on. Breaking ball w/ sweeping break & depth in low-70s & landing it.
@PG_Uncommitted
@PG_OhioValley
#WWBA
Ben Jordan, UK Baseball and former Basketball player, has died.
Just devastating news. Prayers to Ben’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Heartbreaking.
Blessed to announce that I’m committing to the University of Kentucky to further my athletic and academic career. To god,my parents, coaches, teammates, and everyone who has helped me along the way within this journey, I am thankful for each and every one of you.
#BBN
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OFFICIAL RELEASE: The College Football Playoff has announced dates, kick times and broadcast information for the 2024-25 playoff, the first year of the expanded 12-team format.
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#CFBPlayoff
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I am very excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and Baseball career at Eastern Kentucky University. My faith, family, coaches, and friends have blessed me with support and encouragement.
#rollkerns
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@Coach_Mac6
INTERCEPTION. Parker Chaney picks off the first Somerset play and takes it to the 37. That’s his 2nd pick, believe and 3rd for
@LCAFootball2020
in the game. 7:40 4Q