
Caroline Makauskas
College and High School Sports Reporter at Lexington Herald-Leader
Sports Writer at Freelance
Covering Kentucky women’s basketball and more for @heraldleader and @kentuckysports | Texas Ex | She/Her | ✉️ [email protected]
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1 week ago |
kentucky.com | Caroline Makauskas
Three games into what is now an 11-win season for No. 16 Lexington Catholic baseball, senior catcher Owen Jenkins sustained an injury. The University of Kentucky commit, whom LexCath head coach and former Wildcat Scott Downs called “probably the best catcher in the state,” is inimitable for the Knights — but his contribution is so “huge,” that his teammates couldn’t help but try to fill the gap in his absence. “We had some guys trying to be Owen,” Downs said. “And there’s only one Owen.
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1 week ago |
gazettextra.com | Caroline Makauskas
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Last year's Kentucky Derby champion will once again be racing on the first Saturday in May - but a long way from Churchill Downs. The 2024 champion will run in the $200,000 Lake Ouachita Stakes, a 1 1/16-mile race for horses aged 4 and older at Oaklawn Park, in hopes of his first victory since the three-horse photo finish nearly a year ago.
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1 week ago |
kentucky.com | Caroline Makauskas
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1 week ago |
kentucky.com | Caroline Makauskas
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1 week ago |
kentucky.com | Caroline Makauskas
Each year, on the first weekend of May, more than 150,000 patrons descend upon Churchill Downs for a one-of-a-kind experience. Between the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby, hopeful wagerers enjoy far more than “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” The distinct culture of Derby weekend isn’t limited to designer hats, pastel suits or dresses, or even cigar-laden celebrations.
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RT @ESPNRadioLex: @realLauro5 & @Jimmy_Radio get a fantastic KY DERBY FOOD/DRINK REVIEW from @cmakauskas! @VSIdocsports with some Pope prop…

RT @KentuckySports: ‘There’s only one Owen.’ Why UK commit is so key for Lexington Catholic baseball https://t.co/wornlYpztV

FINAL: @LexCathBaseball def. LCA 8-0. Great day for Jack Sams and the Knights’ defense. https://t.co/KheFE7CoAJ