Caroline Makauskas

Lexington

College and High School Sports Reporter at Lexington Herald-Leader

Covering Kentucky women’s basketball and more for @heraldleader and @kentuckysports | Texas Ex | She/Her | ✉️ [email protected]

Articles

‘It means the world.’ Scott County softball back on top at last in 11th Region

1 week ago | kentucky.com | Caroline Makauskas

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomScott County defeated Great Crossing 5-2 to win its first 11th Region title since 2018. Georgia commit Ada Little pitched a complete game and earned tournament MVP honors. The Cardinals return to the state tournament after a 25-6 season and district title run. At one point a dominant force in the world of Kentucky high school softball, Scott County won three state championships between 2014 and 2018.
Sayre stays aggressive — and ‘chatty’ — to reach girls lacrosse state title game

2 weeks ago | kentucky.com | Caroline Makauskas

With 8:06 to play in the fourth quarter of Sayre’s girls lacrosse state semifinal game against Notre Dame on Monday night, the Spartans’ half of the bleachers at Shelby County High School took a deep breath. Sayre had just surrendered its third consecutive goal of the period as the Pandas worked to come back from a deficit as large as five and keep their state championship hopes alive.
Kenny Brooks adds 6-foot-5 Swedish center to UK women’s basketball roster

2 weeks ago | kentucky.com | Caroline Makauskas

In our In the Spotlight stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you continuing coverage of news and events important to our Central Kentucky community. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. Kenny Brooks and his coaching staff have gained a new international addition to Kentucky’s 2025-26 roster. “I’m so happy to announce that I’ve committed to the University of Kentucky!” Elsa Vadfors, a 6-foot-5 Swedish center, posted on social media on Sunday evening.
Kenny Brooks adds 6-foot-5 Swedish center to UK women’s basketball roster

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Caroline Makauskas

In our In the Spotlight stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you continuing coverage of news and events important to our Central Kentucky community. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. Kenny Brooks and his coaching staff have gained a new international addition to Kentucky’s 2025-26 roster. Advertisement“I’m so happy to announce that I’ve committed to the University of Kentucky!” Elsa Vadfors, a 6-foot-5 Swedish center, posted on social media on Sunday evening.
‘Unmatched chemistry.’ 11th Region tennis champs include LexCath doubles sweep

3 weeks ago | kentucky.com | Caroline Makauskas

Lexington Catholic seniors Eva Quinn and Sophia Miller have been waiting for their region championship moment together since they were sophomores, when they narrowly lost in a tiebreaker. So it meant everything to the friends when, in the final point of their 6-4, 6-2 doubles win against Paul Laurence Dunbar’s Vidya Sethuraman and Hannah Chandler, Quinn hit a perfectly placed ball which was returned out of bounds, cementing the long-awaited 11th Region title at the Bluegrass Racquet Club.
Mystics confirm former Kentucky star Georgia Amoore will miss first WNBA season

3 weeks ago | timeswv.com | Caroline Makauskas |Lexington Herald-Leader

LEXINGTON, Ky. (TNS)— Former University of Kentucky All-America point guard Georgia Amoore will miss her first pro season with the Washington Mystics, the franchise confirmed on Friday afternoon. Amoore, who sustained an ACL injury in her right knee during a training camp practice at the end of April, underwent surgery and will miss the entirety of the 2025 WNBA season. This news follows the Mystics’ initial reporting of the injury, and still does not specify whether a ligament was torn.
Mystics confirm former Kentucky star Georgia Amoore will miss first WNBA season

3 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Caroline Makauskas

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Former University of Kentucky All-America point guard Georgia Amoore will miss her first pro season with the Washington Mystics, the franchise confirmed on Friday afternoon. Amoore, who sustained an ACL injury in her right knee during a training camp practice at the end of April, underwent surgery and will miss the entirety of the 2025 WNBA season. This news follows the Mystics' initial reporting of the injury, and still does not specify whether a ligament was torn.
Mystics confirm former Kentucky star Georgia Amoore will miss first WNBA season

3 weeks ago | dailygazette.com | Caroline Makauskas |Lexington Herald-Leader

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Mystics confirm former Kentucky star Georgia Amoore will miss first WNBA season

3 weeks ago | kentucky.com | Caroline Makauskas

Former University of Kentucky All-America point guard Georgia Amoore will miss her first pro season with the Washington Mystics, the franchise confirmed on Friday afternoon. Amoore, who sustained an ACL injury in her right knee during a training camp practice at the end of April, underwent surgery and will miss the entirety of the 2025 WNBA season. This news follows the Mystics’ initial reporting of the injury, and still does not specify whether a ligament was torn.
As the WNBA season gets underway, here’s a look at UK basketball’s draft history

3 weeks ago | kentucky.com | Caroline Makauskas

On April 14, Georgia Amoore became the latest WNBA draft pick out of the University of Kentucky when the Washington Mystics selected her sixth overall. An ACL injury sustained during training camp is likely to keep Amoore sidelined all season, though she is expected to remain and recover with the franchise. Regardless, Amoore’s selection by Washington made her the fifth Wildcat to be selected in the first round of the WNBA draft (and eighth overall) dating back to Shantia Owens’ selection in 2000.