Joseph Russell

Owensboro

Sports Reporter at Messenger Inquirer

Husband to @JQuellinJordan. Sports reporter for @OwensboroMI. All tweets are my own, but I'm open to NIL deals. Always foul when you're up 3.

Articles

Breck tops Aces for walk-off win

4 days ago | messenger-inquirer.com | Joseph Russell

Owensboro Catholic senior designated hitter Brady Atwell blasted a two-run home run to give his team an early lead, but Breckinridge County steadily chipped away at the deficit before finally seizing a 4-3 walk-off victory in nine innings in the 3rd Region Baseball Tournament semifinals last Tuesday at Whitesville City Park. With the win, the Fighting Tigers (23-9) moved on to the regional title game to face 11th District rival Meade County (21-10).
Payne's love of hoops shines through

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Joseph Russell

Throughout her basketball career, Natalie Payne always wanted to do what was best for the team. Her love for the sport was ingrained in her at a young age — her dad was a coach when she was a youngster growing up in Hawesville, and her older brother and sister starred on the hardwood — so it didn’t take long for the passion to plant its roots and blossom.
UK offense improving through spring

1 month ago | kentuckynewera.com | Joseph Russell

Throughout the spring, the Kentucky football team has worked to improve its offensive output from a season ago — and, according to coaches, consistency has been key. For the Wildcats, it starts at the top with the return of offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan. kAm“x E9:?< :E’D 366? 4C:E:42=[” D2:5 w2>52?[ H9@ H:== 36 324< 7@C 2 D64@?5 D62D@? H:E9 &z :? a_ad] “x? 4@==686 7@@E32==[ E96C6’D ?@E 2 E@? @7 4@?E:?F:EJ[ D@ :E’D 366? 4C:E:42= — 6G6CJ3@5J 36:?8 @?
UK football made 'a lot of strides' this spring

1 month ago | pmg-ky2.com | Joseph Russell

Following 15 practices this spring, capped by Kentucky football’s Spring Showcase on Saturday at Kroger Field, the Wildcats feel good about their chances for 2025 — but the work isn’t done yet. “It was good to get out there, get in the stadium on a beautiful day,” said UK head coach Mark Stoops, whose squad ran through a shortened scrimmage, “and let the fans see a little bit about the upcoming team. Throughout the spring, I was very proud of this group. We definitely got better.
Wimsatt wrapping up spring at Jax State

1 month ago | messenger-inquirer.com | Joseph Russell |JOSEPH RUSSELL Messenger-Inquirer

Former Owensboro High School star quarterback Gavin Wimsatt has settled into his new college football home over the last few months — and he’ll get a chance to put his recent work on display when Jacksonville State hosts its spring football game on Thursday. Wimsatt, a former four-star prospect who led the Red Devils to the 2020 KHSAA Class 5-A state championship game, landed at Jacksonville State in January through the transfer portal after spending last season as a key reserve at Kentucky.
Aces edge Red Devils for 5-3 win

1 month ago | messenger-inquirer.com | Joseph Russell |JOSEPH RUSSELL Messenger-Inquirer

Sophomore third baseman Jake Murphy went 3-for-4 and scored twice, and freshman right fielder Tucker Evans finished 2-for-3 and drove in two runs as the Owensboro Catholic High School baseball team battled back for a 5-3 win over Owensboro on Tuesday at Kentucky Wesleyan College's Panther Park. "This is what I've expected all year," Aces head coach Jody Hamilton said. "Again, we're really young on the field.
Apollo earns 3-2 walk-off win

1 month ago | messenger-inquirer.com | Joseph Russell

After entering for her first at-bat of the game in the bottom of the seventh inning, sophomore Madalyn Roberts got on base with a single, and junior catcher Liza Page's RBI base hit to center field moments later lifted the Apollo High School softball team to a 3-2 walk-off win over district foe Owensboro Catholic on Monday at E-Gal Park. With the victory, Apollo improved to 6-8 overall and 1-2 against 9th District competition.
UK offense improving through spring

1 month ago | pmg-ky2.com | Joseph Russell

Throughout the spring, the Kentucky football team has worked to improve its offensive output from a season ago — and, according to coaches, consistency has been key. For the Wildcats, it starts at the top with the return of offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan. kAm“x E9:?< :E’D 366? 4C:E:42=[” D2:5 w2>52?[ H9@ H:== 36 324< 7@C 2 D64@?5 D62D@? H:E9 &z :? a_ad] “x? 4@==686 7@@E32==[ E96C6’D ?@E 2 E@? @7 4@?E:?F:EJ[ D@ :E’D 366? 4C:E:42= — 6G6CJ3@5J 36:?8 @?
UK offense improving through spring

1 month ago | messenger-inquirer.com | Joseph Russell

Throughout the spring, the Kentucky football team has worked to improve its offensive output from a season ago — and, according to coaches, consistency has been key. For the Wildcats, it starts at the top with the return of offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan. “I think it’s been critical,” said Hamdan, who will be back for a second season with UK in 2025.
UK building up offense in spring

1 month ago | kentuckynewera.com | Joseph Russell

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