Congratulations to the Class of 2009!

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1 FREE INSIDE THIS ISSUE High School Grads KMLF Golf Results District Champions Football Schedules East-West Allstars FREE INSIDE THIS ISSUE High School Grads KMLF Golf Results District Champions Football Schedules East-West Allstars Volume 5 Number 5 May 29, Congratulations to the Class of 2009!

2 Page 2 Pinnacle Sports View May 29, 2009 Middlesboro Lady Jackets 52nd District Softball Champions

3 May 29, 2009 Pinnacle Sports View Page 3 Bell County Bobcats 52nd District Baseball Champions

4 Page 4 Pinnacle Sports View May 29, 2009 Pineville Lady Lions 51st District Softball Champions

5 May 29, 2009 Pinnacle Sports View Page Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Golf Tournament by the Pinnacle Sportsview Editor The 2009 edition of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Golf Tournament at Wasioto Winds Golf Course in Pineville had to be one of the most competitive events in the tournament s history. Of the six different flights in the tournament, four had to be decided by sudden-death playoffs. Pete Cornett of Harlan edged out Krit Teasley in one of those playoffs to claim the trophy in the championship flight. Cornett, shown at right, was presented the trophy by former PGA professional George Cadle of Middlesboro who was the champion of the first Festival Golf Tournament back in Despite Cornett s dramatic win, the talk of the tournament was about Kermit Coffey of Williamsburg. Coffey, who is 78 years old, shot an age-defying 68 in Saturday s opening round to establish a lead that was insurmountable over the rest of the weekend. Coffey s round was the best of the day of all 87 competitors in the tournament. This year s champion, Pete Cornett, with the first KMLF tournament When asked if he had been practicing and playing well prior to the tournament, Coffey replied, champion George Cadle. Pinnacle Sports View Photo Not, really. I haven t been practicing much at all and this is my first competitive round of the summer. So much for practice! Congratulations to all the participants. Championship Flight 1st Pete Cornett 144 * 2nd Krit Teasley 144 3rd Garrett Bradley 146 4th Tony Onyon 146 5th Tony Wallace 146 Senior Division 1st Kermit Coffey 141 2nd Gary Bradley 148 3rd Glenn Singer 156 4th John Brock 159 5th Al Brock 162 1st Flight 1st Jon Evans 146 * 2nd Jeff Bradley 146 3rd Steve Simpson 148 4th Chris Harris 150 5th Will Kegley 150 Second Flight 1st Eric Brock 157 2nd Jay Beeler 159 3rd Bruce Farley 159 4th Freddie Howard 160 5th Rob Scheider 160 Above, Gary Bradley lines up his putt during tournament play on Sunday. Bradley finished second in the senior division behind Kermit Coffey. Below, there were stories told, golf courses compared, and old times discussed when Kermit Coffey and George Cadle sat down during a quiet moment at the end of the final round of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Golf Tournament. Pinnacle Sports View Photos Kermit Coffey flirted with danger when his shot bounced dangerously close to the water s edge. However, it wasn t a problem for him as he gouged it out of the rough and saved par. Pinnacle Sports View Photo Third Flight 1st Andy Teasley 163 * 2nd Rocco Cornett 163 3rd Mike Thompson 165 4th Mark Collett 167 5th Travis Rogers 172 Fourth Flight 1st David Kelley 181 * 2nd Austin Caldwell 181 3rd Corey Williamson 184 4th Dale Onyon 185 5th Wayne Logan 187 * Won in sudden death playoff Bob Ashby lifts a fountain of sand into the air as he blasts his ball out of the bunker. Pinnacle Sports View Photo

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8 Page 8 Pinnacle Sports View May 29, 2009 Scrambling at the Middlesboro Country Club Top photo, the winner of the Middlesboro Police Department 1st Annual Cops for Kids Golf Scramble was the team of Steven Sharp, Scotty Taylor, Brian Sizemore and Mark Wakin (15 under par). The scramble raised nearly $4000, and in the spirit of the event, the winning team donated their $400 prize back to the fundraiser. Also, in the Memorial Day Scramble at the Country Club the team of Michael Wilson, Jeff Mike, Darryl Kilgore and Bill Ellison (pictured bottom left) ran away from the field for the win with a round of 57. Finishing second was the team of David Griffin, Jack Lewis, Mikel Byrne and Vickie Byrne (pictured bottom right) who finished five shots back at 62. Photos courtesy of Steven Sharp and the Middlesboro Country Club. Congratulations Graduates!

9 May 29, 2009 Pinnacle Sports View Page 9 Kentucky East-West Football Allstars to meet in Bowling Green Kentucky East Allstars Head Coach: Larry French, Boyle County Assistant Head Coach: Jim Black, Whitley County East Team Nominations Chris Walker OT/NG Ballard Ivan Lee HB/DB Belfry Tyler Harbin TE/DE Bell County Monte Merrick P/K Bell County Spencer Greer TB/DB Bell County Zac Eagler FB/LB Boone County *Jordan Aumiller TE/S Boyle County Brett Marshall WR Boyle County Daniel Wiechart OT Boyle County Ben Sloan LB Boyle County Roy Philon FB/DE Bryan Station Earl McCann WR/DB Bryan Station Ryan Williams RB/SS Clark County Oakley Watkins OT Franklin County Deron Hicks WR Franklin County Samuel Simpson C/DT Henry Clay Mike Federspiel TE/LB Henry Clay Tony Guidugli QB Highlands Adam Dempsey OL/DL Highlands Josh Conner RB/DB Highlands Kody Rosenhagen DL Highlands Ian Welch WR/S Johnson Central Gary Demus WR/FS Lafayette Will Letton WR/DB Lex. Catholic Daniel Vogelsang TE Lex. Catholic Larry Warford OT/DE Madison Central Tyler Mays DB Madison Central Keshawn Simpson RB/DE Madison Central Terrence Breckenridge WR/DB Mason County Hunter Adams DB Middlesboro Winston Hines S Pulaski County Robby Logan OL/DL Raceland Anthony Sandoval C Scott County Adam Diamond C Southwestern Cameron Smyth QB Trinity Brock Messina OLB Trinity *Jordan Whiting LB Trinity *Tim Phillips RB Trinity Cody Jones LB Whitley County *not playing Kentucky West Allstars Head Coach: John Myers, Russellville Assistant Head Coach: Shawn Berner, Ft. Campbell West Team Nominations Courtland Dillard DB Apollo Rashaun Phillips DL Bardstown Dominic Mainello OL/DE Beechwood Brady Slusher OL/DL Beechwood Joe Daniels LB Beechwood Tevin Barksdale RB/DB Bowling Green Elijah Young DT Bowling Green Max Oldham Bowling Green Mister Cobble DT Central Ridge Wilson SLB Central Jacob Langston OT/C Christian Co. Evan Hester DE/NG Danville Kenneth Townsend OT/DE Doss Chris Gohman WR Elizabethtown Alex Zimmerman OG Fern Creek Courtney Dalcourt QB Franklin-Simpson Jim Murphree TE/WR Franklin-Simpson Josh Carter OG/LB Ft. Campbell Raquan Durrante WR/CB Ft. Campbell Stayce Whipple DL Ft. Campbell Victor Moulden WR Hopkinsville Van Ingram OL John Hardin Elias Camper RB John Hardin Jamarielle Brown QB Lone Oak Justin Green RB Male Chris Means C/DL Marion Co. LaRod King WR/S North Hardin Ichiro Chiba MLB Oldham Co. Yantae Williams WR/DB Owensboro Yorel Shemwell RB/SS Owensboro Rolandan Finch TB St. Xavier Seth Harvey OL St. Xavier D. J. Hall WR/FS St. Xavier Trevor Foy DL St. Xavier Justin Meridith C Warren Central Shenard Holton RB/LB Warren East East vs. West All Star Football Classic Friday June 12, 2009 at Western Kentucky

10 Page 10 Pinnacle Sports View May 29, 2009 These local athletes are taking their games to the next level! Eddie Gilbert will play football at Cumberlands James David Strange will play basketball at Transylvania Spencer Greer will play baseball at Union Adam Overbay will play baseball at Pikeville Brett Pittman will play baseball at LMU Holden Moyers will play baseball at Union Eric Ely will play baseball at Centre

11 May 29, 2009 Pinnacle Sports View Page 11 Area High School Football Schedules for 2009 August 21 City-County Bowl at Bell Co. Middlesboro vs. Green County Bell County vs. Alcoa, Tennessee August 28 Laurel Bowl at Pineville McCreary Central at Pineville Middlesboro at Letcher Central August 29 Marion County Pigskin Classic Bell County vs. Marion County September 4 Knox Central at Middlesboro Bell County at Johnson Central Pineville at Berea September 11 Middlesboro at Lee, VA Bell County at Whitley County Pineville at Lynn Camp September 18 Appalachian Bowl at Clay Co. Middlesboro vs. Johnson Central for Pinnacle Sports View The 39th Annual RoHo Fishing Tournament was held at the Beach Island Marina and Resort on Norris Lake on May 2nd and 3rd. Pineville at Jackson County September 25 Frankfort at Middlesboro Rockcastle Co. at Bell Co. Paintsville at Pineville October 2 Knox Central at Bell County Pineville at Estill County October 9 Middlesboro at Leslie County Soddy-Daisy, TN at Bell County October 16 Knott Co. Central at Middlesboro Bell County at Madison Southern Harlan at Pineville October 23 Middlesboro at Corbin Bell County at McCreary Central Pineville at Hazard October 30 South Laurel at Middlesboro Harlan County at Bell County Williamsburg at Pineville The RoHo Fishing Tournament is the only fund raising event held by the local civic club. Proceeds from the ticket sales are used to sponsor the Christmas shopping spree for children in the area who have been selected by teachers as needing help in order to have gifts for Christmas. With the initial income from this year s tournament, along with the outstanding support from area citizens and merchants, the RoHo s are looking forward to another great shopping spree. The early count on ticket sales looks good. The goal was to sell 3750 tickets and it looks as if we sold approximately RoHo member Eddie Beeler was once again #1 in ticket sales with sales of 800+ tickets. Congratulations, and thanks, Eddie. On the shopping spree in 2008, a total of $28,950 was spent on the children-- $110 for clothing for each child and $40 each for toys. In addition, each child was given a pair of athletic shoes donated by an anonymous sponsor. There were 193 children who shopped in the local Wal- Mart store in Middlesboro before being treated to lunch and a visit with Santa. I ve taken some time out of the last few days to fish the river. This is my sport of choice during this time of year. The weather has been perfect and the fish have been cooperating as well. One morning I felt like Mike Iaconelli who is one of the pros from the Bass Elite Series. Mike is known for his loud screams when he catches a big fish or a fish that gets him in contention to win. He really lets his emotions be seen and heard. I felt the same way, the other day, as I was landing several good fish. The difference in Mike and me is that he is fishing from a fifty thousand dollar bass boat, and I am in my twelve foot, river jon boat. But the thrill is the same. It doesn t come from what s above the water, but from what s below it. It s that unexpected bite that becomes that unexpected fish, which gives you that unexpected battle. And when it culminates with fish-in-hand, there is nothing else to do, but give a big, bold, unashamed scream or high-five, or anything that celebrates the victory. For some reason many of us are hesitant to openly celebrate. Men are especially reserve when it come to this. Sometimes we think it s unbecoming to an adult. Other times we fear celebrating now because of what may lie ahead. It s the old thought that we shouldn t get too excited about something until the outcome is certain. And we surely can t This Year s Prize Winners Biggest Largemouth Bass: $ Winner: Donnie Buttery 6 lbs. 1 oz. 2nd Prize: $ Winner: Derek Croje 4 lbs. 7 oz. Biggest Smallmouth Bass: $ Winner: Tex Hoskins 3 lbs. 9 oz. 2nd Prize: $ Winners: Chris Calhihan 3 lbs. 7 oz. Vance Heck 3 lbs. 7 oz. Biggest Rockfish*: $ Winner: Teresa Harris 16 lbs. 7 oz. 2nd Prize: $ Winner: Gary Harris 14 lbs. 9 oz. Biggest Walleye: $ Winner: Gary Buttery 5lbs. 5 oz. 2nd Prize: $50.00 Outdoor Truths with Gary Miller enjoy the good times, because something bad is just around the corner. Now I know I m speaking (writing) to some of you who fall right into this trap. Some of you catch a five pound bass and shrug it off as if it is commonplace for you. Other times you won t allow yourself to celebrate because you know there is still a long way to go. Let me tell you, you are missing some great times. In life there are too many tough times. We deal with some trouble, problems, or heartaches, everyday. Some are minimal; others are life-changing. We have no idea what tomorrow holds. We may be woken up by an unexpected phone call, informing us about an unexpected tragedy. We may be met at work with an unexpected pink slip. We may be notified about an unexpected illness. We just never know. There is one thing I do know however; I know I can celebrate each and every good moment and good day with a bold and unashamed zest. No one can keep me from celebrating with everything I have. And for me, I will choose to milk every present moment of all its praise whether that moment is something as small as landing a bass from the river or something as big as winning the BassMaster Classic. Don t forget to shoot me an . I would love to hear from you. gary@outdoortruths.org RoHo Tournament success should benefit area kids this Christmas Winner: Donnie Buttery 5 lbs. 0 oz. Biggest Crappie: $50 Winners: Van Ball 1 lb. 5 oz. Tim Inman 1 lb. 5 oz. 2nd Prize: $25 Winner: Shelby Moyers 1 lb. 4 oz. Biggest Bream: $50 Winner: Mitch Maples 1 lb. 8 oz. 2nd Prize: $25 Winner: Walt McFarland 1 lb. 3 oz. Biggest Catfish: $25 Winner: Roger Smith 8 lbs. 6 oz. 2nd Prize: $15 Winner: Mitchell Cobb 7 lbs. 6 oz. Biggest Carp (under age 16 Only): $25 (Largest determined by weight only) Winner: Eric White 10 lbs. 6 oz.

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