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Akal keeping a promise to his mom with decision to continue football career at Eastern
Brought to you by Harlan County Sports. Almost two years after she died, Harlan star running back Darius Akal was able to keep a promise to his mother, Katina, last week with his decision to continue his football career on the next level at Eastern Kentucky University. “My mom wanted me to go there, and […] The post Akal keeping a promise to his mom with decision to continue football career at Eastern appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Paris Bound! Former National Champion Ahmed Jaziri Set To Compete At Olympics
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University alum and former national champion Ahmed Jaziri will represent his native country, Tunisia, in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Jaziri will compete in the first round of the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase on August 5 at 1:04 p.m....
A.W. Hamilton Elite Camp Coming Up On August 2
The A.W. Hamilton 2024 Dream Big Elite Camp is set for Friday, August 2 from 5-9 p.m. at EKU's Olympic Sports & Training Center in Richmond. The Elite Camp offers a great opportunity to compete against other elite talent. The camp is open to all boys who are entering grades 9-12 and 2024 high school graduates. The camp is designed for players who are interested in developing basketball skills to play at the collegiate level.
Payton Collins Named FCS Central Preseason All-American
RICHMOND, Ky. – Ahead of his fifth season in Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University offensive lineman Payton Collins earned notable preseason recognition on Monday, being named to the FCS Football Central Preseason All-American Team. The Columbus, Ohio native earns the second team honor with a stellar body of work ahead...
EKU Volleyball Earns National Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The EKU volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT, for the 2023-24 academic year. To earn the Team Academic Award, which began during the 1992-93 season, teams must display excellence in the classroom by maintaining a 3.30 cumulative team GPA on a 4.0 scale.
10th Planet Richmond takes 8 gold at NewBreed
10th planet Richmond rallied a small group to test the newest event to come to the area on July 13. Newbreed held their event at The Yard in Lexington. The event was small and a few of the 10th planet competitors were unable to gain experience as no one else registered in their divisions. However, the team remained undeterred and was able to come away with 10 competitors earning 8 gold medals, 3 silver and 2 bronze.
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