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For the first time in a decade, the Henry County baseball team came away with a district championship last Thursday night, defeating the host Gallatin County squad to earn its first district title since 1998.

Back then, names like Troy Jones, David Cox and Clint Smith filled the stat book to lead the Wildcats. But this year, it was Tyler Cox, Anthony Palmer, Ben Roberts and Tommy Wilson — all named to the All-District Team following the tournament — who led the charge.

When Jon Kasten and his Ladycats celebrated a 10-0 victory over Harrison County May 10, it was more than just another check in the win column. It also marked the 100th time Kasten came out on top during his head coaching career on the softball field.

True, a lot of what’s achieved on the field is because of the players. But sometimes, the coach should get the credit, too. Thanks to Henry County Athletics Director Todd Gilley, who pointed out Kasten’s achievements to me last week, this coach isn’t going unnoticed.

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During last Thursday’s Henry County High School Awards Night, seniors Larry Farmer and Kaitlyn Foree were named the top athletes during the 2007-08 school year. Farmer won the Ross Wallace Outstanding Male Athlete for the second consecutive year, while Foree won the Bev Parrish Outstanding Female Athlete for the first time.

Athletes were nominated by Athletics Director Todd Gilley and varsity coaches, then selected by a committee composed of Gilley, Principal Graham Weid, head coaches and counselors.

The 9th Annual Jonathan Adams Memorial Run/Walk will be held this Monday — Memorial Day — starting at Eminence’s pool parking lot.

The one-mile walk will start at 9 a.m., followed by a 5K run at around 9:30. The cost for participation is $10, and t-shirts will be given to the first 100 registered. There will also be door prizes that are supplied by many area businesses that sponsor the event each year. Proceeds go towards the Crusade for Children.