Cooper Quarterback cam O’Hara Commits to Western Kentucky

Cooper High School star quarterback cam O’Hara made a verbal commitment to Western Kentucky⁢ University,choosing the Hilltoppers‌ over ​offers from several other ​universities,including Kentucky,Miami of Ohio,and Bowling Green.

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound junior had⁤ a​ record-breaking year in ⁢2024, setting school records for passing yards‍ (3,617)​ and ⁤passing touchdowns (52) while leading his team to a 14-1 record and a runner-up ‍finish in the ⁤Class 5A state championship game.

O’Hara also holds Northern Kentucky career records for passing yards (8,996) and passing touchdowns (120), becoming one of⁤ the state’s top college prospects at quarterback in the ‍Class of 2026.He is on track to join⁢ an exclusive ‍list of Kentucky high school quarterbacks who have⁤ surpassed 10,000 passing yards in their career.

Western Kentucky, a member of Conference USA and a consistent bowl ‍contender, finished 8-6 ⁣in 2024, marking⁣ their sixth consecutive postseason appearance.

Kentucky High School basketball ​Tournament Brackets Set ​

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) has‌ released the brackets for the‍ boys state basketball tournament. ​The first‍ round⁣ of games will begin on Wednesday, March 13, with regional matchups ⁤across the state.

Wednesday, March 13

• * 9th REGION ⁢(Cooper, Notre Dame, holy Cross) vs. ⁢6th REGION (Louisville butler, Whitefield Academy, Louisville Valley)

Thursday, March 13

• * 10th REGION (George ⁤Rogers Clark, ⁢Brossart, Montgomery⁤ County) vs. 4th REGION ⁤(Franklin-Simpson, Metcalfe County, Barren ‌County)
• * 8th REGION (Simon kenton, anderson County, Spencer County) vs. 11th REGION ‍(Madison Central,Franklin County,Frederick Douglass)

The UK Healthcare Boys ​State Tournament kicks off on Wednesday,March 26.

Wednesday, March⁣ 26

• *8th⁤ REGION (South Oldham, North Oldham, Simon Kenton) vs. 12th REGION (Danville Christian, Mercer County, Pulaski County).

Thursday, March 27

• *10th REGION (George Rogers Clark,⁣ Campbell County, Montgomery County) vs.15th REGION (Pikeville, Paintsville, Johnson Central)
• * 9th REGION (Cooper, ⁢Lloyd, Covington Catholic) vs.2nd REGION (Henderson County, Lyon County, Madisonville-North Hopkins)

Kentucky Runner olivia Holbrook​ Shines at Multi-State Meet

Campbell County senior Olivia Holbrook captured gold in the ⁢invitational girls 800 run with a time of​ 2:11.16 at the Eastern Indoors‌ track ​and field meet in Louisville. The meet​ featured ​high​ school athletes from multiple states.

Holbrook’s win marked her as the lone gold medalist from Northern ​Kentucky⁤ at the event.⁣ She ran the fastest time in the state this indoor season for the girls 800. Her impressive performance⁤ also included a seventh-place⁢ finish‌ in ⁤the girls 1-mile event with a time of 5:00.22.

Holbrook’s success on the​ track continues ⁢a winning streak from her junior year. She secured victory‍ in the⁤ Class 3A girls 800 run at the indoor state meet and took second place in the ⁤same‌ event at ⁢the⁣ outdoor⁢ state meet.

Holbrook is also a formidable force in cross country. she earned a⁣ 10th-place finish at⁣ her final Class 3A girls‍ state meet in November.

Which Kentucky high schools are competing in the 9th Region basketball tournament?

Q&A: Kentucky Sports Roundup

Q: Where did Cooper High School quarterback Cam O’Hara commit to play college football?

A: O’Hara committed to Western Kentucky university.

Q: What extraordinary records did⁤ O’Hara set during‍ his​ junior year?

A: O’Hara broke Cooper High ‌School records for passing‌ yards (3,617) and passing ‍touchdowns (52) in 2024. He’s ‌also on track to become one ⁤of Kentucky’s elite quarterbacks, ⁣potentially ​joining the exclusive 10,000-yard passing ‍club.

Q: Which Kentucky high schools are competing in the 9th⁢ Region basketball tournament?

A: ‍ Cooper, notre Dame, and Holy Cross represent‌ the 9th region.

Q: Who won gold in the invitational girls 800 run ‍at the Eastern Indoors track meet?

A: Campbell County senior Olivia Holbrook took gold⁢ with a time ⁤of ⁤2:11.16, marking‌ her as the lone Northern Kentucky gold medalist at the event.

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