In July 10-16 Issue

The 14-year-old Russell County Babe Ruth team defeated Somerset on Monday, 9-2, and on Tuesday, 15-13, in the District 5 Round Robin tournament to advance to the state Babe Ruth tournament in Lexington.

With only Somerset-Pulaski standing in their way, Russell County used their home field to their advantage and put away the neighboring rival.

The 14-year-olds are coached by Richard Bennett, David Aaron and Josh Popplewell.

In other action at the District 5 Babe Ruth tournament at Laker Field, the 13-year-old Russell County squad, coached by Eric Hadley and Robert Frank, lost to Somerset on Saturday but bounced back to defeat McCreary County, 17-0, on Sunday and Rockcastle County, 12-1, on Monday.

Russell County meets up again with Somerset on Wednesday and will finish too late for this issue. Look for results in next week’s edition.

The 15-year-old Russell County Babe Ruth team is coached by Darrell Selby, Barry Coffey and David Rice.

The 15-year-olds defeated McCreary County on Saturday and Adair County, 10-3, on Sunday to move to their tournament’s title game against Campbellsville On Wednesday.

Look for results in next week’s edition for this game as well.

Teams from six counties traveled to Russell Springs for this tournament which meant a lot to local businesses as well.

District Commissioner Marshall Todd said he was well pleased with the host county’s hospitality.