Darren Doyle, story: Gabe DeArmond, photo:
This year marked the 25th consecutive year for Rafferty's Restaurants sponsoring all of a community staple in Edmonson County, the annual Caveland Classic boys and girls basketball tournament, held at ECHS.

The Classic was first held during the 1990-91 season, under the direction of Gary Meredith. Teams not only from multiple states came to compete in the event, but also teams as far as Australia made the journey to ECHS. Clinics, dinners, and contests were parts of the event, along with guest speakers like Joe B. Hall, Kyle Macy, and Doug Flynn were part of the tournament.

After a brief hiatus, Edmonson County native and former Wildcat Scott Lindsey, now Senior Vice President of Rafferty's, had the idea to bring the Caveland Classic back on a bit of a simpler scale and focusing on area teams. Lindsey led the way by ensuring funding and food would be provided by Rafferty's.

Edmonson County High School recognized Lindsey's efforts at yesterday's game by honoring him while Lindsey presented the ceremonial check to ECHS AD Kyle Pierce to a standing ovation. While Rafferty's, Double Dogs, and Montana Grill are located outside of Edmonson County, with their heavy support over the last 25 years, they seem as hometown as can be to so many Edmonson County families and programs. 

Gabe DeArmond, photos:
A team effort led to a win over Breckinridge County in day two of the Rafferty's/Double Dogs Caveland Classic with nine different Wildcats earning spots in the scoring book and four Cats earning double figures.

The Wildcats jumped out early with transition buckets and easy looks around the rim. They led 46-28 at the half. Despite a tough comeback effort by the Tigers in the fourth quarter, as they cut the lead to single digits, the Cats were able to hold on for an 83-73 win.

It was the right night for Braden Wright, who led the way early with 15 points in the first half and finished with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Blayne Deweese notched a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Aidan Meredith and Owen Ruth each added 11 points while Tyler Wilson put up 7, Daylen Cook and Jonah Massey each added 5, and Sawyer Simmons and Blake Head had 3 apiece.

The Cats have won four consecutive games and are now 6-3 on the season. They are scheduled to take on Clinton County at home today at 5PM for the final day of the Raffery's/Double Dogs Caveland Classic. 

Gabe DeArmond, photos:
The Lady Cats notched a 63-51 win over Glasgow on the second day of the Rafferty's/Double Dogs Caveland Classic, held at Edmonson County High School with impressive performances from point guard Shelby Sowders and forward/center Cariann Williams. 

Sowders led the offense with 25 points while Williams narrowly missed a triple-double with 22 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 blocks. Seventh-grader Jocelyn Decker added 8 points, Addison Spainhoward had 5, while Hayley Sanders and Leighton Kinser each added 2.

Edmonson County is now 6-4 on the season. They are scheduled to take on Taylor County (9-1) today on the final day of the Caveland Classic.

Photo by Gabe DeArmond:
The gym floor at ECHS was dedicated tonight at the Rafferty's/Double Dogs Caveland Classic as the Bowman "Bo" Davenport Court, in honor of the legendary coach that led the Wildcats to the 1976 State Championship 50 years ago.

During his 32 coaching career, he spent 7 of those seasons at ECHS and won a total of 526 games.

Members of the 1976 team were present tonight, along with cheer and staff members, in addition to current Board of Education personnel, as the court was dedicated to a standing ovation at ECHS.

The Edmonson Voice is currently producing a documentary of the 1976 championship team with interviews with players and personnel that will be released in February. 

Photos by Gabe DeArmond:
The Wildcats won easily over KIPP Collegiate Academy (TN) 88-59 on Monday's opening night of the Rafferty's/Double Dog Caveland Classic at Edmonson County High School. 

The Cats saw 12 players make the scoring book with 5 players reaching double figures. Tyler Wilson led Edmonson County with 13 points (two dunks), Daylen Cook had 12pts, Braden Wright and Jonah Massey each had 11, Owen Ruth scored 10, Blake Head added 9, Blayne Deweese and Jasper Young each had 6, Tanner Bates had 5, and Sawyer Simmons and Lucas Kiper added 2 apiece. 

Edmonson County jumped out to a 29-12 start and never looked back. They are now 5-3 on the season and are scheduled to take on Breckinridge County at the Classic tomorrow at 7PM. 

Photos by Gabe DeArmond:
The Lady Cats fell to Meade County in the first round of the Rafferty's/Double Dogs Caveland Classic tonight 52-50. 

Edmonson County was led by Shelby Sowders with 19 points with Cariann Williams adding 16 and 12 rebounds, and Addison Spainhoward also put up 16 points.

Edmonson County started off cold as Meade jumped out to an 8-0 start but answered with 8 of their own to tie the game at the end of the first. The contest was a back-and-forth match with the Lady Cats taking the lead late in the game; however, Meade was able to regain the lead down the stretch. 

Edmonson County was down 2 with 2.4 seconds left and the ball. The Lady Cats struggled to get off a decent shot and were defeated. 

They are scheduled to take on Glasgow tomorrow night at approximately 5:30PM.

Edmonson Voice Sports: photos by Gabe DeArmond
Both the boys' and girls' basketball teams earned lopsided wins this week as basketball season continues.

The Wildcats traveled to Fort Knox on Tuesday where they easily won 77-36. 

The win got them back up to .500 with a record of 3-3 on the season. The Cats currently have three players averaging double figures, led by senior Tyler Wilson at 14ppg and 5rbs per game. Blayne Deweese is currently averaging 11.6ppg and sophomore Jonah Massey is averaging 10.2ppg.

The boys lost to Daviess County 56-89, lost to Grayson County 64-85, and Barren County 56-75 while earning wins against Fort Knox, Campbellsville 73-58, and Cumberland County 88-60.

They are scheduled to take on Warren East on the road on Friday, December 19th.

The Lady Cats took care of Warren Central on Tuesday night in a convincing 74-17 win at home to earn their 4th win of the year. They are now 4-2 on the season with wins over Monroe 49-46, Cumberland 64-48, Owensboro 55-43, and Warren Central.

Senior Cariann Williams, who has committed to Campbellsville University for next season, is averaging 19.7ppg with 15rpg. She led the Lady Cats on Tuesday night with 26 points and 21 rebounds.

Two other Lady Cats are averaging double figures this season; juniors Shelby Sowders is averaging 18.3ppg and 7.2rpg and Addison Spainhoward is averaging 10.3ppg. 

Their losses this season have come against Franklin Simpson 60-66, and Grayson County 48-52.

They are scheduled to take on South Warren at home on Friday, Dec. 19th.

Photos by Gabe DeArmond:
The Wildcats started things off with a win over Campbellsville in their season opener at home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 73-58.

Edmonson County was led by Blayne Deweese, who scored 24 points and pulled 5 rebounds. Tyler Wilson put up 19 points and 6 rebounds, and Braden Wright was the third Wildcats in double figures with 14 points and 5 rebounds.

The Cats jumped out to a 21-5 lead in the first quarter. They fought off a big run by the Eagles in the third quarter, who are coached by former UK star Anthony Epps, a member of the 1996 NCAA Championship team. They cut the lead to 3 but Edmonson County was able to pull away for the win.

Also scoring for the Cats were Jonah Massey with 7 and 5 rebounds, Owen Ruth had 5 points and 3 rebounds, Daylen Cook had 3 points and 2 rebounds, and Aidan Meredith had 2 points and a rebound.

Edmonson is 1-0 on the season and is scheduled to take on Cumberland County on Saturday at 4:30PM at home.

Photos by Gabe DeArmond:
The Edmonson County Lady Cats defeated Monroe County tonight 49-46 in their season opener at ECHS.

Senior Cariann Williams led the way with 23 points and 19 rebounds while junior Shelby Sowders finished with 20 points and 5 rebounds.

Senior Ani Powell finished with 4 points and a rebound and junior Addison Spainhoward finished with 2 points and 7 rebounds.

The Lady Cats are 1-0 on the season and are scheduled to play Cumberland County on Saturday at home at 3PM.

The Wildcats' home opener is Tuesday night vs. Campbellsville in a varsity-only game at 6:30PM.