​Defensively, Muse was just as dominant. He paced the team with four forced fumbles, 45 solo tackles, 49 assisted tackles, and 94 total tackles, showcasing his toughness and consistency throughout the season.
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ECHS Head Football Coach Justin Vessels stated, “Tristan is an all around very intelligent player. It was very reassuring having such an intelligent player on the field because it felt like having another coach on the field.”

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Two of Edmonson County key players uncharacteristically fouled out of the District 12 Championship game against the lower seeded Butler County early in the 4th quarter, which led to difficult situations for younger players down the stretch.

Edmonson County (20-8) controlled the pace of the game until the very end but Butler County was able to take advantage of a dire situation for the Lady Cats. 

Senior Cariann Williams and junior point guard Shelby Sowders each fouled out of the game, with those foul calls being made at very inopportune times for Edmonson County. The most controversial call of the game was made by officials with 3:52 to go. With the Lady Cats leading 41-33, Sowders pulled a defensive rebound on the left side of the basket after a Butler County miss. She had one Butler defender hit her on her right side and another on her back. As Sowders hit the floor with the ball a foul call was made. The Lady Cats began to take their positions for their inbounds play--until the official announced the foul was somehow assessed to Sowders.

Lady Cat Head Coach Jody Booth was livid but it would be Sowders' 5th and final foul. Fans were upset, the bench was upset, and it changed the tone for the rest of the game. Less than 30 seconds later, Edmonson's Hayley Sanders dove on top of a loose ball as a Butler County defender fell on her right side, reaching across her back and around. The official called a held ball instead of a foul. It's a call that is arguably the most misinterpreted by officials in all of high school basketball. Butler County took possession and on a Lady Bear shot attempt, Cariann Williams was assessed her 5th foul, standing flat-footed with arms straight up. 

From there, the Lady Cats had to rely on younger players to help get the job done. Butler County's defense was relentless and the lack of experience on the floor did the Lady Cats no favors. The Lady Bears relied on their physical play and tough defense to either force turnovers or put the young Lady Cats at the free throw line, where they made only 2 of 11 free throws in the final two minutes of the game.

Any spectator had to give credit to the courage shown from the younger players in those incredibly difficult moments.

​Yes, this article is editorialized, something I rarely do with sports articles. I try to voice my opinions only on our broadcast, where we don't even pretend to be objective. Opposing fans don't like it, and that's the way it should be. I have been covering games for 12 years and broadcasts for 11 seasons and it's tiresome to see officials that constantly believe fans are coming out to watch them. Kentucky high school sports needs more accountability in officiating. They get paid to do the games--not much mind you--but the average worker doesn't get to consistently make major mistakes at their place of work without consequences. Watch the videos and see for yourself. I have been an advocate for penalization for blown calls. You miss so many, your pay gets docked. With no more accountability with what is out there, changes aren't going to be made.

I hear coaches take the high road time and time again when they say "we didn't lose tonight because of the refs,"' but that's not always the case. And to be clear, I will commend Butler County for their toughness and effort, and they refused to go away. They took advantage of an opportunity and they won. It was a crazy comeback, however, few fans of any team would agree a foul should have been charged to Shelby on that play. It changed the game, and that's not on Shelby, nor on our younger players.

I am also not accusing the officials for trying to sway anything towards Butler County. Butler County fans will tell you they didn't get the calls here, there, or wherever, just like any fan base. All fan bases see the games as they want to see it. I'm pointing out that officiating has gotten worse over the years and it matters to the players, the schools, and their fan bases.

Opposing fans will probably laugh at my opinions, and again, that's okay. The likelihood of anything changing is slim. The coaches and school system are hesitant to criticize officials too much, and I understand why. A very wise man once told me, "Life is about bounces. Sometimes the bounce goes your way, sometimes it goes against you." It's hard not to share an opinion when it seems the guys in the striped shirts are constantly altering the bounce.

Edmonson County was led by Sowders with 12 points and 10 rebounds, Williams had 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 blocks. Addison Spainhoward added 8 points and 9 rebounds, Hayley Hill had 8 points, Sanders had 4, and Jocelyn Decker had 2.

​Butler County outscored the Lady Cats 21-9 in the final quarter.

The good news for the Lady Cats is that they get an opportunity to play in another region tournament. The draw is set for Saturday morning and Edmonson County will either play on Monday or Tuesday. Being in the district loser bracket, they will face a district winner, which will either be Daviess, Breckinridge, or McLean County

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Hot three-point shooting and better execution from the Trinity Raiders propelled them over the higher-seeded Wildcats on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in the first round of the District 12 Tournament, hosted at Butler County High School.

Trinity shot 67% from behind the arc on 10 of15 made three-pointers, and shot 51% from the field for the game. The staggering difference of fouls called in the game was significant, with Trinity shooting 46 free throws compared to Edmonson County's 15 attempts. Three Wildcats fouled out of the contest.

Edmonson shot 34% from the field on 23-67 shooting and only 5 of 19 from three-point range (26%). 

Edmonson County was led by senior Ty Wilson's 14 points and 8 rebounds, senior Blayne Deweese added 12 points and 10 rebounds, senior Owen Ruth had 11 points and 4 rebounds, junior Braden Wright had 10 points and 9 rebounds, Aiden Meredith added 9 points, senior Daylen Cook had 6, and Jonah Massey had 2.

​The Wildcats end their season with a record of 15-9.

Edmonson Voice Sports: Gabe DeArmond, photos:
The Lady Cats will have an opportunity to repeat as District 12 Champions after defeating the Trinity Lady Raiders 66-49 in the first round of the district tournament on Monday night, hosted at Butler County High School. 

After a bit of a sluggish start, the Lady Cats found their pace late in the first quarter and jumped out to a 20-9 lead. Trinity concentrated on clogging the inside and keeping Edmonson's top scorer Cariann Williams at bay, as they held her to only 4 first half points. Shelby Sowders and Addison Spainhoward found early success from outside shooting and mid range jumpers in the first half, however, Trinity found some momentum and was able to draw a foul on a final three-point attempt with two seconds left in the half and made all three free throws. Edmonson County led 32-26 at halftime. 

Those three would set the tone for the rest of the game, as they powered through the physical play from the Lady Raiders in the second half. Williams finished with 21 points and 23 rebounds, Sowders also had 21 points while adding 8 rebounds, as Spainhoward added 16 points and 6 rebounds.

Both Hayley Sanders and Haley Hill added 4 points each. 

Edmonson County crushed Trinity on the boards 47-25 and shot 24-63 from the field for 38%. 

The Lady Cats are now 20-7 on the year, ending Trinity's season at 15-15. 

The Lady Cats will take on Butler County, (12-14) who upset Grayson County (20-8) in the first round, on Thursday night at 7PM for the championship. 

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Senior Cariann Williams shared an emotional moment with a big crowd at ECHS last night against Butler County as she celebrated her 2000th point and 1500th rebound in the same game. The impressive stats move her up to number four on the all-time scoring leader list for Lady Cat basketball, just behind Madison Rich, Stephanie Dennison, and Caitlin (Simon) Caudill. 

Williams received a standing ovation upon the announcement of her stats during last night's games. She was hugged by teammates as she wiped tears from her eyes. She finished the game with 24 points and 18 rebounds as the Lady Cats won 58-40 over the visiting Lady Bears. 

Senior Leilani Powell was also honored as the other senior Lady Cat during senior night ceremonies. 

Junior Shelby Sowders finished with 15 points and 6 rebounds, Jocelyn Decker had 8 points, Addison Spainhoward added 6 points, Hayley Sanders had 3, and Powell finished with 2 points.

The Lady Cats secured the number one seed in the upcoming District 12 Tournament, which will be hosted by Butler County on February 23rd. 

​They are now 14-6 on the season. 

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The Wildcats had little trouble with the struggling Bears of Butler County, who are now 1-20 on the season, and it was senior Ty Wilson leading the way for Edmonson County with 26 points on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Edmonson County honored seniors Tanner Bates, Daylen Cook, Blayne Deweese, Blake Head, Tristen Muse, Owen Ruth, and Ty Wilson, as they were all recognized with their families last night.

In addition to Wilson's performance, sophomore Jonah Massey had 24 points for Edmonson County. Deweese had 8, Cook and Aiden Meredith each had 7, Braden Wright had 6, and Ruth and Head each had 2 points.

The Wildcats improved to 12-5 on the season and will have the two seed in the District 12 Tournament, hosted by Butler County beginning February 24th. They will face Trinity High School in the first round.

Gabe DeArmond, photos:
It was a special night for seventeen seniors at ECHS on Basketball Senior Night, 2026.

The following seniors and their families were honored between the Lady Cat and Wildcat games against Butler County, where both Edmonson teams earned victories:

• Sydney Blanton
• Lola Bolton
• Sarah Lancaster
• Emma Lindsey
• Lola Ramsey
• Macy Treece
• Peyton Weedman
• Brooklynn Wilson
• Leilani Powell
• Cariann Williams
• Tanner Bates
• Daylen Cook
• Blayne Deweese
• Blake Head
• Tristen Muse
• Owen Ruth
• Tyler Wilson

Darren Doyle, story:
The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame (KHSBHF) is bringing one of its 2025-26 “GLORY ROAD/HERITAGE GAMES” to Edmonson County High School this Friday, February 6th. The project recognizes and honors the many gymnasiums and games across Kentucky that have historical significance in the development of the cultural phenomenon of Kentucky high school basketball.

The Glory Road designation was made available much in part from Edmonson County native Scott Lindsey, Vice President of Rafferty's Restaurants. Lindsey paved the way for a similar memorial plaque as pictured above to be placed at Edmonson County High School.

The project will honor iconic gymnasiums along with the schools and communities that built them and are designed to highlight longstanding rivalries across Kentucky, along with notable teams throughout the history of high school basketball teams in Kentucky. 

Even though the current gym at ECHS was not the home site for the 1976 KY State Champion Wildcats, Edmonson County was recently named a Glory Road site due to the significance of the team's monumental achievement 50 years ago this March. The Wildcats are said to be the team that "saved the Sweet Sixteen." Their ultimate victory convinced the powers that be that a small school was still capable of winning one, large format tournament. Besides Delaware, Kentucky is the only state in America with a single class tournament. The rest are multi-class tournaments based on population size.

As part of the Glory Road game, members of the 1976 State Champion Wildcats will be honored during the games on Friday night, to commemorate their 50th anniversary. 

Edmonson Voice Sports: Gabe DeArmond, photos:
Edmonson County must have been destined for wins last night for both the boys' and girls' basketball teams against the Trinity Raiders of Whitesville. Each team won with the exact same score, 73-56 for a couple of District 12 wins.

The Lady Cats got started a bit slow but were able to create a little more space as the game went on. 

Edmonson was led by Cariann Williams with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Shelby Sowders added 16 points and 5 rebounds, Addison Spainhoward had 12 points, Hayley Sanders had 10, Jocelyn Decker added 8, and Harper Davis had one point.

The Lady Cats improve to 13-6 on the season.

The boys took the court with hopes of spoiling yet another homecoming ceremony as they did against Butler County a couple weeks ago and had little trouble doing so. 

The game was another physical and sometimes testy match, with two technical fouls and an intentional foul called which resulted in the ejection of Trinity's guard Cale Boarman. Boarman was also assessed a technical foul at the end of the game earlier in the year at ECHS in the final seconds, blowing any chance for a Trinity comeback in Edmonson County's 76-71 win on January 8th.

The Wildcats fought through elbows and shoves to earn their 11th win of the season. They were led by Blayne Deweese's 20 points and 11 rebounds. Braden Wright had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Ty Wilson had 12 points, Jonah Massey added 10, Aiden Meredith had 9, while Owen Ruth and Daylen Cook added 3 points each. 

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The Lady Cats and Wildcats split games against their District 12 foe Grayson County in Leitchfield Friday, January 23rd. The girls' game came down to the final play that ended in Edmonson's favor.

The game was back and forth throughout the entire contest with each team swapping leads multiple times. Edmonson County had possession with under a minute and two-point lead but the in-bounds pass was bobbled and turned over. Grayson got the ball on their end of the court as the Lady Cats turned up their defense. The Lady Cougars were forced to pass the ball around and didn't even get a shot off as the clock expired. 

Edmonson County was led by Cariann Williams with 15 points and 5 rebounds, Addison Spainhoward had 13 points and 4 rebounds, Shelby Sowders had 11 points and 8 rebounds, Haley Hill added 6 points, and Hayley Sanders had 3. 

The Lady Cats are now 12-6 on the season and 3-1 in District 12 play. They are scheduled to take on Daviess County on the road Monday if weather permits.

It was a different story for the Wildcats tonight as they struggled mightily against the Cougars, falling 83-44.

Edmonson County got off to a horrible start and trailed by 33 at halftime, due much in part to Grayson County's blistering 69% shooting from the field. The hole was too deep for the Cats to dig out of in the lopsided loss.

Edmonson County was led by Braden Wright's 17 points and 8 rebounds. Tyler Wilson had 10, Daylen Cook had 7, Owen Ruth had 4, and Blayne Deweese, Aidan Meredith, and Jonah Massey each had 2 points.

The Wildcats fall to 10-5 on the year and are scheduled to play Daviess County away on Monday, weather permitting. They are 2-2 in District 12 play.

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Butler County's homecoming ceremony didn't shine as bright as Lady Bear and Bear fans had hoped as the traveling Lady Cats and Wildcats put a damper on things with two big Edmonson County district wins.

The Wildcats jumped into the fast lane and went "hammer down," right out of the gate, as they finished the first quarter with a 29-13 lead. Daylen Cook's lob pass from outside the three-point line to a flying Ty Wilson in the first ended in a two-handed jam that got Cats fans on their feet.

Edmonson led by 19 at the half. Despite a big third quarter run by Butler County where they shot 9/12 from the field (75%) which included four 3-pointers that cut the lead to 7, Edmonson County was able to stretch the lead back out for a big 84-58 win. 

Tyler Wilson led the offense with 23 points and 6 rebounds, Cook had 15, all three-pointers, Braden Wright had 15, Blayne Deweese scored 13 points, Owen Ruth had 7, Aidan Meredith had 4, Sawyer Simmons had 3, and Jonah Massey and Eli Prunty each had 2.

The girls fought through a very physical and determined Lady Bears team in their 49-32 win. Butler County is ranked #8 in the state in team rebounds and the Lady Cats knew it would be a challenge to keep them off the glass, however, the girls rose to the occasion and out-rebounded them 37-32, which is seven below Butler's average. 

Cold shooting hindered the Lady Cats during the first half, making only 31% of their shots, but Butler County was even colder, shooting only 25%. Edmonson only led 21-19 at the half. A big third quarter run helped get Edmonson in the fast lane with three consecutive three-pointers and a seven-point lead going into the fourth, where they held on to win.

Edmonson was led by Cariann Williams with 20 points and 14 rebounds, Addison Spainhoward had 9 points and 5 rebounds, Shelby Sowders had 7 points and 12 rebounds, Jocelyn Decker had 7 points and 3 rebounds, and Haley Hill had 3 points.

The Lady Cats are now 10-5 on the season and have won their last four games. They are scheduled to take on McLean County today in Muhlenberg County at the Farmer's Bank and Trust Lady Mustangs Classic at noon. 

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It was not the ending that Trinity High School (Whitesville) was looking for as they made the long trek to Edmonson County High School on January 9th as they fell victim to the high-flying Wildcats on Edmonson's homecoming night.

While it may have been a stretch down the stretch for a Trinity win, the Raiders' comeback effort was in full force until an ill-advised move from a Trinity player with 4 seconds left. 

After a Raider bucket with 10 seconds left in the game to cut the Cats' lead to 75-71, Trinity's Cale Boarman slapped the ball into the bleachers. The clock kept ticking. For some reason, he then picked up the ball and tossed it toward the sidelines. With 4.1 seconds remaining, he was assessed a technical foul for the toss, which snuffed out any hope of a miracle comeback. 

Aside from that, Edmonson's Tyler Wilson just landed from flying high above the rim. His career-high 32 points led the Wildcats in a tough district match that will surely fire up the Raiders for a rematch at their place in just a few weeks. The highlight of the night came just shortly into the fourth quarter when senior Owen Ruth grabbed a steal, passed to Braden Wright, who then tossed the perfect lob pass to Wilson as he posterized Trinity's Grant Howard  with a two-handed slam in front of a cheering student section.

Trinity trailed as much as 10 throughout the game, but refusing to quit, the scrappy, gutsy, and physical team powered their way back and cut the Cats' lead to only 70-69 with 34 seconds left. Wilson was able to get an and-one on an in-bounds play where he sealed off his man and was able to score under the basket.

Behind Wilson was another exceptional game from junior Braden Wright, who scored 22 and grabbed 9 rebounds. Blayne Deweese added 12 points and 6 rebounds, Jonah Massey had 6 points, and Aiden Meredith had 2 points. 

The Cats held on for a 76-71 win.

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The Lady Cats took care of business over a scrappy Trinity Lady Raiders team (Whitesville) on Friday, January 9th, for the 2026 basketball homecoming with a 59-41 win.

Edmonson County started ice cold, going 0-for-9 early in the first quarter but with help from junior guard Shelby Sowders (22 points and 8 rebounds), they were able to tie the score at 16 going into the second.

A huge defensive quarter from the Lady Cats help them outscore the Lady Raiders 20-6 in the second quarter, which sealed the deal for a homecoming win.

In addition to Sowders' high scoring, Cariann Williams finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 blocked shots.

Addison Spainhoward finished with 12 points and 5 rebounds, Jocelyn Decker added 2, Haley Hill had 2, and Ani Powell added one point.

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. 

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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.

Edmonson Voice Sports:
The Edmonson County Middle School Cheer team claimed the KAPOS Regional Championship on Sunday, November 16th at Owensboro High School in the medium division, topping both Butler and McLean County.

The team, which is made of members in grades 5 through 8, took home the first place prize for the first team in at least 13 years, according to Head Coach Kacee Roof. 

"Our athletes have worked tirelessly—pushing through long practices, frustrations, and unexpected challenges," said Roof. "To see their hard work recognized on the mat truly means everything. One of my favorite moments from the weekend was when a cheerleader said, 'Let’s show them what Edmonson County is made of!' And they did exactly that."

Coach Roof also said that the title is a goal they've been working toward for the last three seasons. She described finally winning it as "beyond rewarding."

The team now prepares for the KAPOS State Competition, set for December 20th at Bowling Green High School.

"We’re excited to carry this momentum into the State Competition, and we hope our community will come out and support these girls as they take the mat again." Roof added. "They’ve earned it."