Smoke Signals Student Media

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[10thRegion.com @TenthRegion]

FINAL | Football
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[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

A GRC Smoke Signals graduate who modeled for us how to be the best in the industry. Congratulations, @johnclayiv!

[John Clay @johnclayiv]

My farewell column after 44 years at the Lexington Herald-Leader. https://t.co/fG0rOgsW7M

[KyPrephoops @KyPrephoops]

2025 KABC Bluegrass Cardinal Classic - A great three days of basketball hosted by GRC coach Robbie Graham and his staff at GRC High School and surrounding sites. Excellent competition and great hospitality , all around first class event.

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Smoke Signals will begin the school year with a new teacher but the same commitment to excellence. Hagan Wells is taking over the program as long-time teacher Shanda Crosby has decided to move on. Join us in congratulating both Mrs. Crosby and Mr. Wells!
https://t.co/MXzqf3jVYz

[CCPS Go Cards @CCPSGoCards]

A basketball extravaganza is about to hit Winchester as 55 girls teams will play in the @grc_hoops Bluegrass Cardinal Classic! Shoutout to Coach Robbie Graham and his staff for bringing this incredible event to our community. #GoCards #GrowingGreatness

[KABC Cardinal Classic @cardinal_classc]

If you can’t make it out to watch the KABC Bluegrass Cardinal Classic in person at one of the five venues in Winchester tomorrow, the event will be streamed at the link below.

https://t.co/7m5XiWV5hU

@coachrdg @BallerTV

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Congratulations to @johnclayiv, the best in the business and a Smoke Signals alum, GRC Class of 1977! We wish you the best in your retirement, Mr. Clay!

[John Clay @johnclayiv]

Some personal news. After 44 years at the Lexington Herald-Leader, I am retiring at the end of the month. I've enjoyed every minute. Thanks to @JonHale_HL. https://t.co/GpIfBhQrIe

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Be sure to come out and support this incredible basketball showcase hosted by our own @grc_hoops!

[KABC Cardinal Classic @cardinal_classc]

The 3rd Annual KABC Cardinal Classic hosted by @grc_hoops tips off Thursday…55 teams, 3 states, 3 days, and 5 venues in Winchester.

The schedule:
https://t.co/hn5nPdet5x…

@coachrdg @GRC_Athletics_ @GRCStudentMedia @MatthewPCizek @HLpreps @kyhighs @alyxwhite_ @riseupsports1

[KABC Cardinal Classic @cardinal_classc]

The 3rd Annual KABC Cardinal Classic hosted by @grc_hoops tips off Thursday…55 teams, 3 states, 3 days, and 5 venues in Winchester.

The schedule:
https://t.co/hn5nPdet5x…

@coachrdg @GRC_Athletics_ @GRCStudentMedia @MatthewPCizek @HLpreps @kyhighs @alyxwhite_ @riseupsports1

[GRC Hoops @grc_hoops]

See GRC Hoops stars @ByarsCiara and @Jailenngreen11 represent Kentucky this Friday at Lexington Catholic. @CoachRDG @GRCStudentMedia @MatthewPCizek @KYAllStarGame

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Good luck to our boys and girls tennis teams who begin play today in the KHSAA state competition at UK. Managing Editor McKinley Hacker and Olivia Brownlee compiled this video to celebrate our tennis teams. Let's go, GRC!
-Video edited by McKinley Hacker

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Congratulations to these amazing athletes and even more amazing young ladies!

[GRC Athletics @GRC_Athletics_]

State Champions 🥇

Congratulations to Teigh Yeast who placed 1st in both the long jump and triple jump! Congratulations to Bailey Howard who finished 1st in the pole vault!

We’re so proud of you!

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Good luck to our track athletes who will compete at the KHSAA 3A State Meet on 5/31 at UK. Teigh Yeast won Region 6 championships in long jump, triple jump, and the 400-meter run, and Bailey Howard won the region pole vault.
-Photos courtesy of Kasey Moore Photography

[Matt Cizek @MatthewPCizek]

Congrats to GRC’s @AbrahmHoward and @Tielor_Howie - who each hit home runs on Wednesday evening - on making the 10th Region All Tournament Team.

@GRCcardsBSB

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Congrats to our Cards on a great season!

[Matt Cizek @MatthewPCizek]

Harrison County 8. GRC 4.

FINAL.

The Cards (23-14) see their season come to an end in the 10th Region Semifinals.

They finish as 40th District Champions for the second straight season.

@GRCcardsBSB

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Go Cards!

[Matt Cizek @MatthewPCizek]

It’s postseason Wednesday.

The Cards (23-13) are back in postseason action as they take on Harrison County (30-5) in the 10th Region semifinals.

First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Campbell County High School.

Photo by @GRCStudentMedia.

@GRCcardsBSB @HCSchools

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

The Class of 2025 walked the stage proudly last Friday! Multimedia staff member Heiraelle Osborne captured some great moments from graduation. https://t.co/zZCSzbO5WN

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Congrats to our seniors on this outstanding honor!

[CCPS Go Cards @CCPSGoCards]

The Cardinal Rule is live with a story on a new tradition that honors distinguished academic achievement in GRC graduates. To learn more about how we are honoring CCPS Greatness, visit our online magazine at the link below. #GoCards #GrowingGreatness
https://t.co/UyJ8I1vSsh

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Congratulations, Smoke Signals Class of 2025! WE DID IT!

[Smoke Signals Student Media @GRCStudentMedia]

Go CARDS!

[Matt Cizek @MatthewPCizek]

Today’s 10th Region Tournament games have been postponed to tomorrow.

GRC (23-13) will take on Harrison County (30-5) in the 10th Region semifinals on Wednesday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m. at Campbell County High School.

@GRCcardsBSB @HCSchools