Jared Peck

Covering high schools for the Lexington Herald-Leader/Kentucky.com. Subscribe at

[Herald-Leader Sports @KentuckySports]

‘They’re going to find their way.’ UK women’s basketball freshmen raise expectations https://t.co/8gyOSNJsOr

[Bowling Green Preps @bgpreps]

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[10thRegion.com @TenthRegion]

Longtime 10th Region coach Terence Brooks is the new boys basketball coach at Bourbon County.
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[Kentucky Baseball @UKBaseball]

National HS Player of the Year, Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year and Kentucky Mr. Baseball @GWilloughby24 is staying home!

Grayson will attend Kentucky this season.

[Jon Hale @JonHale_HL]

NEW: The Reds took UK football four-star QB signee Matt Ponatoski in the 18th round of MLB draft.

That means we'll probably have to wait a few more weeks to learn if he makes it to college. Might depend on how much extra bonus money the Reds have. https://t.co/mW004lQgdk

[Herald-Leader Sports @KentuckySports]

Colorado Rockies draft UK’s Tyler Bell in top 10 of MLB Draft https://t.co/X2LSt4cjbj

[Mark Story @markcstory]

Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell has been selected No. 10 overall in the 2026 MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies.

All-time, Bell is the ninth UK player to be selected in the first round of the MLB draft.

[Herald-Leader Sports @KentuckySports]

Former Heat teammates Adebayo, Herro get into altercation on Vegas practice court https://t.co/mOifRW0BH4

[Jon Hale @JonHale_HL]

NEW: Mitch Barnhart stepped away from the controversial administration job he planned after retirement, but UK will still pay him more than $3 million over the next three years after retirement according to documents obtained by the Herald-Leader https://t.co/aL1vmG1xBs

[Jason Frakes @kyhighs]

With Braxton Keathley leaving, Martin County no longer in the 2026 King of the Bluegrass, via "mutual agreement," KOB director Lloyd Gardner says. Marshall County, featuring Matthew Langhi, will take Martin County's spot.

[Herald-Leader Sports @KentuckySports]

Why Trent Noah is ‘Mr. Kentucky’ to a new generation of UK basketball players https://t.co/V0ZZPFV5do

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Where to watch former Kentucky basketball players at NBA Summer League https://t.co/jfWSXikGjk

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‘Fell in love with her.’ Why new Kentucky guard Jemma Amoore was a must-add https://t.co/mvVv8wm23M

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Ahead of UK basketball trip to Vegas, these Cats say they’re ahead of schedule https://t.co/wySWUW6d3l

[Edward Alan Marlowe @dreamarlowe85]

Thrilled to announce that I'm back on board alongside @AnthonyGoth for Murray State Sunday matinees. Ol' @RacerDave23 twisted my arm, and it's back to the pitch I go. More to learn, and discuss, about the great game. #Racers

[MaxPreps @MaxPreps]

After leading Trinity (KY) to a national championship, Kentucky commit Grayson Willoughby has been named the 2026 MaxPreps National Baseball Player of the Year. ⭐ ⚾️

Full story ⬇️
https://t.co/QibJIAEJzl

@TrinityHSBBall

[Caroline Makauskas @cmakauskas]

One of the top players in the class of 2029 and a fast-riser in the KHSAA scene, Jayden McClain, has committed to Kentucky.

[Jayden McClain @JaydenMcClain24]

Home, Sweet Home . Lexington, I’m all in. 💙 #Committed #BBN #KentuckyGirl #2029 @KentuckyWBB

[Herald-Leader Sports @KentuckySports]

Georgetown mayor inducted into national hall of fame for sports officiating career https://t.co/SSJG388WMv

[Kal Oakes @oaksie72]

2027 safety/kick returner Jalen Dantzler has transferred to Scott County, per his X and On3 profiles. A 3-star recruit with multiple D1 offers, he was first-team all-state as a junior at Louisville Central.