Special to the Time-Tribune
Runners from the Tri-County have had a busy two months competing in races around the region.
Eighteen runners from the area converged on Indianapolis in October to take part in the Indianapolis Marathon, Half Marathon and 5-K road races. The day, Oct. 17, was highlighted by Paula Jackson’s finish in the marathon where she ran a time good enough to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
Jackson, 45, of Corbin, finished the 26.2-mile race with a time of 3:51. The marathon was her first attempt at that distance. Jackson spent several months preparing for the race. She trains with the Falls Road Runners running club.
Another area racer, Scott Payne of Heidrick, just missed qualifying for Boston in his age group. It was also his first attempt. Payne, 36, missed the mark by just more than a minute. His finishing time was 3:17:17.
Others competing in the marathon and their times were:
Bill Hanson, Corbin, 3:35:39; Brad Freeman, Corbin, 3:52:28; Bobby Partin, Corbin, 3:55:56; Pat Derickson, London, 4:07:43; Darrell Sergent, Harlan, 4:28:56.
Debbie and Allen Lewis led area runners in the half marathon finishing with times of 1:48:24 and 1:49:18, respectively. The half marathon covers a 13.1-mile course.
Others competing in the half marathon and their times were:
Chris Jones, Corbin, 2:04:56; Vicky Collette, Corbin, 2:12:58; Lisa Callihan, Corbin, 2:12:58; Keith Card, London, 2:13:46; Rick Fowler, Corbin, 2:17:03; Sue Hanson, Corbin, 2:26:58; Richard Derickson, London, 2:32:16.
Two locals ran in the 5-K race (3.1 miles). Brad Kagin finished with a time of 22:52 while Kathy Noble posted a 38:52 finish. Kagin finished third in his age group.
Saturday morning, Nov. 20, eight Tri-Countians participated in the Oak Ridge, TN half marathon. Bill Hanson and Scott Payne led the way, finishing 12th and 14th overall in the field of more than 200 runners. Hanson, 47, placed first in his age group with a time of 1:32:41. Payne was second in his age group at 1:33:40. Also placing in her age group was Sue Hanson. Hanson, 50, took top honors with a time of 2:16:49.
Others competing and their times were:
Bobby Partin, Corbin, 1:49:01; Chris Jones, Corbin, 2:04:14; Dennis Helton, Williamsburg, 2:16:48; Rick Fowler, Corbin, 2:22:13; April Kagin, Corbin 2:24:10.
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Road racing update
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Cards stand ground
It took a team effort, but South Laurel was able to make the big play late to defeat Harlan County, 5-4, and advance to the semifinals of the 13th Region Baseball Tournament.
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Moving on
It wasn’t easy, but North Laurel managed to sneak by Corbin, 2-1, during the first round of the 13th Region Baseball Tournament Monday.
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Lady Cards slip past Clay County
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Bell eliminates Knox Central
Bell County built a comfortable 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth inning against Knox Central in first round action of the 13th Region Fastpitch Tournament Monday, but still needed a leaping catch by centerfielder Alisha Russell to seal the deal on the Lady Bobcats’ win over the Lady Panthers.
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Errors lead to Barbourville’s 15-0 loss to Harlan County
A crucial error in the second inning led to five unearned runs for Harlan County, as the Lady Black Bears cruised to an easy 15-0 win over Barbourville in four innings Monday during first round action of the 13th Region Fastpitch Tournament.
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Knox Central puts up fight before losing to Middlesboro, 6-2
Middlesboro’s Nick Capps took care of business and managed to hold off Knox Central, 6-2, to advance to the second round of the 13th Region Baseball Tournament Monday.
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North runs win streak to 19 games
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Tigers drop 10-2 decision
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Who really are the favorites this year?
Corbin and North Laurel High Schools’ first round match-ups in both the 13th Region Baseball Tournament and 13th Region Fastpitch Tournament will highlight Monday’s first round action.
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Fantastic Finish
Brandon Hillard’s Knox Central Panthers almost pulled off a shocker before falling to rival Barbourville, 7-6, in the finals of the 51st District title game Thursday.
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