Central Hardin, which spent the entire season ranked among the state’s top teams and 17th District Tournament champion Elizabethtown, led the way on this year’s All-Area softball teams.

Elizabethtown not only captured 17th District and 5th Region baseball tournament titles this season – the Panthers also caught the eyes of opposing area coaches in All-Area voting.

Football has been a part of Joe Stockton’s life for decades, as a player and a coach at both the high school and collegiate levels. Now, the North Hardin graduate and former Trojan star can add head football coach to his list of accomplishments.

After two days of state track competition at the University of Kentucky’s Outdoor Track and Field Complex, it was the North Hardin, Central Hardin and Meade County track and field programs’ turn to head to Lexington Saturday.

Elizabethtown softball’s hopes for a region title remain alive after the first day of the 5th Region Tournament, while LaRue County’s season has come to a close.

The Elizabethtown and Meade County High School programs were the area’s leaders in selections for The News-Enterprise Coaches All-Area Girls’ Swimming Team, with six and four, respectively.

Sharon Garcia has three separate swim teams under her watch. Even with the added commitment that comes with that, all three had a swimmer qualify for the KHSAA semistates this year. That wasn’t lost on the area’s coaches once the season came to a close.

The stage is officially set for the 5th Region Softball Tournament.