🌱 BGHS Competes In State Speech Tournament + Hot Rod Fan Fest

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Here are the top three stories today in Bowling Green:

1. A Bowling Green High School freshman placed 5th in The Kentucky High School 102nd Annual State Speech Tournament on Mar. 10 and 11. The tournament was held at Northern Kentucky University, and high schools from across the state competed in nine speech events. The Bowling Green High School Speech Team also brought home numerous individual awards. (NewsBreak Original)
2. With opening day just over three weeks away, The Bowling Green Hot Rods held their annual Fan Fest at the Bowling Green Ballpark. This event gave fans the chance to pick up season ticket packages, sample new concession items, and purchase the newest merchandise from the Hot Rods team store. Despite being one of the smaller teams in the minor leagues, the Hot Rods welcome over 200,000 fans in the stadium each year and were the South Atlantic League Organization of the Year for their league in 2o22, according to General Manager Kyle Wolz. (WBKO)
3. 66 Warren Elementary students received free soccer gear and coaching at SKY Soccer Club thanks to a partnership with Get On the Bus. According to Administrative Director Keiliah Prater, many students do not get the chance to play soccer due to the pay-to-play model. This partnership will allow the students eight weeks of coaching and mentorship in addition to free cleats, jerseys, shin guards, and soccer balls. (WBKO)

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Today in Bowling Green:

• Circle Of Prayer Men's Group At First Christian Church (9:00 AM)
• Postpartum Support Group At Michael Buchanon Park (10:00 AM)
• Down Syndrome Of South Central Ky. 10th Anniversary At The Buddy House (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Where will you visit next in BGKY? Bowling Green has been named one of Travel + Leisure's top 25 weekend getaways in the South! Top places to visit include the Lost River Cave and the National Corvette Museum. (Caves, Lakes and Corvettes via Facebook)
• The Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville is partnering with Houchens Food Group for a fundraiser in their stores. The center is a year-long camping facility for children with complex medical needs and disabilities. You can purchase a $1 paper mobile at the stores until Mar. 31, and proceeds will go directly to children attending the camps. (BG Daily News)
• Over 200 students gathered last week for the Celebration of Women in Computing Conference held at SKYCTC. The conference was held over two days and included a keynote speaker, a tour of the Corvette Museum, classes, vendors, and a career fair. (WBKO)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.