A sports fan

74% of readers read local sports in their local paper, so a study by the National Newspaper Association reports. I believe it and my beliefs are reinforced anytime we “don’t” cover a game or a particular sport. The Leader-Herald Sports department covers a minimum of nine school districts, a community college and everything in-between. And does an excellent job. A job that I will hold up for comparison with any other local newspaper or paper our size and we would win the championship recognition. So, why are there such a small amount of comments on these stories? Young athletics that show self-discipline, sportsmanship, right along side their individual athletic abilities. It is difficult to understand, why no one comments on a young man, Giuseppi Lanzi, who in additional to numerous other recognitions, has gone 42-0 in his senior year of competing in wrestling. Thanks to a local native, Chicago Bears’ Josh Beekman, who comes back and takes joy “in going into the school to talk to the kids.” Jim Ellis, your photos were outstanding of the Fonda Speedway line-up. For that matter, Jim, Bill, Paul and Derek you all do a stand-up job! Turk Wendell is coming to help raise funds for the local little league, the Mohawks season is just around the corner and so much more. I am a sports’ fan, a part of that 74% and I am glad to comment on it. Go Wildcats - Kentucky all the way!