Hunter Gillum will be a familiar face to many regular patrons at Beaverdale Books. As of Jan. 1, Gillum has been named co-owner of the local bookstore.
As fate would have it, Ashlandâs boys and Russellâs girls received another chance to represent the 16th Region at the Sweet Sixteen at Rupp Arena in Lexington this spring.
Both basketball teams also earned the opportunity last year, but COVID-19 wiped away their shot to prove their state worth. It seemed fitting for both schools to punch their tickets again for the long-anticipated and well-deserved trip to Lexington. Itâs too bad Ashland couldnât try to polish off an undefeated season with a state title in 2020, but the Tomcats fared well in 2021.
Facing heaps of adversity throughout the season, Ashland didnât achieve perfection this year. However, the Tomcats grabbed a region crown for a third consecutive year with some hard-fought victories.
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