Author: Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News

I am a sports reporter and movie critic for the Bowling Green Daily News.

Community

‘A Minecraft Movie’ a heaping helping of mindless fun

Hollywood’s latest video game adaptation has arrived with “A Minecraft Movie” based on the popular Swedish building game that has a huge following. It’s a ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Friday, April 11, 2025 2:15 pm

Hot Rods

Rome limits BG’s offense for second straight night

The Bowling Green Hot Rods dropped back-to-back games for the first time this season, falling 9-3 to the Rome Emperors on Thursday at Bowling Green ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Friday, April 11, 2025 10:30 am

Hot Rods

Hot Rods power past Rome in home opener

The cold weather couldn’t stop the red-hot Bowling Green Hot Rods bats, with BG powering past Rome 10-3 on Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Playing ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:50 pm

Community

‘A Working Man’ just another Jason Statham movie

Jason Statham continues to make the exact same movie. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, especially if you are a fan of the longtime action ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Saturday, April 5, 2025 2:28 pm

Sports

Gilvin leaves Lady Toppers for Kentucky

The Western Kentucky women’s basketball team has lost one of its top returning players to an in-state rival. Junior guard Josie Gilvin announced via social ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Saturday, April 5, 2025 9:35 am

Hot Rods

WINNING WAYS: Hot Rods look to continue recent success

As the Tampa Bay Rays continue to develop major league talent, the Bowling Green Hot Rods continue to reap the rewards of that success. Bowling ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:21 am

Athlete Of The Week

Carpenter shines for BG

Kadyn Carpenter saved some of his best basketball at Bowling Green for the end of his Purples’ career. The senior guard played a big role ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:20 am

High School Sports

FINAL BATTLE: Great Crossing ends Purples’ quest for state title

LEXINGTON – The Bowling Green boys’ basketball team cleared plenty of obstacles on its way to Saturday’s state championship game against Great Crossing at Rupp ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Sunday, March 30, 2025 11:57 am

High School Sports

Purples roll into state championship game

LEXINGTON — There was less drama, but the same result, for the Bowling Green boys’ basketball team, which rolled past South Oldham in Saturday’s semifinals ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Saturday, March 29, 2025 2:32 pm

High School Sports

NOT OVER YET: Purples rally for second straight Sweet 16 OT win

LEXINGTON – For most of regulation, it was an uphill battle for Bowling Green in Friday’s state quarterfinal game against Ashland Blazer at the KHSAA ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Friday, March 28, 2025 1:32 pm

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