Micheal Compton, Author at Bowling Green Daily News

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

High School Sports

Cawthorn leads Lady Cats to comeback win against Logan County

FRANKLIN — For almost three quarters, it wasn’t going well for the Franklin-Simpson girls’ basketball team in Friday’s matchup with District 13 rival Logan County. ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:35 am

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Ke Huy Quan (left) and Ariana DeBose in a scene from "Love Hurts." Courtesy Allen Fraser/Universal Pictures via AP

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‘Love Hurts’ a dreadful mess of a movie

“Love Hurts,” but watching this movie hurts even more. This would-be action comedy is heavy on the action sequences, but fails miserably everywhere else – ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Friday, February 14, 2025 10:51 pm

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Lady Toppers head on the road to face conference leader MTSU

After getting back on track with a pair of wins at home last week, the Western Kentucky women’s basketball team begins a tough final stretch ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Friday, February 14, 2025 10:16 am

High School Sports

Butler County races past Edmonson County

MORGANTOWN — The Butler County boys’ basketball team had a successful postseason tuneup, racing past District 12 rival Edmonson County 88-68 on Thursday at Butler ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:06 pm

Athlete Of The Week

Crowe earns a pair of wins

Bowling Green junior Riley Crowe got to celebrate a pair of wins in her home pool during Saturday’s opening round of the state swimming and ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Thursday, February 13, 2025 11:22 am

High School Sports

HORNET’S NEST: Metcalfe County gets statement win over Trojanettes

GLASGOW — Another week and another challenger for the Region 4 crown has emerged. One week after Barren County battled region favorite Franklin-Simpson to a ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 11:53 am

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Mead leads Lady Toppers to OT win over Jacksonville State

The Western Kentucky women’s basketball team hasn’t had many tense moments in its previous three games at E.A. Diddle Arena, with a trio of wire-to-wire ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Sunday, February 9, 2025 12:04 am

High School Sports

Dragons’ comeback clinches top seed in District 14

With the top seed in District 14 hanging in the balance, Warren Central boys’ basketball coach William Unseld didn’t have to say much at halftime. ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Saturday, February 8, 2025 12:12 am

Sports

Gilvin’s career night lifts WKU past Kennesaw State

The Western Kentucky women’s basketball team got back on the winning track with a 78-57 win over Kennesaw State on Thursday at E.A. Diddle Arena. ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Friday, February 7, 2025 8:57 am

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Sophie Thatcher in a scene from "Companion." Courtesy Cara Howe / Warner Bros. Pictures via AP

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‘Companion’ a clever social commentary

“Companion” is a film full of surprises. Writer/director Drew Hancock has crafted a film with unexpected depth that is full of twists and turns that ... Read more

by Micheal Compton, Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:09 pm

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