BULLDOG BASEBALL STAR AUSTIN ROE SIGNS WITH WEST VIRGINIA STATE

LOUISA, KY — Lawrence Co. Senior Catcher Austin Roe has one more year as a Bulldog but after that he will be a Yellow Jacket after signing on the dotted line to further his academic and athletic career at West Virginia State University in front of family, friends and Bulldog teammates in the high school library.

Roe has been the starting catcher for the past two years and has been outstanding offensively and defensively and is a team leader as well.

Lawrence Co. Senior Austin Roe

PLAYER’S COMMENTS

“… It’s real exciting to know that I’m going to continue playing the game that I love. Knowing that the work that I put in has paid off is everything. I like everything about the school and it’s history, especially it’s baseball history. “

Lawrence Co. Head Coach Travis Feltner

COACH’S COMMENTS

“…Austin is absolutely a unique young man in our day and time. He has gotten what he’s gotten on the merit of hard work and commitment.”

“… I am so excited for his opportunity to continue his baseball career beyond high school.”

“… I’ve watched Austin grow up seeing him progress from each level going all the way back to tball so this one is a little extra special for me.”

“… He comes from a great family and no doubt in my mind will be successful at the next stage in his life.

“…Our loss, which will be tremendous, will be WV State’s gain. I’m looking forward to a great senior season for him.”