Group of men at a sporting event celebrating, with one man holding up a can of Red Bull energy drink.

Attendees celebrate after Race 7 during the opening day of the Spring Meet on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

A woman with curly hair and glasses playing the violin next to a man with a beard, seen through a metal railing.
Two young men shopping through a rack of colorful clothing, with one in the foreground wearing glasses and a backpack, and the other in the background looking at the clothes.

Laura Orshaw, left, plays the violin with her music partner Arthur Hancock in the main entrance during the opening day of the Spring Meet on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Junior international studies major John Wood looks through clothes during the University of Kentucky Recycling’s thrift shop pop-up on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Two baseball players in white uniforms, one with the number 10 and the other with 23, are standing close together on the pitcher's mound, with one player holding his head in his hands. Two other players are visible in the background, one with only partially visible uniform. The scene is lit up as if during a game night.
Softball team in red uniforms celebrating on the field

Kentucky infielder Luke Lawrence, left, hugs first baseman Hudson Brown at the end of a four-hour baseball game against Miami University on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 14-11. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Louisville shortstop Taylor Monroe runs home after hitting a home run while her teammates celebrate during the softball game against the University of Kentucky on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Louisville won in overtime 8-7. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

A baseball player in a black jersey and white pinstriped pants is pitching the ball from the mound, with a batter in a gray uniform ready to hit in the foreground.
Group of female volleyball players celebrating on the court, with one player in the foreground shouting and others clapping and raising hands.

Kentucky pitcher Connor Mattison throws a pitch during the baseball game against The Citadel on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 10-5. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky gymnast Sharon Lee celebrates after sticking her beam routine during the gymnastics match against the University of Georgia at Historic Memorial Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 197.275-197.025. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Gymnast high-fives coach during competition, with teammates cheering in background.

Kentucky gymnast Cecily Rizo high-fives her coach Tim Garrison during the gymnastics match against the University of Georgia at Historic Memorial Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost 197.275-197.025. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Woman with glasses and dark hair wearing a yellow sweater, speaking and gesturing with one hand on her chest, standing beside a glass board.
A women's volleyball team in white and blue uniforms set up for a spike while a teammate leaps into the air to hit the ball during a game.

Former Kentucky State Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson gives a speech at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Stevenson is running for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky sophomore Caroline Savisky performs a team routine during the STUNT match against Mercyhurst University on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Historic Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 39-17. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Young female gymnast in a red leotard performing a routine on a blue mat during a gymnastics competition, with an audience and large illuminated 'GYMNASTICS' sign in the background.
A volleyball game with players in orange jerseys blocking, and a player in an orange jersey jumping to hit the ball.

Oklahoma gymnast Elle Mueller finishes her floor routine during the gymnastics meet against the University of Kentucky on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Historic Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Ky. Oklahoma won 197.550-196.475. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Women volleyball players in action on indoor court, one kneeling, others standing, with one player on the floor, all wearing Kentucky uniforms, crowd watching.

Tennessee outside hitter Hayden Kubik spikes the ball during the volleyball game against the University of Kentucky on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Tennessee lost 3-1. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Lacrosse players in white uniforms celebrating on the field, with one player hugging another while holding lacrosse sticks, and two other players smiling nearby.

Kentucky setter Kassie O'Brien pumps the ball to save the point while her teammates Brooke Bultema, left, Molly Berezowitz and Eva Hudson watch during the volleyball game against the University of Florida on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Kentucky Kernel

Two female wrestlers engaged in a match on a pink wrestling mat, with intense expressions and physical contact.

Atherton junior Callie Whitham, left, hugs senior Stella Powers after she scored a goal in the boys against girls lacrosse game on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Atherton High School in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio

A group of basketball players in white jerseys with maroon trim, celebrating and cheering in a gymnasium. One player is in the foreground with a determined expression, while others in the background are smiling and shouting excitedly.

Atherton senior Ben Franz gets pinned by a St. Xavier wrestler during the wrestling match against St. Xavier High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at Atherton High School in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio

Atherton boys basketball team celebrates after sophomore Jeffry Johnson III, center, scored the game-winning shot during the basketball game against Shawnee High School on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Atherton High School in Louisville, Ky. Atherton won 62-61. Photo by Scout Tarquinio

Close-up of a tan horse's face with a black bridle, with a person in the background holding the reins.

A pony horse looks towards the stables during morning workouts on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio

A man with dark hair and beard, wearing a white t-shirt and athletic shorts, sitting on wooden benches against a green brick wall, holding a phone in his right hand and resting his chin on his left hand, looking at the camera.

A man looks at the camera in the basketball court on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Dunbar Community Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio.

A baseball player in a blue uniform throws a pitch from the mound at a baseball field, with the home plate umpire, catcher, and batter in position, and an outfielder in the background.

Lexington Legends pitcher Colton Eastman pitches the ball during the baseball game on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Legends Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio

People line dancing in a gym, with a smiling young boy holding a woman's hand.

A family dances together on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Jessamine County Fair in Nicholasville, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio.