Several afternoon notes and honors for Kentucky collegiate players to pass along:

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  Thomas Royse; UofL photo

  The University of Louisville moved up to No. 8 and UK broke into the latest Rivals.com rankings at No. 22 this week.

• University of Louisville right-handed pitcher Thomas Royse was named the Big East pitcher of the week after a six-shutout inning performance  in the Big East/Big Ten Challenge.
• UofL first baseman Andrew Clark was also named to the Big East honor roll for the week.
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  Anthony Ottrando; EKU photo

  Eastern Kentucky University first baseman Anthony Ottrando was named the Ohio Valley Conference player of the week after launching four home runs against Western Carolina.

• Pleasure Ridge Park alum Zack Cox is now batting .409 with one home run and nine RBI for Arkansas.
• Boyle County grad Patrick Cooper surrendered six runs in the first inning of his season debut Saturday for Bradley.
• Lexington Catholic alum Nick Maronde has surrendered six runs in two and one-third innings for Florida this season.