The Ryle Raiders defeated the Great Crossing Warhawks 35-7 to advance to the state championship game, their first appearance in the state title game in 18 years.
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32nd District Girls Basketball preview: It’s a three-team race
All three of Simon Kenton, Walton-Verona and Grant County have claimed a district title over the last six years, the Bearcats with a four-peat from 2019-22, the Braves winning one in 2023 and the Pioneers with one in 2024. Expect these three to once again field competitive teams with a three-way battle for district supremacy. […]
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Boys 32nd District basketball preview: Simon Kenton seeks a third straight title
Since 2016, Simon Kenton has won five district titles, Walton-Verona with four. The two are expected once again to be the top two in the competitive 32nd District with Grant County and Williamstown challenging and entering new eras with new coaches. Here’s an outlook on each team as they enter the season, beginning on Dec. […]
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Raiders continue dominance, win first region title since 2010
Ryle kept the good energy rolling Friday night after a commanding 43-14 home victory over Central Hardin in a Class 6A Region Championship. The win crowned the Raiders as region champs for the first time since 2010. “It will always feel good to win a trophy on your home field,” Raiders head coach Mike Engler […]
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Newport trusts the system, advances to region final
In a physical Friday night matchup, the Newport Wildcats defeated the Ludlow Panthers 23-7 on the road to advance to the region finals in the Class 1A playoffs. “I told the guys they’ve got to trust the system,” Wiggins said. The Wildcats simmered a hot start by Ludlow’s Dameyn Anness, who had seven straight carries […]
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Simon Kenton falls short in 8th Region finals
After an impressive 30-win season, Simon Kenton’s year came to a close Thursday night after their defeat in straight sets (25-20, 26-24, 25-20) to North Oldham in the 8th Region volleyball final. Haunted by last year’s 8th Region finishes, neither team wanted to relive their worst fear on Halloween night. While the Pioneers got the […]
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8th Region volleyball quarterfinals: Simon Kenton finds their groove against Oldham County
Simon Kenton defeated Oldham County 3-1 in the 8th Region volleyball tournament quarterfinals, with Keira Hans leading the Pioneers with 28 kills and Ceanna Scalf recording 30 assists.
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9th Region volleyball tournament quarterfinals roundup: Highlands, Notre Dame, Ryle and St. Henry advance
With five teams ranked in the top 25 of the state, the 9th Region volleyball tourmament was going to be nothing short of competitive. The action got underway on Sunday at St. Henry High School with all four quarterfinal games taking place. Here’s how they went down: St. Henry def. Beechwood, 3-1 (25-16, 25-15, 11-25, […]
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CovCath blanks Mason County, claims 4A, District 5 title
Covington Catholic defeated Mason County 49-0 to secure a No. 1 seed in the Class 4A football playoffs, with sophomore quarterback Cash Harney rushing for three touchdowns and the defense recording an interception in each of their nine games this season.
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Scott and Bishop Brossart set to face off in 37th District finals
Bishop Brossart defeated Campbell County in straight sets to advance to the 37th District tournament final, with Kate Neltner and Aubrey Rebholz setting program records for kills and assists, respectively.