Cooper and Ryle met Friday night at Cooper in a 33rd District boy-girl basketball doubleheader showdown. The Jaguars earned the sweep on the evening as the boys opened with a 63-49 victory and the girls followed with a 56-51 win. Here’s how they went down: BOYS Cooper 63, Ryle 49 Playing their first home game […]
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How to find community in sports as an adult
This story is part of our latest super issue about civic engagement and why it’s important to be part of your community. Click here for our full guide to getting involved. While civic engagement might sound like a snooze fest to some, there are many ways to become more involved in your community based on […]
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Basketball bites: 1,000 point scorers, 500 career rebounds and assists, plus All “A” tourneys and Newport gets a big addition
It was a slow week last week on the hardwood thanks to the snow, but things are heating back up on the courts in Northern Kentucky. We get you caught up on the latest 1,000-point club members, 500 rebound and assist milestones. The All “A” tourneys will crown champions while Newport gets a big addition […]
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Walker breaks Lloyd all-time scoring record, Cooper spoils the party
It was a packed house at Scheben Gymnasium on the campus of Lloyd Memorial High School Tuesday night. Many were there to see the Juggernauts senior sensation EJ Walker break the program’s all-time scoring record that has stood for 25 years. Others were there to witness a marquee 9th Region matchup between the Juggernauts and […]
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Wynndependence: Simon Kenton tabs Joe Wynn as next coach of football program
Joe Wynn is headed back to Northern Kentucky. The former Newport head coach has been named the next coach at Simon Kenton. Wynn replaces Roy Lucas, who resigned after four seasons at the helm. Wynn’s roots start in NKY. He’s a Dayton grad where he was a standout on the football field and has also […]
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Holy Cross takes down Holmes in district opener, CovCath squeaks by Beechwood
Balance. Something Holy Cross prides itself on and it continued on Thursday night in a 35th District road victory at Holmes. The Indians had four players in double figures, two others with nine and eight points as they pulled away for an 80-50 victory. Holy Cross (10-3, 1-0) shot it at a high percentage and […]
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Basketball bites: More milestones, stat leaders, college standouts and big showcase coming to town
The latest basketball bites breaks down the latest happenings in local hoops. From milestones to stats leaders, to in-season tournaments and classics, we’ve got you covered. Griffin Elite Basketball Classic The second annual Griffin Elite Basketball Classic will be played at the Connor Convocation Center at Thomas More Jan. 10-12. Local teams Simon Kenton, Lloyd […]
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LINK nky Top 10: First basketball poll of the 2024-25 season is here
I know you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seats for the first LINK nky Top 10 basketball poll of the season. Just a reminder this is for teams in our coverage area (Boone, Campbell and Kenton County) which consist of teams from the 8th, 9th and 10th Region. Now that we have a […]
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Rickard’s putback in closing seconds leads Highlands past Ryle
Highlands defeated Ryle 61-60 on Saturday, thanks to Nathan Rickard’s putback with 3.8 seconds remaining, as the Bluebirds continue to grow and improve with each game.
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CovCath outlasts Lloyd in battle of top 9th Region teams
Based off their early season body of work, many considered Friday night’s matchup in Park Hills between Covington Catholic and Lloyd Memorial a battle of the top two teams in the 9th Region right now. The Colonels came in 8-2 and fresh off a holiday tournament championship in Florida. Lloyd was 9-2 with a consolation […]
