Dixie Heights is expecting to continue their progress under Patrick Burke in year three of his tenure, with a physical running game and a challenging schedule to prepare them for the tough 6th District.
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Lloyd’s Sebastian the jack of all trades, but in the end just wants to win
His nickname is Petey. But you can call Lloyd Memorial’s Isaiah Sebastian the Swiss-army knife, jack of all trades, lockdown corner, a safety net, multi-positional, multi-sport athlete. The most important label of them all? A leader. “He’s the most humble, decorated player I’ve ever coached,” Juggernauts coach Kyle Niederman said. “When he says all he […]
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Four downs with Lloyd Memorial
Lloyd Memorial is entering the 2024 season with high expectations after two consecutive 10-win seasons, with a wide array of skill players returning and a strong coaching staff led by Kyle Niederman.
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Newport names Reinhardt as next AD to replace retired Hunter
Newport High School’s next Athletic Director will be Kevin Reinhardt, the school announced on Monday. Reinhardt will replace Michael Hunter, who has retired. Reinhardt had been the behavior interventionalist at Newport Intermediate School, but will now take over as the district’s full time AD. “I know Mike Hunter very well,” Reinhardt said in a press […]
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Ryle’s run comes to an end in state quarters
Ryle fell to McCracken County 4-1 in the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare, with Caleb Ehling’s off-speed stuff limiting the Raiders to three hits.
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There goes that Mann! Ryle takes extra inning thriller over East Carter at state tourney
Ryle defeated East Carter 4-2 in eight innings to advance to the quarterfinals of the Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament, with Caleb Mann delivering the game-winning hit and Dylan McIntyre coming in to pitch after Sam Eppley was injured.
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Highlands leaves state tourney frustrated after third straight first round loss
You could sense the level of frustration in the postgame interview with Highlands softball coach Milt Horner. This time was different than the prior two trips to the KHSAA state softball tournament for the Bluebirds. With runners on first and second and no outs of a 3-2 ballgame and balls being sprayed all over the […]
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Simon Kenton misses opportunities, drops state tourney game to Russell County
Simon Kenton’s baseball team left nine men on base and issued seven walks and hit four batters in a 4-1 loss to Russell County at Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament.
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Ryle’s never say die attitude has them to this point
Ryle High School’s baseball team has turned their season around with a 27-3 record since April 6, winning the district and region championships, and are now preparing to face East Carter in the KHSAA state tournament.
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Third time’s a charm? Highlands hopes to breakthrough at state tourney
Maybe it was just what they needed. Headed into their May 7 contest with Notre Dame, the Highlands softball team had won 29 straight games over 9th Region opponents. But on that Tuesday evening, the streak was halted by the Pandas. Then came a losing streak to 9th Region foes, two more losses to Dixie […]
