His need for speed and love of motorcycles came at an early age. When Eli Banish was watching his father Tim race, he’d be riding off on his own mini bike to the side at the track or in the pits. During a break in a race when Eli was at a young age, Tim […]
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Posted inBasketball
‘Restore the pride’, Elsbernd returning home to lead Holmes boys basketball program
Sam Elsbernd, a former Holmes High School athlete and assistant basketball coach, was named the new head coach of the Holmes High School boys basketball program, with the goal of restoring the pride in the program and bringing it back to prominence.
Posted inCollege
Jeff Hans named head coach of NKU women’s basketball program
Northern Kentucky University has hired Jeff Hans as the new head coach of its women’s basketball program, announcing his appointment on Monday after 13 seasons at Thomas More University where he amassed a 339-42 record and three national championships.
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Kentucky rallies past Ohio in KY-OH All-Star game
Kentucky rallied from a 17-point second half deficit to defeat Ohio 103-91 in the Kentucky-Ohio All-Star game, led by MVP Quel’Ron House’s 20 points and 18 points from Travis Perry.
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A 33rd District reunion at the KY-OH All-Star game
Four Northern Kentucky players from the 33rd District combined for 24 points as Kentucky defeated Ohio 103-80 in the Kentucky-Ohio All-Star game, with Claire Johnson taking home MVP honors.
Posted inFootball
The three F’s have got Austin Alexander to this point as he commits to UNC
Faith, family, football. Those three F’s have been a pillar in Austin Alexander’s life. Alexander uses the phrase “all glory to God” often, constantly having a devotion in his faith for all his successes on and off the athletic field. When not on the football field, he’s often helping out with his church or school. […]
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Conner tabs Browning as next boys basketball coach
Nathan Browning has been hired as the new head coach of the Conner boys basketball program, replacing Matthew Otte, who stepped down after the season.
Posted inTrack & Field
Beechwood two-sport standout Luke Erdman aims for state titles in track
Luke Erdman, a two-sport standout from Beechwood, is hungry to be the fastest man in the state in Class A track and field, and is working hard to achieve his goals.
Posted inArchery
Scott’s Goff a state champion, Ryle’s boys runner-up at state archery tournament
Northern Kentucky came away with a state champion and runner-up finish at the 2024 Operation UNITE Archery State Championships, with Scott’s Lexus Goff winning the girls individual title with a 296 and Ryle’s boys finishing runner-up in the boys team competition.
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Simon Kenton baseball team on track for another run at state
Simon Kenton High School baseball is off to a 12-1 start to the season, led by a patient approach to the plate and strong pitching and defense, with the team hoping to make another run to the state championship game.
