Conner boys basketball coach Matthew Otte has decided to step down after eight seasons of leading the Cougars, leaving the team in good shape and with a strong set of applicants to fill the vacancy.
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Camels come up just short to Harlan County, Trent Noah
Trent Noah led Harlan County to an 85-71 overtime victory over Campbell County in the KHSAA Sweet 16 quarterfinals, with 48 points, to end the Camels’ season with a 27-7 record.
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Campbell County stuns Newport, moves on to state quarterfinals
They said all week they weren’t approaching the game as an underdog. Their poise and execution turned them into a winner. Campbell County stunned Newport on Thursday night in the UK Healthcare KHSAA boys’ Sweet 16 state tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington, 43-40. The Camels stayed calm throughout, hit clutch free throws down the […]
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Campbell County-Newport: A look inside the numbers
Campbell County and Newport will meet in the first round of the UK Healthcare KHSAA boys’ Sweet 16 state basketball tournament on Thursday, March 21, at 8:30 p.m. at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
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Two December losses changed things for Newport, they haven’t lost since
Newport has gone 24 straight wins and a 32-3 record since adding Griffin Starks to the starting lineup, thanks to their defensive buy-in and depth, and will face Campbell County in the Sweet 16 state tournament on Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
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Camels’ culture has them back at Rupp Arena
Long before a kid enters the halls at Campbell County High School, the buy in to the basketball program is already there. They attend youth camps, get to see practices and games while they await their high school years. “I told coach (Aric) Russell yesterday when the foundation is built on the solid rock as he […]
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Cooper earns Sacred Heart’s respect after three battles this season
Sacred Heart knocked off Cooper 58-50 in the KHSAA state tournament semifinals, ending Cooper’s season at 31-5 and ending the five-member senior class’ legacy of 102 wins, two state semifinal appearances, three region championships and three district championships.
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Cooper thrives with team effort, on to Final Four
All season long, the Cooper girls basketball team stresses a full team effort. It was no different on Friday night in the KHSAA girls Mingua Beef Jerky Sweet 16 quarterfinals against Henderson County. All seven players that entered the game contributed in a variety of ways as they pulled away for a 47-37 victory. “We […]
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Cooper edges Danville Christian in Sweet 16 opener
Cooper held off a furious rally from Danville Christian to win 65-63 in the first round of the Mingua Beef Jerky Sweet 16 girls basketball tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
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Cooper opens hopeful lengthy state tourney run with Danville Christian: Here’s what to know
Cooper and Danville Christian will meet in the Mingua Beef Jerky KHSAA Sweet 16 basketball tournament on Thursday at 8:30 p.m., with both teams boasting strong defenses and high-scoring leaders.
