The first of what many hope is a 16-week football season is in the books. Friday treated us with exceptional weather in NKY as statements were made, suprises were had and some teams were left with more questions than answers. All but one of the 22 teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton County were in […]
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CovCath thumps Ryle in opener
When Covington Catholic met Ryle on Friday night in Union, the two teams entered the season having to replace a significant amount of production from a year ago. The Colonels showed early that they were ready to turn the page, pulling away for a 50-6 victory over the Raiders and snapping a two-game losing streak […]
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Introducing LINK nky’s Pick ’em!
Despite the Friday nights that sometimes last into wee Saturday morning until 2 or 3 a.m. writing, editing and uploading stories to the website and social media, I always enjoy high school football season. The goal is to give the local high school football sports fan, parents, players, relatives, community, admin, friends and so on […]
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Five things to know about Beechwood football for the 2026 season
After three seasons away, Noel Rash is back on the Beechwood sideline with state championship expectations. Not that the expectation is any different, but Rash knows what it takes to get it done in November and into the first week of December having already won eight state titles with the program. The Tigers return a […]
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Five things to know about Newport Central Catholic football for 2026
A new era of Newport Central Catholic football will ascend at the Ciafardini Family Athletic Complex on Aug. 21 against Lloyd Memorial at Robert Schneider Field. A new home field, a new coach and a lot of production to replace. While the tradition rich program certainly has its history, the Thoroughbreds will usher in the […]
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Five things to know about Simon Kenton football for 2026
It was feast or famine for Simon Kenton in 2025. In six wins, they had an average margin of victory of 18 points. In six losses, they had an average margin of defeat of 33.3 points. Even at 6-6, the Pioneers enter 2026 with momentum, garnering their first playoff victory since 2022 with a first […]
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Five things to know about Covington Catholic football for 2026
Despite the same head guy in charge since 2015, Covington Catholic will enter a little bit of a new era in 2026 on the gridiron. Gone is Cash Harney, one of the most decorated players in Colonels history. Same with Dylan Gaiser, the 1-2 punch that helped carry the load for CovCath the past two […]
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KHSAA Dead Period is here
Take a break, you deserve it. For two weeks starting on June 25 at 12:01 a.m., the mandatory Kentucky High School Athletic Association dead period begins and runs through July 9 at 11:59 p.m. (Some school districts like Kenton County and the Diocese of Covington got an earlier start and started the dead period on […]
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Highlands’ historic season ends in state semifinals against unbeaten South Warren
Highlands came into Friday’s KHSAA state softball tournament semifinal with a monumental task at hand. The first pitch reaffirmed it. Taking on top five nationally ranked and undefeated South Warren, the Bluebirds offered little resistance to one of the best Kentucky high school softball teams ever assembled in a 10-0, five-inning loss. Regardless of what […]
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No. 1 Trinity shows its class, rolls past Beechwood
Facing the No. 1 team in the state coming into Saturday night’s KHSAA state baseball tournament quarterfinal, Beechwood knew it was up for a tall task. It turned out to be a monumental task for the Tigers. Trinity, entering the state tournament as the No. 8 ranked team nationally, defeated Beechwood 11-0 at Legends Field […]