What a season its been for milestones. St. Henry’s David Faust breaking the Ninth Region wins record as a coach, Covington Catholic’s Scott Ruthsatz becoming the all-time wins leader for the Colonels, Aric Russell doing the same at Campbell County. Now it’s time for Holy Cross senior Jacob Meyer to break the Ninth Region scoring […]
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Smith and Lorenzen were an inseparable pair
While they grew apart as the two went their separate ways with their careers, Derek Smith knew every time he’d see Jared Lorenzen at an annual golf outing or function, it was just like old times. “It was the running joke every time we’d come back to play in golf outings, once we saw each […]
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Cougars prove another point, run away from Mason County
Not only has Conner knocked off Covington Catholic, Holy Cross and Newport, who many consider three of the top four teams in the Ninth Region, they can add a top 10 team in the state to the resume too. Mason County (23-3) came to Hebron riding a 13-game winning streak and a No. 7 ranking […]
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From Florida to Kentucky: Owens ready to lead Eagles
Jake Owens path is far from the traditional one to Kentucky. Most people leave the Bluegrass for warmer weather and beaches to go to the Sunshine State of Florida. Owens is headed the other way. He’s headed up to Taylor Mill to take on the head football coaching job at Scott High, a vacant position […]
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Thomas More football hones in on “backyard”
As Thomas More football is just about set to make the transition from NAIA to Division II, they wanted to make sure they found the players that fit their system and help them move forward into a new era with their 2023 recruiting class. Coach Chris Norwell said they’re waiting on some more additions to […]
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District basketball standings as of Jan. 31
With the postseason less than three weeks away, here’s a look at the standings for districts 32-37, which span across the coverage area. District tournaments will get started the week of February 20 with region tournaments to follow the next week. BOYS 32nd District Simon Kenton 3-0 Grant County 1-1 Walton-Verona 1-1 Williamstown 0-3 Remaining […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week Jan. 23-29
To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth- or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. Want to get […]
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Week 4 Kentucky boys and girls basketball statewide media poll
BOYS First-place votes in parentheses; records through Sunday’s games. Rank-school (FPV) Record Pts LW 1. Warren Central (16) 21-1 160 1 2. Lexington Catholic 22-2 127 2 3. Covington Catholic 18-2 120 3 4. George Rogers Clark 16-4 106 6 5. (tie) Ballard 17-3 75 4 5. (tie) Great Crossing 20-4 75 5 7. Mason County 22-2 74 7 8. North Oldham 18-5 65 8 9. Lyon County 17-5 22 10 10. Bowling Green 21-4 18 NR Others receiving votes: McCracken County 12, Frederick Douglass 9, Evangel Christian […]
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LINK nky Daily Headlines: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023
Plenty has been going on in Northern Kentucky so far this week. If you’re eager to keep up, sit back, relax and take a listen to today’s headlines.
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LINK nky basketball area Top 10: Conner boys, Holy Cross girls rise
The theme of the week? Overtime. And no I’m not talking about my weekly work schedule. I’m pointing to the play on the court, that saw multiple games go extra time, one even double overtime. Last week started with a double overtime thriller in which Conner’s boys took down Newport, Highlands’ boys taking down Bishop […]