The Scott Winter Classic began play on Wednesday with four games at Scott High School. The tournament was originally scheduled to run Wednesday-Friday, but with the expected winter storm coming late Thursday, Friday’s games were postponed with hopes of making the final day up on January 14. All eight of the teams participating have an […]
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Holiday hoops galore next 10 days
Need a break from holiday shopping? Want to get away from your in-laws? Well there’s plenty of high school hoops action over the next 10 days to get your fix in. While some pre-Christmas tourneys have already begun, there’s still some that have yet to get underway this week and some big tourneys post-Christmas as […]
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Top 10 LINK nky area boys and girls prep basketball teams
We’re now three weeks into the high school hoops season. A lot of movement on the boys side of things this week while the picture is starting to become more clear on the girls end. Here’s a look at the top 10 teams in the LINK nky coverage area (Boone, Campbell, Kenton counties): Boys 5. […]
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Former Reds pitcher Tom Browning dead at 62
Former Cincinnati Red Tom Browning was found dead at his home in Boone County on Monday, the sheriff’s department confirmed. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home of Browning Monday afternoon in Union after receiving report of a man who was found not breathing. Browning was found unresponsive on a couch, according to […]
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The LINK nky Team of the Week: Dec. 5-11, The Simon Kenton High School Archery Team
SIMON KENTON ARCHERY TEAM The Simon Kenton High School archery team picked up their third and fourth win in as many tournaments this season at the Calvary Christian Fall Classic and the 13th Annual Twenhofel Winter Tournament. The Pioneers edged out Pendleton County by two points with a score of 3,270-3,268 at the Calvary Christian […]
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Newport’s second half surge tops Ryle
When playing or watching Newport, a highlight-reel play above the rim is capable of happening at any given moment. The Wildcats used three dunks in a third quarter flurry to help carry them to a 54-44 victory over Ryle Saturday afternoon on Hall of Fame Day at the Newport gym. First it was a DeShawn […]
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Ludlow will be seeing red in 2023 and beyond
Ludlow High School will soon be seeing red, not financially, but on their historic James Rigney Stadium football field. The High School announced their new football synthetic turf project will get underway in early 2023 with expected completion for July 1, just in time for the 2023 season to begin. It won’t be the standard […]
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Camels bomb away on Brossart in victory
Maybe they were taking a page out of Highlands playbook from a few nights ago. But whatever Campbell County (4-3) did on Friday night, they’ll want to bottle that up and save it for the rest of the season. After seeing Highlands hit 15 three-pointers on them Tuesday night in a 101-85 defeat, the Camels […]
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Scott’s Turner resigns as Eagles head football coach
After four seasons at the helm of the Scott football team, Eric Turner has resigned. Turner compiled a 21-22 record and won two Class 4A, 6th district titles during his tenure. “After a lot of debate with my wife and family, it came down to personal reasons. Big one is health reasons. Had a surgery […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week Dec. 5-11
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 […]
