Unlike last year when only the division winners made it to the playoffs, the top three teams in the East and West Divisions make the Frontier League playoffs in September. The Florence Y’alls entered the season expecting to contend for one of those spots in the West Division. They are not where they want to […]
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Florence Posts Exciting Come-From-Behind Win over Evansville
Things may have looked bleak entering the bottom of the eighth for the Florence Y’alls. The Frontier League’s West Division leading Evansville Otters (21-12 overall) led 5-1 behind the arm of Parker Brahms (3-1). Brahms had been throwing darts striking out a season-high 13 batters. In addition, Y’alls Manager Brian White and infield coach Taylor […]
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After leading Holmes girls to success, Perkins hopes to do same for struggling boys program
It’s a hot Monday morning in June at David Evans Gymansium. The banners stand out on both ends of the gym located at Holmes High School, the oldest public high school in Kentucky. On the floor, Bulldogs boys basketball head coach Tony Perkins and his assistants commend the returning players on how much they’ve improved […]
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With new head coach, associate, Beechwood soccer hopes to continue building
Two familiar faces have accepted promotions in the Beechwood boys soccer program. Zach Young is the new head coach while Brandon Forshey was named associate head coach. Both served as assistants under Zach Rechtin, the Ft. Mitchell school’s head coach for the entire seven years of the program’s history. The Tigers enter 2022 coming off […]
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Clary named head coach of Ludlow girls basketball team
Blake Clary served for years as an assistant coach to Aaron Stamm at both Ludlow and Conner girls basketball programs. When Stamm was named head coach of the Ludlow boys recently, Clary, 35, was tapped to be take over the Panthers’ girls program. It is first head coaching job. “(Clary) is very patient,” Stamm said. […]
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Johnson Takes Reins of Simon Kenton Girls Soccer Program
Hillary Johnson and staff had been preparing for another season with the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds girls soccer team. Johnson completed her fifth season at NewCath this past fall and the team just held a youth camp. But then the same position opened up at Simon Kenton when seven-year Head Coach Rob Zoeller took the […]
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Ponchak takes over Highlands boys soccer team
Brandon Ponchak said that he and his wife want to raise their three kids in Northern Kentucky. The family moved to the area in 2017 so Ponchak could work with the pre-professional soccer organization, Kings Hammer Football Club. Ponchak has held several roles with the club and currently has several soccer-related side jobs. When the […]
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Stamm takes over Ludlow boys basketball after leading girls progam
On a rainy afternoon, Aaron Stamm and his assistants are giving instructions to the Ludlow Panthers boys basketball team members. The Panthers scrimmaged Williamstown on Friday at Beechwood and won. After the game, Stamm said that is the best the Panthers have played this offseason. Stamm took over the program after spending 18 seasons as […]
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Scott grad, assistant coach named head coach of Eagles girls basketball program
Eric Pouncy, Jr. recently met with returning players and their families after he was named head coach of the Scott High School girls basketball program. The 27-year old graduated from the Taylor Mill school in 2013 and has served in assistant coaching roles in boys programs at Scott and Holmes. Pouncy is an insurance broker […]
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State Softball Tournament: Underdog Highlands falls to South Warren in opening round
The Highlands Bluebirds softball team (26-15) knew this game would be a challenge after winning their first 9th Region crown since 2016. The 4th Region and 14th District champion South Warren Lady Spartans (37-2) came into the game ranked third in the final Kentucky Softball Coaches Association poll and are also on a roll, winning […]
