It may not be a focus within the team itself. But it’s not a secret the Dixie Heights Colonels softball team (18-4 overall) is the hottest team in the 9th Region. The Colonels know they will be getting the best shot from opponents, especially heading into the postseason. The host Conner Lady Cougars (12-10) gave […]
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Pope takes over Holmes girls basketball program with huge aspirations
New Holmes Lady Bulldogs Head Coach Tracy Pope does not want to highlight himself. But the 33-year-old has a lot of fond memories playing basketball for the Holmes Bulldogs. The 2008 Holmes graduate especially recalled March 13, 2007 during his junior season when David Henley served as the head coach. The host Bulldogs knocked off […]
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Friday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Conner softball follows up huge win with non-region victory
The Conner Lady Cougars softball team (12-7 overall) did not have long to celebrate its huge district win Thursday. The Lady Cougars started their preparation for the 33rd District Tournament coming from behind to beat the Bishop Brossart Lady ‘Stangs, 13-10 in non-region action. Conner saw freshman pitcher Ellie Ortiz (3-3) throw a complete game. […]
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Saturday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Cooper softball snaps losing skid
The Cooper Lady Jaguars softball team (23-7) had two games scheduled in the George Rogers Clark Cardinal Round Robin. But the weather allowed them to play just one game. Cooper run-ruled a Woodford County team (15-13) that had players at prom. But the Lady Jaguars broke the two-game losing streak, 13-3. The loss at Pendleton […]
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Wednesday NKY HS sports round-up: Ryle softball downs Conner, making the 33rd District tournament seeding clearer
Knowing they are going to face each other in the 33rd District semifinals and have a ton of games in what is expected to be a sunny week, neither the visiting Ryle Lady Raiders (15-12 overall) nor the Conner Lady Cougars (10-7) softball teams started their aces. Ryle Head Coach Jarret Goddard said he’s not […]
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Thursday NKY HS sports round-up: Campbell County softball bests Bishop Brossart in game for the ages
This softball game turned into one of those games that average fans and sports reporters may enjoy, but is stressful to the player, coaches and supporters on both sides. But many may never forget it for the rest of their lives. The Campbell County Camels made the last surge in a game that saw five […]
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Tuesday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Simon Kenton softball wins on Senior Day
The host Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers and Boone County Lady Rebels met both needing a win in big ways with the postseason approaching. Simon Kenton (12-10) had lost six of seven and Boone County (8-15) dropped five in a row against good competition. The Pioneers pulled out an 11-5 win on Senior Day honoring their […]
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Monday NKY HS sports round-up: Campbell County baseball nips Bishop Brossart in exciting rivalry battle
Everyone in attendance knew this game would come down to the final out in the 37th District battle in Alexandria. The host Campbell County Camels (16-9 overall) trailed the in-town arch-rival Bishop Brossart Mustangs (15-12-1), 2-1 entering the bottom of the seventh. But the Camels pulled off a 3-2 win in the battle to secure […]
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Saturday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Dixie Heights softball takes down 24th-ranked Western Hills
Another great week came and culminated in another great victory for the Dixie Heights Colonels softball team (14-4 overall). Dixie Heights knocked off the Western Hills Lady Wolverines (19-4), ranked 24th in the latest Kentucky Softball Coaches Association poll, 6-3 on the road. Dixie Heights has won nine straight, which includes two wins ranked in […]
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Friday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Dixie Heights takes care of Ludlow in 34th District game
The turf at Ludlow allowed this 34th District baseball game to take place. The Dixie Heights Colonels (17-7) run-ruled the Ludlow Panthers (10-16), 12-0 in five innings. Dixie Heights is 2-0 in district play. Dixie Heights batted .423 (11 for 26) at the plate. Senior center fielder Brennan Staton led the way going 2 for […]