The two-game trip to Tennessee produced no wins for the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team as the host Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders dominated the Norse 83-42 on Wednesday. The Blue Raiders outrebounded the Norse, 44-33 and wound up taking 19 more shots than Northern Kentucky. The Blue Raiders shot 43% from the field and […]
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Wednesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Newport starts King of Bluegrass strong, sets up battle with Great Crossing
The Newport boys basketball team built a 34-15 halftime lead on Washington County to open the King of the Bluegrass Tournament at Fairdale High in Louisville and held off a charge in the second half for a 64-55 win. Newport made the most of its ball pressure forcing 14 Washington County turnovers while committing just […]
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Northern Kentucky women see key players return in loss at Tennessee Tech
The Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team saw some key players return from injuries, but could not pull off a win in their return. Kennedy Igo and one of last year’s returning starters Kailee Davis made their returns in NKU’s 77-59 loss at Tennessee Tech on Monday. Igo started and scored seven points, making one […]
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Monday NKY prep hoops roundup: Campbell County boys move to 2-0 in 37th District seed play
The Campbell County boys basketball team had no letdown in routing host Calvary Christian, 93-41 to move to 2-0 in 37th District seed play. Connor Weinel led the Camels with a 23-point game, scoring 18 in the first half and Broc Sorgenfrei scored 11. Chance Crowley added nine as the Camels had 12 different players […]
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Thomas More executes better down stretch to beat Walsh
Thomas More men’s basketball head coach Justin Ray said the Saints are trying to find ways to be physically and mentally tougher than opponents more consistently because that’s how they’ll win games. Ray said the Saints did that in the home win over Ashland a week ago, but did not take that same toughness on […]
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Cooper sweeps doubleheader against Conner
Both Cooper basketball teams earned the legs up in 33rd District seed play in completely different fashion. The Cooper boys had to make two defensive stands in the final minute to pull off a one-point win over Conner after the Cooper girls blew out Conner in the second half. Here’s how it happened: BOYS Cooper […]
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Thursday NKY prep hoops roundup: Ryle pair has special night in loss to Mount Notre Dame
Girls Basketball Mount Notre Dame (Ohio) 55, Ryle 45 The Raiders saw some nice accomplishments in the road loss to the Ohio state power. Senior center Sarah Baker scored 18 points to lead the Raiders and scored her 1,000th career point in the process. Quinn Eubank and Jaelyn Jones followed with eight each, but Eubank […]
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Wednesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Brossart, Lloyd Memorial boys record victories
The Bishop Brossart boys basketball team dominated visiting Bracken County, 70-43 in a 10th Region game. The Mustangs saw nine different players score and made 10 three-pointers. Brady Boruske led the way with 16 points and Parker Mulberry scored 13 with Beckett Kuntz and Dom Hadden scoring nine each. Brossart (3-2) plays Campbell County on […]
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Monday NKY prep hoops roundup: Highlands, Campbell County girls come away with road wins
The Highlands girls basketball team used sound defense to go to Hebron and beat Conner, 48-41 for its first 9th Region win in four tries this year. Marissa Green continued her consistent play in the middle for the Bluebirds with 14 points and nine rebounds. Point guard Kaylee Mills made the difference on the outside […]
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NKU women earn win over Kentucky St., get much needed break
A nine-day layoff is coming at a good time for the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team. The Norse are making the most of the situation down four players from injuries, including returning starter Kailee Davis. Meanwhile, a number of newcomers have shown promise despite their 2-6 start to the season. The Norse earned their second […]