The Walton-Verona Bearcats boys basketball team (17-10 overall) has seen the 4-out 1-in Motion offense twice twice in a week’s time to prepare for the most important game of the season Wednesday. The defending 8th Region champion Oldham County Colonels (17-10) gave the Bearcats issues with their size in senior 6-foot-9-inch center/power forward Hayden Burgess […]
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Thursday NKY high school sports round-up: Notre Dame pulls off huge win over top-ranked GRC Lady Cardinals
The Notre Dame Pandas girls basketball team (21-3 overall) received the challenge it needed entering the postseason. The Pandas welcomed the top-ranked team in the Associated Press poll to town in the George Rogers Clark Lady Cardinals (25-2) from the 10th Region. The Lady Cardinals brought their 23-game winning streak to Park Hills. But Notre […]
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Wednesday NKY high school sports round-up: Ryle girls hoops loses battle against defending state champions
The Ryle Lady Raiders (18-8) hoped to bounce back from the tough loss at Notre Dame on Tuesday facing the another state-ranked opponent in the defending state champion Louisville Sacred Heart Valkyries (26-3) in less than 24 hours. Ryle played better and had a chance to win entering the fourth quarter trailing just 50-44. But […]
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Highlands Boys continue struggles against 2021 region champions
The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (19-8 overall) had faced three 2021 region champions it defeated either in the state tournament or during the regular season last year on its way to the state championship. But the Bluebirds have not won any of the rematches this year. The defending 8th Region champion Oldham County Colonels […]
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Notre Dame bests Ryle in key 9th Region girls battle
Many may have expected the two 9th Region contending Ryle Lady Raiders and Notre Dame Pandas girls basketball teams to battle to the end. Except that did not happen. The teams struggled offensively for nearly the first five minutes of the game. But senior guard Lacey Bradshaw hit a triple from the left wing for […]
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Highlands Wins 400th Game Under Walz-Richey’s Guidance
Richey Credits Current, Former Players, Assistant Coaches for Helping Build Solid Program PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands Head Coach Jaime Walz-Richey watches during the 43-33 win over Bishop Brossart on Monday. The win marked the program’s 400th since she took over as head coach in 2002. Like many coaches, Jaime Walz-Richey will […]
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Highlands Earns Another Convincing Top Seed in District Tournament
Bluebirds Put Up 90 Points in Second Straight Game PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Oliver Harris (13) gets in defensive position in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (17-6 overall) had one game left in 36th District play and quickly took care of business besting the host Bellevue […]
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Highlands Records Lopsided Win Against District Rival
Highlands Throttles Newport Central Catholic PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Will Herald (15) makes a pass in a game earlier this season. This rivalry game has gone well in favor of the Blue and White these last several years. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (16-6 overall) extended their winning streak […]
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Highlands Earns 15th Win at Boone County
Highlands Runs Away from Improved Rebels PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Will Herald (15) follows through on a shot in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (15-6 overall) may have dominated the Boone County Rebels on Saturday, 91-61 in 9th Region action on the road. The Rebels own […]
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Highlands Rolls Past Bishop Brossart
Bluebirds Record Third Straight Win Highlands seniors Oliver Harris (13) and Cole Kocher (2) box out in a recent game. Using another big third quarter, the Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (14-6 overall) turned a close game into a lopsided victory. Highlands trailed the Bishop Brossart Mustangs (7-13), 22-20 after the first quarter before building […]
