After a tough season opening loss to Henry County, Newport has rolled off three consecutive wins, the latest a 28-15 victory in Florence over Boone County. With Newport knocking on the door of the end zone and a 20-15 lead, the Rebels stuffed the Wildcats at the goal line. But they had bigger issues to […]
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Newport Central Catholic overpowers Walton-Verona
Newport Catholic’s home field might be under construction, but they look quite comfortable in their adopted home in Park Hills. The Thoroughbreds’ four-play, opening drive in just over two minutes led by Demetrick Welch’s 32-yard run to open the drive set the dominant tone for NewCath, as it galloped away from Walton-Verona, 42-7. Senior quarterback […]
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Offense, defense star in Boone County blowout victory over Holmes
Since Head Coach Bryson Warner took over at his alma mater in 2019, Boone County has not been able to get over the hump and into the playoffs. Also, that same year, the Rebels notched their last victory against Holmes. But tonight, the Rebels dispatched the Bulldogs, 31-0, as fifth year starting quarterback Jamar Hocker […]
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Lloyd football in state semifinals for first time since 2003
For the first time since 2003, the Lloyd Juggernauts are back the Kentucky Class 2A state football semifinals, outlasting Breathitt County on Friday night in Erlanger, 41-32. “It’s huge for our program. For the first time in 19 years to experience this, I’m just happy for the kids and the community and the school. It […]
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Lloyd capitalizes on five Walton-Verona turnovers, runs away with win
The last time Walton-Verona didn’t score a single point in a football game, was Nov. 10, 2017, a 28-0 loss to Louisville Christian Academy in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. Nearly five years to the day, the Bearcats were shut out in the second round again, this time by a surging Lloyd […]
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Dayton wins at home in 1A playoffs for first time in 24 years
President Bill Clinton occupied the White House the last time the Dayton Greendevils won a home playoff football game. Dayton added another such win on Friday at O.W. Davis Field, 22-7 over a visiting Berea team held scoreless for nearly 27 minutes. Dayton (6-5 overall) travels to Louisville on Friday to take on Kentucky Country […]
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Holmes senior duo too much for Scott
The Holmes Bulldogs senior duo of running back Curtez Hill and fullback Emauryon Arnold wore down the Scott Eagles for a huge 44-6 Class 4A, District 6 victory on Friday night at Tom Ellis Field. Even though the Eagles eliminated the Bulldogs in the first round of the playoffs last season, Bulldogs head coach Ben Nevels said […]
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Tuesday NKY volleyball round-up: Conner heads to region tournament for first time since 2005
Almost one month following the 3-2 loss at Cooper, Conner Head Coach Douglas Rabe quickly pointed out the Cougars (21-11 overall) played host to the 33rd District Tournament. They lost the first game to the arch-rival Cooper Jaguars (23-8) in the postseason on Tuesday, 25-16. But Conner won the next three by 25-21, 25-22, 25-21 […]
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Boyd County knocks off Scott in district play
Entering Friday, the Scott Eagles were winners in three of their last four games. But their visitors in Taylor Mill were also on a roll. Boyd County’s best season in 14 years continued as the Lions (6-3 overall) moved to 3-0 in 4A District 6 play with a 34-13 win against the host Eagles (4-4). […]
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Crone, Lawson power Pioneers past Camels
The Simon Kenton Pioneers won their second straight Class 6A, District 6 football game, 50-13 on Thursday in convincing fashion. Head Coach Roy Lucas said the Pioneers (5-3 overall, 2-0 in district play) did not play their best game. But he was proud of the teams’ second-half resilience helping the Pioneers pull away from the […]