Call it a prediction, a hunch or a coach knowing her team. There was no need to wait until October for Bishop Brossart volleyball coach Danielle French to believe in her team. She saw the leadership, heart and talent long before the first serve of the 2026 season. Eventually, the players began to believe it, […]
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A familiar finals matchup takes a semifinal turn as Notre Dame and St. Henry handle business
The two teams that have met in the 9th Region volleyball championship in each of the last three seasons won’t meet for the title this year. Instead, Notre Dame and St. Henry will face off in Wednesday night’s semifinals at Dayton at 8 p.m., following the first semifinal matchup between Beechwood and Conner. Here’s how […]
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Déjà vu in 10th Region semifinals: Campbell County falls, Bishop Brossart back to the title
There’s a little déjà vu in the 10th Region boys soccer tournament. Just like last year, Montgomery County faced Campbell County in the 10th Region semifinals, while Bishop Brossart took on Mason County. And just like last year, Montgomery County and Bishop Brossart both came away with wins Thursday evening at Campbell County High School […]
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Young Simon Kenton falls short in 8th Region semis to South Oldham
Simon Kenton has no plans of letting Wednesday night’s loss in the 8th Region semifinals go forgotten. The Lady Pioneers had No. 2-ranked South Oldham on the ropes at times and created scoring chances, but couldn’t break through in a 3-0 loss to the five-time defending regional champions at Grant County High School. Last season, […]
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Simon Kenton strikes early and often in 8th Region quarterfinal win over Carroll County
Not even a minute into Simon Kenton’s matchup with Carroll County, Nasser Hussein found Parker Monson for a goal and an early lead. That was all the Pioneers needed. Simon Kenton added seven more goals over the next 56 minutes of game action, triggering the mercy rule with 24 minutes remaining in an 8-0 win […]
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Simon Kenton makes quick work of Henry County in 8th Region quarterfinals
“You play better when you’re having fun.” Simon Kenton freshman Savannah Piper put it simply after scoring her first goal of the season, one of nine the Lady Pioneers tallied in their 8th Region quarterfinal matchup. Along with the goals came smiles and laughter throughout the match. Simon Kenton had plenty of reasons to celebrate, […]
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Seven years in the making: St. Henry ends Dixie Heights’ district reign
The current senior class at St. Henry was in fifth grade the last time the Crusaders won a girls’ soccer district championship. Seven years later, they can say they’ve done it themselves. St. Henry defeated six-time defending district champion Dixie Heights 3-0 to claim the 34th District title Wednesday night at James Rigney Memorial Stadium, […]
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Region title contenders Ryle, Highlands wrap up regular season in draw
A postseason preview? With the postseason looming in KHSAA boys soccer, Ryle and Highlands used their regular-season finale as an opportunity to prepare for what lies ahead. The fifth-ranked Raiders prioritized rest and depth, while the 18th ranked Bluebirds looked to measure themselves against one of the region’s top teams ahead of district play. The […]
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Lloyd falls to Bourbon County in battle down to the final inches
A game of inches. Fittingly, when time expired Friday night at Eugene “Cotton” Correll Stadium in Paris, a game that saw Lloyd Memorial and Bourbon County trade blows all night long came down to just that…inches. The game ended when the Colonels got the last stop of the night, as the Juggernauts fell 41-34 in […]
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Beechwood takes down St. Henry for the second time this season
Once can be chalked up to a good night. Twice is a pattern. Beating St. Henry in volleyball is never an easy task. The sixth-ranked Crusaders have been a consistent powerhouse in the region, and as is the case in any sport, a team can have a good night while its opponent has an off […]
