Across northern Kentucky, several high school football programs will enter the fall with new leadership with each change driven by different circumstances, but none involving a stranger to the sidelines. From Hebron to Covington to Independence, veteran coaches and longtime assistants with deep local ties are stepping into new roles. Noel Rash, Conner Conner will […]
Author Archives: Josh Kalb
Posted inSoftball
Campbell’s rally fades as Harrison claims 10th Region tournament crown
The final day of the 10th Region softball tournament was nothing short of a roller coaster ride. Harrison County defeated Mason County 6-1 in the first semifinal. Then, in a thriller, Campbell County rallied to beat Montgomery County 7-2—less than an hour before returning to the field for the championship game. That’s where the Fillies […]
Posted inBaseball
Campbell County falls to Montgomery after five-run fifth in 10th Region semis
Montgomery County didn’t need a dramatic finish or late-game heroics. One explosive inning, a five-run fifth, carried the Indians past Campbell County 5-2 in the 10th Region tournament semifinals Wednesday night on the Camels’ home field. For four innings, Campbell appeared in full control. They opened a 2-0 lead behind five hits and two RBI […]
Posted inBaseball
Early Flight, Late Fall: Scott’s lead slips away in 10th Region baseball quarterfinals
With a 5-2 lead in the fifth inning against one of the tournament favorites, free passes haunted Scott’s baseball team. George Rogers Clark rallied and edged past Scott 6-5 for the second consecutive year in the 10th Region baseball quarterfinals Monday afternoon in Claryville. A four-run fifth doomed the Eagles. “We were right there,” Scott […]
Posted inBaseball
Campbell dominates Nicholas in 10th Region baseball quarterfinals
“We’ll be back.” Those were the words of Campbell County head coach Scott Schweitzer following the Camels’ semifinal loss to Bourbon County in last season’s 10th Region Tournament. Now, the Camels are indeed back, making a statement with a dominant 16-1, four-inning rout in the 10th Region quarterfinals on their home field in Claryville. “That’s […]
Posted inSports
Notre Dame, Highlands, Ryle and Holy Cross on to 9th Region softball semis
At 2-1 in top of the fifth inning with no outs, Conner had runners on first and third base. Yet Notre Dame found a way to escape the jam without giving up a run—and then flipped the momentum entirely, responding with four runs in the bottom half of the inning en route to a 10-1 […]
Posted inSports Feature
Beechwood turns rivalry into repeat, wins 35th District Championship over CovCath
Beechwood and Covington Catholic have made the 35th District final feel more like a tradition than a tournament, and once again, the Tigers turned a rivalry into a celebration. Facing each other for the 12th consecutive season in the 35th District baseball championship game, Beechwood defended its home field in Fort Mitchell with an 8-4 […]
Posted inSoftball
Dixie’s youth writes the future with sixth straight 34th District title
Dixie’s sixth straight 34th District softball title wasn’t about the past, it was a glimpse into the future. With a lineup anchored by underclassmen and middle school talent, the Lady Colonels surged to a 17-5 win over Lloyd Memorial in six innings Monday night at Ludlow’s Hollingsworth Field, claiming their sixth consecutive district championship. Just […]
Posted inSoftball
Lightner sparks Conner, Ryle cruises through 33rd District Semifinals
The 33rd District softball semifinals took place Sunday at Conner High School, where No. 1 seed Ryle defeated No. 4 Boone County, and No. 3 seed Conner knocked off No. 2 Cooper. Here’s a closer look at the matchups: Conner 14, Cooper 8 Where there’s Lightner, there’s thunder. There may not have been a storm […]
Posted inVolleyball
Ryle celebrates landmark season despite loss to Trinity
Ryle’s final huddle of the season ended with smiles and cheers. Those cheers followed a 3-0 loss to Louisville Trinity (25-13, 25-19, 25-17) in the first round of the inaugural KHSAA boys’ volleyball state tournament Wednesday night in Union. The scoreboard didn’t favor the Raiders, but the moment was bigger than the match. The celebration […]