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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Krumpelbeck, CovCath make history together
Covington Catholic coach Bill Krumpelbeck knows he’s living a coach’s dream — but not because of personal accolades. It’s because of what those accolades represent. On senior night in Park Hills, the Colonels defeated Newport Central Catholic 9–2, giving Krumpelbeck his 1,145th career victory and moving him past Pleasure Ridge Park’s Bill Miller for second […]
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Dylan McIntyre delivers, Ryle shuts out Highlands
Death, taxes, and Dylan McIntyre picking up wins on the mound. It’s not the original saying, but the senior pitcher for Ryle has been just that reliable. McIntyre threw a complete-game shutout to lead the Raiders past Highlands, 8–0, at Highlands Hills Park in Fort Thomas—another statement win for a team that continues to assert […]
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Conner stays locked in, shuts the door on Cooper
There’s always a level of uncertainty when it comes to getting a baseball game played—but one thing you can always count on is Conner’s mindset: stay focused and locked in. Despite a chaotic two days with the weather, the Cougars didn’t flinch. They wrapped up a 9-4 win over Cooper in Hebron, securing the No. […]
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Chase Flaherty’s no-hitter leads Beechwood to All “A” Sectional win
Beechwood pitcher Chase Flaherty wasn’t too happy with how last season’s sectional game ended. He used that as motivation to throw a no-hitter in a 1-0 win over Bishop Brossart Wednesday night in Fort Mitchell in the All “A” Sectional, sending the Tigers to the All “A” State Tournament in Owensboro. Flaherty went the distance, […]
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Ohio sweeps Kentucky in OH-KY All-Star basketball games
Ohio completed the sweep in Saturday night’s “Battle of the Border” All-Star basketball showcase at Thomas More University. The girls set the tone early with a dominant 93–69 win, and the boys followed with a thrilling 110–109 nail-biter to seal the deal and finish off a perfect night for the Buckeye State. BOYS All-Star games […]
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Four-Midable: Beechwood claims another 9th Region All “A” crown
For Beechwood, the goals rarely change—and a 9th Region Class “A” baseball title is always near the top. All the early-season preparation paid off Thursday night, as the Tigers secured their fourth straight crown—just the second time in school history—with a 12-4 win over Newport Central Catholic at Thomas More Stadium in Florence. The program […]
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Walton-Verona falls to North Oldham in hard-fought 8th Region semifinal
One thing was certain about Walton-Verona’s season: they weren’t going down without a fight. The Bearcats gave everything they had in a hard-fought, 48-45 loss to North Oldham in the 8th Region boys’ semifinals at Henry County on Monday night. North Oldham entered the game as one of the favorites to win the region title, […]