Bishop Brossart’s schedule is tough enough to test any team. After a 4-1 loss in the season opener to defending state runner-up No. 6 Highlands and a 0-0 tie against No. 5 Lexington Catholic, the goals finally came — and there were plenty of them — as No. 9 Brossart shut out No. 17 Conner […]
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Five things to know about Cooper football for 2026
The word “new” can be used a lot around the Cooper football program this season. New coach. New quarterback. New contributors. Still, the focus and standards remain the same as ever at 2855 Longbranch Road in Union. Here’s five things to know about the Jaguars as they approach the 2026 season: The Begley Era For […]
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Five things to know about Conner football for 2026
Change has been the only constant within the Conner football program. Through challenges, the Cougars’ players, coaches and community have stayed united as they continue moving the program forward with resilience and belief in each other. Here’s five things to know about the Cougars as they approach the 2026 season: One Team, One Mission One […]
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Five things to know about Dixie Heights football for 2026
The sting of last November’s playoff loss remains, and replacing their former quarterback won’t be easy. Even so, Dixie Heights enters the season believing their goals haven’t changed and they have the pieces to be successful. Here’s five things to know about the Colonels as they approach the 2026 season: Everywhere at Once Position labels […]
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Five things to know about Boone County football for 2026
In year three of Dan Court’s tenure at Boone County, the momentum continues to build. After ending a seven-year playoff drought last season, the Rebels enter the season with experience and expectations of taking another step. Here’s five things to know about the Rebels as they approach the 2026 season: Building on the Breakthrough For […]
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Five things to know about Holmes football for 2026
A new era has arrived at 2500 Madison Avenue in Covington. A new head coach. A vision for the future. Holmes enters the final year of their two-year rebuilding plan before returning to district competition and postseason play in 2027. Here’s five things to know about the Bulldogs as they approach the 2026 season: From […]
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Five things to know about Lloyd Memorial football for 2026
Lloyd Memorial was one of the last three teams standing in Northern Kentucky last season, making it all the way to the semifinals before coming up short to Murray for a trip to Kroger Field in Lexington for the Class 3A state title game. While the Juggernauts may have come up a win shy of […]
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9th Region Semifinals: Hirshey delivers for Ryle, Highlands rolls behind experience
Nine years ago, Ryle and Highlands met in the 9th Region softball championship. Nine years later, that matchup returns Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. at Thomas More’s “The Hill,” as the two programs square off once again with a berth in the KHSAA state softball tournament on the line. To reach the title game, Ryle […]
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Simon Kenton drops extra-inning heartbreaker to South Oldham in 8th Region semifinals
Eight innings of postseason tension finally came down to the softest contact of the night, ending Simon Kenton’s season in heartbreaking fashion. After battling through a tightly contested 8th Region tournament semifinal Wednesday night at Thomas More Stadium, the Pioneers saw their season come to a close when South Oldham scratched across a walk-off run […]
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9th Region softball quarterfinals: Highlands, Ryle, Notre Dame and Dixie Heights advance
After a 24-hour delay, the 9th Region softball Tournament finally got underway Monday in two different locations. Two games were held at Holmes’ Mitchell Wolfe Field in Covington, two others at Thomas More University. Highlands defeated Conner in a tightly contested battle, while Ryle outlasted Newport Central Catholic in a game that ended early via […]
