How can you not be romantic about high school football? On the opening Friday of the season, Highlands junior Tayden Lorenzen, son of the late Jared Lorenzen, a Bluebird and University of Kentucky football legend, delivered the storybook finish. Wearing his father’s old number, No. 22 delivered on August 22, scoring the game-winning touchdown and […]
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Cooper turns deficit into third straight victory
What you need to know Cooper’s girls soccer team isn’t used to trailing this season, but they are certainly used to winning. Wednesday night in Union the Lady Jaguars fell behind early but battled back to claim a 2-1 victory over Campbell County, marking their third straight win. The game began in Campbell County’s favor, […]
Posted inVolleyball
Beechwood blazes past Scott in season opener
What you need to know Beechwood came in so hot on opening day of the Kentucky high school girls volleyball season, even the fire alarms couldn’t stay quiet. Once play resumed, the No. 25 Tigers proved too much for defending state semifinalist Scott, rolling to a 3-0 sweep (25-16, 25-18, 25-15) in Fort Mitchell on […]
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Brains, Brawn, and Brotherhood fuel Sandfoss’ final season at NCC
For Newport Central Catholic senior Will Sandfoss, football has always been more than blocking and tackling. It is about understanding the game, leading by example and making sure the guy next to you is ready for whatever comes next. That approach is exactly why NewCath head coach Stephen Lickert describes the 6-foot-5, 280-pound offensive lineman […]
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New Coach, New QB, New Playbook, Same Grayson Harris
The new season brings new challenges, but for Grayson Harris, Simon Kenton’s top target, it is business as usual: make plays, lead the team and chase a championship. A year ago, the senior wide receiver burst onto the scene in an explosive offense, hauling in 89 passes for 1,389 yards and 13 touchdowns. He became […]
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NKY’s two-way stars poised for standout seasons
They don’t come off the field and they don’t stop making plays. Northern Kentucky high school football is loaded with athletes who impact the game from start to finish, taking snaps on both sides of the ball, stepping into big moments, and never leaving the spotlight. These are some of the most dynamic two-way players […]
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Holmes Hits Reset: Building for the Future, Not the Finish Line
Following consecutive winless seasons and a shrinking roster, the Holmes football team has opted out of district and postseason play for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. It is a move driven by necessity, but also grounded in optimism. Now led by interim head coach Jon Hopkins, a longtime assistant who also serves as the school’s […]
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From heartbreak to hope, Conner turns to Rash for revival
In June, Conner High School football lost more than a head coach, it lost the heart of its program. Dave Trosper, who had led the Cougars since 2007, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a grieving team, school, and community. For nearly two decades, Trosper was the driving force behind the program’s identity, helping shape many […]
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Highlands-CovCath rivalry reignites with district stakes
Two Kentucky high school football blue bloods are back on a collision course. Highlands and Covington Catholic, two of the state’s most decorated programs, are district rivals once again. Their renewed clash in Class 4A, District 5 promises to be one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025 season. “Highlands and CovCath in the […]
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Cam O’Hara turns the page, but the story isn’t over
Cam O’Hara has already rewritten the northern Kentucky record books. Now, as he enters his senior season at Cooper, he’s turning the page to a new chapter, this time with a mostly new supporting cast. O’Hara begins the 2025 season with 8,996 career passing yards and 120 touchdown passes, both standing as northern Kentucky records […]