Ryle’s boys basketball team’s eight game winning streak came to an end on Thursday night in Union. Highlands knocked off the Raiders, 65-52, in one of their more significant wins ofthe season. “This is a very big win.” Bluebirds head coach, Kevin Listerman said “They’ve had asolid season and won some tough games against really […]
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Balanced scoring leads Ryle to eighth straight victory
Win as a team, lose as a team. That’s exactly what Ryle is doing…but not so much the losing. The Raiders hosted Simon Kenton and were on the winning end once again, 67-55, their eighth straight victory. “It’s all about our guys. They’re connected. They’re friends. They come into practiceand work their tails off. They’ve […]
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Ryle’s transition game shines in 23-point victory over Highlands
Ryle’s transition game has been one of their biggest strengths all season. After trailing the first quarter 11-9, it’s what gave them the lead and carried them toa 59-36 win over Highlands in Truist Arena on Friday night in Highland Heights. “We are very much a transition team and always have been,” Ryle head coach […]
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Cooper upsets Covington Catholic in intense Ninth Region clash
Postseason in January? It certainly felt like it on Tuesday night in Park Hills. From the moment the game tipped-off, the intensity could be felt. In a clash between two of the top teams in the ninth region, Cooper came out on top over Covington Catholic, 65-55. On the road in a rowdy environment, the […]
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Bluebirds’ ball movement and unselfishness lead to 66-50 win over Thoroughbreds
Highlands excelled in many areas of the game, but their unselfishness is what stuck out for their eighth straight win. In a significant 36th district game in Fort Thomas, the Bluebirds breezed pastNewport Central Catholic, 66-50. Highlands remained patient the entire game, spreading the ball around, which ledto open looks. “The girls are great at […]
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CovCath takes down Walton-Verona as Miller, Gutman hit 1k marks
Caden Miller and Cash Harney led Covington Catholic to an 81-69 win over Walton-Verona, as the Colonels used their defense and quick hands to dominate the Bearcats.
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Boone’s boys position themselves for No. 1 seed while Conner girls continue to turn things around
Boone County has had quite the turnaround this season and it doesn’t look like theRebels plan on slowing down anytime soon. After losing the last eleven meetings to Conner, the Rebels survived a thriller todefeat the Cougars 84-82 at home on Friday night. It was their first win against the district foe since 2018. “Our […]
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Lloyd continues to roll, takes down Campbell County
Midway through the season, Lloyd Memorial is showing why they are one of thelegitimate threats among Northern Kentucky teams. This time it was done with a home victory over Campbell County, 60-46, theJuggernauts sixth straight win. On offense, Lloyd was able to respond to Campbell County’s zone by stretching thefloor, resulting in open looks. Elijah […]
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Walton-Verona headed back to All “A” state tournament after two-year absence
After making the All “A” Classic state championship in 2021, Walton-Veronahad failed to make it to the state tournament the last two seasons. Finally…the Bearcats get back by crushing Gallatin County at home, 68-46, in the 8thregion All “A” championship. “It means a lot, especially being at home. It’s always great being in front of […]
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Dixie Heights bombs away on St. Henry for district win
Dixie Heights hosted St. Henry in the first district battle of the season for the two and itturned into a game of runs that favored the Colonels. During those runs, the Colonels used their maturity to find open looks and knockdown 11 three-pointers leading to a 74-59 win over the Crusaders. “I thought this was […]