Parity whispers through 9th Region high school boys basketball, but Covington Catholic looms as a frontrunner. The Colonels are heavy favorites in the 35th District where they have won six consecutive tournament championships, 10 of the last 11, and 18 of 27. Holy Cross, a local and state All “A” Classic contender, is a threat. […]
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Covington man behind ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’ also wrote Nat King Cole’s baseball anthem
The holiday season is upon us. Local radio stations are already playing Christmas music. The area has seen its first snowfall, not long after the conclusion of one of the greatest World Series ever played. Seems like a good time to talk about Haven Gillespie. Yes, that Haven Gillespie, the Covington-born lyricist behind “Santa Claus […]
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No assumptions: Pandas push toward volleyball state title No. 11
Fresh off a takedown of St. Henry in the 9th Region volleyball final, Notre Dame Academy quickly pivots toward the KHSAA state tournament. The Pandas were back in practice sharpening their angles less than 20 hours after securing their fourth straight region crown, 39th overall. Notre Dame broke an evenly played deadlock through four sets […]
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Lloyd Memorial football: better, stronger, faster
Meet Kaleb Evans, high school quarterback for unbeaten Lloyd Memorial. A young man with three major injuries before his senior year, including a compound fracture of his left elbow suffered in May. Each time, doctors said they can rebuild him; they have the technology, they have the capability to make a Juggernaut the team’s fastest […]
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District volleyball champ Simon Kenton seeking ‘joy for our journey’
Amy Marx is the school nurse at Dixie Heights High School. She doubles as the Simon Kenton High School volleyball coach. If anyone has a finger on the pulse of the Pioneers, it’s Marx. “I know these girls want to win,” Marx said. “They obviously want to keep winning district championships, but I also want […]
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Soaring together: Eagles rise on unity and talent
With their 500-win coach, triplet sister standouts and star players in the news, the Scott High School volleyball team is experiencing a spike in popularity. But the Eagles are more interested in good scores and acing the test ahead. “Our goal is to win another district and defend our title in the region and hopefully […]
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Luke Muller’s golf journey pauses, but his mission plays on at annual outing
Luke Muller’s golf career is idling, but not for long. He has an important outing coming up this weekend and a club championship to defend next year while shooting for a city title and a Northern Kentucky crown. As for this year, the 22-year-old recent Northern Kentucky University graduate and former Highlands High School all-state […]
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NKY golf notebook: Youngsters on the upswing, new head coaches at the ready
The kids are alright. Who are they? They’re the young golfers gripping it and ripping it across the courses this summer. They’re winning big with low scores, diligence and elegance. Here’s a look at some of the best in the area, from Hebron to Union, and their recent exploits. We also take a swing at […]
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NKY golf notebook: Locals take on the Cincinnati Metropolitan
Some well decorated golfers from northern Kentucky took on all comers at the 116th Tony Blom Metropolitan Amateur Championship in Cincinnati. Two of them clashed in match play. One made it to the round of 16. After all was said and done, a pair of area amateurs made gains in the most recent Greater Cincinnati […]
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NKY golf notebook: Eldridge stays in the news while Walters, Woolwine work wonders
It was an active spring for local golfers who won tournaments, awards and the hearts of many. Here is the latest from the northern Kentucky golf world featuring some of the top players and pros in the area. ELDRIDGE, WALTERS HONORED BY KPGA The Kentucky PGA Section has recognized 13 individuals serving in various capacities […]