A complaint relating to the use of Meinken Field, the baseball field of Holmes High School, has cast a light on Covington Independent Schools’ policy for community use of school facilities, specifically around the issue of pricing and fee waivers for community members outside of the district. “I want to have this discussion with the […]
Category: Baseball
Wednesday NKY HS roundup: Ryle baseball locks in from start to beat Covington Catholic
The Ryle Raiders baseball team (6-1) has displayed consistency to start the season and it continued on the road against the Covington Catholic Colonels. Ryle ventured to Jerry Collins Field, took the lead in the first inning and never looked back on the way to a 5-2 win over the host Colonels (2-1) in the […]
Monday NKY HS roundup: Campbell County baseball bests undefeated Mason County
The Campbell County Camels baseball team (2-1) downed the previously undefeated Mason County Royals (4-1), 4-0 in a early season 10th Region battle. Sophomore pitcher Zach Franzen (1-0) threw a one-hit complete game striking out six and walking five. Franzen also pitched around two Camel errors. Campbell County collected five hits with senior shortstop Aydan […]
Saturday NKY HS roundup: Beechwood baseball downs Cooper
The Beechwood Tigers baseball team (3-1) took care of the Cooper Jaguars (0-3) in six innings in 9th Region action. Beechwood hit .393 (11 for 28) overall compared to .190 (4 for 21) for Cooper. Junior third baseman Michael Detzel, senior center fielder Cameron Boyd and senior first baseman Torin O’Shea had two hits for […]
Sliding into the 2023 season: The Cincinnati Reds unveil their new ballpark menu
From burgers to nachos, you can’t go wrong with these new choices at Great American Ballpark. Debuting this season is Chick-fil-A, with their signature chicken sandwiches and baked treats. Joining the six-day-a-week-chicken-chain is 50 West, bringing Americana staples cheese burgers and fries, while the more discerning palates can find the Banks favorite E+O Kitchen, with […]
Thursday NKY HS roundup: NewCath baseball leaves Simon Kenton with win
The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds baseball team (2-1) ventured over to Simon Kenton and recorded its second straight shutout behind junior pitcher Connor Seiter. Seiter (1-0) struck out four, walked one and allowed just three hits in the win. He also walked and scored in the top of the second when senior third baseman Brady […]
Wednesday NKY HS round-up: Highlands softball holds on for rivalry win over Campbell County
The Highlands Bluebirds softball team (1-1) appeared headed for a run-rule victory against the Campbell County Camels (3-2) at Winkler Field, building a 12-0 lead after three innings. But the Camels avoided it and made a game of it shutting out the Bluebirds after the third inning. Highlands still held on for a 12-8 victory […]
Tuesday NKY HS roundup: Dixie Heights softball cruises to region victory
The Dixie Heights Colonels (2-0) have been in contention for the 9th Region softball title for years and have come into the season with unfinished business after the way last season ended. Dixie Heights made it to the region championship last spring and led 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh. The Colonels had it […]
Monday NKY HS roundup: Campbell County baseball wins season opener in Hamilton’s return to diamond
The Campbell County Camels and St. Henry Crusaders baseball teams took the field ready to work through some of the yearly transitional moves. But Campbell County senior shortstop Aydan Hamilton had a huge motivating factor to start this season-opener. The University of Kentucky signee missed the last 15 games of last year’s 10th Region championship […]
Covington man pleads guilty to flying drone over Reds Opening Day
The Federal Aviation Administration means business, and one thing you are definitely not allowed to do is fly a drone over a professional sporting event. Two local men found that out the hard way after pleading guilty in federal court to one count each of violating a Temporary Flight Restriction, per a release from the […]

