Dan Weber writes a sports column for The River City News. Contact him at dweber3440@aol.com. Only four other basketball teams in Northern Kentucky history have been asked to handle the challenge Kevin Listerman’s Highlands Bluebirds face this season. Defend a state basketball title. It’s not easy even if you can play fast and shoot it […]
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Highlands Wins 400th Game Under Walz-Richey’s Guidance
Richey Credits Current, Former Players, Assistant Coaches for Helping Build Solid Program PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands Head Coach Jaime Walz-Richey watches during the 43-33 win over Bishop Brossart on Monday. The win marked the program’s 400th since she took over as head coach in 2002. Like many coaches, Jaime Walz-Richey will […]
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Highlands Earns Another Convincing Top Seed in District Tournament
Bluebirds Put Up 90 Points in Second Straight Game PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Oliver Harris (13) gets in defensive position in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (17-6 overall) had one game left in 36th District play and quickly took care of business besting the host Bellevue […]
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Dan Weber: Time for NKU-Thomas More Regular Basketball Series?
Dan Weber writes a sports column for LINK nky. Reach him via email at dweber3440@aol.com. Photos from the NKU men’s basketball game, posted in the slideshow below, were produced by LINK nky photographer Brian Frey. Northern Kentucky’s four college basketball teams – men and women – have had things pretty much going their way in recent […]
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Highlands Records Lopsided Win Against District Rival
Highlands Throttles Newport Central Catholic PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Will Herald (15) makes a pass in a game earlier this season. This rivalry game has gone well in favor of the Blue and White these last several years. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (16-6 overall) extended their winning streak […]
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NKU Overpowers Purdue Ft. Wayne on the Road
The Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team routed Purdue Fort Wayne on the road Thursday night, 67-43. With the win, the Norse are now 16-4 overall this season and 10-3 in the Horizon League, the program’s best start since becoming an NCAA Division I program. Lindsey Duvall led NKU putting up 15 points pn Purdue Fort […]
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NKU’s Vinson Does It Again — Sixth Time as Freshman of the Week
Sam Vinson racks up his sixth Nike® Horizon League Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Week honor. (photo: Mikela Aynedijan, NKU Athletics) Northern Kentucky’s Sam Vinson has been named the Nike® Horizon League Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Week for the sixth time this season. The guard from Fort Thomas is now tied for sixth-most Freshman […]
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Highlands Earns 15th Win at Boone County
Highlands Runs Away from Improved Rebels PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Will Herald (15) follows through on a shot in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (15-6 overall) may have dominated the Boone County Rebels on Saturday, 91-61 in 9th Region action on the road. The Rebels own […]
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Photos: NKU Topples League Leader Cleveland St., Wins 5th Straight
Northern Kentucky overcame an early deficit Sunday afternoon and knocked off the top team in the Horizon League. The Norse, who trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half, beat Cleveland State, 78-72, at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights. The win is the fifth in a row for NKU, which improves to […]
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NKU Women See Win Streak End at Hands of Green Bay
The NKU women’s basketball team saw its ten-game winning streak snapped at home on Saturday afternoon as Green Bay (9-5, 5-3) got the best of the Norse, 67-58. Northern Kentucky falls to 14-4 overall this season and 8-3 in the Horizon League. Lindsey Duvall led the Norse in scoring with 17 points, shooting 7 of […]