Dan Weber writes a sports column for LINK nky. Contact him at dweber3440@aol.com. No surprise that Covington Catholic, of all the No. 1 teams in the state’s 16 regions, has had the fewest regional opponents willing to play. Going into Tuesday night’s matchup at Conner, CovCath had beaten its five Ninth Region foes by an […]
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Freshman of the Week honor number seven for Sam Vinson
Northern Kentucky’s Sam Vinson has been named the Nike Horizon League Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Week for the seventh time this season. The guard from Fort Thomas has tied four former freshmen for No. 3 all-time in Horizon League weekly awards history. His fellow seven-time winners are current Norse teammate Marques Warrick (2020-21), Detroit […]
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Notre Dame bests Ryle in key 9th Region girls battle
Many may have expected the two 9th Region contending Ryle Lady Raiders and Notre Dame Pandas girls basketball teams to battle to the end. Except that did not happen. The teams struggled offensively for nearly the first five minutes of the game. But senior guard Lacey Bradshaw hit a triple from the left wing for […]
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Ryle High School junior sinks 1,000th career point
Wednesday night at the Ryle versus Boone County Girls Varsity basketball game, Ryle Junior Abby Holtman nailed a three-pointer, landing her 1,000 point. “I was so nervous, and I don’t get nervous. I knew how much I was away, and that was in my head,” Abby said. “I just wanted it so bad. I was […]
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Dan Weber: Defending Champs Highlands Stumbles Against Physical Lloyd
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 […]