Three of the sixteen student-athletes from across the state have been named members of the 2025-26 KHSAA Student Advisory Group hail from Northern Kentucky. Beechwood’s Owen McCormack, Scott’s Milyn Minor and Newport Central Catholic’s Alannah Kues were elected to the advisory group. The leaders will represent the KHSAA at the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit […]
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Beechwood’s Ritter named to Tom Leach All-Resilient Team
Every year, athletes who have to overcome obstacles out of their control find ways to persevere. Whether it be through injury or personal hardship in their lives, the Tom Leach All-Resilient team has been recognizing those Kentucky high school student-athletes for over a decade now. This year the All-Resilient team recognized 13 student-athletes, one of […]
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Former Newport star Kinney continues to climb recruiting rankings for 2026 class
Former Newport standout Taylen Kinney continues to be near the top of the nationwide basketball recruiting rankings for the Class of 2026. Depending on what recruiting service you go to, Kinney is ranked anywhere from No. 14-21. He has courted nearly 40 offers, one of the most recent ones being from the University of North […]
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Kentucky-Indiana All-Star basketball rosters set
The Kentucky-Indiana All-Star basketball rosters have been released for the two-game event that gets played in early June. The annual series between the states’ top seniors is scheduled for June 6 at Lexington Catholic High School and June 7 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Kentucky boys senior All-Stars below: Two Northern Kentucky boys’ hoopers made the team […]
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Holtman transferring from UC, follows coach to Mercer
Ryle grad Abby Holtman spent two seasons with the women’s basketball team at the University of Cincinnati and is now headed to Mercer University in Georgia. She appeared in 48 games for the Bearcats over the two years, including all 28 in her sophomore season. She had three games where she hit at least two […]
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Lloyd grad Israel transferring from NKU to Presbyterian
Lloyd Memorial grad Jeremiah Israel is headed from his backyard in the Horizon League to the Big South. Israel, a sophomore guard with Northern Kentucky University, announced his intention to transfer to Presbyterian College over the weekend. Israel hit the transfer portal after his sophomore season in which he saw limited playing time compared to […]
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Holy Cross grad Meyer transferring to UAB
Jacob Meyer has found his new home. After spending a season at DePaul, the Holy Cross grad is headed to the University of Alabama-Birmingham to play for Andy Kennedy and the Blazers. This will be Meyer’s third school in three years. After becoming the all-time leading scorer in 9th Region history in his high school […]
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Cooper grad Held gets WNBA training camp contract
Lexi Held will get another shot at trying to live out an WNBA dream. The former Cooper High star recently got a training camp contract for the Phoenix Mercury. Held is currently playing in Hungary for PEAC-Pecs where she’s averaging 16.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.1 steals through 19 games. The 5-foot-10 guard […]
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Simon Kenton grad Dynes headed to Southern California
Simon Kenton alum and Youngstown State transfer Gabe Dynes is headed to the Big 10, not in the Midwest, but in Southern California as he’ll play for USC next season. Dynes made the announcement on Friday evening, transferring from Youngstown State after two seasons with the Penguins. His interest was high among Power 4 schools, […]
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Ohio sweeps Kentucky in OH-KY All-Star basketball games
Ohio completed the sweep in Saturday night’s “Battle of the Border” All-Star basketball showcase at Thomas More University. The girls set the tone early with a dominant 93–69 win, and the boys followed with a thrilling 110–109 nail-biter to seal the deal and finish off a perfect night for the Buckeye State. BOYS All-Star games […]
