Less than two weeks after riding longshot Rich Strike to a shocking victory in the Kentucky Derby, jockey Sonny Leon visited JerZee’s Pub & Grill on Monmouth Street in Newport Wednesday to meet fans and sign autographs. The event raised money for charity benefitting racetrack workers. Leon, who rode Rich Strike at 80-to-1 odds, charged […]
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Keeping it together out Alexandria way as district doubleheader goes to Campbell County, Bishop Brossart
Northern Kentucky high school traditionalists have always found it a tough pill to swallow, a tough change to take. And to be honest, the two schools who anchored the southeast corner of the Ninth Region for so many years – Campbell County and Bishop Brossart – find it tough to take as well. They belong […]
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Tuesday NKY HS sports round-up: Highlands softball handles Notre Dame in rivalry match-up
Flying under the radar to a small extent, the Highlands Bluebirds softball team bested the archrival Notre Dame Pandas at Winkler Field in Fort Thomas by a score of 9-2, taking control after the top half of the first inning. Highlands accomplished two other feats in the win. The Bluebirds, at 20-13, became the second […]
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Monday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Dixie Heights softball escapes Conner, keeps win streak alive
It may not be a focus within the team itself. But it’s not a secret the Dixie Heights Colonels softball team (18-4 overall) is the hottest team in the 9th Region. The Colonels know they will be getting the best shot from opponents, especially heading into the postseason. The host Conner Lady Cougars (12-10) gave […]
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Friday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Conner softball follows up huge win with non-region victory
The Conner Lady Cougars softball team (12-7 overall) did not have long to celebrate its huge district win Thursday. The Lady Cougars started their preparation for the 33rd District Tournament coming from behind to beat the Bishop Brossart Lady ‘Stangs, 13-10 in non-region action. Conner saw freshman pitcher Ellie Ortiz (3-3) throw a complete game. […]
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Saturday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Cooper softball snaps losing skid
The Cooper Lady Jaguars softball team (23-7) had two games scheduled in the George Rogers Clark Cardinal Round Robin. But the weather allowed them to play just one game. Cooper run-ruled a Woodford County team (15-13) that had players at prom. But the Lady Jaguars broke the two-game losing streak, 13-3. The loss at Pendleton […]
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Wednesday NKY HS sports round-up: Ryle softball downs Conner, making the 33rd District tournament seeding clearer
Knowing they are going to face each other in the 33rd District semifinals and have a ton of games in what is expected to be a sunny week, neither the visiting Ryle Lady Raiders (15-12 overall) nor the Conner Lady Cougars (10-7) softball teams started their aces. Ryle Head Coach Jarret Goddard said he’s not […]
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Thursday NKY HS sports round-up: Campbell County softball bests Bishop Brossart in game for the ages
This softball game turned into one of those games that average fans and sports reporters may enjoy, but is stressful to the player, coaches and supporters on both sides. But many may never forget it for the rest of their lives. The Campbell County Camels made the last surge in a game that saw five […]
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Tuesday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Simon Kenton softball wins on Senior Day
The host Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers and Boone County Lady Rebels met both needing a win in big ways with the postseason approaching. Simon Kenton (12-10) had lost six of seven and Boone County (8-15) dropped five in a row against good competition. The Pioneers pulled out an 11-5 win on Senior Day honoring their […]
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Monday NKY HS sports round-up: Campbell County baseball nips Bishop Brossart in exciting rivalry battle
Everyone in attendance knew this game would come down to the final out in the 37th District battle in Alexandria. The host Campbell County Camels (16-9 overall) trailed the in-town arch-rival Bishop Brossart Mustangs (15-12-1), 2-1 entering the bottom of the seventh. But the Camels pulled off a 3-2 win in the battle to secure […]
