A dropped, wide-open touchdown pass on the opening drive proved to be an early warning sign for Highlands on what became an ominous night in Fort Thomas. Things continued to spiral and the Bluebirds never found their footing in a 35–21 loss to visiting Corbin in the third round of the KHSAA Class 4A playoffs…a […]
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Kozerski steps down after two seasons at Brossart
Bishop Brossart football coach Adam Kozerski informed the school on Wednesday that he’s stepping down from the position. Kozerski spent the last two seasons in Alexandria, leading the Mustangs to a 15-9 record and playoff wins in each season. “On behalf of the entire Bishop Brossart Community, we would like to extend a gratitude of […]
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Hopkins retiring, Holmes hopeful to have new coach by January
After filling in on an interim basis, Holmes football coach Jonathan Hopkins has informed the school he is retiring and won’t be seeking the job permanently. After Ben Nevels resigned in May, the program was tasked with finding a coach quickly for the 2025 season. Hopkins, a longtime assistant with the program, filled in and […]
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Weinrich steps down at Campbell County
Campbell County football coach Brian Weinrich has informed the school he is retiring from coaching. Weinrich coached the Camels the last four seasons, guiding them to a 12-32 record. Weinrich spent the 2021 season as the head coach at Newport. Prior to that he led his alma mater Highlands to their last state championship in […]
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Round 3 football playoff matchups across the state
There’s 48 teams left. Eight in each class. Here are the third round playoff matchups set for Nov. 21. Note: The state semifinal round will reset the bracket and matchups will be paired up statewide, regardless of district. Class 6A Henderson County at South Warren Male at St. Xavier Madison Central at Trinity Ryle at […]
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Ryle starts rough, finishes strong in second round win over Ballard
What was a slow start turned into a cannon frenzy for the Ryle Raiders Friday night. Ryle handed Ballard a 41-20 defeat in the second round of the KHSAA Class 6A playoffs. After a nerve-wracking start in which the Raiders found themselves down 14-7, the Raiders responded with 34 straight points to set up a […]
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Class 4A: Highlands rolls past Ashland in running-clock win
Customers at Fort Thomas Coffee might still be talking about what Highlands’ Tayden Lorenzen and Michael Tincher did Friday. Lorenzen and Tincher combined for the most spectacular play in Friday’s 45-7 running-clock win over Ashland in the Class 4A second round at David Cecil Stadium – a 100-yard touchdown on Lorenzen’s interception and lateral to Tincher on the second quarter’s final play. Ashland (7-5) […]
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Newport halts Holy Cross’ historic season in Class 1A playoffs
Newport entered Friday night fully aware of Holy Cross’ undefeated and historic run — an 11-0 record and the program’s first-ever perfect regular season. The Wildcats spent the week preparing specifically to put the Indians in a position they hadn’t experienced much this year: playing from behind. “They’re a good team with great athletes, and […]
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End of an era: Scott County closes Cooper’s book in second round
Cooper just couldn’t find a way to get its defense off the field Friday night in Union. With that, the Jaguars season came to a close, unable to slow Scott County’s offense in a 55–34 loss in the second round of the KHSAA Class 5A postseason. The defeat leaves Cooper a few wins short of […]
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Round 2 playoff scores/roundup
Class A Newport Central Catholic 42, Bishop Brossart 21 The Thoroughbreds (8-4) have now won seven in a row and scored exactly 42 points in their last three games. Now comes a familiar scenario, they head to Campbellsville for the third straight year for a region championship. Eddie Bivens had a night to remember for […]