Newport Central Catholic 26, Newport 6 Bellevue 18, Dayton 0 Holy Cross 6, Bishop Brossart 3 Covington Catholic 17, Cathedral (IN) 10 Deadlocked at 0-0 going into halftime, Covington Catholic (5-3) scored 17 unanswered points out of the break in defeating the visitors from Indianapolis. Cash Harney threw for 164 yards and a touchdown and […]
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Bellevue prevails over Dayton in ‘Battle for the Paddle’
Bellevue quarterback Stephen Specht was asked whether contributing on offense or defense was more enjoyable. Specht was an authority on both Friday – one rushing score and one interception – helped the Tigers beat Dayton, 18-0, in the annual Battle for the Paddle meeting. So, what was Specht’s answer? “Probably the pick,” he said. “I […]
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Holy Cross proves family wins football games too in battle with Brossart
Holy Cross quarterback Brian Ferguson laughingly admitted after the game that he kept using the word family. For a team that’s now 7-0 and 1-0 in Class 1A, District 4 play, that word has become their secret to success — whether it’s a blowout or a down-to-the-wire thriller. That bond propelled them past Bishop Brossart […]
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NewCath downs Newport in mistake- filled game
The Firemen’s Bell isn’t going anywhere. Newport Central Catholic extended its dominance in the crosstown rivalry Friday night, slogging through a mistake-filled 26–6 win over Newport at Dixie Heights to claim its 28th straight victory in the series. It wasn’t pretty. The two teams combined for 10 turnovers, five each, in a game where miscues […]
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Dixie Heights rolls past Conner, moves closer to home playoff game
The mission was clear for both Dixie Heights and Conner heading into Thursday night’s district matchup in Edgewood — win, take care of business in the next district game, and earn the right to host a playoff game. With that goal squarely in sight, and the added buzz of Homecoming night, Dixie Heights came out […]
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Week 8 prep football: How to watch, listen or follow
The eighth week of the KHSAA football season has arrived. Throughout the year, we’ll provide streaming/audio links and where the game will be played if wanting to attend. (Note: Some of the links require a subscription to access the game) Here’s the Week 8 slate: Thursday, Oct. 9 Conner (2-5) at Dixie Heights (2-5), 7 […]
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Prep football statewide media polls: Lloyd cracks top five, Holy Cross climbing
The Kentucky High School Football Media Poll is conducted by 16 sports journalists throughout the state, with one representative for each of the 16 basketball regions in order to provide geographical balance. The poll will be released each Wednesday morning throughout the regular season. Class 6A Rank-school (FPV) Record Pts LW 1. Trinity (15) 5-2 […]
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Week 7 prep football standouts/takeaways
See below from the Week 7 on the gridiron that was. Each week, we’ll provide the standouts from Friday night. The top passers, rushers, receivers, defensive and kicking standouts. We’ll also look at 10 things to take away from the week. Here goes… 10 takeaways — I know Covington Catholic and Highlands have a long […]
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Evans, Herron lead Lloyd Memorial past Bourbon County in battle of 6-0 teams
Kyle Niederman’s pregame wish was realized. Lloyd Memorial’s football coach asked for divine help in Friday’s Class 3A, District 5 game against Bourbon County, and he got it – two touchdown passes from Kaleb Evans and two interceptions from LJ Herron were enough to allow the Juggernauts to escape Cecil Dees Field with a 22-20 win. Friday was […]
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Week 7 prep football roundup/scores
Highlands 31, Covington Catholic 28 (click on the link for full game story) Lloyd Memorial 22, Bourbon County 20 (click on the link for full game story) Conner 53, Boone County 14 (click on the link for full game story) Cooper 42, Dixie Heights 13 (Submitted by Dave Hartman) On a day that Taylor Swift […]