It was feast or famine for Simon Kenton in 2025. In six wins, they had an average margin of victory of 18 points. In six losses, they had an average margin of defeat of 33.3 points. Even at 6-6, the Pioneers enter 2026 with momentum, garnering their first playoff victory since 2022 with a first […]
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Five things to know about Boone County football for 2026
In year three of Dan Court’s tenure at Boone County, the momentum continues to build. After ending a seven-year playoff drought last season, the Rebels enter the season with experience and expectations of taking another step. Here’s five things to know about the Rebels as they approach the 2026 season: Building on the Breakthrough For […]
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Five things to know about Dayton football in 2026
While a new field was christened last season, a disturbing trend continued: the Greendevils’ 3-8 record was the third straight losing season. This season’s goal: having the first winning season since 2020. (Dayton went 6-6 in 2022). Here’s five things to know about the Dayton football team headed into the 2026 season: ‘Different, very special’ […]
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Five things to know about Holmes football for 2026
A new era has arrived at 2500 Madison Avenue in Covington. A new head coach. A vision for the future. Holmes enters the final year of their two-year rebuilding plan before returning to district competition and postseason play in 2027. Here’s five things to know about the Bulldogs as they approach the 2026 season: From […]
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Five things to know about Bishop Brossart football in 2026
It was one of the easiest decisions Jake Martin ever made. The 2017 Brossart graduate returns to his alma mater as head coach after two years at Pendleton County as an assistant. The Mustangs also seek a third consecutive winning season. Here’s five things to know about Bishop Brossart football headed into the 2026 season: […]
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Five things to know about Highlands football in 2026
Unlike any other prep football program in northern Kentucky, Highlands is not only facing competition on the playing field but also competing against itself and its own football history. The Class 4A Bluebirds have won 23 state titles, second in Kentucky only to Louisville Trinity, but they haven’t earned one since 2014. That’s an 11-year […]
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Five things to know about Ryle football in 2026
There’s a new current running through the Ryle High School football team, and head coach Mike Engler says it will be electric at Borland Stadium in Union. “A lot of really good players are gone, but I really like our team,” Engler states as he looks over a roster that lost 25 players and returns […]
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Five things to know about Covington Catholic football for 2026
Despite the same head guy in charge since 2015, Covington Catholic will enter a little bit of a new era in 2026 on the gridiron. Gone is Cash Harney, one of the most decorated players in Colonels history. Same with Dylan Gaiser, the 1-2 punch that helped carry the load for CovCath the past two […]
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Five things to know about Lloyd Memorial football for 2026
Lloyd Memorial was one of the last three teams standing in Northern Kentucky last season, making it all the way to the semifinals before coming up short to Murray for a trip to Kroger Field in Lexington for the Class 3A state title game. While the Juggernauts may have come up a win shy of […]
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Kentucky Barrels with major roster overhaul near season’s end
After opening the season as one of Arena Football One’s hottest teams, the Kentucky Barrels suddenly find themselves surrounded by questions heading into the regular-season finale. Following a 7-2 start, Kentucky has dropped consecutive games and now appears to be in freefall after making sweeping roster changes just days before its final regular-season contest on […]
