A fortuitous workout at the University of Toledo football team’s pro day has opened the door to a chance to attain a lifelong dream for former Ryle High School record-setting running back Jake Chisholm. Chisholm, a record-breaker at the University of Dayton and a two-time Football Championship Subdivision All-American, caught the eye of Cincinnati Bengals […]
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Volker takes over state power Beechwood football team
Jay Volker watched from the Beechwood High cafeteria Monday while the returning Tigers football players worked out on the field. The 33-year-old could not thank administrators such as Beechwood principal Justin Kaiser, Director of Athletics Ryan Booth and superintendent Mike Stacy enough for the huge opportunity in addition to the support of wife Erica and […]
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Covington man pleads guilty to flying drone over Reds Opening Day
The Federal Aviation Administration means business, and one thing you are definitely not allowed to do is fly a drone over a professional sporting event. Two local men found that out the hard way after pleading guilty in federal court to one count each of violating a Temporary Flight Restriction, per a release from the […]
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Montgomery hopes to restore glory to Bellevue football
Chad Montgomery had a lot of fond memories playing football for the tradition-rich Bellevue Tigers. The 40-year-old 2001 Bellevue graduate helped the Tigers to a 23-3 record under head coach Charlie Coleman and two appearances in Class A region championship games in 1999 and 2000. Montgomery lettered all four years and earned All-Conference honors as […]
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Ryle grad Morgan headed to USFL
University of Minnesota quarterback and Ryle alum Tanner Morgan is headed to the United States Football League. Morgan was drafted eighth overall by the Michigan Panthers in Tuesday’s draft. The USFL debuted in 2022 with all games being played in Birmingham, Alabama. The Panthers will play their home games this season in Detroit at Ford […]
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Former Highlands star Guidugli headed to Notre Dame
It’s been quite the last few months for Gino Guidugli. After initially accepting a position at Wisconsin, Guiduigli is now headed to Notre Dame to be the quarterbacks coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Guidugli was in the running for a couple head coaching jobs including his alma mater Cincinnati and reportedly at Western Michigan, […]
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Rash retires after 17 seasons leading Beechwood football
Noel Rash announced his retirement on Monday as the Beechwood football coach after 17 seasons. Rash held a meeting with the players and his assistant coaches on Monday morning, citing health reasons. The 56-year-old Rash wants to spend more time with his family. Rash and his wife have a daughter that lives in California and […]
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Smith and Lorenzen were an inseparable pair
While they grew apart as the two went their separate ways with their careers, Derek Smith knew every time he’d see Jared Lorenzen at an annual golf outing or function, it was just like old times. “It was the running joke every time we’d come back to play in golf outings, once we saw each […]
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From Florida to Kentucky: Owens ready to lead Eagles
Jake Owens path is far from the traditional one to Kentucky. Most people leave the Bluegrass for warmer weather and beaches to go to the Sunshine State of Florida. Owens is headed the other way. He’s headed up to Taylor Mill to take on the head football coaching job at Scott High, a vacant position […]
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Thomas More football hones in on “backyard”
As Thomas More football is just about set to make the transition from NAIA to Division II, they wanted to make sure they found the players that fit their system and help them move forward into a new era with their 2023 recruiting class. Coach Chris Norwell said they’re waiting on some more additions to […]
