In a scrimmage against Cooper two weeks ago, Lloyd Memorial quarterback Colten Barger couldn’t have been more uncomfortable if he’d worn five sweaters and a down parka. On Friday at Newport Central Catholic, Barger and the Juggernauts had an enjoyable night. They spoiled the first game at the Ciafardini Family Athletic Complex at Robert J. […]
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CovCath thumps Ryle in opener
When Covington Catholic met Ryle on Friday night in Union, the two teams entered the season having to replace a significant amount of production from a year ago. The Colonels showed early that they were ready to turn the page, pulling away for a 50-6 victory over the Raiders and snapping a two-game losing streak […]
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Introducing LINK nky’s Pick ’em!
Despite the Friday nights that sometimes last into wee Saturday morning until 2 or 3 a.m. writing, editing and uploading stories to the website and social media, I always enjoy high school football season. The goal is to give the local high school football sports fan, parents, players, relatives, community, admin, friends and so on […]
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A smile, a jump shot, a legacy: remembering Zach Mertens
The visitation for Burlington’s Zach Mertens was held Tuesday. The one-time Bellevue High School sports standout passed away unexpectedly on August 10. Mertens, a 2025 Bellevue graduate, had recently celebrated his 20th birthday in June. Authorities said he fell from the top of South Falls at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon, about 50 miles […]
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Rundell Rankings showcase strength of NKY soccer
Last season, the Rundell Rankings debuted with a goal of bringing something Kentucky high school soccer had been missing: a legitimate, math-based system for ranking boys and girls teams across the state. The system was created by Michael Rundell, an assistant with the West Jessamine boys soccer program, and his friend Joseph Thacker. The two […]
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Fuller and Smith power Bishop Brossart past Conner
Bishop Brossart’s schedule is tough enough to test any team. After a 4-1 loss in the season opener to defending state runner-up No. 6 Highlands and a 0-0 tie against No. 5 Lexington Catholic, the goals finally came — and there were plenty of them — as No. 9 Brossart shut out No. 17 Conner […]
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Norse and Saints notes
Megan Molner has scored three goals in a soccer match before, but never in college. Until last Wednesday. Northern Kentucky’s senior forward accomplished that career milestone in the Norse’s 4-1 at Austin Peay. You could describe what Molner did in a word: firsts. Her hat trick marked the first by a Norse since the team […]
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Five things to know about Ludlow football in 2026
Ludlow High School is the reigning champion of small‑town roster building among the area’s four public schools competing in KHSAA Class 1A. Over the last two seasons, the Panthers have averaged 41 players on roster — nearly one‑third of the school’s entire male student body. Viewed through the lens of the city’s population of about […]
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Notre Dame Academy leads local contingent into 2026 high school volleyball season
When it comes to Notre Dame Academy athletics, few programs put the NDA in Pandas better than volleyball. The school has won more than 30 state team championships, and 10 of them belong to the volleyball team. “Volleyball has had a lot of success,” Notre Dame co‑coach Hannah Colvin said. “There is a lot of […]
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Five things to know about Holy Cross football in 2026
It’s Monday and workouts reconvene for the Holy Cross High School football team. Players saunter onto John Wysong Field at the Eva G. Farris Sports Complex in Covington and snap their chin straps. It’s 91 degrees but the humidity makes it feel like a blistering 103. The air on the practice field is hot and […]
