For two straight seasons, Highlands saw its postseason hopes cut short at the hands of Cooper in the state semifinals. On Friday night in Union, the Bluebirds flipped the script with a 28-14 victory. It wasn’t just about revenge on their former district rival, but it also signaled that its 2025 campaign has come with […]
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Juggernauts roll past Newport in running-clock win
As Dave Barger sat in the top row at Newport Stadium Friday, he hoped his grandson, Lloyd Memorial sophomore Colten Barger, would have a good game. Barger the younger – and the rest of the Juggernauts – absolutely did, a 46-6 running-clock win over the Wildcats. Deciding who the star of the game was a challenging choice. […]
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All systems go as Beechwood opens season in dominant fashion
Beechwood’s season opener looked just like you would expect from a defending state champion: sharp, dominant and in complete control. The Tigers rolled to a 53-6 victory over Newport Central Catholic at Covington Catholic, starting their season with a statement win. They had to wait a week to get things going, their bye week coming […]
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Thomas More kicks off their football season Saturday, see who from NKY is on the roster
Thomas More’s 2025 football season gets underway on Saturday at Southern Illinois and they are now officially official for Division II. The provisional waiting period is over, meaning they are now eligible for postseason play as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). Their first four games are on the road to start […]
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Week 2 prep football: How to watch, listen or follow
The second 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 Friday’s Week 2 slate: Beechwood (0-0) vs Newport Central Catholic (0-1), 7 p.m. (at […]
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Seasoned Ryle takes down youthful Conner in straight sets
It was a tale of experience versus aspiration on Thursday night in Union, experience winning out. Ryle (3-1) swept Conner (2-3) in straight sets, 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 26-24), in a 33rd District volleyball matchup where every point mattered and each set came down to the wire. The Raiders, with their poise in critical moments, outlasted […]
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Simon Kenton seniors lead Pioneers to an 8-0-1 start
Quickly, name a four-syllable reason Simon Kenton’s girls soccer team is 8-0-1 so far this season. The answer: seniority. The Pioneers are off to their best start in coach Hillary Johnson’s three-plus years in Independence and best start since 2015 (when they started 8-0) thanks largely to 10 seniors – Ella Smith, Reese Johnson, Alexis […]
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Like parents, like son: Cooper’s Van Laningham goes for another cross-country gold
At first, Paul Van Laningham followed his older brother Luke to Cooper’s cross country practices and meets. Van Laningham’s a senior for the Jaguars now, and much of Kentucky follows him. He’s the defending boys Class 3A state champion, and if he wins the biggest-school race in November, he’ll be the first 3A boy to […]
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Six from NKY land in first KGHSSCA top 25 poll
If there’s any doubt to how strong girls soccer is in Northern Kentucky, just turn to the Kentucky Girls High School Soccer Coaches Association first top 25 of the season. Six from Northern Kentucky landed in the initial poll for the 2025 season. The highest ranked team is Notre Dame Academy at No. 4 with […]
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Trae Lameier’s late strike freezes Ryle, keeps Dixie Heights rolling
Basketball has an “Ice Trae” in Atlanta Hawks NBA star Trae Young, so why not soccer? In a matchup between No. 2 Ryle and No. 4 Dixie Heights, according to a preseason poll by the Northern Kentucky High School Boys Soccer Coaches Association, junior Trae Lameier scored his first goal of the season to keep […]