Jacob Martin was in the trenches for the Bishop Brossart football team from 2013-16. After being on the front line of attack, he’ll be guiding the Mustangs for the future, named the head coach of the program on Wednesday. “It’s a very surreal moment,” Martin said. “I’m ecstatic to be back to my home and help […]
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Lickert resigns at NewCath after eight seasons
The fall will feel a little different for Stephen Lickert. After 22 seasons as a head football coach, the last eight with Newport Central Catholic, Lickert has decided to resign and focus on his duties as a principal at Withrow High School in Cincinnati. Lickert informed the school and the team on Monday. “Adding that […]
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Statewide media basketball polls
Each week through the end of the regular season, the Kentucky prep basketball poll will be released every Tuesday. It’s been rebranded as the ‘Elite 16’ media poll, taking votes from 16 media members throughout the state with 16 teams ranked. Below each poll is the top five teams in their respective region, voted on […]
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NKY girls basketball stats leaders
With the season nearly halfway through, let’s take a look at the area stats leaders. We take a look at the top point scorers, rebounders, shooters and team stats included. Points Per Game Asia Carner, Dixie Heights — 22.0 Addy Garrett, Ludlow — 22.0 Haylee Noel, Cooper — 21.0 Jaelyn Jones, Ryle — 20.0 Elin […]
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NKY boys basketball stats leaders
With the season nearly halfway through, let’s take a look at the area stats leaders. We take a look at the top point scorers, rebounders, shooters and team stats included. Points Per Game Finn Louden, Conner — 23.5 Athens McGillis, Covington Catholic — 23.5 Austin Davie, Campbell County — 23.1 Amontae Lowe, Newport — 22.0 […]
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The first statewide media basketball poll is here
Starting this week and running through the end of the regular season, the Kentucky prep basketball poll will be released every Tuesday. It’s been rebranded as the ‘Elite 16’ media poll, taking votes from 16 media members throughout the state with 16 teams ranked. Below each poll is the top five teams in their respective […]
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Holiday basketball roundup: Two NKY teams remain unblemished
Bishop Brossart’s girls quite possibly had the longest night of any Northern Kentucky basketball team. It was worth it. The Lady ‘Stangs (13-0) remained undefeated and won the Lady Invitational of the South tournament at Allen County-Scottsville on Tuesday. Brossart coach Aaron Stamm said the team didn’t arrive in Alexandria until about 2 a.m. Wednesday […]
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The top sports stories of the year in NKY
In the year 2025, sports once again helped bring us together. From championship runs and record-breaking performances to unforgettable buzzer-beaters and breakout stars, high school sports in Northern Kentucky once again delivered moments that defined the year. Local athletes etched their names into school and regional history, teams rose to the occasion on the biggest […]
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Bishop Brossart celebrates ‘Mr. Mustang’ with The Dave Schabell Classic
In 1965, a senior graduated from Bishop Brossart High School. Sixty years later, that same graduate is now known as “Mr. Mustang,” a figure whose impact on athletics at the school runs so deep that he is honored with a two-day boys’ basketball showcase bearing his name. That man is Dave Schabell. “I graduated from […]
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Beechwood the early surprise of the 9th Region
“Can’t hold him!” the female Beechwood fan screamed with 1.5 seconds left in the Tigers’ Dec. 23 game against Walton-Verona. The Bearcats didn’t – Ryan Smith’s layup at the buzzer secured a 64-63 win – and neither did nine other Beechwood opponents. Harlan County, however, handed the Tigers their first loss, 62-61, in Sunday’s finals […]
