An autumn evening in Bellevue feels less like a Kentucky suburb and more like a step back in time, anchored by the Ohio River, the tight-knit feel of the town and venerable Gilligan Stadium, home of the Tigers. As the sun begins to set over the neighborhood, Bellevue settles into a cozy, communal rhythm with […]
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50 greatest NKY prep sports teams in 50 days: Day 47, 1996-97 Highlands boys basketball
We gave you the 50 greatest sports icons from NKY last summer. Since we had so much fun with that, we’re bringing you another list of the 50 greatest things this summer…The 50 greatest prep sports teams from NKY. Each day for the next 50 days, we’ll release one of the area’s 50 greatest prep sports […]
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Five things to know about Newport Central Catholic football for 2026
A new era of Newport Central Catholic football will ascend at the Ciafardini Family Athletic Complex on Aug. 21 against Lloyd Memorial at Robert Schneider Field. A new home field, a new coach and a lot of production to replace. While the tradition rich program certainly has its history, the Thoroughbreds will usher in the […]
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50 greatest NKY prep sports teams in 50 days: Day 46, 1956 Newport Catholic baseball
We gave you the 50 greatest sports icons from NKY last summer. Since we had so much fun with that, we’re bringing you another list of the 50 greatest things this summer…The 50 greatest prep sports teams from NKY. Each day for the next 50 days, we’ll release one of the area’s 50 greatest prep sports […]
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Five things to know about St. Henry football in 2026
The Crusaders were 2-9 in their inaugural varsity season, including something you don’t always expect from a fledgling program – a two-game winning streak with Class 2A, District 5 victories over Gallatin County and Owen County. Special teams coordinator Terry Durstock says there’s a slightly amusing way to describe how young the team is. “We’ve […]
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50 greatest NKY prep sports teams in 50 days: Day 45, 1964-65 Holy Cross boys basketball
We gave you the 50 greatest sports icons from NKY last summer. Since we had so much fun with that, we’re bringing you another list of the 50 greatest things this summer…The 50 greatest prep sports teams from NKY. Each day for the next 50 days, we’ll release one of the area’s 50 greatest prep sports […]
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Five things to know about Dixie Heights football for 2026
The sting of last November’s playoff loss remains, and replacing their former quarterback won’t be easy. Even so, Dixie Heights enters the season believing their goals haven’t changed and they have the pieces to be successful. Here’s five things to know about the Colonels as they approach the 2026 season: Everywhere at Once Position labels […]
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50 greatest NKY prep sports teams in 50 days: Day 44, 2016-17 Cooper boys basketball
We gave you the 50 greatest sports icons from NKY last summer. Since we had so much fun with that, we’re bringing you another list of the 50 greatest things this summer…The 50 greatest prep sports teams from NKY. Each day for the next 50 days, we’ll release one of the area’s 50 greatest prep sports […]
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Five things to know about Simon Kenton football for 2026
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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50 greatest NKY prep sports teams in 50 days: Day 43, 2010 St. Henry girls soccer
We gave you the 50 greatest sports icons from NKY last summer. Since we had so much fun with that, we’re bringing you another list of the 50 greatest things this summer…The 50 greatest prep sports teams from NKY. Each day for the next 50 days, we’ll release one of the area’s 50 greatest prep sports […]
