These are just projections. Nothing more, nothing less. Upsets will happen, they do every year. But…let’s take the chalk from the top picks in each region by the statewide media poll and see what each KHSAA Sweet 16 basketball tournament would look like. BOYS First Round Top half of bracket (in order) Covington Catholic vs […]
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Holy Cross claims third All “A” title in four years
The Holy Cross girls basketball team can now claim something no one else in the state can. With their fourth All “A” state championship in a 60-42 victory over Owensboro Catholic, they became the first girls basketball program in state history with four All “A” state titles. It marks their third title in the last […]
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Region 7 swimming: Knopf’s wins are a regional record
There was a record-setting Saturday in Taylor Mill – courtesy of Ryle senior swimmer Chase Knopf. Knopf won the 200- and 500-yard freestyle at the Region 7 meet at Scott’s David Webb-Jerry Mohr Natatorium, which gave him nine individual regional wins in five seasons. “Of course, I’m so thankful, you know,” Knopf said. “I couldn’t […]
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The theme continues: former player returns home, Brown to lead NewCath
It’s been a reoccurring theme in the current high school football coaching hiring cycle in Northern Kentucky. Former player comes back to coach his alma mater, Terry Brown adding to that list as he was named the Newport Central Catholic football coach on Friday. Brown, a 2000 graduate at NewCath, was on Bob Schneider’s staff […]
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Swimmers take the stage as Region 7 championships continue at Scott
Divers have had their say at the KHSAA Region 7 Swimming and Diving Championships at the Kenton County Aquatics Center at Scott High School. Now it’s the swimmers’ turn as the annual meet reconvenes Thursday, the first of a three‑day push to determine who advances in the chase for state titles. “It’s the most competitive […]
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Roll (ing) Tide Roll: Nichols to play wheelchair basketball at Alabama
Sean Nichols grew up watching older brother Andrew play basketball at Villa Madonna Academy. Last Friday, Sean did something Andrew never did – he signed a national letter of intent to play wheelchair basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide. “They were active in talking to me throughout the recruitment process, which I started last year,” […]
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At Covington Catholic, Athens McGillis plays a game as distinct as his name
The ball barely leaves his hand before the Covington Catholic student section erupts. One jab step sends his defender stumbling. A shoulder dip buys him a sliver of daylight, and Athens McGillis glides into the lane with an unhurried confidence that makes the whole gym lean forward. He hangs, adjusts midair, and flips in a […]
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Emanuel Golsby named new Holmes football coach
Emanuel Golsby has been named as the new head football coach at Holmes High School. Golsby is a graduate and former player for the Bulldogs. “I am excited,” said Golsby in a school press release. “It’s home. I’ve always held that school near and dear to my heart.” Golsby has held several coaching roles throughout […]
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Newport’s Lowe beats buzzer, Walton-Verona overcomes slow start as both advance in All “A”
The Walton-Verona and Newport boys’ basketball teams extended their stays in Owensboro at the All “A” state tournament with first round victories on Thursday. The Bearcats took down Somerset, 47-45, while the Wildcats defeated Lexington Christian Academy at the buzzer, 45-43. They now head to Friday’s quarterfinals with a bit of a change from original […]
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Four NKY teams head to All “A” state tourney looking for hardware
Newport and Walton-Verona on the boys side and Holy Cross and Bishop Brossart on the girls side will make the long drive to Owensboro over the next 24 hours for the All “A” state tournament set to begin on Wednesday. The eight first round girls games will be played on Wednesday, the boys first round […]
