Northern Kentucky University broke ground on its new tennis complex Tuesday. Once complete, the complex will contain six tennis courts and will serve as the primary facility for the university’s tennis programs. Construction is expected to be completed by June. “For our student-athletes, this tennis complex will mean home,” said Director of Athletics Christina Roybal […]
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CovCath’s Hertsenberg a NHSACA National COY finalist
After guiding the Covington Catholic tennis team to a third straight state title in 2025, Colonels coach Al Hertsenberg is up for some national recognition. Hertsenberg was recently named a National High School Athletic Coaches Association finalist for the 2026 NHSACA national coach of the year in tennis. He’s one of eight finalists in the […]
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1, 2, 3: CovCath takes home third straight state team title
Hall of Fame pitcher Dizzy Dean said sometime in the 1930s, “It ain’t bragging if you can back it up.” Covington Catholic’s tennis team can boast, crow and exult – and brag. The Colonels captured their third consecutive KHSAA boys team title Wednesday at the University of Kentucky’s Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. CovCath won […]
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State team tennis: CovCath advances to semifinals, Notre Dame falls in quarters
The three Covington Catholic tennis players who swept last week’s individual titles kept the Colonels on track for a third straight KHSAA team title on Tuesday. CovCath advanced to Wednesday’s semifinals at the University of Kentucky with a 3-1 first-round win over Louisville St. Xavier at Sayre Athletic Complex and a 3-0 quarterfinal shutout of […]
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A two-fer: CovCath captures boys state singles, doubles tennis titles
Covington Catholic needed just one word to describe Thursday’s KHSAA boys state tennis finals. Sweep. Alex Yeager wrapped up his high school career at the University of Kentucky by taking the singles title over Landon Ecarma of Christian Academy-Louisville, 3-6, 7-6 (7-3), 1-0 (12-10). Kalei Christensen and Blake Hussey won the doubles over Walker Bush […]
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Who advanced from NKY at the KHSAA state tennis tournament?
The KHSAA individual state tennis tournament got underway on Tuesday in Lexington despite the soggy conditions outside. The tournament was moved inside for the day. Due to minimal court availability, only one round was played in boys’ singles, girls’ singles, boys’ doubles and girls’ doubles on Tuesday. Three rounds will be played on Wednesday with […]
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Who from NKY qualified for the state tennis tournament?
Northern Kentucky will have a wide variety of representation at the KHSAA state tennis tournament in Lexington. Tennis players from 13 different high schools in Northern Kentucky will be competing in the state tournament. The individual state tennis tournament for boys and girls singles and doubles will be played May 27-29 in Lexington at the […]
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A 4-spot: CovCath’s Unkraut excels in quadruple sports
Hockey came first. Then, soccer, golf and tennis. Covington Catholic senior Ben Unkraut has played all those sports—and done well. He has a 4.3 grade point average, scored 30 on his ACT test, and plans to play golf and study business next fall at Transylvania University in Lexington. Hockey is Unkraut’s favorite game. “My mom […]
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It’s a double: CovCath wins second consecutive boys tennis title
CovCath won their second straight boys team title at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center, becoming the first school to win at least two in a row since Louisville Trinity did it from 1991-1993.
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CovCath’s Christensen and Yeager win back-to-back state tennis titles, Hussey runner-up
Covington Catholic’s tennis team earned a split decision Thursday at the University of Kentucky. Juniors Kalei Christensen and Alex Yeager won their second straight doubles title, a 6-0, 6-1 thrashing of Louisville St. Xavier’s Aditya Shah and Walker Bush at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. “It’s pretty cool,” Christensen said. “It just shows how […]