The kings of 6th Region boys volleyball still wear orange and black. In just the second season of Kentucky High School Athletic Association-sanctioned boys volleyball, Ryle once again stood alone at the top of the region, defending their crown with a 3-0 sweep of Oldham County (25-16, 25-17, 25-19) Saturday afternoon at The Joe at […]
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Kaai, Kidd earn KVCA Region Player, Coach of the Year awards
Simon Kenton’s Nehemiah Kaai and Ryle’s Heather Kidd have earned the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association Region Player and Coach of the Year awards. Announced Tuesday afternoon, the two were voted on by KVCA member coaches and will be honored at the KHSAA state tournament at George Rogers Clark on May 16 in between the semifinal […]
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Pioneer production: Simon Kenton boys volleyball remain undefeated in inaugural season
Lacey Maley has a theory about the Simon Kenton boys volleyball team she coaches. “They like to hit things,” she said Friday. It’s been a working hypothesis so far. Including Thursday’s 3-0 win over Collins (25-19, 25-17, 25-17), the Pioneers have served, set and hit to a 7-0 record in their inaugural season, and they’ve […]
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A couple of volleyball hires and an AD opening
Highlands and Simon Kenton have made girls volleyball hires while Ryle is on the lookout for a new Athletic Director with Mike Woolf stepping down. Highlands is bringing in Leah Fryman, while Simon Kenton has tabbed Monica Hurd to be the next leader of the program. Fryman takes over for Jim DeLong, who coached the […]
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Covington softball field to be named after girls’ sports pioneers
What you need to know Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education voted last week to name the district’s new softball field after two pioneering coaches from Holmes whose efforts and advocacy helped establish organized girls’ sports programs in Northern Kentucky: Donna Wolfe and B. Joan Mitchell. “My kids would have died to have the […]
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Rice named new Camels volleyball coach
Campbell County High School has turned to a familiar face to lead its girls volleyball program. On Wednesday, the school announced the hiring of Alicia Rice as the new head coach of the Lady Camels. “Alicia has been on staff for the past few seasons and has done a great job in that time,” said […]
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St. Henry’s Demler signs with Ohio Dominican, extending athletic legacies
Madi Demler’s signing with Ohio Dominican University continues some impressive athletic traditions. She adds to the history of two storied volleyball programs, joins the college ranks of another, and extends her family’s legacy. Though highly appreciative of this moment in her life, Demler sees it in much simpler terms. “I’m just thankful I get to […]
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Prep roundup: Great Scott! Eagles flying high, prep signings
From Milyn Minor’s major moments to Morgan Justice’s milestones and Noelle Price’s rising star at Scott to the latest local college commitments, Northern Kentucky athletes continue to prove that the pipeline of talent is alive and thriving. Whirlwind months for Minor It’s been an exciting past few months for Scott volleyball standout Milyn Minor, and […]
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Who made the All-State team and who won region volleyball Player of the Year from NKY?
KVCA All-State Team First Team Audrey Dyas, Notre Dame Morgan Heater, Ryle Jenna Kitchens, Simon Kenton Milyn Minor, Scott Charlotte Patton, Conner Grace Portwood, Notre Dame Second Team Isabel O’Brien, Beechwood Callie Ritter, Bishop Brossart Kenadi Sieg, St. Henry Honorable Mention Skylr Estep, Beechwood Ryann Grigsby, Scott Anna Hickey, Calvary Christian Teagan Kondik, Notre Dame […]
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Title decided on controversial final point as Assumption tops Notre Dame in five-set thriller
Often times in sports, they say it’s a game of inches — and on Saturday night in the KHSAA state volleyball final, those inches played a major part. Meeting for the ninth time with a title on the line, Notre Dame Academy and Assumption added another unforgettable chapter to their storied rivalry. This one ended […]