It’s been a few weeks due to the holiday break and some time off, but LINK nky’s Team of the Week presented by OrthoCincy is back!
The nominees below are for the two weeks over the break from Dec. 19-Jan. 4.
LINK nky is once again excited to partner with OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and announce the highly popular Team of the Week, Team of the Season and Team of the Year awards!
Nominations and Voting
Each week, a call for Team of the Week nominations will be announced via LINK nky’s online and printed editions with links shared on all of LINK nky social media platforms. The inclusive nomination and selection process will highlight the team’s achievements from the prior week with a supported photo of the team to represent them.
Voting instructions along with each nominated team’s accomplishment(s) will be published online every Monday and posted in that week’s print edition. A link will be shared via social media as well. The voting process is open to the public through Friday at noon each week, and the newest TOTW will be announced with a featured article on Friday and featured in the following week’s print edition. Â
Participants can vote multiple times a day and can vote every day leading up to the close of voting. All are encouraged to share voting links to help promote the team of their choice.
Team of the Season and Team of the Year
Again this year, the program will include Team of the Season (TOTS) and Team of the Year (TOTY) awards. Sports seasons are considered fall, winter and spring for the purpose of this awards program. At the conclusion of each sports season, an overall TOTS winner will be chosen from all previous TOTW winners for that season. Their school will also receive a $500 scholarship to be presented to the athlete of their choice at the end of the school year.
Finally, the program culminates by selecting one TOTY from the three TOTS award winners. Online and print articles will again be published, a large commemorative plaque will be presented and the school will receive an additional $500 scholarship to be presented to the athlete of their choice at the end of the school year.
The call for nominations, voting and winning announcement for each will follow the same format as the TOTW.
OrthoCincy Orthopeadics and Sports Medicine and LINK nky are again proud to partner and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our local high school athletes and teams!Â
Here are the nominees…(voting poll at the bottom)
CONNER BOYS BASKETBALL
The Cougars went 5-2 over the break including a championship in the Jim Rose Central Bank Classic in Lexington.
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BOYS BASKETBALL
The Colonels were nearly unblemished over the break with a 7-1 record, the lone loss to the No. 1 team in the state, Louisville Male. They finished fifth in the King of the Bluegrass and brought home the Ram Jam Championship from Florida.
HIGHLANDS BOYS BASKETBALL
The Bluebirds improved to 10-0 which included a championship in Florida at the Hilton Sandestin Invitational Tournament. They finally suffered their first loss on Saturday at Ryle.
LLOYD MEMORIAL BOYS BASKETBALL
The Juggernauts went 4-1 over the break with a runner-up finish at the Jim Rose Central Bank Classic in Lexington and added a victory over Oldham County.
CAMPBELL COUNTY GIRLS BASKETBALL
Had a perfect 4-0 record over the break that came with a Gateway Holiday Classic championship and a win over previously unbeaten Bishop Brossart.
COOPER GIRLS BASKETBALL
Finished a busy holiday break with a 8-1 record and another Queen of the Commonwealth title. Also took down five-time reigning champ Sacred Heart.
NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC GIRLS BASKETBALL
Went 3-1 over the holiday break including a pair of last second victories over Trimble County and Lloyd Memorial.
ST. HENRY GIRLS BASKETBALL
Went 4-1 over the holiday break which included a championship at Mercer Tourism Christmas Clash.
CONNER BOYS WRESTLING
Broke a 43-year NKAC wrestling title drought. Conner put nine wrestlers on the podium, including two weight-class champions and six runners-up. The Cougars amassed 208.5 points, outdistancing defending champion Ryle.
WALTON-VERONA ARCHERY
Won the Twenhofel Tournament in Independence on Dec. 19-20. Scored 3,285 points, 70 better than runner-up Conner.
Leading in points were sophomore Wyatt Day with a 290, a personal best for him. Kaydee Toller had a 281, also a personal best. Katie Bonar had a 277, Gavin Gabbard with a 276. Jonah Cockrell (274) and Ashlan Emerson (273) also placed in the top 10 in their respective divisions.
COOPER ARCHERY
Won the Dixie Heights Summer Solstice Shootout in Edgewood Dec. 19-20. Finished with a team score of 3,288, Calvary Christian runner-up with a 3,154.
Kayson Stone led the Jaguars with a 288. Emerson Caravona had a 280, Brayden Nevels a 279, Colten Lancaster a 278, Rieley Sisco a 276 and Ryan Tharp a 275.
SIMON KENTON BOYS SWIM AND DIVE TEAM
Won the Simon Kenton Pioneer Invitational on Jan. 3. Scored 372 points, Scott runner-up with 341. The Pioneers had four of the top eight in points led by Parker Davis with 103.5 points. Evan Iles had 77 points, Nathan McCrory had 62.5 points, Owen Iles with 48.
SCOTT GIRLS SWIM AND DIVE TEAM
Won the Simon Kenton Pioneer Invitational on Jan. 3. Scored 307 points, runner-up Beechwood with 229.5.
Top point getters in the swim meet were Maddie Bush (55.3), Abby Bush (33) and Taylor Justice (31).
Vote below! Poll closes Friday at noon.
