Quarterback Nathan Smith stood in his own end zone trying to find an open teammate. Without much time and Mattox Kelly and Xavier Campbell closing in, Smith threw the ball away under pressure for a safety. It was that kind of night in Claryville as the Beechwood Tigers dominated in the trenches for a 50-7 […]
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Volker takes over state power Beechwood football team
Jay Volker watched from the Beechwood High cafeteria Monday while the returning Tigers football players worked out on the field. The 33-year-old could not thank administrators such as Beechwood principal Justin Kaiser, Director of Athletics Ryan Booth and superintendent Mike Stacy enough for the huge opportunity in addition to the support of wife Erica and […]
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Rash retires after 17 seasons leading Beechwood football
Noel Rash announced his retirement on Monday as the Beechwood football coach after 17 seasons. Rash held a meeting with the players and his assistant coaches on Monday morning, citing health reasons. The 56-year-old Rash wants to spend more time with his family. Rash and his wife have a daughter that lives in California and […]
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Beechwood closes out regular season beating NewCath, 26-9
The former district rivals entered the game at Covington Catholic’s Wooten Field with impressive 8-1 records and looking to enter the playoffs on a high note. They both ran variations of the ground-and-pound spread offenses looking to take time off the clock. The Beechwood Tigers ran it better than the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds, outgaining […]
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Another one steps up for Beechwood’s all-winning Tigers
It’s never easy playing Beechwood . . . especially in Ft. Mitchell. But try it without your best player, a four-year starting quarterback leader replaced by a freshman, and your best running back, the way Simon Kenton did Friday night. And then your cheerleaders have you running through a giant banner headlined “HERE KITTY, KITTY” […]
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Friday NKY sports round-up: Beechwood, Cov Cath pick up big road wins
Note: The Commonwealth-Journal in Somerset contributed to this report. The Beechwood Tigers took their dominating act on the road dominating the Somerset Briar Jumpers, 47-0 in a battle of Class 2A teams. Beechwood won its 26th straight game in the process. Beechwood (3-0) has outscored all three opponents, 129-7 on the season. The Tigers have […]
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NewCath extends winning streak to four in a row
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Head Coach Eddie Eviston and the rest of the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds coaching staff made one thing clear to their football team after Tuesday’s practice. They were not going to let the Thoroughbreds become complacent after breezing through Class 2A, District 6. Fourth-ranked NewCath responded […]