The second meeting between the Simon Kenton Pioneers (18-8 overall) and Covington Catholic Colonels (19-5) had a lower score, but a similar result. The Pioneers ventured to Park Hills and edged the Colonels, 4-3 to snap CovCath’s 10-game winning streak. Simon Kenton also beat CovCath, 10-9 on April 12 in Independence. Simon Kenton head coach […]
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Saturday NKY HS roundup: Simon Kenton baseball edges Beechwood
The Simon Kenton Pioneers baseball team (14-5) edged the host Beechwood Tigers, 10-9 in the David Iery Invitational scoring the game-winning run in the top of the seventh. Senior right fielder Ian Powell walked in the top of the seventh with one out and senior Ben Stephens reached on an error. After they moved up […]
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Tuesday NKY HS roundup: Dixie Heights softball cruises to region victory
The Dixie Heights Colonels (2-0) have been in contention for the 9th Region softball title for years and have come into the season with unfinished business after the way last season ended. Dixie Heights made it to the region championship last spring and led 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh. The Colonels had it […]
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Saturday NKY HS hoops roundup: Campbell County girls use strong third quarter to best Beechwood
The third quarter could not have gone much better for the Campbell County Camels girls basketball team (9-16). Tied at 27 on the road at halftime, Campbell County outscored the Beechwood Tigers, 22-2 on its way to a 62-42 non-region victory. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Camels. “We had a tough […]
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Beechwood grad and first-year NKU student wins music scholarship
First-year NKU student and recent Beechwood graduate Katelyn Nottingham was honored for her excellence in musicianship and service to the community by the Beechwood Band Boosters. Nottingham is a first year nursing student who served as drum major for the 2021 State Champion Marching Tigers; she was also the captain of the Beechwood Color Guard […]
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NKY girls soccer round-up: Jamie notches hat trick in Highlands shutout of Beechwood
Junior midfielder Kate Jamie notched a hat trick with three goals, leading Highlands to a 5-0 victory over visiting Beechwood at Fort Thomas’s Tower Park. “I thought we came out with good intensity,” said Chris Norris, Highlands head coach. “I thought they came out ready to play. Overall, it was a good team effort. I […]
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Surprise, surprise, late CovCath charge puts it all together to upset Beechwood for 35th District title
The good news for young baseball teams is they do grow up. The even better news is that when they do, the older guys are still there to show them the way. Which is pretty much the way things went down Friday at Covington Catholic with the host Colonels coming from behind to win the […]
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Highlands Baseball Edges Beechwood, 2-1
Highlands Faces CovCath on Tuesday PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. The Highlands Bluebirds edged the Beechwood Tigers, 2-1 in region action Monday. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to help fund our work? We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing […]
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Monday Highlands Round-Up: Softball Shuts out Bishop Brossart
Baseball Loses in Six Innings PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Caroline Class waits in between pitches in a recent game. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for […]
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Weekend Highlands Round-Up: Highlands Boys Hoops Beats Louisville St. Xavier
Highlands Girls Dominate Beechwood PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands sophomore guard Will Herald (left) dribbles right trying to attack the basket in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (10-4 overall) found out it would be playing Louisville St. Xavier on Saturday late Thursday. The Bluebirds originally had North Oldham […]