Beechwood and Covington Catholic have made the 35th District final feel more like a tradition than a tournament, and once again, the Tigers turned a rivalry into a celebration. Facing each other for the 12th consecutive season in the 35th District baseball championship game, Beechwood defended its home field in Fort Mitchell with an 8-4 […]
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CovCath’s Sheets wins Kentucky Dream Mile
While Kentucky was celebrating the fastest two minutes in sports with the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Covington Catholic’s Will Sheets was gearing up for Kentucky’s ‘Dream Mile’ a one-mile race for the fastest high school distance runners in the state. The Dream Mile is an annual showcase for the top 16 boys and girls runners […]
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Beechwood’s Ritter named to Tom Leach All-Resilient Team
Every year, athletes who have to overcome obstacles out of their control find ways to persevere. Whether it be through injury or personal hardship in their lives, the Tom Leach All-Resilient team has been recognizing those Kentucky high school student-athletes for over a decade now. This year the All-Resilient team recognized 13 student-athletes, one of […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for April 20-26
To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. The new school […]
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All “A” state baseball/softball tournaments take place this weekend
The All “A” Classic for baseball and softball will take center stage this weekend in Owensboro. The All “A” Classic state baseball tournament will take place at Daviess County High School on April 26-27 while the All “A” Classic state softball tournament will be held at Jack C. Fisher Park in Owensboro April 26-27. Beechwood […]
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High stakes and heavy hearts: Beechwood rallies around baseball coach battling rare illness
The Beechwood Tigers will take the field for Saturday’s Kentucky All “A” Classic statewide baseball tournament quarterfinal against Sayre with a lineup full of heavy hitters and shutdown pitchers. “We’ve been winning a lot of games lately,” said senior Matthew Cottengim. “We’re playing with a lot of confidence.” Gametime Saturday at Daviess County High School […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for April 13-19
To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. The new school […]
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Chase Flaherty’s no-hitter leads Beechwood to All “A” Sectional win
Beechwood pitcher Chase Flaherty wasn’t too happy with how last season’s sectional game ended. He used that as motivation to throw a no-hitter in a 1-0 win over Bishop Brossart Wednesday night in Fort Mitchell in the All “A” Sectional, sending the Tigers to the All “A” State Tournament in Owensboro. Flaherty went the distance, […]
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Four-Midable: Beechwood claims another 9th Region All “A” crown
For Beechwood, the goals rarely change—and a 9th Region Class “A” baseball title is always near the top. All the early-season preparation paid off Thursday night, as the Tigers secured their fourth straight crown—just the second time in school history—with a 12-4 win over Newport Central Catholic at Thomas More Stadium in Florence. The program […]
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Curtain call: Northern Kentucky’s top high school senior boys basketball players in 2024-25
Seniors were on parade during the local high school boys basketball season, creating a seemingly endless stream of colorful players, storylines, champions and memories. From the opening tip-off in December to the UK HealthCare Kentucky High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Sweet 16, seniors made sizable impacts, often cratering the hopes of their opponents. Twelve […]
