It’s nearly tournament time for the Bellevue High School girls basketball team. The Tigers host seven schools at the annual Stephanie Wilson Memorial Tournament, played over three days Dec. 28-30 on Mike Swauger Court at Ben Flora Gymnasium. Bellevue opens against the Cincinnati Home School Trailblazers in the first day’s fourth and final game beginning […]
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NKY restaurants to take your out-of-town family when they’re visiting
Northern Kentucky boasts a bustling culinary scene. While you might get filled up from the annual Christmas dinner, there are other Northern Kentucky hotspots that you and your family can frequent over the holiday season. LINK nky is highlighting some Northern Kentucky restaurants you should consider taking your family for dinner. Kealoha’s Kitchen 529 Main […]
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Small Business Spotlight: Best places in NKY to get gifts or take visitors
Whether you’re a Northern Kentucky native or visiting from out of town, the region has plenty to offer everyone around the holiday season. For this holiday season, LINK nky is spotlighting six Northern Kentucky businesses — two from Boone, Campbell and Kenton County respectively — where you could frequent for last-minute gifts, or just spend […]
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Green scores 1,000th point, helps Highlands in district win against Bellevue
The Highlands girls basketball team extended their win streak to three Thursday night after defeating Bellevue, 63-39 on the road. Ahead of the mid-week matchup, Highlands junior Marissa Green was just 11 points shy ofscoring her 1,000th career point. Green had seven early points as the Bluebirds opened the game with a 13-0 scoring run. […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Dec. 11-17
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. This week’s nominated […]
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Friday NKY prep hoops roundup: Newport earns another huge victory over out of state opponent
The Newport boys basketball team earned another huge win over a highly-rated out of state opponent taking down Huntington Prep (West Virginia) Irish, 58-55 at Griffin Elite. The Wildcats found themselves down 13 late in the third quarter, but finished with the final five points of the quarter that led to a 16-0 run. Newport […]
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Tuesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Campbell County boys beat Highlands for first time since 2019
Campbell County ended a five-game losing streak against Highlands dating back to 2019 with a 61-54 victory. Connor Weinel led the Camels with 22 points and Broc Sorgenfrei added 19, making three 3-pointers. Nathan Smith scored nine to help the cause. Highlands saw three players score in double figures. Brayden Moeves led the way with […]
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Monday NKY prep hoops roundup: Highlands, Campbell County girls come away with road wins
The Highlands girls basketball team used sound defense to go to Hebron and beat Conner, 48-41 for its first 9th Region win in four tries this year. Marissa Green continued her consistent play in the middle for the Bluebirds with 14 points and nine rebounds. Point guard Kaylee Mills made the difference on the outside […]
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Weekend NKY prep hoops roundup: Simon Kenton girls win Billy Hicks Classic
The Simon Kenton girls basketball team faced 32nd District rival Grant County for the Billy Hicks Classic championship in Georgetown and came away with a 53-42 win. Free throws made a big difference, Simon Kenton hit 14-of-18 attempts from the charity stripe while Grant County went 3-of-9. The Pioneers defeated West Jessamine, Scott County and […]
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Girls 36th District basketball preview: Everyone aiming high at Highlands
Outside of anyone not named Highlands and Newport Central Catholic, Newport was the last team to win a 36th District title in 2006. Since then Highlands has won 11 district titles, NewCath with six. The two are expected to be the one’s again battling for a district title, but with Bellevue returning virtually their whole […]
