Lightning had the final say before either side could finish what felt like a potential preview of the 9th Region’s top contenders, but even in a weather-shortened ending, Highlands and Conner still delivered a clear snapshot of where things stand. Through five innings, the Bluebirds held a 4-1 lead, and with lightning ending the night […]
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“2015” echoes again as Conner tops Cooper to claim No. 1 Seed in district tourney
The Conner players gathered in a tight circle after the final out, all eyes on head coach Shawn Sproles. One word cut through the celebration. “2015!” The response was immediate. Cheers echoing across the field. That marked the last time the Lady Cougars earned the No. 1 seed in the 33rd District Tournament. Eleven years […]
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Photos: Conner with a firm grip on the 33rd District after taking down Ryle in slugfest
The temperature may have been chilly, but the bats were hot. Conner’s softball team has a strangle-hold on the 33rd District after a 13-10 victory over Ryle on Monday night in Hebron, improving to 4-0 in district play. They now just need a win over Cooper on Wednesday or Ryle on May 1 to claim […]
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Conner blasts onto the radar with statement win over Beechwood
Flying under the radar is no longer an option for Conner. The Cougars announced themselves loud and clear Tuesday night, blowing past No. 13-ranked Beechwood, the preseason top team in northern Kentucky according to the Northern Kentucky Baseball Coaches Association, 13-3 in six innings in Hebron. While the Tigers were ranked at the top in […]
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Anticlimactic semis sets up CovCath-Ryle region final
The first game of the boys 9th Region basketball tournament was a doozy, since then the next five games have all been decided by double-digits. Covington Catholic and Ryle handled business in Sunday night’s semifinals at Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena, setting up a championship matchup between the two on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. […]
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Boys 9th Region quarterfinals: Conner, CovCath, Lloyd and Ryle advance
The most drama of the day at the boys 9th Region tournament quarterfinals came on the first game of the day while the other three spared us any late game defining moments. Conner took down Highlands in a high scoring affair that came down to the last shot while Covington Catholic cruised past Dixie Heights, […]
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Who won Class 3A indoor track and field titles from NKY?
Simon Kenton’s Alexis Howard won two state titles, one of them setting a state record in Wednesday’s KHSAA Class 3A indoor track and field state meet at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville. Howard earned gold in both the long jump and triple jump, her 18-foot, seven and a quarter inch jump […]
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Ryle claims first district title since 2014 with win over Conner
Ryle can add another check mark for what’s shaping up to be a special season. The Raiders already have their most wins in a regular season in program history and just claimed their first district title since 2014 with a 70-58 victory over Conner on Friday night in Union. Ryle (21-8) took control of the […]
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NKBBCA releases All-Conference selections
The Northern Kentucky Boys Basketball Coaches Association has released its Northern Kentucky All-Conference selections. The teams compete within the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference (NKAC), which is divided into three classifications based on school enrollment. Division I includes the conference’s largest schools, followed by Division II and Division III. The full list of selections below: Division […]
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Destiny awaits host Conner at Region 5 wrestling championships
Conner finally has its shot. For five straight seasons, the local KHSAA regional wrestling championship has belonged to Ryle. It’s been a run of depth, discipline and big‑match composure that has defined the Raiders’ identity. On Saturday, the Region 5 spotlight shifts to Hebron, where Conner hosts the tournament and enters with its best chance […]