After a thrilling penalty shootout in Thursday’s girls 33rd District soccer championship, the Conner Cougars outlasted Cooper to claim their first district title since 2021. As Cooper’s Jessy Nichols’ took the seventh penalty shot for the Jaguars, Conner senior Ally Welch correctly anticipated the shot’s direction, resulting in the save that won the game. “I […]
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Kentucky High School Football media poll: Three NKY teams ranked in 5A, 1A
The Kentucky High School Football Media Poll is conducted by 16 sports journalists throughout the state, with one representative for each of the 16 basketball regions in order to provide geographical balance. The poll will be released each Wednesday morning throughout the regular season. In the sixth edition of the media poll, three northern Kentucky […]
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Cooper outlasts Ryle, advances to 33rd District final against Conner
Cooper defeated Ryle 3-1 at home on Monday night to advance to the 33rd District finals, while Conner defeated Boone County 8-0 to advance to the 33rd District finals.
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Sep. 29-Oct. 5
The LINK nky Team of the Week program honors local sports at all levels, and has expanded to include three winners for Team of the Season and one overall winner for Team of the Year for the 2024-25 sports seasons.
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LINK nky Top 10: Lopsided week of football
The top 10 teams in the Northern Kentucky high school football rankings remain unchanged, with Cooper, Ryle, Highlands, Covington Catholic, and Beechwood leading the way, while the offensive, defensive, and kicking standouts are highlighted.
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High School Football: Week 7 broadcast/streaming links
Week 7 of the high school football season is here. There’s one game to get your palate going on Thursday with 10 games featuring NKY teams on Friday. Listed below is broadcast/streaming links to each game that offers it. Thursday, Oct. 3 Conner at Cooper, 7:30 p.m. Watch/Listen: 859sportsradio.com Friday, Oct. 4 Beechwood at Walton-Verona, […]
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Kentucky High School Football Media Poll: Three NKY teams pick up first-place votes
The Kentucky High School Football Media Poll is conducted by 16 sports journalists throughout the state, with one representative for each of the 16 basketball regions in order to provide geographical balance. The poll will be released each Wednesday morning throughout the regular season. In the fifth edition of the media poll, three northern Kentucky […]
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Conner defeats Highlands for 16th shutout of the season
Conner produced a goal in each half Monday night to seal a 2-0 victory against Highlands in their final home game of the regular season. Just as fans began to take their seats, the Cougars got their first goal. A forced turnover and cross by senior Sophia Maki skipped past two Highlands defenders and fell […]
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NKY football stats leaders
With the halfway point of the season here, let’s look at the individual and stats leaders in northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell and Kenton County). All stats are current through week 5 of the regular season. Passing Yards (Minimum 500) Brady Lee, Simon Kenton — 1,417 Cam O’Hara, Cooper — 1,291 Clay Hayden, Beechwood — 1,189 […]
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NKY volleyball stat leaders
The KHSAA volleyball season is winding down as just a little over three weeks remain the regular season. Teams are fine-tuning before their postseason runs are set to begin Oct. 21. Listed below is the stats leaders from northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell and Kenton County). Stats are as of Sept. 25. (Note: If your team […]
