Getting Hunter Seng involved early and often helped open things up on Tuesday night for the Dixie Heights Colonels. In search of their fifth straight win, the Colonels closed the game on a 18-4 run over the final four-plus minutes for a 65-54 victory over Conner in Edgewood. It improves Dixie to 5-1 on the […]
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Prep wrestling: Raider Rumble soldiers on despite bad-weather weekend
The annual Raider Rumble Wrestling Tournament braved the elements Saturday at Ryle High School. While nearly five inches of snow dropped on the area, breaking an 80-year-old daily record, nearly 300 wrestlers upped their games in Union. “Saturday was a success,” said Ryle coach and event organizer Tim Ruschell. “The varsity boys wrestled hard.” The […]
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After guiding Conner through transition, Noel Rash announces resignation
Noel Rash has announced his resignation from the Conner football program after guiding the Cougars through one of the most difficult seasons in school history. Rash stepped in last summer under tragic circumstances, following the sudden passing of longtime head coach Dave Trosper in June. A close friend of Trosper’s, Rash felt compelled to provide […]
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Girls 33rd District: Cooper aims to extend dominance under new leadership
The 33rd District enters the new season with storylines everywhere: a defending champion with a new coach, rising stars across the region, and programs rebuilding with renewed stability. From Cooper’s title-tested core to Ryle’s maturing talent, Conner’s returning youth, and Boone County’s effort to bounce back, the district again promises depth, pressure, and unpredictability. Here’s […]
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Boys 33rd District: New faces, new roles, same high stakes
Ryle boys basketball coach Nick Dorning still remembers his first 33rd District game, when former Cooper coach Tim Sullivan greeted him with a warning and a welcome: “Welcome to the 33rd District.” It wasn’t just an introduction, it was a reminder of how competitive the district is, and that reminder isn’t going away. Ryle and […]
Posted inCross Country
Fantastic fourth: Cooper’s Van Laningham claims 3A state cross country title
As Paul Van Laningham neared the finish line at the Kentucky Horse Park, the Cooper senior raised four fingers in his left hand. “Fantastic Four” may have inspired the gesture, but for Van Laningham, it meant four state championships and a historic finish on Saturday in Lexington. “It’s not just for four state championships. The […]
Posted inVolleyball
Beechwood, St. Henry, NDA and Ryle advance in 9th Region volleyball tourney
The 9th Region volleyball tournament got underway on Sunday at Ryle with all four quarterfinal games taking place. By the end of the day, there were no surprises with Notre Dame Academy, Ryle, Beechwood and St. Henry advancing. The match of the day was Beechwood-Highlands, the Tigers needing five sets to take down the pesky […]
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CovCath finds its form, rolls past Conner for back-to-back region titles
After two games that left them searching for their trademark sharpness, Covington Catholic finally looked every bit the defending 9th Region champion on Saturday. The Colonels delivered a complete performance when it mattered most, overwhelming Conner 4–1 to claim a second consecutive boys soccer region title and return to the state tournament. “Very few teams […]
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Panda payback: Notre Dame topples Conner to reach region final
For the Notre Dame Academy Pandas, last year’s heartbreak was never forgotten — just quietly stored away, waiting for the right moment to be set right. That moment came Thursday night at St. Henry High School. Nearly a year after a crushing 1-0 loss to Conner ended their season in the 9th Region soccer semifinals, […]
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Conner corner kicks its way into region final, first since 2008
Set pieces are becoming a cornerstone of a historic Conner postseason run. On Wednesday at Holmes High School, the Cougars leaned on their specialty to survive a relentless Highlands attack and secure a 2–1 victory in the 9th Region boys soccer semifinals. With the win, Conner advances to the region championship on Saturday against perennial […]