The host Simon Kenton boys took down Oldham County, 79-70, a day after the Colonels defeated who many consider the top team in the 8th Region, North Oldham. Travis Krohman led the way scoring 24 points making three 3-pointers. Jay Bilton scored 18 points and Bode Stone added 16. Simon Kenton (9-13) travels to Grant […]
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LINK nky Top 10: We’ve got a new No. 1 on the boys side
It was quite the week for hoops in Northern Kentucky. The small schools in the 9th Region reigned supreme down in Corbin, both Newport’s boys and Holy Cross’ girls claiming All “A” Classic state titles. It was the first time since 2015 the 9th Region accomplished the feat when Newport Central Catholic’s boys and Holy […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Cooper rises with two big wins
The snowbirds made for a somewhat lighter week in Northern Kentucky, but the three counties (Boone, Campbell and Kenton) were fortunate compared to other parts of the state in being able to get games in. While most of the state was snowed out all week, many of the teams in the NKY area were able […]
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Hardin Fast — The fastest 800 words in sports: NKY news from Boone County, Cooper, CovCath, Dixie Heights, Holy Cross, Ryle, Simon Kenton, VMA, NKU and TMU
Good news happens fast in Northern Kentucky. Let’s roll. HOLY CROSS, DIXIE HIGHTS CAPTURE BOWLING CROWNS: The Holy Cross boys bowling team outlasted Ryle by a single pin to win the Region 6 team final, 206-225, 199-168, 223-210, 158-166, 200-199. In the girls final, Dixie Heights swept Boone County with scores of 176-163, 188-132, 171-117. […]
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Tuesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Conner girls edge Grant County
The Conner girls basketball team started the week off on the right foot edging host Grant County, 58-55 for its sixth win in the last eight games. Anna Hamilton made 10-of-14 free throws on her way to 18 points to lead the Cougars. Aubree Depenbrock and Izelee Kerns followed scoring 14 and 10, respectively. Conner […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Not an easy task this week
There’s only about two things certain for the area top 10 boys and girls, the boys top two is pretty comfortably in place while the top girls team is a no-brainer. From there? Good luck. Some upsets took place either in district or region play, or even out of region play. Deciphering who should go […]
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Weekend NKY prep hoops roundup: Cooper, CovCath winners at Hardwood Classic
The Cooper boys basketball team didn’t waste much time in putting the loss at Ryle on Friday behind them. The Jaguars used balanced scoring to knock off Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (Ohio), 79-63 in the Holiday Hardwood Classic at Xavier University’s Cintas Center. Head coach Tim Sullivan credited the ball movement for the win, giving […]
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Boone’s boys position themselves for No. 1 seed while Conner girls continue to turn things around
Boone County has had quite the turnaround this season and it doesn’t look like theRebels plan on slowing down anytime soon. After losing the last eleven meetings to Conner, the Rebels survived a thriller todefeat the Cougars 84-82 at home on Friday night. It was their first win against the district foe since 2018. “Our […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Who are the top teams in NKY halfway through the season?
Believe it or not, we’ve hit the halfway point of the regular season for Kentucky high school hoops. The top dogs are flexing their muscles while we’ve seen some surprising teams making a name for themselves through the first six weeks of the season. Others are noticing, too. A good handful of teams are recognized […]
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Wednesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Holy Cross boys edge Conner
The Holy Cross boys basketball team has put together a solid start to the season and the Indians continued it with a tight 58-55 road win at Conner. Nate Rominger led the Indians with 20 points and Luke Arlinghaus scored 19. William McElheney added 14. Finn Louden and Landon Warner scored 13 to lead Conner. […]