Newport put an end to a 49-game winning streak on Friday night at the Ohio Valley Hoops Classic in Mason, taking down Richmond Heights (Ohio), 74-69. Richmond Heights has won consecutive Ohio Division IV state championships and were ranked ninth in the country by MaxPreps. Newport (2-0) stood up to the challenge. “Here is the […]
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On-court encore: Conner volleyballer Hamilton reappears for basketball in a final go-around
This story originally appeared in the Nov. 10 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. It was one of those rare occasions when Anna Hamilton felt like she had an off night on the basketball court. The Conner High School two-sport standout missed several makeable attempts in a December game […]
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Girls 33rd District basketball preview: Cooper and Ryle set to do battle once again
If it’s not the, it’s one of the toughest districts in the state. Three teams were top 25 in the state caliber last season and this season will be no different with two right in or around the top 10 and Conner proving to be a tough out. Boone County looks to be improved too. […]
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Boys 33rd district basketball preview: Cooper the top dog
It’s a district where there’s no easy outs. Even when program’s are on a down year, it’s a fight every night in the 33rd District when the teams from Boone County meet. This year will be no different despite a heavy favorite at the top in the Cooper Jaguars. Cooper returns a loaded team off […]
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NKY football playoff schedule/results
CLASS 6A First Round Friday, November 3 Ryle 59, Southern 0 Fern Creek 36, Simon Kenton 32 Bullitt East 20, Campbell County 17 (OT) Second Round Friday, November 10 Ryle 43, Bullitt East 20 Third Round Friday, November 17 Ryle at Bryan Station, 7:30 p.m. CLASS 5A First Round Friday, November 3 Scott County 63, […]
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NKY football playoff schedule/results
CLASS 6A First Round Friday, November 3 No. 4 Southern (4-6) at No. 1 Ryle (6-4), 7 p.m. No. 3 Fern Creek (6-4) at No. 2 Simon Kenton (5-4), 7 p.m. No. 3 Campbell County (3-7) at No. 2 Bullitt East (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Second Round Friday, November 10 (Higher seed hosts) Southern/Ryle winner vs […]
Posted inVolleyball
Hunt named KVCA’s 2023 Ms. Kentucky Volleyball
The Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association released their all-state teams for the season and Holy Cross senior Julia Hunt was named Ms. Kentucky Volleyball, the award for the top player in the state. Hunt, committed to the University of Washington, helped lead Holy Cross to a 23-11 record while recording 658 kills, 114 blocks, 286 digs […]
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Cooper boys runner-up, Van Laningham, Strong post top five finishes at 3A state meet
Cooper cross country coach Eric Van Laningham knew it was going to be a good day when he saw what starting box his team would be running out of at the KHSAA Class 3A state cross country meet. The No. 33 means a lot to Van Laningham. It starts with his favorite basketball player Larry […]
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KGCA releases Region, Coach of the Year awards as well as All-Region teams
The Kentucky Golf Coaches Association released their All-Region teams recently to award the top players in their respective regions. The teams were compiled based off their season tally of All-State points at tournaments throughout the year. Covington Catholic’s Mitchell Gastright and Newport Central Catholic’s Caleb Eaglin were named boys Region Players of the Year in […]
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Conner’s senior volleyball players broke with history. Now, they’re making history
This story originally appeared in the Oct. 13 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. When it comes to Northern Kentucky high school volleyball, the Conner Cougars typically have not been movers and shakers. They have yet to win a 33rd district tournament championship. They have not won a 9th […]
