Ever since dressing for varsity as an eighth grader, Highlands 6-foot-2 center Marissa Green has displayed the potential to put up double-doubles consistently and has done it her three years in high school for the Bluebirds. Green took that a step further on Saturday posting her third career triple-double with 24 points, 12 rebounds and […]
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Highlands, Cooper meet for unsurprising rematch in Class 5A semifinals
The Highlands Bluebirds and Cooper Jaguars football teams came into the season with high expectations and have lived up to them. Therefore, it is not a surprise the District 6 rivals are meeting for the second time this season with a lot more on the line when they battle for a spot in the Class […]
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Weekend prep volleyball roundup: 33rd District teams earn wins in final regular season games
The Ryle Raiders knocked off both Indian Hill (Ohio) and McCracken County to conclude the regular season at home Saturday. Ryle (21-12) bested McCracken County, 2-0 (25-17, 27-25). The Raiders had 28 kills, 28 assists, 34 digs, four aces and one block. Kiana Dinn led the Raiders with 11 kills and nine assists with Lucy […]
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Thursday NKY HS round-up: Conner boys soccer comes back to knock off Cooper
Thursday’s bout between Conner and Cooper gave the two some foreshadowing. The Conner Cougars came back from down 1-0 at halftime to beat the host Cooper Jaguars, 2-1 to take the second seed in the 33rd District Tournament in a few weeks at Conner. “It was just a complete battle after we went up 2-1 […]
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Tuesday NKY HS round-up: Ryle boys soccer scores late to nip Cooper in 33rd District rivalry win
The game had its usual intensity, especially with a shot at the top seed in the district tournament on the line. The teams scored twice in the last 10 minutes. But the Ryle Raiders (12-2) scored the final one to edge the host Cooper Jaguars, 2-1 for their 12th straight win. “We just played smart. […]
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Conner sweeps Cooper to take No. 2 seed in 33rd
With the size and experience advantage, Conner took no chances in sweeping Cooper on Tuesday night in the 33rd District volleyball rivalry contest. The Cougars took out the Jaguars, 3-0 (25-12, 25-9, 25-22) to make sure the game did not extend and become more interesting. Cooper made the third set intriguing at 18-17, but Conner […]
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Monday NKY HS round-up: Highlands, Beechwood girls soccer team start week with shutouts
The Highlands Bluebirds girls soccer team won its first of two big 9th Region games over the Cooper Jaguars, 3-0 at Tower Park. Highlands outshot Cooper, 12-5. Goalkeepers Natalie Hinegardner and Bailey Markus made three and two saves, respectively, for the Bluebirds (12-2-1) and Allie Ames made seven for the Jaguars (7-5-2). The three leading […]
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Friday round-up: Highlands, Cooper pick up impressive road victories
The Highlands Bluebirds had to answer the call when the host Lexington Catholic Knights tied the game 20-20 with 10:57 left in the game. The Bluebirds responded with two scoring drives to pull off a 34-27 win in Lexington. Senior quarterback Brody Benke hit senior Carson Class for a 29-yard touchdown on 4th-and-10 and Benke […]
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33rd District Volleyball Preview: Ryle, Conner favored to return to region, but not overlooking district rivals
Entering her 22nd year leading the Ryle Raiders, Tasha Lovins has been at the top in a competitive district for 14 of those seasons. But even one of the 9th Region’s veteran coaches will tell you a glorious past is not a guarantee for future results. The Raiders have missed the region tournament just one […]
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33rd District boys soccer preview: Ryle a boys soccer dynasty? Collins says not yet
Don’t you dare use the d-word to describe Ryle’s boys soccer team. Raiders coach Stephen Collins begins his 19th season on the sidelines. He said calling his team a dynasty in Northern Kentucky – or anywhere else – is just, well, wrong, especially because Louisville St. Xavier has won 15 state titles, including 11 since 2000. […]