This story originally appeared in the Feb. 23 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Cooper High School girls basketball coach Justin Holthaus has a lot going on between the ears. The former longtime Cooper boys assistant takes a cerebral approach to coaching while leaning heavily on preparation. When he […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Final edition
Some of the best memories will come over the next four weeks for high school basketball players, coaches, parents, support staff and fans. It’s the best time of the year as the KHSAA basketball postseason is upon us. District tournaments in NKY start on Monday and run through Friday. Come Sunday, the girls teams who […]
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Who’s going to Rupp? Statewide media weighs in
In a little over two weeks, 16 girls teams will make their way to Rupp Arena in Lexington while 16 boys teams head that way in a little over three weeks. But first, the media weighs in on who they think will get there from the 16 regions across the state. Each media member who […]
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Final statewide Kentucky hoops media poll
The final statewide Kentucky basketball media polls below, voted on by 16 media members across the state. Each media member represents a region across the state, with their top five boys and girls teams in their respective region picked below. Boys statewide poll First-place votes in parentheses; records through Friday’s games Rank-school (FPV)                        Record               Pts        […]
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Friday NKY prep hoops roundup: Dixie boys edge Boone County
The Dixie Heights boys basketball team ventured to Boone County, built a double-digit lead, then held on for a 73-72 victory. Junior Max Rubemeyer scored all 17 of his points in the second half for the Colonels. He added a crucial three-point play in the fourth quarter. “I think it all comes from the basics,” […]
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Thursday NKY prep hoops roundup: Lloyd boys edge Conner on Walker’s tip-in
EJ Walker scored 18 points including the game-winning tip-in to lead the Lloyd Memorial boys to a 49-47 victory at Conner. Walker added 17 rebounds while Anthony Blaackar followed with 11 points and Carter Bresser scored nine, making three 3-pointers. Conner put three players in double figures. Finn Louden led the way with 14 points. […]
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Seniors on parade: The Northern Kentucky area’s leading candidates for Mr. Kentucky Basketball 2024
The Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches will announce regional players of the year and the 2024 Mr. Kentucky Basketball finalists Friday at 9 a.m. from Rupp Arena in Lexington. Mr. Kentucky Basketball recognizes the top high school male senior basketball player in the state. The winner will be announced at the Mr. and Miss Kentucky […]
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Wednesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Holy Cross girls enter postseason with 13th straight win
The Holy Cross girls finished their regular season with a 13th straight win using solid defense to beat host Conner, 43-31. Julia Hunt scored 18 points to lead the Indians and Miyah Wimzie scored 14. The Indians are one of the hottest teams in the state with the winning streak and have won 18 of […]
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A terrific 10: Northern Kentucky frontrunners for Miss Kentucky Basketball 2024
On Friday at 9 a.m. from Rupp Arena in Lexington, the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches will announce regional players of the year and the 2024 Miss Kentucky Basketball finalists. The Miss Kentucky Basketball honor recognizes the top high school female senior basketball player in the state. The winner goes public at the Mr. and […]
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Tuesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Newport boys end regular season with 19-game winning streak
Newport boys basketball won their 19th in a row, Cooper defeated Dixie Heights, Simon Kenton beat Highlands, Campbell County defeated St. Henry, and Bellevue beat St. Patrick in girls basketball.