These are just projections. Nothing more, nothing less. Upsets will happen, they do every year. But…let’s take the chalk from the top picks in each region by the statewide media poll and see what each KHSAA Sweet 16 basketball tournament would look like. BOYS First Round Top half of bracket (in order) Covington Catholic vs […]
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Swimmers take the stage as Region 7 championships continue at Scott
Divers have had their say at the KHSAA Region 7 Swimming and Diving Championships at the Kenton County Aquatics Center at Scott High School. Now it’s the swimmers’ turn as the annual meet reconvenes Thursday, the first of a three‑day push to determine who advances in the chase for state titles. “It’s the most competitive […]
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Former Cooper standout Alexander transferring from UNC to Western Michigan
Former University of North Carolina linebacker Austin Alexander, once a star at Cooper High School, will sign with Western Michigan University. Alexander played his freshman season with the Tarheels and head coach Bill Belichick, but decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month. He considered several opportunities but ultimately chose the Broncos. Western […]
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With pieces back, Newport finds its footing against Cooper
Newport is starting to look whole again. With Keegan Farrell back on the floor after taking a year away from basketball and Amontae Lowe returning after missing two games due to a concussion, the Wildcats put together a strong showing at the Scott Winter Classic, edging Cooper 68–66 in the LINK nky Game of the […]
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Cooper wins QOC again, St. Henry, Campbell Co. and Holy Cross also holiday tourney winners
Holiday tournaments were on full go over the weekend and into Monday with some more action on Tuesday before Christmas will give way to a couple day break for teams on the hardwood. Before presents get opened on Thursday morning, some teams got some early gifts with holiday hardware. Cooper repeats in Queen of the […]
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Holtzapfel, Notre Dame use early three-point barrage to down Cooper
Notre Dame could not have drawn up a better opening eight minutes. The Pandas hit nine of their first 11 three-point attempts, all in the first quarter, accounting for 27 of their 29 points in that span. They finished with 11 total triples, fueling a fast start that carried them to a 57–52 win over […]
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Savage, O’Hara, Merz up for lofty awards
Ryle’s Jacob Savage and Cooper’s Cam O’Hara are up for the coveted Mr. Football award while Highlands’ Max Merz is up for the offensive lineman of the year award. The three nominees were announced on Wednesday by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association and the winners will be named later this month. Savage and O’Hara are […]
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Five NKY football players sign on for Division I football
Five northern Kentucky high school football players put ink to paper on National Signing Day on Wednesday, the first day for football players to sign their National Letter of Intent to their respective schools in Division I. Highlands’ Max Merz is headed to Louisville, Ryle’s Jacob Savage is going west to Indiana, his teammate Dylan […]
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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 […]