Some top ranked matchups throughout the state caused some movement in the latest statewide media polls. The polls are made up of 16 media members throughout the state, a voter representing one of the 16 regions in the state. Polls will run through the regular season and into district tournament week. See the latest movement […]
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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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Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from NKU, Bellevue, Ludlow, Campbell County, Highlands, NCC, NDA and elsewhere
Camels and Thoroughbreds are rolling right along on the bowling lanes. Things have gone swimmingly for some rapid Bluebirds in the pool. These are fast times at Highlands High. On your mark. Get set. Go! The fastest 800 words in sports: HIGHLANDS SWEEPS MEET: Highlands won the girls, boys and combined team titles at the […]
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Thursday NKY prep hoops roundup: Walton-Verona, Newport boys advance in All “A” State
The Walton-Verona and Newport boys basketball teams won their first round All “A” State Tournament games at The Corbin Arena. Here’s how they went down: Walton-Verona 65, Augusta 39 The Bearcats outscored the Panthers, 36-19 in the second and third quarters to pull away and advance to Friday’s quarterfinals. “We started out sluggish – tight […]
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See who cracked the top 15 in the latest statewide media poll
Covington Catholic moved up a spot on the boys side in a tie for fourth while Newport remains ranked No. 6 as they head to the All “A” state tournament on Thursday. Cooper is holding strong at No. 3 on the girls side ahead of the Republic Bank Louisville Invitational Tournament this week while Holy […]
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Cooper upsets Covington Catholic in intense Ninth Region clash
Postseason in January? It certainly felt like it on Tuesday night in Park Hills. From the moment the game tipped-off, the intensity could be felt. In a clash between two of the top teams in the ninth region, Cooper came out on top over Covington Catholic, 65-55. On the road in a rowdy environment, the […]
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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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Cooper takes away Boone’s balance, puts 33rd in 3-way tie
Boone County prides itself on the balance they present with four players averaging at least 13 points a game. Cooper took away that balance on Saturday and with a 56-50 victory, muddied the waters in the 33rd District. The Jaguars victory paired with a Ryle victory over Conner puts Cooper, Boone County and Ryle in […]
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Latest statewide Kentucky basketball poll released
Covington Catholic and Newport stayed put in the boys poll, as did Cooper in the girls poll while Notre Dame and Ryle dropped a spot or two and Holy Cross remained at No. 11. Here’s a look at the statewide polls with the top five teams in each region below it. Boys statewide poll First-place […]
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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 […]