Newport’s boys, Cooper’s girls, Holy Cross’ girls and Ryle’s girls all moved up in the latest statewide media basketball poll. The poll is conducted by 16 media members from across the state that represent each region, casting their vote for not only the top 15 teams in the state, but the top five teams in […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Three weeks to go until the fun begins
With three weeks of the regular season left, some might consider it the dog days of the basketball season. But there’s still several district races to be determined with some big games on tap this week to sort things out. There’s also some marquee matchups on the horizon over the course of the next two […]
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Weekend NKY prep hoops roundup: CovCath concludes week with fourth straight win
Host Covington Catholic won its fourth straight to move to 8-1 in 9th Region play with a 77-55 victory over Ryle. The Colonels shot 55% from the field including 50% from three-point range in the win and outrebounded the Raiders, 36-28. Caden Miller led CovCath with a double-double of 19 points and 16 rebounds to […]
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Cooper’s seniors help make it a successful sweep on Senior Night
Cooper High School celebrated their seniors on both the boys and girls basketball teams Thursday night. The girls team had five seniors recognized while the boys had three. Here’s how the girls earned a victory over Simon Kenton, the boys over Campbell County. Girls Cooper 53, Simon Kenton 29 Right as the game started, Cooper […]
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See who moved where in latest statewide media hoops polls
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 […]
