This story originally appeared in the Nov. 24 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Players, families and fans alike often count down the months, weeks and days to the start of the high school basketball season. Kentucky is a basketball-crazed state and brings a unique touch in crowning just […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Nov. 13-19
To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. This week’s nominated […]
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Seven NKY teams vie for region championships
Thirty-three percent of teams from NKY are battling it out for a region championship. They’re spread around five different classes of the last 48 teams standing in the state. There’s a potential for two of them to meet in the state semifinals (Highlands and Cooper). After Friday night, that number of teams in the state […]
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Girls 33rd District basketball preview: Cooper and Ryle set to do battle once again
If it’s not the, it’s one of the toughest districts in the state. Three teams were top 25 in the state caliber last season and this season will be no different with two right in or around the top 10 and Conner proving to be a tough out. Boone County looks to be improved too. […]
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Boys 33rd district basketball preview: Cooper the top dog
It’s a district where there’s no easy outs. Even when program’s are on a down year, it’s a fight every night in the 33rd District when the teams from Boone County meet. This year will be no different despite a heavy favorite at the top in the Cooper Jaguars. Cooper returns a loaded team off […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Nov. 6-12
To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. This week’s nominated […]
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NKY football playoff schedule/results
CLASS 6A First Round Friday, November 3 Ryle 59, Southern 0 Fern Creek 36, Simon Kenton 32 Bullitt East 20, Campbell County 17 (OT) Second Round Friday, November 10 Ryle 43, Bullitt East 20 Third Round Friday, November 17 Ryle at Bryan Station, 7:30 p.m. CLASS 5A First Round Friday, November 3 Scott County 63, […]
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Friday NKY prep football playoff roundup: NewCath, Beechwood, Cooper cruise to wins
The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds have won six straight after downing the Class 1A, District 3 rival Dayton Greendevils, 43-19 at Dixie Heights. Demetrick Welch had two rushing touchdowns and one punt return for a touchdown to go with a two-point conversion. Louie Collopy threw two touchdown passes to Charlie Ford and another to Mitchell […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Oct. 30-Nov. 5
To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. This week’s nominated […]
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Cooper romps on way to first playoff win in five years
Talk about a way to get your first postseason victory in five years. Cooper dominated in all three phases on Friday night in their Class 5A playoff opener with Collins (6-5), winning 42-8. The Jaguars (9-2) final score was what they were able to accomplish in 21 minutes of football, getting the game to a […]
