Covington Catholic changed things up a little. Knowing they were facing an imposing front line that featured St. Henry’s Braden Fedders and Matthew Resing, they decided to pack things in a zone and try and offset the Crusaders physicality. While they took a nine-point lead into halftime and led by as much as 11 in […]
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Covington Catholic claims fourth straight district title
Beechwood pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the state on Wednesday by beating Holy Cross in the 35th District semifinals. They were close to doing it again on Friday, but the Tigers came up short in the championship against Covington Catholic, 61-53. Just over a month ago, the Colonels defeated Beechwood 70-52. The […]
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Moore, Isler finish second at state diving
Two-tenths of a point. Maybe a half-inch off perpendicular on one of 11 dives or an unpointed big toe. Whatever the reason, it was enough to deny Cooper junior Peytton Moore a third straight state 1-meter diving title Thursday at the University of Kentucky’s Lancaster Aquatic Center. Instead, Madison Southern’s Reagan Patterson edged Cooper, 512.50-512.30. […]
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KABC Region/Coach Players of the Year announced
Mr. and Miss Basketball candidates across the state have been revealed. The Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation (KLEF) and the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches (KABC) announced the senior student athletes selected as the KABC Regional Players of the Year. Each candidate is now up for the Mr. and Miss Basketball award to be announced at […]
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Thomas More football hones in on “backyard”
As Thomas More football is just about set to make the transition from NAIA to Division II, they wanted to make sure they found the players that fit their system and help them move forward into a new era with their 2023 recruiting class. Coach Chris Norwell said they’re waiting on some more additions to […]
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CovCath escapes Cooper in overtime
Evan Ipsaro completed a three-point play early in overtime to spark Covington Catholic, and the Colonels hit their free throws down the stretch to survive at Cooper, 78-69. Cooper struck first in the extra period to take a 67-65 lead. On the Colonels’ ensuing possession, Ipsaro made a physical drive to the rim, absorbed contact […]
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Ayden provides the missing Link in Colonels victory
A lot of the talk surrounded Jaguars Reed Sheppard and Covington Catholic’s Evan Ipsaro headed into Saturday night’s matchup. Rightfully so, two of the top candidates to win Mr. Basketball in Kentucky this year. But it was CovCath’s Ayden Link stealing the show in the closing minutes, scoring eight points in the final two minutes […]
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Cougars on the prowl, knock off CovCath
Maybe a couple of early season losses and not at full strength kept Conner under the radar as they started 2-3. They’ve now put the target squarely on their back. The Cougars went into Park Hills on Tuesday night and came away with a 74-68 victory over Covington Catholic, defeating the state’s No. 2 team […]
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Initial statewide media basketball rankings released
Jason Frakes of the Louisville Courier-Journal has spearheaded a new statewide media rankings to be released every Tuesday from now until the end of the regular season leading into district tournaments. Sixteen media members cast their ballot, a media member representing each region in the state. The media members are asked to cast their ballot […]
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Ipsaro scores 32 to lead CovCath past Beechwood
Covington Catholic senior Evan Ipsaro hit buzzer beaters to close out the first, second and third quarters on the way to 32 points as the Colonels extended their win streak over Beechwood to seven straight, 70-52. “I’ve watched him for three years. He’s the only guy that I can say consistently does that,” said CovCath […]
