Parity whispers through 9th Region high school boys basketball, but Covington Catholic looms as a frontrunner. The Colonels are heavy favorites in the 35th District where they have won six consecutive tournament championships, 10 of the last 11, and 18 of 27. Holy Cross, a local and state All “A” Classic contender, is a threat. […]
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50 NKY sports icons in 50 days: Day 35, John Toebben
The history of sports in Northern Kentucky goes back a long way. A very long way. Decades. Centuries. We know you’ve seen these lists before, but this is a different and unique way of presenting our “50 sports icons in Northern Kentucky” as we’ll provide you one per day over the next 50 days. Hall […]
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50 NKY sports icons in 50 days: Day 14, David Justice
The history of sports in Northern Kentucky goes back a long way. A very long way. Decades. Centuries. We know you’ve seen these lists before, but this is a different and unique way of presenting our “50 sports icons in Northern Kentucky” as we’ll provide you one per day over the next 50 days. Hall […]
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End of season NKY boys soccer stat leaders
With the 2024 KHSAA soccer season come and gone, let’s take a look at who stood out in the pitch in northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell and Kenton County) for boys soccer. Below is individual leaders in goals, assists, saves and goals against average. Team leaders is goals scored, goals allowed, shutouts, goals scored per game […]
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Photos: Boone County Invitational Track and Field meet
Photos from the April 27 track and field meet at Boone County High School. All photos provided by Charles Bolton.
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Covington Latin School likely to join Thomas More University
Covington Latin School is exploring an affiliation with Thomas More University, which could begin in the 2025-2026 academic school year, preserving the school’s name, tradition, and reputation for graduating exceptional and ethical servant leaders, according to Rev. John Iffert.
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Tuesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Notre Dame takes down Conner for second time in four days
Notre Dame and Conner faced off for the second time in four days. It came by a wider margin than the Friday meeting, the Pandas winning again 51-43 on the road with balanced scoring. Ryan Burden led the way with 11 points and Sophia Gibson had a near double-double with 10 points and eight rebounds. […]
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35th District girls soccer semifinals: Beechwood takes down Holy Cross in semis for third straight year
For the last 11 seasons, the do-or-die match in the girls 35th District soccer semifinals has pitted Beechwood and Holy Cross. The two well aware of the scenario and the familiarity with each other makes for an intense win or go home scenario. Monday night was no different at Notre Dame, Beechwood getting an early […]
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Ryle posts a pair of top 10 finishes at state archery tourney, Cooper’s Hudelson 11th individually
The KHSAA state archery tournament took place on Tuesday at Ephram White Gymnasium in Bowling Green with the Ryle and Simon Kenton boys and girls teams competing along with several individuals from Northern Kentucky. In the boys tournament, Ryle finished sixth with a score of 1,975, just 29 points off first place Harrison County. Logan County […]
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The best around: Covington Latin School recognized as one of the Best Schools in America for 2023
Covington Latin School, a co-educational, Catholic, accelerated, college preparatory middle and high school, was recognized as the top-ranked Catholic school in Kentucky, according to Niche.com. They also claimed the “Best Private School” in Northern Kentucky, with a state-wide rank of fourth in Kentucky. These accolades come on the heels of awards in 2021 & 2022 […]