It’s a rematch for the 9th Region softball title. The same two teams that won last year’s semifinal games did it again this year as Highlands (26-8-1) held off Cooper in extra innings and Dixie Heights (21-13) fought off a late rally against Ryle. They’ll now square off again on Sunday at 2 p.m. at […]
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A ‘Carly Day’: Waters’ two hits, outfield putout send Dixie Heights past Ryle
Carly Waters had a lot from which to choose. Dixie Heights’ junior right fielder could’ve said her 2-for-3 night was her favorite part in Wednesday’s 3-2 home win over Ryle. Or, she could’ve selected her fourth-inning, two-run double that put the Colonels ahead for good. Waters went with neither. Instead, she most fondly recalled Ryle’s […]
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Friday NKY HS roundup: Cooper softball bests Dixie Heights in battle of 9th Region contenders
This regular season game might not mean anything if the two softball teams meet again in the 9th Region Tournament in a few weeks. But like any team, it gave them an idea of what works and does not work against the opponent. The host Cooper Jaguars (16-8) and Dixie Heights Colonels (14-12) threw their […]
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Thursday NKY HS roundup: Dixie Heights softball pounds out 14 hits in win at Campbell County
The Dixie Heights Colonels softball team (12-9) can not be counted out in the Ninth Region, especially when the Colonels hit the ball like this. They pounded out 14 hits in 31 at-bats for an impressive .452 batting average in a 10-6 win over the host Campbell County Camels (13-4). Dixie Heights scored at least […]
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Tuesday NKY HS roundup: Dixie Heights softball cruises to region victory
The Dixie Heights Colonels (2-0) have been in contention for the 9th Region softball title for years and have come into the season with unfinished business after the way last season ended. Dixie Heights made it to the region championship last spring and led 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh. The Colonels had it […]
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Wednesday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Campbell Co. baseball back in 10th Region title game
The Campbell County Camels had been to the 10th Region Title game three years in a row entering the semifinal game against the 40th District champion Montgomery County Indians not counting the 2020 season wiped out by the pandemic. The Camels (22-10) made it four straight and five of the past six seasons with a […]
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Monday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Dixie Heights softball escapes Conner, keeps win streak alive
It may not be a focus within the team itself. But it’s not a secret the Dixie Heights Colonels softball team (18-4 overall) is the hottest team in the 9th Region. The Colonels know they will be getting the best shot from opponents, especially heading into the postseason. The host Conner Lady Cougars (12-10) gave […]
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Wednesday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Dixie Heights Softball Handles Ryle in Crucial 9th Region Battle
After the game, Head Coach Sarah Osborne commended the Dixie Heights softball team (12-4 overall) for everything that went well in the 11-1 win on the road against the Ryle Lady Raiders (13-12). Dixie Heights batted nearly .500 at the plate going 14 for 30, jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the second inning […]
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Thursday NKY HS sports round-up: Dixie Heights softball, Beechwood baseball stay undefeated
The Dixie Heights Colonels moved to 4-0 overall with a convincing 16-0 win in three innings over the visiting Beechwood Tigers (2-4). Dixie Heights took advantage of 10 hits, four walks and five Beechwood errors. The Colonels scored 13 runs in the bottom of the third to force the run-ruling. Senior Bri Patsel (1-0) pitched […]
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Wednesday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Dixie Heights Softball Opens Season with Convincing Non-Region Victory
The Dixie Heights Colonels softball team showed reasons why the 9th Region Coaches picked the 2019 region champions second in the pre-season poll. The host Colonels run-ruled the Bishop Brossart ‘Stangs 10-0 in five innings in the season-opener for both teams. “It’s always good to get the first win under you belt so you can […]