December 20-22 is the early signing day period for Division I in NCAA football and five student-athletes from Northern Kentucky took advantage of it. Covington Catholic’s Willie Rodriguez, Highlands’ Brody Benke, Simon Kenton’s Aba Selm and Dixie Heights’ Brach Rice and Kabanza Mwamba all inked to continue their football and academic careers. Rodriguez and Selm […]
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Friday NKY prep hoops roundup: Newport earns another huge victory over out of state opponent
The Newport boys basketball team earned another huge win over a highly-rated out of state opponent taking down Huntington Prep (West Virginia) Irish, 58-55 at Griffin Elite. The Wildcats found themselves down 13 late in the third quarter, but finished with the final five points of the quarter that led to a 16-0 run. Newport […]
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The LINK nky Team of the Week for Nov. 27-Dec. 3: Dixie Heights girls bowling team
The LINK nky Team of the Week for Nov. 27-Dec. 3 presented by Ortho Cincy is the Dixie Heights girls bowling team. The Colonels took a closely contested battle with the Newport Central Catholic boys and girls bowling team with 60% of the vote and nearly 12,000 votes. NewCath finished with nearly 8,000 votes. Earning […]
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Friday NKY prep hoops roundup: Highlands boys edge St. Henry on road
Highlands hit the road and escaped with a 66-62 win at St. Henry. Every free throw made a difference in this one. Both took 15, but Highlands made 13 and St. Henry made 10. Brayden Moeves made 8-of-9 free throws and four three-pointers on his way to a game-high 26 for Highlands. Lincoln Hicks and […]
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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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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Nov. 27-Dec. 3
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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Friday NKY prep hoops roundup: Newport boys take down nationally ranked Richmond Heights
Newport put an end to a 49-game winning streak on Friday night at the Ohio Valley Hoops Classic in Mason, taking down Richmond Heights (Ohio), 74-69. Richmond Heights has won consecutive Ohio Division IV state championships and were ranked ninth in the country by MaxPreps. Newport (2-0) stood up to the challenge. “Here is the […]
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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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The LINK nky Team of the Week for Oct. 30-Nov. 5: Dixie Heights football team
The LINK nky Team of the Week for Oct. 30-Nov. 5 presented by Ortho Cincy is the Dixie Heights football team. The Colonels registered 67% of the vote, nearly the total they put up on the football field. Earning Dixie Heights Team of the Week honors was their performance in the first round of the […]
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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 […]