The KHSAA softball postseason got underway on May 17 with district tournaments taking place across the state. Locally, six district crowns were handed out from the 32nd through 37th District. Here’s how they went down: 32nd District: Grant County 1, Simon Kenton 0 Brianna Knochelman’s complete game, three-hitter halted Simon Kenton’s 18-game winning streak in […]
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Who won district baseball tournaments in NKY?
District baseball tournaments took place from Saturday through Wednesday, with six district winners crowned from the 32nd through 37th District. Here are your winners: 32nd District: Simon Kenton 6, Walton-Verona 2 For full coverage of this one, go here 33rd District: Conner 9, Ryle 6 For full coverage of this one, go here 34th District: […]
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Dixie’s youth writes the future with sixth straight 34th District title
Dixie’s sixth straight 34th District softball title wasn’t about the past, it was a glimpse into the future. With a lineup anchored by underclassmen and middle school talent, the Lady Colonels surged to a 17-5 win over Lloyd Memorial in six innings Monday night at Ludlow’s Hollingsworth Field, claiming their sixth consecutive district championship. Just […]
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PHOTOS: Ryle-Cooper, CovCath-Dixie boys’ lacrosse region semis
The 5th Region boys’ lacrosse semifinals were held on Friday at Dixie Heights High School. Ryle and Cooper met in the first semi, Covington Catholic and Dixie Heights in the second semifinal. Ryle (8-9) took down Cooper 14-10 to advance to Monday’s championship game. They were led by Bryson White, Ronin Herbert, Charlie Park and […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for April 27-May 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. The new school […]
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Remembering Bryan Stevenson at his namesake baseball tournament
Simon Kenton athletic director Troy Roberts has been reminiscing this week with former Scott High School baseball players and coaches via group text. They’re sharing stories about former Eagles great Bryan Stevenson in the run-up to the annual tournament honoring him Friday and Saturday. “I always love telling stories about Bryan,” said Roberts, formerly baseball […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week(s)
Due to the winter sports season running late with the state basketball tournament and vacations and illness, we’re behind in Team of the Week nominees for the spring sports season, but now is the time to catch up. So the first Team of the Week up for voting for the spring sports season will combine […]
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Curtain call: Northern Kentucky’s top high school senior boys basketball players in 2024-25
Seniors were on parade during the local high school boys basketball season, creating a seemingly endless stream of colorful players, storylines, champions and memories. From the opening tip-off in December to the UK HealthCare Kentucky High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Sweet 16, seniors made sizable impacts, often cratering the hopes of their opponents. Twelve […]
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Boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball officially official
Sometimes, Notre Dame lacrosse coach Jimmy Marshall thinks he’s an evangelist for his sport. “I do in a way just because I’ve been involved with it so long,” Marshall said. “I’m always trying to promote it through basically evidence.” Girls and boys lacrosse and boys volleyball are the newest of the 14 sports and six […]
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Senior power! Northern Kentucky’s top senior girls prep basketball players for 2024-25
Senior girls basketball players made the most of their final games on the northern Kentucky high school hardwood. Seventeen seniors are on the Northern Kentucky Girls Basketball Coaches Association all-star teams for Divisions I, II, and III. This is nearly half the total number of players on the teams. Four seniors made the five-player 9th […]