The word “new” can be used a lot around the Cooper football program this season. New coach. New quarterback. New contributors. Still, the focus and standards remain the same as ever at 2855 Longbranch Road in Union. Here’s five things to know about the Jaguars as they approach the 2026 season: The Begley Era For […]
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Five things to know about Scott football in 2026
Scott High School football is trending upward. New head coach Dustin Trimnell won’t allow anything less. His players won’t allow anything less. And the seniors — small in number but large in resolve — insist on chasing a winning season, a playoff berth, and a playoff victory, the three milestones that have slipped through their […]
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Five things to know about Walton-Verona football for 2026
It took the Bearcats a 296-mile round trip to West Liberty to get third-year head coach Gary Pence his first Class 2A playoff win. The 49-6 mercy-rule win at Morgan County was the first postseason victory since 2022. Which means little now. “The main thing I think that makes this season unique is now, being […]
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Five things to know about Conner football for 2026
Change has been the only constant within the Conner football program. Through challenges, the Cougars’ players, coaches and community have stayed united as they continue moving the program forward with resilience and belief in each other. Here’s five things to know about the Cougars as they approach the 2026 season: One Team, One Mission One […]
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Five things to know about Campbell County football in 2026
The task awaiting the Camels is tougher than reaching the 920-foot peak of a hill near Highland Heights on a kiddie tricycle – Campbell County is 21-37 since 2021, including last year’s 3-8. “We had some family things going on and wanted to get the family back in Northern Kentucky,” Honaker said. “ And this job […]
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Five things to know about Bellevue football in 2026
An autumn evening in Bellevue feels less like a Kentucky suburb and more like a step back in time, anchored by the Ohio River, the tight-knit feel of the town and venerable Gilligan Stadium, home of the Tigers. As the sun begins to set over the neighborhood, Bellevue settles into a cozy, communal rhythm with […]
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Five things to know about Newport Central Catholic football for 2026
A new era of Newport Central Catholic football will ascend at the Ciafardini Family Athletic Complex on Aug. 21 against Lloyd Memorial at Robert Schneider Field. A new home field, a new coach and a lot of production to replace. While the tradition rich program certainly has its history, the Thoroughbreds will usher in the […]
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Five things to know about St. Henry football in 2026
The Crusaders were 2-9 in their inaugural varsity season, including something you don’t always expect from a fledgling program – a two-game winning streak with Class 2A, District 5 victories over Gallatin County and Owen County. Special teams coordinator Terry Durstock says there’s a slightly amusing way to describe how young the team is. “We’ve […]
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Five things to know about Dixie Heights football for 2026
The sting of last November’s playoff loss remains, and replacing their former quarterback won’t be easy. Even so, Dixie Heights enters the season believing their goals haven’t changed and they have the pieces to be successful. Here’s five things to know about the Colonels as they approach the 2026 season: Everywhere at Once Position labels […]
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Five things to know about Simon Kenton football for 2026
It was feast or famine for Simon Kenton in 2025. In six wins, they had an average margin of victory of 18 points. In six losses, they had an average margin of defeat of 33.3 points. Even at 6-6, the Pioneers enter 2026 with momentum, garnering their first playoff victory since 2022 with a first […]
