Northern Kentucky lost another of its high school football coaching greats this week. Homer Rice, at Highlands High School during the early stages of his hall of fame coaching career, passed away Monday. He was 97. Rice’s death follows the recent passing of former championship-winning Beechwood football coach Mike Yeagle. Rice was nationally recognized, first […]
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Highlands leaves state tourney frustrated after third straight first round loss
You could sense the level of frustration in the postgame interview with Highlands softball coach Milt Horner. This time was different than the prior two trips to the KHSAA state softball tournament for the Bluebirds. With runners on first and second and no outs of a 3-2 ballgame and balls being sprayed all over the […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from NKU, Newport, NewCath, CovCath, Walton-Verona, Highlands, Dixie, NDA and elsewhere
If it’s happening in Northern Kentucky, we’ve got the news, and fast. Highlights: The rapid ascension of Tay Kinney and Walton-Verona’s speedy football hire. Plus, we have baseball, tennis and lacrosse quick-hitters, all in the fastest 1,000 words in sports. NEWPORT’S KINNEY GOING INTERNATIONAL? Newport High School basketball standout Tay Kinney has been invited to […]
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Third time’s a charm? Highlands hopes to breakthrough at state tourney
Maybe it was just what they needed. Headed into their May 7 contest with Notre Dame, the Highlands softball team had won 29 straight games over 9th Region opponents. But on that Tuesday evening, the streak was halted by the Pandas. Then came a losing streak to 9th Region foes, two more losses to Dixie […]
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NKSCA releases All-Star teams
The Northern Kentucky Softball Coaches Association has released their All-Star teams for the 2024 season. They consist of three divisions. Here are the All-Star teams: Division I Player of the Year: Brianna Knochleman, Grant County First Team Ava Scott, CooperEmilie Young, Simon KentonMollie Sharp, ConnerEmerson Morman, ScottLaney Schuster, RyleMaddy Goddard, RyleSkylar Mitchell, Dixie HeightsDani Wright, […]
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NKY state track and field podium finishers for Class 3A
It was quite the weekend for NKY track and field athletes. Not only did three teams come back with state titles, but plenty of individuals finished on the podium in the three meets that took place at the University of Kentucky’s Track and Field Complex. Listed below are podium finishers from NKY in Class 3A […]
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Region baseball/softball tournament schedule/results
Keep this page bookmarked for results and upcoming schedule throughout the week of region tournament action. Just three wins to advance to the state tournament! BASEBALL 8th Region at University of Louisville (Semifinals and Championship) Monday, May 27 Quarterfinals (District champions host first round) Simon Kenton 3, Shelby County 0 Henry County 6, North Oldham […]
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State tennis tourney results/schedule
The first and second round of the KHSAA state tennis tournament got underway on Tuesday at the University of Kentucky for the boys and Eastern Kentucky University for the girls. The action continues on Wednesday with the field of 64 in boys singles and doubles and girls singles and doubles whittled down to 16, the […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from NKU, TMU, Walton-Verona, Simon Kenton, Lloyd Memorial, Highlands, Newport and points in between
Change continues to be the watchword around Northern Kentucky as some key local sports figures are on the move. Athletic directors, coaches and players are in the news along with the history-making Northern Kentucky University baseball team. It’s all here in the fastest 1,000 words in sports. CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT WALTON-VERONA Ryan Borkowski […]
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9th Region baseball tournament quarterfinals roundup: Conner, Dixie, CovCath and Ryle advance
Conner, Dixie Heights, Covington Catholic, and Ryle all advanced to the semifinals of the 9th Region baseball tournament after victories over Beechwood, Newport Central Catholic, Highlands, and St. Henry respectively.