With three weeks of the regular season left, some might consider it the dog days of the basketball season. But there’s still several district races to be determined with some big games on tap this week to sort things out. There’s also some marquee matchups on the horizon over the course of the next two […]
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Highlands puts an end to Ryle’s winning streak
Ryle’s boys basketball team’s eight game winning streak came to an end on Thursday night in Union. Highlands knocked off the Raiders, 65-52, in one of their more significant wins ofthe season. “This is a very big win.” Bluebirds head coach, Kevin Listerman said “They’ve had asolid season and won some tough games against really […]
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LINK nky Top 10: We’ve got a new No. 1 on the boys side
It was quite the week for hoops in Northern Kentucky. The small schools in the 9th Region reigned supreme down in Corbin, both Newport’s boys and Holy Cross’ girls claiming All “A” Classic state titles. It was the first time since 2015 the 9th Region accomplished the feat when Newport Central Catholic’s boys and Holy […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from NKU, Bellevue, Ludlow, Campbell County, Highlands, NCC, NDA and elsewhere
Camels and Thoroughbreds are rolling right along on the bowling lanes. Things have gone swimmingly for some rapid Bluebirds in the pool. These are fast times at Highlands High. On your mark. Get set. Go! The fastest 800 words in sports: HIGHLANDS SWEEPS MEET: Highlands won the girls, boys and combined team titles at the […]
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Ryle’s transition game shines in 23-point victory over Highlands
Ryle’s transition game has been one of their biggest strengths all season. After trailing the first quarter 11-9, it’s what gave them the lead and carried them toa 59-36 win over Highlands in Truist Arena on Friday night in Highland Heights. “We are very much a transition team and always have been,” Ryle head coach […]
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Thursday NKY prep hoops roundup: Walton-Verona, Newport boys advance in All “A” State
The Walton-Verona and Newport boys basketball teams won their first round All “A” State Tournament games at The Corbin Arena. Here’s how they went down: Walton-Verona 65, Augusta 39 The Bearcats outscored the Panthers, 36-19 in the second and third quarters to pull away and advance to Friday’s quarterfinals. “We started out sluggish – tight […]
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Tuesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Scott boys topple Boone County
The Scott boys basketball team made the most of the final tune up for Campbell County with a 74-63 road win over Boone County. Scott had five players score in double figures. Jon Evans and Dylan Giffen led the way scoring 16 and 14, respectively with AJ Lowe and Xarek Sarakatsannis scoring 12 each. Carter […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Cooper rises with two big wins
The snowbirds made for a somewhat lighter week in Northern Kentucky, but the three counties (Boone, Campbell and Kenton) were fortunate compared to other parts of the state in being able to get games in. While most of the state was snowed out all week, many of the teams in the NKY area were able […]
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Monday NKY prep hoops roundup: Highlands girls stay hot, Bellevue wins in closing seconds
Highlands grabbed 30 rebounds on the way to knocking off county rival Campbell County, 60-48 to earn a split in the season series. Marissa Green displayed her presence in the paint with a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds to go with four blocked shots to lead the Bluebirds. Kaylee Mills followed with 14 […]
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Hardin Fast — The fastest 800 words in sports: NKY news from Boone County, Cooper, CovCath, Dixie Heights, Holy Cross, Ryle, Simon Kenton, VMA, NKU and TMU
Good news happens fast in Northern Kentucky. Let’s roll. HOLY CROSS, DIXIE HIGHTS CAPTURE BOWLING CROWNS: The Holy Cross boys bowling team outlasted Ryle by a single pin to win the Region 6 team final, 206-225, 199-168, 223-210, 158-166, 200-199. In the girls final, Dixie Heights swept Boone County with scores of 176-163, 188-132, 171-117. […]