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. […]
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Ten from NKY nominated for Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year
The Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year nominees are out, and 10 from Northern Kentucky are on the list. The Sports Figure of the Year Award recognizes athletes, coaches or sports administrators at any level if he or she plays for a team in Kentucky, is from Kentucky or played for a college […]
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Bluebirds’ ball movement and unselfishness lead to 66-50 win over Thoroughbreds
Highlands excelled in many areas of the game, but their unselfishness is what stuck out for their eighth straight win. In a significant 36th district game in Fort Thomas, the Bluebirds breezed pastNewport Central Catholic, 66-50. Highlands remained patient the entire game, spreading the ball around, which ledto open looks. “The girls are great at […]
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Tuesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Conner girls edge Grant County
The Conner girls basketball team started the week off on the right foot edging host Grant County, 58-55 for its sixth win in the last eight games. Anna Hamilton made 10-of-14 free throws on her way to 18 points to lead the Cougars. Aubree Depenbrock and Izelee Kerns followed scoring 14 and 10, respectively. Conner […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Not an easy task this week
There’s only about two things certain for the area top 10 boys and girls, the boys top two is pretty comfortably in place while the top girls team is a no-brainer. From there? Good luck. Some upsets took place either in district or region play, or even out of region play. Deciphering who should go […]
