Each week, 24 media members across the state will vote on the top 10 KHSAA football teams in the state in their respective classes. The members are represented from each region in the state, including three members from Northern Kentucky. The polls will run all the way until the end of the regular season and […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Sept. 25-Oct. 1
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. This week’s nominated […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Top dogs flex their muscles
One of the heavier bye weeks for Northern Kentucky took place on Friday with six teams out of action to rest up, heal and get ready for the final four weeks of the regular season. Meanwhile, it was a ho-hum week for the teams at the top of the list of the top 10 as […]
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Benke, Bluebirds bulldoze Dixie Heights
Many coaches point to the weight room in the preseason for a springboard into the football season. Bob Sphire continues to do so in Week 7 of the high school football season. Highlands made a “weight room” statement on Friday night with a 51-21 victory over Dixie Heights in Edgewood, finishing with 453 rushing yards. […]
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4th edition of statewide media football polls
Each week, 24 media members across the state will vote on the top 10 KHSAA football teams in the state in their respective classes. The members are represented from each region in the state, including three members from Northern Kentucky. The polls will run all the way until the end of the regular season and […]
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Ryle, Eaglin headed to state tournament
With two of the top teams in the state at Tuesday’s substate round at the Willows at Kenton County Golf Courses, that left just one spot for a team to qualify and advance to next week’s boys state golf tournament in Bowling Green. South Oldham and St. Xavier dominated the eight-team field by carding a […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the week for Sept. 18-24
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. This week’s nominated […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Blowout Friday keeps top 10 mostly in order
The outcomes made it feel like the first round of the playoffs on Friday night. Of the 13 games played that featured Northern Kentucky teams, the average margin of victory was 37 points with only one game settled by seven points or less. District play can do that at times with some lopsided matchups. Here’s […]
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The Willows takes the stage for first round of state golf tournament
When the KHSAA switched the state tournament golf format last season, it opened up the opportunity for more golf courses to be involved in postseason play. On Monday and Tuesday, the Willows at Kenton County Golf Course will be the home to the substate tournament for both boys and girls as eight teams and 40 […]
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Bluebirds fly past Jaguars in shootout
Maybe it was their pregame ritual. Maybe it was a message they were trying to send. When Highlands did their usual punt the ball and the whole team chase after it in warmups, Carson Class’ punt happened to go over to Cooper’s side of the 50. The Jaguars were right there. Some may have thought […]
