Newport’s athleticism and skillset was on full display Friday night in the 36th District Championship against Highlands in Fort Thomas. A couple of Marquez Miller dunks, the all-around play of backcourt mates Taylen Kinney and Jabari Covington, some blocked shots by James Turner, then DaSahwn Anderson’s one-handed dunk in the final minute to put the […]
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Normally known for offense, Bluebirds defense gets the job done late in win over Lloyd
Highlands knows they can pretty much score with anybody. The third highest scoring offense in the state proves that point. But Kevin Listerman and his team knows in order for the Bluebirds to be successful in late February, early March, they have to get it done on the other end. The Bluebirds (21-6) were able […]
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Smith and Lorenzen were an inseparable pair
While they grew apart as the two went their separate ways with their careers, Derek Smith knew every time he’d see Jared Lorenzen at an annual golf outing or function, it was just like old times. “It was the running joke every time we’d come back to play in golf outings, once we saw each […]
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Thomas More football hones in on “backyard”
As Thomas More football is just about set to make the transition from NAIA to Division II, they wanted to make sure they found the players that fit their system and help them move forward into a new era with their 2023 recruiting class. Coach Chris Norwell said they’re waiting on some more additions to […]
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Craddock’s bounce beats Highlands at buzzer in OT
Alexis Craddock hadn’t scored all game. She missed a buzzer-beater in the JV game. But when the sophomore guard caught the ball on the wing with time winding down in overtime of Conner’s (13-6) varsity game with Highlands (15-7), she didn’t hesitate. Craddock took two dribbles, pulled up from about 15-feet and drained a buzzer-beating […]
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Jared Lorenzen, Derek Smith among five with NKY ties entering KHSAA Hall of Fame
The Dawahares/KHSAA announced its Class of 2023 inductees on Friday. Among them are five who either played or coached at a Northern Kentucky school: Jared Lorenzen and Derek Smith (Highlands), Dave Cowens (Newport Central Catholic), Dan Goble (Lloyd Memorial) and Randy Reese (Ludlow). Lorenzen and Smith led Highlands to the 1998 Class 3A football state […]
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Tuesday NKY HS hoops roundup: St. Henry, Newport Advance to All “A” semifinals
The All “A” 9th Region boys quarterfinals at Beechwood featured a tight one and a lopsided battle to determine which teams made it to the semifinals Friday at 6 p.m. The first game had the St. Henry Crusaders (6-8) knock off the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds (9-8), 61-57 in a rematch from Dec. 3 in […]
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Newport controls tempo, Highlands in big district win
Newport coach Rod Snapp won his 200th career game on Tuesday, No. 201 probably felt a little bit better on Saturday. The Wildcats traveled a few miles down the road and came away with a win at Highlands, 57-50. Newport (12-3, 1-0) controlled tempo, held the third highest scoring team in the state to 50 […]
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Thursday NKY HS hoops round-up: Walton-Verona girls fall short in All “A” 8th Region semifinals, Highlands 1-0 in district play
The Walton-Verona Bearcats girls basketball team (7-8) knew this game would be a tough challenge to get back to the All “A” State Tournament. The Owen County Rebels (9-5) eliminated the Bearcats in the region championship game last year. Walton-Verona saw senior standout wing Grace Brewer post a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds. […]
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Holy Cross starts hot, hangs on against Highlands
Jacob Meyer and Javier Ward are the center of attention for the opponent when Holy Cross hits the floor. The two combine for 54.3 points per game, accounting for nearly 70 percent of the offense on a nightly basis. But in order for the Indians to get where they want to be come late February, […]