Big moments are coming in quick succession for the Northern Kentucky University basketball teams. Beechwood and Covington Catholic high school standouts have fast-tracked their football careers. Likewise, this week’s column is built for speed. Here are the fastest 900 words in sports: BEECHWOOD’S CAMPBELL MAKES COMMITMENT: Beechwood’s Xavier Campbell has committed to the Thomas More […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Three weeks to go until the fun begins
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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Weekend NKY prep hoops roundup: CovCath concludes week with fourth straight win
Host Covington Catholic won its fourth straight to move to 8-1 in 9th Region play with a 77-55 victory over Ryle. The Colonels shot 55% from the field including 50% from three-point range in the win and outrebounded the Raiders, 36-28. Caden Miller led CovCath with a double-double of 19 points and 16 rebounds to […]
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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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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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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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Lloyd Memorial’s amazing Walker: Ezequias James has distinguished name, distinctive game, but you can call him E.J.
Ezequias James Walker doesn’t hear his full name that much anymore. The Lloyd Memorial High School junior never hears it unless his mom is getting on him about something, which is rare. “I might hear Ezequias every now and then when we have a substitute teacher at school,” he said. “Other than that, not very […]
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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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Wednesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Boone County boys down Beechwood
Boone County shot 51% from the field to down visiting Beechwood, 66-51 for a 9th Region win. Boone County had three players reach double-digits in the win. Maddox Jones led the way scoring 19 points with Hunter Moore and Thomas Williams scoring 16 and 13 points, respectively, and Elijah Bodkin scoring nine. The Rebels won […]
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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 […]