Whatever the culture may be at Cooper High School, it has come with a lot of success. From the boys basketball program to the girls, the Jaguars are at the pinnacle of the 9th Region, each winning region titles in the same season for the first time since 2012 when Boone County accomplished the double. […]
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Humphrey’s buzzer-beater sends Lloyd to first region final in 29 years
Sometimes it’s not the first shot in the closing seconds that beats you. It’s the second one. Jayden Humphrey’s putback at the buzzer put Lloyd Memorial into their first region championship game since 1996, taking down Newport 41-40 in Tuesday’s St. Elizabeth Healthcare 9th Region boys basketball tournament at Truist Arena. What was an efficient […]
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Lloyd clamps down on cold shooting Ryle for third straight trip to region semis
For Lloyd Memorial, the formula is pretty simple. Hold the opponent under 50 points and win a lot of basketball games. The Juggernauts did it again on Saturday in the St. Elizabeth Healthcare 9th Region Tournament quarterfinals, taking down Ryle 51-46. When Lloyd holds the opponent under 50 points, they’re 13-1 this season. During their […]
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Covington Catholic claims back-to-back 2A indoor track and field titles
For the second straight year, Covington Catholic is champions of indoor track and field. The Colonels mowed through the competition at the KHSAA Class AA state track and field indoor meet with 90 points, beating the 31-team field by 43 points with Taylor County in second with 47 points. It’s the second year the KHSAA […]
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Lloyd’s Legacy: Juggernauts capture 34th District three-peat
Developing new habits can be challenging, but Lloyd Memorial has embraced the challenge with ease. The Juggernauts have turned winning district championships into a tradition, clinching a three-peat by defeating Dixie Heights 61-54 in the 34th District title game in Edgewood. It’s the first time Lloyd has 3-peated in district play in over 80 years. […]
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Final statewide media basketball poll
The final statewide media poll of the prep basketball season is out. Votes are pulled from 16 media members representing each region of the state. In a bit of a change from prior years, the 16-member panel submits their top 15 in boys and girls basketball and presents a top five for the region they […]
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KABC awards announced
The Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches have released their region Players and Coaches of the Year. A handful from Northern Kentucky won Region Players of the Year. The 9th Region had a split in the boys, Cooper’s Andy Johnson and Lloyd Memorial’s EJ Walker winning co-9th Region Player of the Year. Newport Central Catholic’s Caroline […]
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Basketball bites: A 25-year state title anniversary mixed in with some solid accomplishments
The first All “A” state champ from the 9th Region, two more join the 1,000-point club, impressive individual game performances, freshman and JV tourney winners in NKY and another college freshman having an impressive season. All that and more in the latest basketball bites, a dedicated column to hoops in Northern Kentucky. As the season […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Feb. 9-15
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. The new school […]
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Statewide media basketball poll: Second to last poll of the season
The seventh and second to last statewide media poll of the prep basketball season is out. Votes are pulled from 16 media members representing each region of the state. In a bit of a change from prior years, the 16-member panel submits their top 15 in boys and girls basketball and presents a top five […]
