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 […]
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LINK nky Top 10: The cream of the crop rising to the top
Starting to feel like we’re getting a little separation as the postseason is now officially a week away. The top teams are starting to flex their muscles as they gear up for what they hope is a long postseason run deep into March. Some teams are still trying to figure it out, but time is […]
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PHOTOS: Lloyd Memorial-Highlands boys hoops
Lloyd Memorial and Highlands met on Tuesday in Scheben Gymnasium in Erlanger, the Juggernauts pulling away for a 91-66 victory. Four different Lloyd players went for double figures, led by EJ Walker’s 26 points and 13 rebounds. Anthony Blaackar had 25 points, Jayden Humphrey with 12 and Elijah Collins adding 11. Lloyd (18-6) shot 67% […]
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LINK nky Top 10: The parity continues
Starting to sound like a broken record…once again another week shows how much parity there is this year in Northern Kentucky. Day in and day out, if you don’t come ready to play, anyone can beat you on any given night, boys or girls. With just two weeks remaining, here’s a look at the latest […]
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LINK nky Top 10: A familiar face back at the top in girls
And we’re down to three…just three weeks remain in the KHSAA 2024-25 regular season for basketball. And the picture couldn’t get more cloudier. Ranking the top 10 teams in Kentucky, boys or girls, is not an easy task. The only thing I feel certain about is who is at the top in boys and girls, […]