The Conner Cougars (9-6-3 overall) and Cooper Jaguars (12-2-3) boys soccer teams battled to keep their seasons alive Sunday at Boone County. Conner had not scored in its last six games being outscored 9-0. But down 1-0 at halftime, junior forward/midfielder Noah Walker tied the game with his second goal of the season. “It was […]
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NKY Football, Class 6A, District 6 preview: Ryle looks for another strong season
The Ryle Raiders have won eight of nine district games since the current Class 6A, District 6 formed in 2019, but have struggled in the post-season. It was only a matter of time before the Ryle Raiders had that breakthrough. Last season, Ryle finished 9-4, winning another district crown and first two playoff games before […]
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Wednesday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Conner baseball seizes top seed in 33rd District tourney
Things became more interesting in the 33rd District when the Ryle Raiders baseball team (8-8) ventured to Hebron and took down the Conner Cougars (17-2), 3-2 Tuesday. Both teams came into the rematch at Pat Roesel Field in Union with 2-1 records leading the battle for the top seed in the district tournament that will […]
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Boys 33rd District semifinals: Cooper, Conner build early leads, hold on to advance to title game
The teams that built leads in the first quarter ended up winning both games. But no lead in these games felt safe in the rugged 33rd District semifinals at Ryle on Wednesday. The Cooper Jaguars (22-5) took care of the host Raiders (13-20) in the first game and the Conner Cougars (19-9) bested the Boone […]
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Northern Kentucky district basketball results: Walton-Verona, Simon Kenton girls advance in 32nd semifinals
The survive and advance phrase more than applied to the Walton-Verona girls basketball team (14-13 overall) in the 32nd District semifinals. Walton-Verona found itself down 18-11 at halftime against the Grant County Lady Braves (11-17). But the host Bearcats came back in the second half to record a 48-44 win Monday. “I think we definitely […]
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Highlands Earns 15th Win at Boone County
Highlands Runs Away from Improved Rebels PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Will Herald (15) follows through on a shot in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (15-6 overall) may have dominated the Boone County Rebels on Saturday, 91-61 in 9th Region action on the road. The Rebels own […]
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PREVIEW: Highlands takes on Ryle in battle of 3-1 teams
Bluebirds Hope to Bounce Back Against Raiders PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands sophomore defensive back Ty Boler (2) battles McNicholas junior wide receiver Ben BoBo (6) on Friday. No one covers Highlands football like FTM and we bring you this coverage for free! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on […]
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Ryle Ends Highlands Baseball Season
Five Errors Doom Bluebirds PHOTO: Jennifer Jones. Highlands senior shortstop Braden Becker makes a throw in the game against Ryle on Saturday. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to help fund our work? We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content […]
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Wednesday Highlands Round-Up: Baseball, Softball Drop Tough Decisions
Teams Lose by Similar Scores PHOTO: Cody Skaggs, www.codyskaggs.myportfolio.com. Highlands junior first baseman Gracie Schlosser (17) and freshman second baseman Bailey Markus (12) get in position during the game against Pendleton County on Wednesday. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to help fund our work? […]
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Highlands Rolls Past Ryle in Region Quarterfinals
Bluebirds Hit Century Mark for Third Time This Season Do you like this story? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! Head Coach Kevin Listerman said hitting the century mark is […]