Conner finally has its shot. For five straight seasons, the local KHSAA regional wrestling championship has belonged to Ryle. It’s been a run of depth, discipline and big‑match composure that has defined the Raiders’ identity. On Saturday, the Region 5 spotlight shifts to Hebron, where Conner hosts the tournament and enters with its best chance […]
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Ryle, Highlands form solid 1–2 punch in state swimming and diving return
Ryle coach Jeff Floyd has viewed the psyche sheets and reviewed last year’s results at the KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships. He has seen many of the competitors before they take the stage Friday and Saturday at University of Kentucky’s Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington. Floyd has watched his own swimmers and divers over […]
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What’s in a name? Ryle swimmer Chase Knopf has the surprising answers
As long as he can remember, Ryle High School swimmer Chase Knopf has been chasing best times, records and history while competitors chase him. It’s been an endless cycle involving talent, hard work and determination for the all-around senior. “I’ve been swimming since I was 5,” said Knopf, who turned 18 in September. “I have […]
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Boys Elite 16: Covington Catholic ascends to No. 1
Each week through the end of the regular season, the Kentucky prep basketball poll will be released every Tuesday. It’s been rebranded as the ‘Elite 16’ media poll, taking votes from 16 media members throughout the state with 16 teams ranked. Below each poll is the top five teams in their respective region, voted on […]
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The LINK nky Team of the Week for Jan. 26-Feb. 1: Ryle boys swim and dive
The LINK nky Team of the Week for January 26-Feb. 1 presented by Ortho Cincy is the Ryle boys swim and dive team. A bonus for the Ryle boys swim and dive team is that they are now eligible for Team of the Season (TOS) for the winter sports season. They are the seventh TOW award winner […]
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Swimmers take the stage as Region 7 championships continue at Scott
Divers have had their say at the KHSAA Region 7 Swimming and Diving Championships at the Kenton County Aquatics Center at Scott High School. Now it’s the swimmers’ turn as the annual meet reconvenes Thursday, the first of a three‑day push to determine who advances in the chase for state titles. “It’s the most competitive […]
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Highlands’ hot start to the season ends at the hands of Ryle
Undefeated boys high school basketball teams in Northern Kentucky are no more. Coming in at 10-0, their best start since the 2019/2020 season, Highlands was finally knocked off, falling 68-60 to Ryle on Saturday afternoon in Union. The loss came just days after the Bluebirds returned from the 31st Annual Hilton Sandestin Invitational Tournament in […]
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Prep wrestling: Raider Rumble soldiers on despite bad-weather weekend
The annual Raider Rumble Wrestling Tournament braved the elements Saturday at Ryle High School. While nearly five inches of snow dropped on the area, breaking an 80-year-old daily record, nearly 300 wrestlers upped their games in Union. “Saturday was a success,” said Ryle coach and event organizer Tim Ruschell. “The varsity boys wrestled hard.” The […]
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Raider Rumble ready for lift off at Ryle
Big-time high school wrestling is back at Ryle — so let’s get ready to rumble! “I know I’m ready to rumble,” said Ryle junior Luke Cornwell, better known to his teammates as “Corndog.” The annual Raider Rumble, a three-day showcase in Union, is must-watch northern Kentucky wrestling. Twenty-four high school teams from Kentucky, Ohio and […]
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Arlinghaus’ late triple gives Holy Cross another ‘Roadkill’
It’s evident that Holy Cross coach Ricardo Johnson likes to attach names to different things, two of them being “roadkills,” meaning wins on the road, and “Jimmies and Joes,” the players making the plays that lead the Indians to victory. Now 4-0 on the season, Holy Cross picked up another “roadkill” with a 59-58 win […]