Trailing 13-7 with 2:24 left in the first half, Ryle swung the momentum with 12 points before the break to take a 19-13 lead into halftime. The Raiders pulled away from there for a 53-21 victory against the host Dixie Heights Colonels for the non-district win to enter the postseason. Ryle (6-4) expanded the lead […]
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KGCA releases Region, Coach of the Year awards as well as All-Region teams
The Kentucky Golf Coaches Association released their All-Region teams recently to award the top players in their respective regions. The teams were compiled based off their season tally of All-State points at tournaments throughout the year. Covington Catholic’s Mitchell Gastright and Newport Central Catholic’s Caleb Eaglin were named boys Region Players of the Year in […]
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Ryle’s semifinal swoon continues in loss to St. Xavier
The KHSAA state soccer semifinals continue to be a thorn in Ryle’s side. The Raiders ventured down to Lexington on Wednesday to take on St. Xavier for the right to Saturday’s state championship. For the fourth time since 2017, the Raiders came back to Union empty-handed. St. Xavier outlasted Ryle in penalty kicks, 3-2 after […]
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Hunt, Minor KVCA Region Players of the Year, Lovins Coach of the Year
The Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association released their lists of Region and Coach of the Year for each of the 16 regions across the state on Monday. Holy Cross’ Julia Hunt was named the 9th Region Player of the Year and Scott’s Milyn Minor was the 10th Region Player of the Year. Hunt’s storied high school […]
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Uncommon wealth: Top 10 Northern Kentucky frontrunners for Kentucky Mr. Football 2023
On a year-to-year basis, the best high school senior football player in Northern Kentucky has just as good a chance of winning Kentucky Mr. Football as any senior from any other area in the commonwealth. Northern Kentucky produced the award’s first winner in 1986 when Frank Jacobs from Newport Central Catholic was honored. The area […]
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8th edition of statewide media football polls
Each week, 24 media members across the state will vote on the top 10 KHSAA football teams in the state in their respective classes. The members are represented from each region in the state, including three members from Northern Kentucky. The polls will run all the way until the end of the regular season and […]
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St. Henry dominates on way to region final
St. Henry volleyball coach Maureen Kaiser wants balance on the team from her hitters. On Tuesday, she got plenty of it as the Crusaders dispatched Ryle, 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-7) in the 9th Region volleyball tournament semifinals, punching their ticket to Thursday’s championship game. The Crusaders (31-8) racked up 38 kills on their way to […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Oct. 16-22
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. This week’s nominated […]
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LINK nky Top 10: District champions crowned, home playoff games clinched
It was the biggest week of the regular season and Week 10 did not disappoint. A team won their first district title since 1975 while others kept undefeated seasons alive and clinched home playoff games. The week also helped clear up a lot of playoff pictures and paths as the postseason is near. Just one […]
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NKAC releases top 10 teams, players
The Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference basketball coaches have spoken. In a recent meeting, the boys basketball coaches from all across Northern Kentucky compiled their lists of top 10 players and teams in the region. The schools range from Regions 8-10. Here is the list of top 10 teams for the preseason: Here is the list […]
