A fortuitous workout at the University of Toledo football team’s pro day has opened the door to a chance to attain a lifelong dream for former Ryle High School record-setting running back Jake Chisholm. Chisholm, a record-breaker at the University of Dayton and a two-time Football Championship Subdivision All-American, caught the eye of Cincinnati Bengals […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for March 20-26
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. Want to get […]
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Simon Kenton claims girls Region 6 archery title
Much like the boys, Simon Kenton and Ryle’s girls archery teams are headed to Bowling Green. The two flipped places on Thursday night at Beechwood in the Region 6 girls archery tournament, Simon Kenton taking the title while Ryle finished runner-up. The night before, it was Ryle’s boys taking the top spot while Simon Kenton […]
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Wednesday NKY HS round-up: Highlands softball holds on for rivalry win over Campbell County
The Highlands Bluebirds softball team (1-1) appeared headed for a run-rule victory against the Campbell County Camels (3-2) at Winkler Field, building a 12-0 lead after three innings. But the Camels avoided it and made a game of it shutting out the Bluebirds after the third inning. Highlands still held on for a 12-8 victory […]
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Ryle boys claim Region 6 archery title
All season long, the Ryle High School archery team has been posting impressive results. The Raiders did so again on Wednesday, winning the KHSAA Region 6 boys title at Beechwood High School. The Raiders pulled through by posting a team score of 2,006 and defeating the 12-team field by 64, Simon Kenton finished second with […]
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BACK TO BACK: Cooper repeats in the 9th
Seeing their lead dwindle down to two with under two minutes to play, Cooper never flinched. They got a couple stops when needed, rebounded the basketball and hit a couple free throws down the stretch to defeat Ryle, 48-42 in the girls Ninth Region championship game. It’s the little things that mattered on Saturday night […]
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Ryle sets up rematch with Cooper after taking down Holy Cross
Five region finals in six years. In an always competitive Ninth Region, that’s quite an accomplishment. Now Ryle will have to clear a hurdle they’ve struggled to get by the past season and a half. With a 69-57 victory over Holy Cross on Friday night at Truist Arena, the Raiders have put themselves a game […]
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Cooper girls upend Ryle for second straight 33rd District crown
Only one Ninth Region team came within single-digits of the favored Cooper Jaguars girls basketball team (26-3) during the regular season. The Ryle Raiders (22-8) had their chances until the end in a 63-58 defeat on Jan. 13 at Cooper. The two met again Thursday for the 33rd District championship on the same floor Cooper […]
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Ryle grad Morgan headed to USFL
University of Minnesota quarterback and Ryle alum Tanner Morgan is headed to the United States Football League. Morgan was drafted eighth overall by the Michigan Panthers in Tuesday’s draft. The USFL debuted in 2022 with all games being played in Birmingham, Alabama. The Panthers will play their home games this season in Detroit at Ford […]
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Girls 33rd District semifinals: Cooper, Ryle victories set up Thursday showdown
Could it be the second of three possible matchups when Ryle and Cooper meet on Thursday for the 33rd District championship and then again in the Ninth Region championship? The way the two looked on Tuesday night, it’s a possibility. First, Cooper disposed of Boone County, 56-20, while Ryle defeated Conner 60-50. Here’s how it […]