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 […]
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The LINK nky Team of the Week for Feb. 6-12: Ryle Archery team
The LINK nky Team of the Week for February 6-12 presented by Ortho Cincy is the Ryle High School archery team. The Raiders received over 2,200 votes, pulling away from the Ludlow boys basketball team as the week went on, who tallied nearly 1,200 votes. Earning Ryle the honors was when they won the MQH […]
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NKY HS hoops postseason roundup: Villa tops Ludlow in 34th
Boys 34th District Tournament (at St. Henry) Monday: Villa Madonna 59, Ludlow 56 The Vikings got a defensive stand late as they avenged two regular season losses to the Panthers in advancing to Wednesday’s 34th District Tournament semifinals to face Lloyd Memorial. Henry Thole led Villa with 38 points and 14 rebounds, making 16-of-25 shots […]
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Thomas More football hones in on “backyard”
As Thomas More football is just about set to make the transition from NAIA to Division II, they wanted to make sure they found the players that fit their system and help them move forward into a new era with their 2023 recruiting class. Coach Chris Norwell said they’re waiting on some more additions to […]
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Friday NKY Girls Basketball hoops round-up: Ryle earns home rivalry win against Conner
The teams know they will meet again with a region tournament berth on the line at Cooper. But aside from earning the second seed in the 33rd District Tournament, the host Ryle Raiders (16-5, 2-1) and Conner Cougars (11-6, 1-2) took the court seeing how they matched up with each other that night and what […]
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Ryle pair nominated for McDonald’s All-American game
A pair of Ryle seniors are two of 722 nominees for the prestigious McDonald’s All-American basketball game. Abby Holtman and Austin Johnson were named to the list on Wednesday, nominated for selection to participate in the 45th anniversary McDonald’s All American Games, 48 of them (24 girls and 24 boys) will be selected to play […]
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Tuesday NKY HS hoops roundup: Ryle tops Highlands, Holy Cross advances past NCC in girls 9th Region All “A” quarters
Girls Basketball Ryle 65, Highlands 59 The Raiders won their sixth straight in the series. But this one is the closest Highlands has come to ending that streak. Highlands (8-5) built a 41-33 lead over the Raiders (12-3) after freshman guard Kaylee Mills did a pump fake then hit a three-pointer with 3:57 left in […]