For the most part in the current 32nd District that formed in 2005, it’s been either the Simon Kenton Pioneers or the Walton-Verona Bearcats battling for the district tournament championship. But the two met in the district semifinals last year after Grant County earned the top seed. Host Walton-Verona edged Simon Kenton, 69-66 in that […]
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8th Region/32nd District girls basketball preview: Simon Kenton, Walton-Verona seek deeper postseason runs
The Anderson County Bearcats led by last year’s Kentucky Miss Basketball Amyia Jenkins have won the last three 8th Region titles. But now that Jenkins graduated and took her talents to the University of Kentucky, consensus is the region is wide open. The Simon Kenton Pioneers and Walton-Verona Bearcats hope to make it back to […]
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Another one steps up for Beechwood’s all-winning Tigers
It’s never easy playing Beechwood . . . especially in Ft. Mitchell. But try it without your best player, a four-year starting quarterback leader replaced by a freshman, and your best running back, the way Simon Kenton did Friday night. And then your cheerleaders have you running through a giant banner headlined “HERE KITTY, KITTY” […]
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Highlands, Simon Kenton girls soccer drop games at Lexington Catholic
The Lexington Catholic Cup generally sees some of the best competition from around the state including two or more from Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. Four from the area will venture down this year to play a guaranteed three games. Two of them could not come home with wins on the first night that took […]
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Thursday NKY sports round-up: Dixie Soccer, Volleyball teams pull trifecta
Dixie Heights (4-3 overall) won a thrilling 9th Region volleyball game against the visiting Highlands Bluebirds (2-3) by the slimmest 3-2 (19-25, 25-19, 7-25, 25-22, 15-13) score. Dixie has won its last four games after dropping the first three to solid 9th Region opponents. “We made some adjustments throughout the game,” said Julie Kelly, Dixie […]
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Tuesday NKY sports round-up: Cooper volleyball outlasts Campbell Co.
The amazing spikes to the floor seem to catch the most attention in volleyball. But for that to happen, things start with the first pass then a nice set. The Cooper Jaguars and Campbell County Camels volleyball teams displayed their solid hitters at Cooper’s gym, including seniors Holland Morris and Rylie Depue for Cooper and […]
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Wednesday NKY Basketball Tournament Round-Up: Walton-Verona boys hold off Simon Kenton to play for 32nd District Championship
This 32nd Semifinal game came down to the wire like expected. But the host Walton-Verona Bearcats boys basketball team (18-10) held off the Simon Kenton Pioneers (14-12), 69-66 in the 32nd District semifinals. The Bearcats have won seven in a row. They led 56-44 at one point in the fourth quarter before the Pioneers rallied. […]
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Herald’s Triple at Buzzer Lifts Highlands to Road Win
Highlands Escapes Independence with Win PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior guard Will Herald (15) passes the ball in the win at Simon Kenton on Tuesday. Herald made the game-winning three from the left corner at the buzzer. The Blue and White prefers not to be in this situation. But the Highlands […]
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Highlands travels to Simon Kenton, looking to start 2-0
Turnovers Key in Match-Up PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands senior linebacker Mason Welsch gets in position in the win over Bowling Green on Saturday. Highlands travels to Independence to take on the Simon Kenton Pioneers at 7 p.m. Friday. No one covers NKY Sports like FTM! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. […]
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Bluebirds Throttle Pioneers
Highlands Wins Fifth Straight PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior guard Leyton Read inbounds the ball in a recent game. The final score does not indicate it. But the host Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (14-4) fell behind 13-2 to start the game before rallying for a 98-70 victory over the Simon […]