Simon Kenton used an early 12-0 run, led by tournament MVP Jay Bilton, and a 28-point performance from Travis Krohman to defeat Walton-Verona 62-46 and repeat as 32nd District champions.
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Girls 32nd District Semifinal: Simon Kenton rolls past Walton-Verona
Simon Kenton girls basketball coach Brenden Stowers has talked to his players all season about playing with both energy and effort consistently. Simon Kenton combined the two on Monday in the 32nd District semifinals with a 84-58 victory over Walton-Verona. It turned out to be Simon Kenton’s highest point total this season. “I know that […]
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‘Long overdue’ girls wrestling comes to NKY
Tim Ruschell thought it was long overdue. Ryle’s wrestling coach said it was about time to sanction girls wrestling, and last February the Kentucky High School Athletic Association listened. The 2023-24 season is the sport’s first, but there have been unsanctioned tournaments for five years. “Wrestling itself, it’s really a tough sport,” Ryle senior Viktoriya […]
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Wednesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Campbell County girls use strong third quarter to beat Walton-Verona
Campbell County head coach Davey Johnson said third quarters have been the strongest ones for the Campbell County girls basketball team this year. The Camels scored 25 points in the third quarter on the road to beat Walton-Verona, 70-58. “We just have to figure a way to bottle that up and have that in the […]
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Simon Kenton boys win third straight 32nd District; Pioneer girls rout Walton-Verona to complete sweep
You could call Andrew Petty the Prince of Penalty Kicks. Simon Kenton needed every one of Petty’s three against Grant County on Wednesday. The first one tied the score at 1-1 in the 79th minute, and his other two led the Pioneers to a 2-1 win (9-8 in PKs) – and third straight 32nd District title – […]
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Simon Kenton edges Walton-Verona in tense 32nd District battle
The game had its usual intensity, but stayed clean for the most part as the teams combined for one yellow card and no red cards. When the clock struck zero, the host Simon Kenton Pioneers edged the Walton-Verona Bearcats, 2-1 in a 32nd District seed match for their fourth straight win. Simon Kenton has won […]
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Walton-Verona grinds out road win at Brossart
The Walton-Verona Bearcats scored the game’s first 14 points like the flip of a switch and never lost the lead. It didn’t come as easy after that, but the Bearcats grinded out a 27-14 victory over Bishop Brossart at the Mustang Athletic Complex. The season-opener for both teams marked the first meeting between the two […]
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NKY among the state’s elite in track and field
You don’t have to look far to find local runners atop the Class A state rankings. “We don’t have to travel, and every week is basically the best competition we’re going to see all year,” Brossart boys coach Chris Davis said. “When we get to state, we’re running against Walton (Verona) and St. Henry and Beechwood almost […]
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Blevins, Evans win state wrestling gold
Three of Northern Kentucky’s lightest high school wrestlers turned in large performances Saturday. Simon Kenton freshman Braden Blevins won the state 106-pound title at George Rogers Clark High School by defeating Harrison County’s George Dennis, 7-5. A few minutes later, Ryle sophomore Landon Evans captured the 113 crown with a 7-0 win over Great Crossing’s […]
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Ryle, Campbell County sending eight to state wrestling
Eight won’t be enough. Ryle and Campbell County both bring an octet of wrestlers to the state tournament that begins Friday at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, and Walton-Verona has five. But at least one local coach – Ryle’s Tim Ruschell – thinks seven-time defending champion Union County (which brings 11), Johnson Central […]