Walton-Verona Independent Public School district has named Dr. Dylan Smith as its new superintendent. Smith will take the reins from Matt Baker, who is retiring from the role at the end of the school year. Smith will officially become superintendent on July 1. Smith currently serves as the assistant superintendent for student learning at Oldham […]
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Walton-Verona wins the night, and the No. 1 seed, over Simon Kenton
The atmosphere in Independence felt more like late May than early May, but that’s the expectation whenever Walton-Verona and Simon Kenton face off, no matter the sport. Fueled by the energy of the rivalry and with the top seed in the 32nd District Tournament on the line, Wednesday night carried the feel of a postseason […]
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All “A” State spotlight: Beechwood, Walton-Verona chase championships
The All “A” state baseball and softball tournaments take place this weekend at Daviess County High School for baseball and Jack C. Fisher Park in Owensboro for softball. Beechwood’s baseball and softball teams are in it, as is Walton-Verona’s baseball team. BASEBALL Baseball will have all four quarterfinal games played on Saturday with the semifinals […]
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Walton-Verona’s season ends in 8th Region quarterfinal rout from North Oldham
In what would be their last game of the season, Walton-Verona ran into a buzzsaw. Playing perhaps the favorite to win the 8th Region title in the quarterfinals at Henry County High School Thursday evening, the Bearcats fell to North Oldham 84-38 in a game they never led. Walton-Verona fell victim to a running clock […]
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Walton-Verona battles back, but fall short in 8th Region quarterfinals
Walton-Verona trailed by 16 early in the third quarter on a stage none of the team had ever been on before. Instead of folding, the Bearcats fought like a team refusing to let their season end quietly. In the end, though, it was Anderson County who came out on top, 55-54, in the girls 8th […]
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Weight lifted: Walton-Verona gets past Grant in 32nd District semis
A weight has finally been lifted in Walton. For the first time since 2022, Walton-Verona is headed back to the 8th Region Tournament, ending a frustrating stretch that saw them fall short in the 32nd District three straight seasons. This time, there was no heartbreak, only relief. Walton-Verona took care of business on its home […]
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NKHSGBCA All-Division teams released
The Northern Kentucky High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association has announced its selections for the Northern Kentucky All-Division teams. Competing under the umbrella of the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference (NKAC), the association recognizes standout performances across three divisions. The NKAC is structured by school size, with Division I consisting of the largest schools in the […]
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Rivalry that never rests: Simon Kenton and Walton-Verona add a thrilling new chapter in Walton
Overtime drama, career highs, student sections stretching from top to bottom of the bleachers, a packed house, perfect ingredients for any high school game. Add a rivalry between schools separated by less than eight miles with district seeding on the line, and the stage was set for Wednesday night in Walton. Simon Kenton escaped with […]
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4-for-4, all NKY teams advance to All “A” semifinals
It will have to wait a week, but there’s potential for an All-NKY boys and girls final in the All ” A” state tournament. The Walton-Verona and Newport boys and the Bishop Brossart and Holy Cross girls took care of business in the quarterfinals on Friday to advance to next week’s semifinals, postponed a week […]
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Newport’s Lowe beats buzzer, Walton-Verona overcomes slow start as both advance in All “A”
The Walton-Verona and Newport boys’ basketball teams extended their stays in Owensboro at the All “A” state tournament with first round victories on Thursday. The Bearcats took down Somerset, 47-45, while the Wildcats defeated Lexington Christian Academy at the buzzer, 45-43. They now head to Friday’s quarterfinals with a bit of a change from original […]