The host Simon Kenton boys took down Oldham County, 79-70, a day after the Colonels defeated who many consider the top team in the 8th Region, North Oldham. Travis Krohman led the way scoring 24 points making three 3-pointers. Jay Bilton scored 18 points and Bode Stone added 16. Simon Kenton (9-13) travels to Grant […]
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Thursday NKY prep hoops roundup: Dixie Heights girls win eighth straight
The Dixie Heights girls extended their winning streak to eight straight with a convincing 60-27 win over visiting Owen County. Catherine Buddenberg scored 18 points to lead the Colonels and Abby Thelen scored 10. Dixie Heights shot 46% from the field. Dixie Heights (13-8) will have its streak tested with three-time defending champion Sacred Heart […]
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LINK nky Top 10: We’ve got a new No. 1 on the boys side
It was quite the week for hoops in Northern Kentucky. The small schools in the 9th Region reigned supreme down in Corbin, both Newport’s boys and Holy Cross’ girls claiming All “A” Classic state titles. It was the first time since 2015 the 9th Region accomplished the feat when Newport Central Catholic’s boys and Holy […]
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Wednesday NKY prep hoops roundup: Walton-Verona, Holy Cross girls record sound All “A” State wins
The Walton-Verona and Holy Cross girls basketball teams soundly knocked off their opponents in the first round of the All “A” State Tournament at The Corbin Arena. Here is how they happened: Walton-Verona 45, Mayfield 30 The Bearcats used their size and depth to their advantage defensively to beat the Cardinals. Walton-Verona shot 37% from […]
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Four NKY teams vie for All “A” titles
There’s an abundance of state All “A” Classic basketball storylines. The 33rd annual girls small-school tournament begins Wednesday at The Corbin Arena. Defending champion Holy Cross meets Sixth Region winner Whitefield Academy at 10 a.m., followed by Eighth Region champion Walton-Verona vs. First Region champ Mayfield at 11:30 a.m. The 34th annual boys tournament begins Thursday. Grabbing […]
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LINK nky Top 10: Cooper rises with two big wins
The snowbirds made for a somewhat lighter week in Northern Kentucky, but the three counties (Boone, Campbell and Kenton) were fortunate compared to other parts of the state in being able to get games in. While most of the state was snowed out all week, many of the teams in the NKY area were able […]
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Ten from NKY nominated for Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year
The Lexington Herald-Leader Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year nominees are out, and 10 from Northern Kentucky are on the list. The Sports Figure of the Year Award recognizes athletes, coaches or sports administrators at any level if he or she plays for a team in Kentucky, is from Kentucky or played for a college […]
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CovCath takes down Walton-Verona as Miller, Gutman hit 1k marks
Caden Miller and Cash Harney led Covington Catholic to an 81-69 win over Walton-Verona, as the Colonels used their defense and quick hands to dominate the Bearcats.
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LINK nky Top 10: Not an easy task this week
There’s only about two things certain for the area top 10 boys and girls, the boys top two is pretty comfortably in place while the top girls team is a no-brainer. From there? Good luck. Some upsets took place either in district or region play, or even out of region play. Deciphering who should go […]
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Hardin Fast — The fastest 500 words in sports: NKY news from Ryle, Simon Kenton, Newport, NDA, NKU, TMU
Vroom, vroom. Let’s go. The rest of Kentucky better get ready to grapple with this. Northern Kentucky high schools boast one top-ranked wrestler, three second-ranked wrestlers, one top 10 team and four top 20 teams in the latest rankings by Kentuckywrestling.com. Simon Kenton sophomore Brayden Blevins is No. 1 at 120 pounds. A trio of […]
