The Simon Kenton girls basketball team faced 32nd District rival Grant County for the Billy Hicks Classic championship in Georgetown and came away with a 53-42 win. Free throws made a big difference, Simon Kenton hit 14-of-18 attempts from the charity stripe while Grant County went 3-of-9. The Pioneers defeated West Jessamine, Scott County and […]
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Top storylines to look for headed into the prep basketball season
This story originally appeared in the Nov. 24 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Players, families and fans alike often count down the months, weeks and days to the start of the high school basketball season. Kentucky is a basketball-crazed state and brings a unique touch in crowning just […]
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Walton-Verona Schools determining next steps after district report cards release
An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified Walton-Verona Middle School’s principal as Mark Krummen. LINK nky regrets the error. On the heels of Kentucky School Report Card data being released, Walton-Verona Independent Schools is now assessing how to improve its results. The district’s high school and middle school received a green rating, while the […]
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Walton-Verona Schools outlines mental health support initiative
The effort to connect its students, staff and families to mental health services has been strengthened, Walton-Verona Independent Schools officials said. The school district has partnered with mental health care coordination service firm Care Solace for ongoing therapy, family counseling and substance abuse services. “No matter what you’re experiencing, there is hope and help,” Walton-Verona […]
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Friday NKY prep football roundup: See who did what in the final week of the regular season
Trailing 13-7 with 2:24 left in the first half, Ryle swung the momentum with 12 points before the break to take a 19-13 lead into halftime. The Raiders pulled away from there for a 53-21 victory against the host Dixie Heights Colonels for the non-district win to enter the postseason. Ryle (6-4) expanded the lead […]
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Friday NKY prep football roundup: Campbell County bounces back from two tough losses to earn district win
The Campbell County Camels found themselves on the wrong end of the final play in Class 6A, District 6 losses the previous two weeks. But the Camels made sure that did not happen in a third straight game, taking care of the visiting Great Crossing Warhawks, 28-22 to earn their first district win this season. […]
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NKY Volleyball District Tournament roundup: Top seeds avoid upsets
Four of the six area district volleyball tournament semifinal games saw third seeds with the chance to avenge regular season losses against the second seeds on their home floors. But only the Dixie Heights Colonels successfully defended their home floor, knocking off the Villa Madonna Vikings, 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, 25-23) to advance to the 34th […]
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Construction of Walton-Verona Intermediate School progressing
Construction of the new Walton-Verona Schools Intermediate School is progressing in a timely manner, school officials said. “It’s moving right along,” Walton-Verona Independent Schools Facilities Manager Jeremy Key said during the district’s school board meeting. “They’re currently ahead of schedule.” The gym front wall is up, the side walls are up and work on the […]
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Walton-Verona Schools mulling school bus purchase
A new school bus purchase may be in the Walton-Verona Independent Schools future. The potential addition to the bus fleet was discussed during Thursday’s regular school board session. “What I’m requesting is an additional bus purchase,” Walton-Verona Independent Schools Transportation Manager Chris Schadler said. “When the bus that we ordered last year arrives, this year […]
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The LINK nky Team of the Week for Sept. 11-17: Walton-Verona girls soccer team
The LINK nky Team of the Week for Sept. 11-17 presented by Ortho Cincy is the Walton-Verona girls soccer team. The Bearcats showed up and showed out in voting, tallying over 9,000 votes and nearly 60% of total votes. Earning Walton-Verona Team of the Week honors was their run in the All “A” state girls […]
