We skipped a week because there wasn’t many games the prior week due to the winter weather, but the LINK nky Top 10 is back. Shew, this is not easy and that shows how much parity there is in Northern Kentucky this year. The marquee matchup this week is when Covington Catholic travels to Union […]
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Basketball bites: 1,000 point scorers, 500 career rebounds and assists, plus All “A” tourneys and Newport gets a big addition
It was a slow week last week on the hardwood thanks to the snow, but things are heating back up on the courts in Northern Kentucky. We get you caught up on the latest 1,000-point club members, 500 rebound and assist milestones. The All “A” tourneys will crown champions while Newport gets a big addition […]
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LINK nky Top 10: First basketball poll of the 2024-25 season is here
I know you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seats for the first LINK nky Top 10 basketball poll of the season. Just a reminder this is for teams in our coverage area (Boone, Campbell and Kenton County) which consist of teams from the 8th, 9th and 10th Region. Now that we have a […]
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NKY prep wrestling notebook: Updated state rankings, results and upcoming events
The first in-season state rankings are up at kentuckywrestling.com. One northern Kentucky wrestler secured a No. 1 ranking. Several other area grapplers appear in the top 10 of their respective weight classes. A pair of local squads are in the top 10 of the team rankings. Two more teams reside in the top 20 and […]
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Basketball Bites: Coaching milestones, first wins and more
Coaching milestones, first wins, impressive performances, recaps of action, player milestones, and upcoming games are highlighted in this week’s basketball column.
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High school wrestling: What we learned at the Ryle Raider Rumble
Competition was fierce at the annual Raider Rumble, a two-day wrestling extravaganza at Ryle High School in Union. A total of 24 teams, some of the best in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, converged on the Ryle gymnasium. Varsity action at the area’s early-season marquee wrestling event came fast and furious on Saturday. The junior varsity […]
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Walton-Verona wrestlers ready to make their moves in head coach’s final season
When the Walton-Verona wrestling teams go to the mat, you’re likely to see anything in addition to some of the best wrestlers in Kentucky. The range of outcomes in the heat of battle is virtually unlimited because of the Bearcats’ resourcefulness. Everything from ankle laces and fireman’s carries to grand amplitude throws and gut wrenches […]
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Northern Kentucky high school wrestling preview: Ryle Raiders are ready to rumble
Ryle High School unveils the latest version of its highly successful wrestling team Dec. 14 in Union. That’s the day of the annual Raider Rumble, a get-together of some of the top wrestling teams in Kentucky and Ohio. The JV Rumble is one day earlier to kick off the two-day event. The Raiders hope to […]
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32nd District Girls Basketball preview: It’s a three-team race
All three of Simon Kenton, Walton-Verona and Grant County have claimed a district title over the last six years, the Bearcats with a four-peat from 2019-22, the Braves winning one in 2023 and the Pioneers with one in 2024. Expect these three to once again field competitive teams with a three-way battle for district supremacy. […]
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Boys 32nd District basketball preview: Simon Kenton seeks a third straight title
Since 2016, Simon Kenton has won five district titles, Walton-Verona with four. The two are expected once again to be the top two in the competitive 32nd District with Grant County and Williamstown challenging and entering new eras with new coaches. Here’s an outlook on each team as they enter the season, beginning on Dec. […]
