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. […]
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NKY football coaches announce All-Division, All-NKY teams
The Northern Kentucky high school football coaches have spoken. With the season down to the wire, they have decided on their All-Division teams, Division Players of the Year and All-NKY teams. DIVISION I Includes Campbell County, Cooper, Dixie Heights, Ryle and Simon Kenton Player of the Year: Austin Alexander, Cooper — Alexander, a North Carolina […]
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End of season NKY boys soccer stat leaders
With the 2024 KHSAA soccer season come and gone, let’s take a look at who stood out in the pitch in northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell and Kenton County) for boys soccer. Below is individual leaders in goals, assists, saves and goals against average. Team leaders is goals scored, goals allowed, shutouts, goals scored per game […]
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Friday night football roundup/scores: Harney clears 1,000 yards rushing in Colonels 8th straight win
Friday night marked the end of the KHSAA football regular season. Playoffs will begin on Thursday, Nov. 7. Here’s a roundup from Friday night’s action: Covington Catholic 42, Campbell County 28 The Colonels shot out to a 42-0 lead before halftime on their way to an eighth straight victory to close out the season. Cash […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Oct. 13-Oct. 19
To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. The new school […]
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High School Football: Week 9 broadcast/streaming links
Week 9 of the high school football season features 13 games featuring NKY teams, with broadcast/streaming links available for most of the games.