In the first meeting between Simon Kenton and Walton-Verona since the Bearcats bounced the Pioneers out of the first round of last season’s 32nd District tournament, the Pioneers got some payback in front of an overflowing crowd at Joe Stark Memorial Gymnasium in Independence on Friday night. “Great atmosphere,” said Simon Kenton Coach Trent Steiner. […]
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Ipsaro scores 32 to lead CovCath past Beechwood
Covington Catholic senior Evan Ipsaro hit buzzer beaters to close out the first, second and third quarters on the way to 32 points as the Colonels extended their win streak over Beechwood to seven straight, 70-52. “I’ve watched him for three years. He’s the only guy that I can say consistently does that,” said CovCath […]
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Second-half rally propels Dixie Heights past Notre Dame
Dixie Heights overcame a nine-point halftime deficit to knock off Notre Dame, 55-44, Wednesday night in Edgewood. The Colonels clamped down on defense in the third quarter, opening with a 10-0 run and holding the Pandas to only one made field goal in the frame. Trailing 29-20 at the half, the Colonels got back-to-back 3-pointers […]
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Dynes’ near triple-double helps Simon Kenton hold off Ryle
The Pioneers defended the fort on military appreciation night at Simon Kenton, surviving a scrappy Ryle squad 46-41. Simon Kenton 7-foot-3 senior Gabe Dynes was an “Army of One” in the paint, starting and finishing the game with a bucket and blocked shot to bookend his night. The Youngstown State signee began the scoring with […]
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Five inducted into NKY Sports HOF
The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame welcomed five new members during its December induction meeting at the Gardens of Park Hills on Wednesday, Dec. 21. A full house was on hand to usher in the new class, which included: Mick Abner, Highlands;Victor Brown, Dayton; Glenn Meyers, Newport Central Catholic; Mark Wehry, Holy Cross; and […]
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Newport finishes with a flurry to turn back Lloyd
Some hype surrounded the 9th Region showdown between Newport and Lloyd Memorial inErlanger Tuesday night. Juggernauts’ 6-foot-8 sophomore EJ Walker had suitors from the University of Cincinnati, Dayton and Purdue in attendance. His teammate, 6-foot-3 senior Jeremiah Israel, has already signed with NKU. On the other side, Newport boasted a pair of freshmen phenoms in […]