Simon Kenton girls basketball coach Brenden Stowers has talked to his players all season about playing with both energy and effort consistently. Simon Kenton combined the two on Monday in the 32nd District semifinals with a 84-58 victory over Walton-Verona. It turned out to be Simon Kenton’s highest point total this season. “I know that […]
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Simon Kenton girls dominate final tune-up for postseason
Simon Kenton dominated Newport Central Catholic 59-26, led by Brynli Pernell and Haylie Webb, to gain momentum for the postseason.
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NKU women drop costly contest to Youngstown State
The Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team hoped to pass Youngstown State in the Horizon League standings in the final regular season home game Saturday at Truist Arena. The Norse put themselves in great position to do that in the second quarter building 18-point leads of 25-7 and 29-11. However, Youngstown State guards Dena Jarrells […]
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Friday NKY prep hoops roundup: Dixie boys edge Boone County
The Dixie Heights boys basketball team ventured to Boone County, built a double-digit lead, then held on for a 73-72 victory. Junior Max Rubemeyer scored all 17 of his points in the second half for the Colonels. He added a crucial three-point play in the fourth quarter. “I think it all comes from the basics,” […]
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Weekend NKY prep hoops roundup: Johnson returns in Cooper boys win
Andy Johnson returned to the Cooper boys basketball team for a 71-50 home win over Grant County, while Conner continued their surge with a 66-47 win over Highlands, while Calvary Christian won their third in a row with a 73-57 win over Portland Christian.
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Conner seniors shine in 62-39 victory, target regionals
Conner girls basketball celebrated their five seniors and defeated Campbell County 62-39 on Saturday, led by Anna Hamilton, Aubree Depenbrock, Ava Brown, Aubrey Fisher and Payton Gutzwiller.
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Senior night success: Dixie Heights 21-0 run leads to lopsided win over Scott
Dixie Heights dominated Scott on Senior Night with a 79-37 win, led by Catherine Buddenberg’s 24 points, Bella Crawford’s 14, Abby Thelen’s 15, and Jalynn Brooks’ 8.
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NKU women rally from 11-point gap to defeat Milwaukee
Things may not have looked good late for the Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team down 64-53 with 3:43 left in the road game at the Milwaukee Panthers, but the Norse showed resiliency making four 3-pointers during that span to come back and stun the hosts, 67-66 for the Horizon League win on Saturday. Northern Kentucky […]
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Bellevue girls, Ludlow boys clinch NKAC titles in thrilling games
The Bellevue girls and Ludlow boys won the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference Tournaments at Ludlow on Saturday. Here’s how they happened: Girls Bellevue 48, Ludlow 42 Bellevue won the rubber match between the two teams to claim the crown. The Tigers found themselves down six entering the fourth quarter, but they outscored the Panthers, 13-4 […]
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Green Bay pulls away from NKU women in second half
The Northern Kentucky women’s basketball team trailed Horizon League power Green Bay just 31-28 at halftime. Then a rough third quarter came as Green Bay outscored the visiting Norse, 24-8 on the way to a 67-51 win Thursday. The Phoenix took both meetings against Northern Kentucky by a combined 46 points. Macey Blevins led the […]