A rematch awaits Dixie Heights on Thursday in the 9th Region semifinals after the Colonels (16-2-3 overall) shut out the Newport Catholic Thoroughbreds, 4-0, Tuesday evening at Mountjoy Stadium in Edgewood in the 9th Region Soccer Quarterfinals. Junior Andrew Kohls led the way for Dixie with two goals and senior goalkeeper Braden Blackburn recorded another […]
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‘Getting better each week,’ Bluebirds blow out Rebels
Host Highlands rolled over Boone County, 50-0, totaling 400 yards of offense Friday evening at David Cecil Memorial Stadium, on the strength of three junior running back Cam Giesler touchdowns in the first quarter and a defense that held the Rebels’ offense under 70. “They’ve done a really good job focusing on the task at […]
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Campbell County wins third 37th District girls soccer title in four years
For the third time in four years, the Campbell County Camels won the 37th District girls soccer title with a 2-0 win over the Bishop Brossart Mustangs on Thursday evening at Scott High School. The game was highlighted by a corner kick from sophomore forward Jozie Holmes and netted by all-district senior midfielder Addie Schumacher. […]
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Rowan Co. surprises Holmes, 14-12
Holmes could not overcome its slow start to Class 4A, District 6 opponent, Rowan County, falling to the Vikings, 14-12, Friday evening at Tom Ellis Stadium in Covington. Rowan took advantage of the absence of several Bulldogs’ starters in the first quarter, going 55 yards in just over two minutes, culminating in a 12-yard touchdown […]
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Brossart beats Ludlow in defensive battle
Bishop Brossart held off Ludlow Friday night, 10-9, sacking Panthers quarterback Jaxson Rice as time ran out, a fitting end to a night that was heavy on defense and light on points. The first quarter nearly passed with zeros remaining on the scoreboard until Mustang kicker Tyler Smith’s 29-yard field goal with under a minute […]
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Soccer: Newport Catholic shuts out Bishop Brossart
Newport Catholic defeated Bishop Brossart, 3-0, Saturday afternoon at Morscher Park behind a strong effort from senior goalkeeper Ryan Mullen and goals from Ryan Desmond, Owen Roeder, and Jonathan Green. “Ryan has been awesome this year and he’s made a huge leap from last year. We told him specifically that he has to be a […]
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Highlands outlasts Ryle in shootout
“Was there anything that didn’t happen in that game?” Highlands Head Coach Bob Sphire asked. Charlie Noon’s 268 all-purpose yards keyed Highlands to victory over Ryle Friday night at Borland Stadium in Union, 57-46, in a wild one that had just about everything a football game has to offer. “Charlie Noon and Carson Class made […]
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CovCath wins Colonel battle, loses quarterback in game
Covington Catholic may have lost its starting quarterback in junior Evan Pitzer but senior Zacc Roberts came off the bench helping the blue Colonels (3-1) win the Battle of Dixie Highway, 47-14 over the Dixie Heights red Colonels (2-2). Roberts completed 12 of 14 passes for 179 yards and four touchdowns. Covington Catholic has won […]
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Holmes overcomes slow start, ‘grinds out’ win over Boone County
Game photos by Brandon Wheeler, LINK nky contributor With an 8-0 lead in the third quarter, Boone County quarterback Jamarion Hocker gained four yards on an otherwise nondescript play Friday night in Covington. However, his helmet came off, which meant he had to come out for a single play. Backup Cole Hardy fumbled on the […]
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Cooper hangs on in wild finish over Dixie
Running back Eli White’s 10-yard touchdown run put Cooper ahead by 21 points to begin the second quarter but the Jaguars would barely escape a young Dixie Heights team, 41-36, Friday night at Rice Mountjoy Stadium in Edgewood in a game that came down to the final seconds. Early on, Cooper seemed primed to take […]