Death, taxes, and Dylan McIntyre picking up wins on the mound. It’s not the original saying, but the senior pitcher for Ryle has been just that reliable. McIntyre threw a complete-game shutout to lead the Raiders past Highlands, 8–0, at Highlands Hills Park in Fort Thomas—another statement win for a team that continues to assert […]
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Conner stays locked in, shuts the door on Cooper
There’s always a level of uncertainty when it comes to getting a baseball game played—but one thing you can always count on is Conner’s mindset: stay focused and locked in. Despite a chaotic two days with the weather, the Cougars didn’t flinch. They wrapped up a 9-4 win over Cooper in Hebron, securing the No. […]
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Chase Flaherty’s no-hitter leads Beechwood to All “A” Sectional win
Beechwood pitcher Chase Flaherty wasn’t too happy with how last season’s sectional game ended. He used that as motivation to throw a no-hitter in a 1-0 win over Bishop Brossart Wednesday night in Fort Mitchell in the All “A” Sectional, sending the Tigers to the All “A” State Tournament in Owensboro. Flaherty went the distance, […]
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Ohio sweeps Kentucky in OH-KY All-Star basketball games
Ohio completed the sweep in Saturday night’s “Battle of the Border” All-Star basketball showcase at Thomas More University. The girls set the tone early with a dominant 93–69 win, and the boys followed with a thrilling 110–109 nail-biter to seal the deal and finish off a perfect night for the Buckeye State. BOYS All-Star games […]
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Four-Midable: Beechwood claims another 9th Region All “A” crown
For Beechwood, the goals rarely change—and a 9th Region Class “A” baseball title is always near the top. All the early-season preparation paid off Thursday night, as the Tigers secured their fourth straight crown—just the second time in school history—with a 12-4 win over Newport Central Catholic at Thomas More Stadium in Florence. The program […]
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Walton-Verona falls to North Oldham in hard-fought 8th Region semifinal
One thing was certain about Walton-Verona’s season: they weren’t going down without a fight. The Bearcats gave everything they had in a hard-fought, 48-45 loss to North Oldham in the 8th Region boys’ semifinals at Henry County on Monday night. North Oldham entered the game as one of the favorites to win the region title, […]
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Simon Kenton falls on heartbreaking shot in 8th Region quarterfinal
One bounce. That’s all that separated Simon Kenton from potentially keeping their season alive. A fateful bounce off the rim from a missed corner three landed in the hands of South Oldham’s Julian Miles, giving him just enough time to release one final shot before the buzzer. That shot fell, and with it, the Pioneers’ […]
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Simon Kenton gets on the defensive in region championship victory
Moments like this are why Simon Kenton coach Jeff Stowers returned to lead the Lady Pioneers after stepping back in 2022. He already had five region titles already under his belt, but Stowers knew this group had something special. That belief paid off as the Lady Pioneers claimed their second championship in three seasons, defeating […]
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Simon Kenton stifles Anderson County in 8th Region semifinals
Simon Kenton sophomore Brynli Pernell shared the same determination as her entire Lady Pioneer squad. They refused to let anything stand in their way of another shot at the region title. Fueled by last season’s disappointing quarterfinal exit, Simon Kenton is back in the championship game after powering past a top contender Anderson County, 49-27, […]
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Notre Dame withstands slow tempo, takes down St. Henry
St. Henry knew they had one shot to upset Notre Dame. Slow it down. However, the Pandas withstood the Crusaders’ gameplan, securing a 40-25 victory in the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Ninth Region tournament quarterfinals Sunday at Truist Arena. Trying to avoid a repeat of a 54-21 loss to the Pandas on Feb. 10, St. Henry […]