Highlands had once been in Ryle’s shoes, navigating the challenges of a young roster. But on Sunday night at Truist Arena, the tables turned as the seasoned Bluebirds took down a youthful Lady Raider squad, 67-50, in the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Ninth Region Tournament quarterfinals. In previous years, Highlands leaned on a youthful roster, while […]
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Lloyd’s Legacy: Juggernauts capture 34th District three-peat
Developing new habits can be challenging, but Lloyd Memorial has embraced the challenge with ease. The Juggernauts have turned winning district championships into a tradition, clinching a three-peat by defeating Dixie Heights 61-54 in the 34th District title game in Edgewood. It’s the first time Lloyd has 3-peated in district play in over 80 years. […]
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Highlands claims third straight district title with win over NewCath
Three’s company, not a crowd. But it’s definitely making the trophy case in Fort Thomas a bit more packed. In a thrilling girls 36th District Championship showdown on Cowens Family Court at Newport Central Catholic High School, Highlands clinched their third consecutive district title, defeating the host 59-50. Since their heartbreaking loss to Newport Central […]
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Holy Cross, CovCath cruise to 35th District Final
The boys’ 35th District tournament semifinals played out Wednesday night in Fort Mitchell. Holy Cross earned a spot in the district championship with a win over Beechwood, while Covington Catholic took down Holmes. Here’s how they went down: Holy Cross 76, Beechwood 57 The third time was the charm for Holy Cross. After back-to-back heartbreaks […]
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Bishop Brossart gets redemption, Campbell County takes care of business in boys 37th District semis
The boys 37th District tournament semifinals took place at Scott High on Tuesday night in Taylor Mill. Campbell County advanced to their 12th straight district championship with a win over Calvary Christian while Bishop Brossart took down Scott. Here’s how they went down: Bishop Brossart 48, Scott 37 The Mustangs are back in the title […]
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Girls 32nd District Semifinals: Game of runs favors Grant County as Walton-Verona falls
The “game of runs” can either go in your favor, or bury you fast. Struggling to withstand several Grant County surges in the girls 32nd District tournament semifinals at Williamstown, Walton-Verona couldn’t claw their way back, falling 54-43 to end their season. Just 25 days ago (Jan. 30) in Dry Ridge, the Bearcats cruised past […]
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Down two starters, Holy Cross defeats Highlands 68-62
If Holy Cross had a motto for this game, it would be “Next man up.” Or, in this case, “Next men up.” Missing their two leading scorers—Luke Arlinghaus (13.4 ppg) and Nate Rominger (12.7 ppg)—the Indians dug deep, battling their way to a 68-62 victory over Highlands Friday night at the Finn Activity Center. Whether […]
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Conner fights back, tops Newport to end skid
Conner entered their meeting with Newport with one clear expectation: a response. Riding a three-game losing streak, the Cougars refused to let it stretch any further, battling their way to a hard-fought, 73-69 victory over another top Ninth Region contender in Newport. “Our guys know what we’re capable of,” Conner head coach Nathan Browning said. […]
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Notre Dame stifles Holy Cross, secures top spot in district tournament
A district matchup between two top-15 teams in the state can be a rare occurrence. But inside the small gym known as “The Finn” in Covington, 15th-ranked Notre Dame took down 12th-ranked Holy Cross, 55-42, securing the top seed for the 35th District tournament. As every opponent knows, facing the Indians means preparing for a […]
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25-0 run leads Simon Kenton to win over Walton-Verona
Basketball is often described as a ‘game of runs,’ or in this case, the game of ‘the run.’ A dominant 25-0 run spanning the end of the third quarter and into the fourth propelled Simon Kenton’s girls to a 56-27 victory over Walton-Verona, securing the top seed in the 32nd District Tournament. “It’s always a […]