Notre Dame could not have drawn up a better opening eight minutes. The Pandas hit nine of their first 11 three-point attempts, all in the first quarter, accounting for 27 of their 29 points in that span. They finished with 11 total triples, fueling a fast start that carried them to a 57–52 win over […]
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Arlinghaus’ late triple gives Holy Cross another ‘Roadkill’
It’s evident that Holy Cross coach Ricardo Johnson likes to attach names to different things, two of them being “roadkills,” meaning wins on the road, and “Jimmies and Joes,” the players making the plays that lead the Indians to victory. Now 4-0 on the season, Holy Cross picked up another “roadkill” with a 59-58 win […]
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Pandamonium in Park Hills: Notre Dame slips past Holy Cross in OT
“Welcome to your first one,” Holy Cross coach Ted Arlinghaus told Notre Dame head coach George Stoll after the game. It was a fitting comment after an overtime thriller Wednesday night in Park Hills, where the Pandas edged the Indians 43-41 in a 35th District rivalry battle. “I’m new to this,” Stoll said. “I don’t […]
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Highlands and Dixie injury-stricken, Bluebirds pull out win
Dixie Heights and Highlands opened the season facing similar challenges. Even before the first game, both teams knew they would be without key contributors. The Colonels entered the night without senior Coralee Pelfrey and the Bluebirds were missing sophomore Maren Orme. Despite those setbacks, Highlands put together a 63-53 road win over Dixie in Edgewood […]
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Lloyd outlasted by Murray in semifinal clash of unbeatens
In the cold November air, with temperatures dipping below 30 degrees and heaters humming on the sidelines, a Class 3A state semifinal under the lights delivered the kind of intensity and heartbreak that defines postseason football. Murray traveled more than 300 miles to Cecil Dees Field in Erlanger, and in a clash of unbeatens at […]
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Girls 37th District: Veteran cores and young stars set up tight district race
Last season, the combined point differential between the three teams in the 37th District was just 20 points. The closest game was decided by a single point, while the largest margin was seven, a testament to how competitive the district has become, no matter the roster. This season, that trend isn’t expected to change. Bishop […]
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Boys 37th District: Campbell County a tall task once again
Until further notice, the 37th District still runs through Claryville. Campbell County has won 12 straight district titles and returns the talent to make another run. Bishop Brossart lost some key scoring but has improved each season, Scott brings back a seasoned core, and Calvary Christian has high expectations of making history. Here’s a preview […]
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Beechwood’s Thanksgiving practice tradition continues with rout of Prestonsburg
Tyler Fryman will get to enjoy his French toast and Nathan Pabst will dig into the cinnamon roll casserole and his mom’s sausage casserole because Beechwood will once again be practicing on Thanksgiving Day. The Tigers claimed another region title in the Class 2A playoffs, punching their ticket to the KHSAA state semifinals the day […]
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Girls 33rd District: Cooper aims to extend dominance under new leadership
The 33rd District enters the new season with storylines everywhere: a defending champion with a new coach, rising stars across the region, and programs rebuilding with renewed stability. From Cooper’s title-tested core to Ryle’s maturing talent, Conner’s returning youth, and Boone County’s effort to bounce back, the district again promises depth, pressure, and unpredictability. Here’s […]
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Boys 33rd District: New faces, new roles, same high stakes
Ryle boys basketball coach Nick Dorning still remembers his first 33rd District game, when former Cooper coach Tim Sullivan greeted him with a warning and a welcome: “Welcome to the 33rd District.” It wasn’t just an introduction, it was a reminder of how competitive the district is, and that reminder isn’t going away. Ryle and […]