The good news for young baseball teams is they do grow up. The even better news is that when they do, the older guys are still there to show them the way. Which is pretty much the way things went down Friday at Covington Catholic with the host Colonels coming from behind to win the […]
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Thursday NKY HS sports round-up: Simon Kenton softball routs Williamstown in 32nd district semifinals
The top-seeded Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers (15-12) came into the 32nd District semifinals as huge favorites over the Williamstown Lady Demons (3-12). Simon Kenton showed why in a 13-0 run-ruling in Independence. The game moved to Simon Kenton because of rain in the area Wednesday. Simon Kenton will take on Grant County (15-12) for the […]
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Dixie Heights manages to beat Villa Madonna, but no way the 34th District hosts could stay ahead of the storm
It was a race to the region in the 34th District Baseball Tournament Thursday at Dixie Heights. The host Colonels made it in a run-ruled Game 1 that started early, and finished up early, before the storm. The nightcap, featuring Erlanger rivals St. Henry and Lloyd Memorial, didn’t make it. Despite the heroic efforts of […]
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Wednesday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Beechwood baseball advances in 35th District tournament
The Beechwood Tigers (25-5) run-ruled the Holmes Bulldogs (6-23) in the 35th District semifinals, 18-0 in three innings on a day that rain canceled many games in the area. Junior Matt Kappes (5-1) earned the win for Beechwood. He struck out one. Beechwood batted 10 for 13 overall. Senior Brett Holladay went 3 for 3 […]
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Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Always time to talk hoops in Kentucky
How much fun will it be for Northern Kentucky high school basketball fans the next year-and-a-half with a dynamic duo like seniors-to-be Evan Ipsaro, a dynamic all-state point guard out of Covington Catholic, and Holy Cross’s Jacob Meyer, the leading scorer in the state and by one report, the nation, at 38.2 points a game […]
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Rich Strike’s Derby-winning jockey in Newport raising money for late priest’s charity
Less than two weeks after riding longshot Rich Strike to a shocking victory in the Kentucky Derby, jockey Sonny Leon visited JerZee’s Pub & Grill on Monmouth Street in Newport Wednesday to meet fans and sign autographs. The event raised money for charity benefitting racetrack workers. Leon, who rode Rich Strike at 80-to-1 odds, charged […]
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Keeping it together out Alexandria way as district doubleheader goes to Campbell County, Bishop Brossart
Northern Kentucky high school traditionalists have always found it a tough pill to swallow, a tough change to take. And to be honest, the two schools who anchored the southeast corner of the Ninth Region for so many years – Campbell County and Bishop Brossart – find it tough to take as well. They belong […]
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Tuesday NKY HS sports round-up: Highlands softball handles Notre Dame in rivalry match-up
Flying under the radar to a small extent, the Highlands Bluebirds softball team bested the archrival Notre Dame Pandas at Winkler Field in Fort Thomas by a score of 9-2, taking control after the top half of the first inning. Highlands accomplished two other feats in the win. The Bluebirds, at 20-13, became the second […]
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Monday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Dixie Heights softball escapes Conner, keeps win streak alive
It may not be a focus within the team itself. But it’s not a secret the Dixie Heights Colonels softball team (18-4 overall) is the hottest team in the 9th Region. The Colonels know they will be getting the best shot from opponents, especially heading into the postseason. The host Conner Lady Cougars (12-10) gave […]
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Friday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Conner softball follows up huge win with non-region victory
The Conner Lady Cougars softball team (12-7 overall) did not have long to celebrate its huge district win Thursday. The Lady Cougars started their preparation for the 33rd District Tournament coming from behind to beat the Bishop Brossart Lady ‘Stangs, 13-10 in non-region action. Conner saw freshman pitcher Ellie Ortiz (3-3) throw a complete game. […]