Divers have had their say at the KHSAA Region 7 Swimming and Diving Championships at the Kenton County Aquatics Center at Scott High School. Now it’s the swimmers’ turn as the annual meet reconvenes Thursday, the first of a three‑day push to determine who advances in the chase for state titles. “It’s the most competitive […]
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Highlands sweeps NKAC swimming and diving meet
The pool decks at Scott High School were buzzing Friday and Saturday at the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference swimming and diving meet, even though not every team arrived at full strength. Some programs had swimmers competing downstate and in Ohio. Others sent only divers, and a few split their rosters across multiple events on a […]
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Fort Thomas Sharks win first NKSL title in 50 years
The Fort Thomas Sharks swim and dive team were able to accomplish something they hadn’t done in 50 years. They won the Northern Kentucky Swim League for the first time since 1975. They won the combined score, boys and girls score. The coaches even got in on the action, winning the coaches relay. “Sometimes you […]
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PHOTOS: KHSAA boys state swim and dive meet
The KHSAA boys state swim and dive meet took place on Feb. 21 in Lexington and Charles Bolton was there for photos. Here’s a slideshow from the state meet below.
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PHOTOS: KHSAA girls state swim and dive meet
The KHSAA girls state swim and dive meet took place on Feb. 21 and Charles Bolton was there for photos. Here’s a slideshow from the state meet below.
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Ryle swimmers win second consecutive Combined state title
At around 8:48 p.m. Saturday at the University of Kentucky’s Lancaster Aquatic Center, Ryle swimming coach Jeff Floyd declared the mission accomplished. Yes, Louisville St. Xavier won its 37th KHSAA state swim and dive team title, but the Raiders did something they’ll remember when they have grandchildren – they won their second straight KHSAA swim […]
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Notre Dame’s Herfel brings home a state title; Pandas place second
Friday’s girls state swimming meet featured a friendly rivalry – and a 1-2 finish. Notre Dame freshman Clare Herfel and Panda senior Sadie Hartig dueled in the 500-yard freestyle at the University of Kentucky’s Lancaster Aquatic Center. Herfel won in 4 minutes, 51.22 seconds, and Hartig 4:53.78. “I love we can race each other and […]
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Notre Dame, Highlands, Ryle dominate Region 7 swimming
Ryle swimming coach Jeff Floyd felt great Tuesday. So did Notre Dame’s Jamie Kelly and Highlands’ Kevin Kampschmidt. Notre Dame, Highlands and Ryle dominated last Saturday’s Region 7 meet at Scott. The Pandas defeated the Bluebirds for the girls team title, 438-344 with Ryle finishing third with 271. The Raider boys beat Highlands, 507-487; Covington […]
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NKY swimming preview: Ryle, Highlands vie for Combined team title, Hartig defends state title
Jeff Floyd isn’t satisfied. Ryle’s swimming coach reveled in the Raiders winning the state Combined team title last February, where boys and girls scores are added together. He rejoiced in both teams finishing third in the team standings. None of which matters now. “It was something we chased for a long time, and we had […]
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From Tiger to Tiger: former Bellevue swimmer, LSU coach Jeff Cavana passes away at 67
Jeff Cavana started his swimming career wearing the Bellevue Tigers’ black and gold. He finished his coaching career in the Louisiana State University Tigers’ purple and gold. Cavana passed away Sept. 3 at age 67. He was an LSU assistant coach from 1989-2000, head coach from 2000-2004 and head coach of Jamaica’s Olympic team at […]