The Northern Kentucky High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association has announced its selections for the Northern Kentucky All-Division teams. Competing under the umbrella of the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference (NKAC), the association recognizes standout performances across three divisions. The NKAC is structured by school size, with Division I consisting of the largest schools in the […]
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Conner hires from within, Floyd named next football coach
Being instrumental in player development, game preparation and building a culture rooted in accountability and teamwork made this an easy decision for Conner. Chase Floyd has demonstrated those qualities for the Conner football team since joining the staff in 2018 and is now the head coach of the program. The school made the hiring official […]
Posted inWrestling
Talent, togetherness propel Conner wrestling to rare NKAC team title
Conner wrestlers reconvened at the high school on Monday, two days after a pretty good Saturday at the office. With Conner on holiday break this week, the wrestlers had the school practically to themselves. There were a few fist-bumps, a high-five or two and some pats on the back. Mainly, it was back to the […]
Posted inBasketball
Dixie closes strong on Conner for Code’s 100th win
Getting Hunter Seng involved early and often helped open things up on Tuesday night for the Dixie Heights Colonels. In search of their fifth straight win, the Colonels closed the game on a 18-4 run over the final four-plus minutes for a 65-54 victory over Conner in Edgewood. It improves Dixie to 5-1 on the […]
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Prep wrestling: Raider Rumble soldiers on despite bad-weather weekend
The annual Raider Rumble Wrestling Tournament braved the elements Saturday at Ryle High School. While nearly five inches of snow dropped on the area, breaking an 80-year-old daily record, nearly 300 wrestlers upped their games in Union. “Saturday was a success,” said Ryle coach and event organizer Tim Ruschell. “The varsity boys wrestled hard.” The […]
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After guiding Conner through transition, Noel Rash announces resignation
Noel Rash has announced his resignation from the Conner football program after guiding the Cougars through one of the most difficult seasons in school history. Rash stepped in last summer under tragic circumstances, following the sudden passing of longtime head coach Dave Trosper in June. A close friend of Trosper’s, Rash felt compelled to provide […]
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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 […]
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Fantastic fourth: Cooper’s Van Laningham claims 3A state cross country title
As Paul Van Laningham neared the finish line at the Kentucky Horse Park, the Cooper senior raised four fingers in his left hand. “Fantastic Four” may have inspired the gesture, but for Van Laningham, it meant four state championships and a historic finish on Saturday in Lexington. “It’s not just for four state championships. The […]
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Beechwood, St. Henry, NDA and Ryle advance in 9th Region volleyball tourney
The 9th Region volleyball tournament got underway on Sunday at Ryle with all four quarterfinal games taking place. By the end of the day, there were no surprises with Notre Dame Academy, Ryle, Beechwood and St. Henry advancing. The match of the day was Beechwood-Highlands, the Tigers needing five sets to take down the pesky […]
