Northern Kentucky will send three teams to the storied KHSAA Sweet 16 boys basketball state tournament. Covington Catholic faced Beechwood for the third time this season, and won for the first time. The Colonels dominated the Tigers throughout Saturday night’s 9th Region final at BB&T Arena in Highland Heights. Covington Catholic (26-7) defeated Beechwood (29-5), […]
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Photos: Cov Cath, Beechwood Win, Will Meet in 9th Region Final
It took overtime for Beechwood to topple Cooper, 47-43, in the semifinals of the 9th Region boys basketball tournament. The semis at BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights featured the four teams with the best records in the competitive region. Beechwood (29-5) faced a serious test from Cooper (25-6), as the Cougars […]
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Brackets Announced for Regional Basketball Tournaments
The Road to Rupp starts next week as high school basketball teams across Kentucky claw their way through regional tournaments for a shot at the Sweet Sixteen. Regional brackets were announced over the weekend after the completion of the district tournaments. BOYS 9TH REGION At BB&T Arena, Highland Heights Monday, Feb. 25 Beechwood (27-5) vs. […]
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Covington Schools Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The Tom Ellis Athletic Memorial Foundation announced that it will again be hosting the Covington Public Schools Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony and celebration for the seventh year in a row. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 23 at the Radisson Cincinnati Riverfront. Ten athletes will be inducted […]
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Simon Kenton to Present “Witness for the Prosecution”
The drama club at Simon Kenton High School is set to open Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. The show opens Thursday, Feb. 21 with additional performances on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday, Feb, 23. Tickets are sold […]
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NKY High School Football: Cov Cath, Beechwood Advance to Finals; Walton-Verona Falls
Three Northern Kentucky teams took the field on Friday night as the Kentucky high school football playoffs reached their semifinals. Covington Catholic (5A) and Beechwood (1A) will both return to the state title games after racking up big wins. Walton-Verona (2A), after making it to the state semis for the first time ever, saw its […]
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NKY High School Football: Cov Cath Blasts Highlands; Walton-Verona, Beechwood Move On
Five Northern Kentucky high school football teams took to the field on Friday night and three are moving on to the state semifinals in their respective classes. Covington Catholic had no trouble with Highlands, dropping the Bluebirds in Park Hills, 36-0, in Class 5A. Covington Catholic (13-0) will face Pulaski County (11-2) next week. Walton-Verona […]
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NKY High School Football Playoffs: Round 2 Results
The second round of the Kentucky high school football playoffs is in the books, and some Northern Kentucky teams are moving on, and others are packing up for the season. RCN contributors Jason Finnell and Brian Frey were in Newport where Newport Central Catholic nearly pulled off a major upset over Louisville DeSales, only to […]
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Scott, Bishop Brossart Win Girls Cross Country State Titles
Bishop Brossart and Scott brought home state titles in Kentucky girls cross country on Saturday. Brossart won the Class 1A championship, while Scott was tops in Class 2A. The Mustangs totaled 107 in the state title race, enough to finish ahead of second place Lexington Christian (185) and third-place Walton-Verona (188). In other local Class […]
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High School Football Playoffs – Round 1: NKY Results
The first round of the Kentucky high school football playoffs is in the books. Some Northern Kentucky teams are moving on, and others are hanging it up until next year. Class 1A: Ludlow held off a comeback attempt by Louisville Holy Cross, winning at home on Friday night, 45-34. The Panthers (8-3) advance to the […]
