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Kentucky football finals schedule

Here is the schedule for all six Kentucky state football finals at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. NewCath will play on Friday and Highlands on Saturday. All times Central Friday, Dec. 3:...

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Camels have young team on mats

By James Weber jweber@nky.com Mike Bankemper returns a young team for the Campbell County wrestling program. The Camels return eight starters, six who qualified for the state tournament last year....

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NewCath wins 2A state football title, 42-0

Newport Central Catholic beat Owensboro Catholic 42-0 to win the Class 2A state football championship here in Bowling Green. Some quick stats: • NewCath had 450 yards offense to 178 for OC, though 81...

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Lloyd Invitational boys hoops tourney starts Dec. 27

The Lloyd Memorial Invitational boys basketball tournament will have strong Northern Kentucky and outsider flavor as it returns for its fourth season. The tourney will begin Monday, Dec. 27 and run...

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Lloyd tourney schedule for Thursday

Nweport Central Catholic and Fern Creek from Louisville will play in the championship game of the Lloyd Memorial Invitational Tournament 8 p.m. Thursday at Lloyd High School. NewCath defeated Holmes...

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NKY prep cancellations

Here’s what we have in Northern Kentucky. The only varsity contest I haven’t heard anything about is St. Henry at Ryle boys basketball. Everything else is officially canceled. All “A” 8th Region girls...

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Pandas, Colonels look to future in pool

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Like many of her peers, Ellen Williamson had one eye on the future and another on the pool during the Scott Eagle Classic swimming meet Jan. 8. Williamson, the Notre...

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Intriguing Saturday in NKY girls basketball

Saturday was an interesting night in Northern Kentucky girls basketball. Here are the highlights: • Walton-Verona won the All “A” Classic 8th Region title on its home floor, beating Williamstown 45-25....

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NewCath pleads the 5th in All ‘A’ final

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com The seniors on the Newport Central Catholic team would love nothing more than to win their second straight state championship in the All “A” Classic. A veteran team with...

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Kentucky kids in the leaderboard

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association sends out a weekly stat list of players who lead basketball in various categories based on information submitted (Read: Not every school submits...

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Mustangs edge ’Breds in All ‘A’ tuneup

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com The boys basketball teams at Bishop Brossart and Newport Central Catholic could meet in the championship game of the All “A” Classic state tournament. If they do, it...

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Both NewCath teams ousted from All ‘A’ tourney

The Newport Central Catholic basketball teams lost back to back in the All “A” Classic state semifinals here in Richmond today. I must have jinxed them because I was in the same hotel as both teams...

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NKSHOF inducts 6 members in February

The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will induct new members at 1 p.m. Feb. 16 at Villa Hills Civic Club, 729 Rogers Lane, Villa Hills, Ky. 41017 Guest speaker is Cincinnati Reds broadcaster and...

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NCC girls focus on postseason after loss

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Newport Central Catholic has had the double pleasure of being a contender in both the All “A” Classic and the KHSAA basketball postseason. The girls basketball team will...

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Yenter, Franck win wrestling regional titles for Camels

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Garth Yenter knows what it’s like to be a state wrestling runner-up. The Campbell County High School junior hopes to have the experience of a champion when he tries for...

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NKY signings this week

Catching up on several Northern Kentucky seniors moving on to college sports next year: Campbell County HS – Kaitlin Bryan, girls soccer, Campbellsville. NewCath – Madison Freeman, girls soccer, Mount...

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Cravens 10th Region coach of the year

Campbell County High School head girls basketball coach Ed Cravens has been named 10th Region Coach of the Year according to the school. Campbell is 20-5 entering tonight’s regular-season home finale...

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Seven NKY wrestlers advance to state finals

Seven Northern Kentucky wrestlers have reached state championship matches in their weight classes here in Frankfort. They will contest the state final matches Saturday night at about 6:30 p.m. The area...

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Campbell wrestler Yenter brings home first state title

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Even when he couldn’t wrestle during the first half of the season, Garth Yenter has been looking forward to another shot at a state championship. The Campbell County...

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Blog of lists: Best NKY small-school athletes

Larger-school athletes get lots of looks and press, but there are plenty of quality athletes in the smaller-school ranks. Northern Kentucky sports reporter James Weber lists his picks for the best...

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Quick facts: Ninth Region boys final preview

Dixie Heights and Newport Central Catholic will play for the Ninth Region boys basketball championship 3 p.m. Sunday at NKU’s Bank of Kentucky Center. Presale tickets are available at each school...

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9th Region girls final preview: Boone Co. vs. NewCath

Like the boys final after it, the Ninth Region championship game in girls basketball will be a rematch of an early-season December game. Boone County will play Newport Central Catholic 1 p.m. Sunday at...

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Defense leads NewCath to girls Sweet 16

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com It wasn’t exactly a shot that was drawn up. Newport Central Catholic junior girls basketball guard Olivia Huber found herself one-on-one near the basket with Boone...

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Coach proud of NewCath’s resilience in four-OT loss

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Long after the last shot was taken in a two-hour, 15-minute long epic, Grant Brannen was still lost for words. The Newport Central Catholic head boys basketball coach...

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NewCath falls in OT, 62-57

Newport Central Catholic has lost 62-57 to Calloway County in overtime in the first round of the Sweet 16 here in Bowling Green. Calloway scored the first six points of the extra period and held on....

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Fields, Lakers end ‘Breds Sweet 16 hopes in OT

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com The Newport Central Catholic High School girls basketball team has plenty of experience this year against the best teams and players in the state of Kentucky. Experience...

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Camels dominate Northern Kentucky bowling

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com The Campbell County High School bowling teams dominated the regular season in Northern Kentucky. The Camels had their work cut out for them in the regional tournament...

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Mustangs, ‘Breds advance in All ‘A’ baseball

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Two county rivals are still alive in the All “A” Classic baseball tournament. Newport Central Catholic won the Ninth Region championship with an 8-5 win over Beechwood...

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Roundtable: Who’s burning up softball diamond?

Community Press sports reporters James Weber, Nick Dudukovich, Tony Meale and Scott Springer discuss who’s on fire in softball so far this season.

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Blog of lists: Early standout pitchers

The Community Press and Recorder sports reporters Nick Dudukovich, Tony Meale, Scott Springer and James Weber put together a list of pitchers they’ve covered in their beats who have stood out to them...

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Thoroughbred track remains stable

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com At the college and professional level, schools like to tout their athletic facilities. Newport Central Catholic High School does not have its own on-campus track, so the...

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NewCath makes a run for All ‘A’ title

By Adam Turer • kysports@communitypress.com CAMPBELL COUNTY – Newport Central Catholic’s baseball team travels to Lexington on May 7 to compete in the All “A” Classic State Tournament. The...

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Fired-up Hausfeld leads NCC’s All ‘A’ run

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – She thought she was about to give her team a 3-0 lead. So when Danielle Hausfeld was tagged out on the third-base line after a long rundown with many tosses,...

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NewCath 13, Lawrence County 3

Quick notes: NewCath senior Jake Cain will have X-rays on his left wrist after the second inning hit-by-pitch. Head coach Jeff Schulkens said it is too soon to know if he will be able to play Thursday...

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Kentucky football coach appearing in Covington

(Provided) University of Kentucky football coach Joker Phillips will be at Covington’s Randolph Park late Tuesday afternoon. More details in the UK news release below…. LEXINGTON, Ky. — After a...

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NKY golfers start out well

The high school golf season just two days old in Kentucky but has already produced some strong results for local teams. • Newport Central Catholic upset Covington Catholic to win the Catholic Cup boys...

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Breds shoot for one more title in 10th

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – The Newport Central Catholic High School volleyball team used a tough schedule last year to get ready for the crucial matches at the end of the year. Although...

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NKY Roundtable: First glance at volleyball

Community Recorder sports reporter James Weber talks to Nick Dudukovich about the Northern Kentucky volleyball scene as the fall season gets under way. He sees St. Henry, Notre Dame and Newport Central...

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NCC reloads for repeat run in 2A

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – Eddie Eviston knows how it feels to coach a state championship team. The head coach at Newport Central Catholic and his players now have to learn how to reload...

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Replacing QB key task for Newport

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – The Newport High School football team lost some of their offensive weapons from last year’s 5-6 campaign – most importantly, standout quarterback Demetri...

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NewCath/Dixie football updates

9:00 4th: NCC in control. Hightchew connects with Nick Woltermann for 57 & team is driving. Check that: 34-yard TD pass to Woltermann. 42-6. 1:30 3rd: NCC 35-6 on interception return. Dixie had...

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Coombs keeps ‘Cats in Cincinnati

By Scott Springer • sspringer@communitypress.com Since joining then-coach Brian Kelly’s UC staff in late 2006 from Colerain High School, Kerry Coombs has concentrated on scouring the I-275 belt and...

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TMC Saints football looks for 4-peat

By Adam Turer • presspreps@gmail.com CRESTVIEW HILLS – The Thomas More Saints return 16 starters in their quest to repeat as Presidents’ Athletic Conference champions for the fourth straight season....

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NKU men’s soccer ready to defend national title

By Adam Turer • presspreps@gmail.com Despite winning the 2010 Division II National Championship, Northern Kentucky University’s men’s soccer team entered the 2011 season hungry for success. The seniors...

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Snyder ready to assist NCC volleyball in postseason

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – Although she didn’t realize it at the time, Taylor Snyder eventually enjoyed reaching a personal milestone against a rival. The senior setter for the Newport...

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Depth leads NCC golf to state berth

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – High school golf doesn’t have cheerleaders or rabid student sections. Usually, it’s just a player alone with his thoughts, clubs and the little white ball....

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Brothers add spice to city rivalry

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com ALEXANDRIA – The Frommeyers were going to have a lot to talk about Sept. 27, no matter what. The family conversation was even more interesting after the boys soccer...

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’Breds rally for 1st district title since 2007

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – When you wait four years for something, it usually doesn’t come to you easily. When it arrived, the first district championship since 2007 for the boys soccer...

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Home finale nets sixth straight title for NCC

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – Regardless of their team’s future, eight seniors on the Newport Central Catholic High School volleyball team had one last match on their home floor and one...

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Kentucky state volleyball updates

4:20 p.m.: NDA falls 25-20 in second set to finish 32-6. Assumption on track for 16th state title in 20 years. 4:10 p.m. NDA trailing 15-13, they’re hanging in there. 4:00 p.m.: NDA lost 25-14, trails...

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