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:...
View ArticleCamels 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....
View ArticleNewCath 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...
View ArticleLloyd 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...
View ArticleLloyd 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...
View ArticleNKY 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...
View ArticlePandas, 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...
View ArticleIntriguing 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....
View ArticleNewCath 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...
View ArticleKentucky 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...
View ArticleMustangs 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...
View ArticleBoth 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...
View ArticleNKSHOF 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...
View ArticleNCC 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...
View ArticleYenter, 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...
View ArticleNKY 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...
View ArticleCravens 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...
View ArticleSeven 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...
View ArticleCampbell 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...
View ArticleBlog 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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