Nothing comes easy for victorious Newport against Bellevue in neighborhood nail-biter
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Sometimes it works this way in football. Or more exactly, it doesn’t work. No…
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Newport coach organized first high school football game played under Friday night lights 94 years ago
NOTE: I recently came across an article I wrote in 1981 about the first Friday night high school football game…
2025 Prep Football Previews: Newport coach says Wildcats will go as far as senior team leaders take them
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune sports reporter The 2025 Newport Wildcats will use a narrow 14-12 loss to Kentucky Country Day…
Prep Sports Report: Field events boost Beechwood boys, Brossart girls to Class 1A, Region 4 track titles
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Field events were a major factor in the outcomes of the Class 1A, Region…
Newport turns playoff replay with Holy Cross into a romp thanks to Wildcats’ speed on both sides of ball
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Just what you expected after the way these teams rocked and rolled one another…
Prep Sports Report: Six football playoff teams have quarterback with passing total above 2,000 yards
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Six local high school football teams preparing for first-round games in the state playoffs…
Don Owen: Newport football battles ominous history, talented NewCath in Friday night showdown
Does anyone remember Charlie Smith, the versatile quarterback who led Newport High School to a 9-2 record in 1999? How…
Prep Football Previews: Newport players adapting to changes by new head coach Tim Viox’s ‘to-do’ list
The NKyTribune will be offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…