Prep Sports Report: Beechwood boys extend perfect record with comeback win in holiday tournament
Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood remained among the state’s undefeated boys basketball teams with a 59-54 win over Pleasure…
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Dixie Heights boys basketball coach celebrated 100th career victory with older brother, son beside him
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter This week, Dixie Heights boys head basketball coach Scott Code gets to spend time…
Northern Kentucky basketball teams return from holiday tournaments with championship trophies
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky teams played in the finals of five holiday basketball tournaments around the…
Current state of Northern Kentucky and Thomas More University basketball programs
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter This Christmas week is a good time to assess just where the four college…
Cooper girls on threshold of winning champions crown in Queen of the Commonwealth tournament for third straight year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Cooper is one win away from claiming the championship trophy in the Queen of…
Jamie Vaught: If Mark Pope’s Wildcats can remain healthy, it could be a fun winter for Big Blue Nation
Healthy. That is the key word for Kentucky to have a memorable campaign. If the team’s best players such as…
CovCath remains undefeated with running clock victory in opening round of holiday basketball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic shot 65 percent from the field overall and 52 percent from 3-point…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin”: All hail Highlands this month in a Bluebird NKSHOF induction day
Maybe it should have been re-named “Highlands Day” at the December induction for the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame….
Kentucky’s Jayden Quaintance could make long-awaited debut in Saturday CBS Sports Classic
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope hasn’t ruled out the possibility of Jayden Quaintance making his debut…
Three-point barrage sparks Notre Dame’s fast start in 56-52 win over defending 9th Region champions
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Last season, Notre Dame guard Emma Holtzapfel was one of the state’s most prolific…
Trip to Final Four a ‘surreal experience’ for University of Kentucky Women’s volleyball team
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today sports editor Kentucky’s volleyball team is two wins away from a second national title. Making…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Saying ‘so long’ to Ed and ‘hello’ to the Barrels
They billed it as a Celebration of Life for one of the most special alums in Newport Central Catholic history….
Prep Sports Report: Cooper will visit Notre Dame in rematch between 9th Region girls basketball finalists
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The two girls basketball teams that played in the 9th Region tournament final last…
Jamie Vaught: Renewed clash between UK, Indiana revives memories IU firebrand Coach Bobby Knight
When I read or think about Indiana University basketball, I often ponder about legendary coach Bobby Knight. He was the…
CovCath quarterback prepared to play different position when he joins UK football team as preferred walk-on
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Cash Harney is the only quarterback in the history of the Covington Catholic football…
‘Cats to open Will Stein era with seven home games next fall; first game Sept. 5
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today sports editor The Will Stein era will begin with seven home games next season. The…
Prep Sports Report: Brossart girls win first five games by double-digit margins under new coach
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Aaron Stamm posted winning records in his first four stints as a head basketball…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: So much to celebrate in the life of Newport Central Catholic’s Ed Ziegler
They will celebrate Ed Ziegler Saturday afternoon at his alma mater, Newport Central Catholic High School. It won’t be the…
Unbeaten Covington Catholic keeps intensity going in streak-ending romp over outgunned Cooper
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter It was the dog that didn’t bark. Not only was Cooper’s five-game winning streak…
UK coach Mark Pope confident Cats’ competitive spirit will carry over from practice to games
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope hasn’t lost faith in his team’s potential and thinks the best…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Time for NKU and TMU to get back together in basketball
It’s time. Time to renew the rivalry game for Northern Kentucky’s two basketball-playing colleges. Time for the NKU-Thomas More series…
Notre Dame’s new coach gets first win in team’s long-standing girls basketball rivalry with Holy Cross
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter This is George Stoll’s first season as Notre Dame Academy girls basketball coach. He…