Don Owen: Distance is just a word, not an obstacle, for Highlands’ amazing perimeter shooters
They bury 3-pointers with the greatest of ease. Distance isn’t a problem. Think you can leave them open for that…
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Highlands continues quest for state title with 88-60 victory over Muhlenberg County on Thursday
NKyTribune staff LEXINGTON — A bigger court and the vastly different shooting background in Rupp Arena didn’t slow down the…
Prep Sports Notebook: Kevin Listerman joins father on list of coaches with 9th Region championships
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The list of coaches who have won 9th Region boys basketball championships includes a…
Elizabethtown defeats Knott County Central; NKU recruit Mason scores 16 in Bowling Green victory
NKyTribune staff LEXINGTON — Jaquais Franklin scored 25 points, dished out seven assists and grabbed seven rebounds as Elizabethtown rolled…
Calipari adds graduate transfer Grady to UK roster; guard scored 2,002 career points at Davidson
By Eric Lindsey University of Kentucky Kentucky has added a high-scoring, experienced playmaker to its roster for the 2021-22 season…
Contrasting styles on display as Highlands meets Muhlenberg County; Brossart girls win 10th Region
NKyTribune staff It’s the high-scoring offensive attack of Highlands taking on the stingy defense of Muhlenberg County at 11 a.m….
Dixie Heights edges Notre Dame, 45-43, to claim first 9th Region girls basketball championship since 1992
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After sitting out last year following knee surgery, Dixie Heights senior guard Laci Reinhart…
Impressive winning streaks to collide Thursday as Highlands meets Muhlenberg County in Sweet 16
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor A long winning streak is guaranteed to end Thursday afternoon when Highlands faces Muhlenberg…
Notre Dame upsets Ryle, Dixie Heights gets past Highlands in 9th Region girls semifinal games
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter A junior guard averaging just 5.6 points per game played a huge role in…
Prep Sports Notebook: Record-setting high school basketball player signs with in-state college team
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Scotty Draud, the newly crowned career scoring leader in 9th Region boys basketball, has…
Gretzky the Great likes the Tapeta synthetic surface, going for win in Turfway’s Jeff Ruby Steaks
By Jennie Rees KY HBPA Communications Trainer Mark Casse sent Gretzky the Great to Turfway Park to take advantage of…
Highlands rallies in second half, captures 9th Region championship with 77-67 victory over Conner
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Sam Vinson is undeniably the best basketball player in the 9th Region. The senior…
Dixie Heights girls advance to 9th Region semifinals with 20-game win streak after knocking off Cooper
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Dixie Heights extended its winning streak to 20 games with a 64-55 victory over…
Highlands (25-4) meets Conner (17-6) for 9th Region Tournament championship on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor How long has it been since either Conner or Highlands won a 9th Region…
Highlands knocks off St. Henry, advances to 9th Region championship game against Conner
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Less than 48 hours after outlasting three-time defending 9th Region champion Covington Catholic in…
No. 4 Westmont (Calif.) captures NAIA national title with 72-61 triumph over No. 1 Thomas More
NKyTribune staff SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Iyree Jarrett and Stefanie Berberabe combined for 46 points as No. 4 Westmont (Calif.)…
Simon Kenton advances to 8th Region semifinals; Scott’s season ends in 10th Region playoffs
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Simon Kenton advanced to the semifinals of the 8th Region boys basketball tournament for…
No. 1 Thomas More advances to NAIA national title game with 65-62 win over Morningside on Monday
NKyTribune staff SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The journey to a fourth national championship continued for Thomas More on Monday night,…
St. Henry ends CovCath reign of dominance in 9th Region Tournament with 61-60 victory on Monday
NKyTribune staff Covington Catholic’s reign of dominance in the 9th Region Tournament ended Monday night as St. Henry pulled out…
No. 1 Thomas More (28-1) faces No. 7 Morningside (29-2) in NAIA national semifinals on Monday night
NKyTribune staff It gets no easier for Thomas More on Monday night in the NAIA national semifinals, when the top-ranked…
Don Owen: Blind draws create exciting tournaments, as 9th Region basketball fans will see Monday night
Blind draws create the most exciting tournaments. Don’t agree? Check out the first round of Monday night’s 9th Region Tournament,…
Prep Sports Notebook: Vinson voted Division II Player of the Year by boys basketball coaches
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Highlands senior guard Sam Vinson, the only local boys basketball player who finished the…