Highlands athletic director thanks Weinrich for ‘steadfast commitment’ and dedication to program
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Highlands High School athletic director Wes Caldwell issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the…
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Struggling UK gets ‘punked’ by No. 7 Kansas in 65-62 loss; Wildcats (1-2) suffer second straight defeat
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky head coach John Calipari praised Kansas for its ability to defeat the Wildcats on…
Akron women build big lead in second half, hold off late NKU rally for 70-60 win on Tuesday night
NKyTribune staff Jordyn Dawson and Rachel Martindale scored 17 points apiece as Akron posted a 70-60 victory over visiting Northern Kentucky…
Weinrich out as football head coach at Highlands; posted 51-36 record in seven seasons
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor After compiling a 51-36 record in seven seasons, Brian Weinrich is out as the…
Clarke, Kentucky shift attention to showdown with No. 7 Kansas after stunning loss to Richmond
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Terrence Clarke doesn’t think it will take much for Kentucky to get back on track…
NKU notebook: Warrick named Horizon League Freshman of the Week; Norse women play at Akron
NKyTribune staff Freshman guard Marques Warrick has already made an immediate impact for Northern Kentucky University. The Lexington native has…
Organizers of All ‘A’ Classic set meeting on Dec. 12 to discuss state basketball tourney in wake of pandemic
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Organizers of the All “A” Classic small-school basketball playoffs have scheduled a meeting on…
Louisville cruises to 86-64 win over Prairie View on Sunday; NKU game at Chattanooga postponed
NKyTribune staff Jae’Lyn Withers and David Johnson combined for 39 points and 12 rebounds as Louisville posted an 86-64 win…
Spider bite: Experienced Richmond stings No. 10 Kentucky in Rupp Arena with 76-64 upset
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky head coach John Calipari can finally forget about Evansville. Now he has another loss…
Kentucky (1-0) meets Richmond (1-0) in Bluegrass Showcase finale on Sunday at Rupp Arena
By Tim Letcher University of Kentucky After opening its season with an easy 81-45 win over Morehead State on Wednesday,…
No. 6 Florida flexes muscles in second half, cruises to 34-10 victory over Kentucky on Saturday afternoon
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Once Florida got started, the Gators were hard to stop. The sixth-ranked Gators used a…
Dixie Heights puts on aerial show to defeat Ryle in Class 6A playoffs; Hergott leads Beechwood past Lloyd
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Logan Landers and Devin Holbert put on an aerial show Friday night during Dixie…
CovCath senior quarterback scores five rushing touchdowns in 38-21 playoff win over Highlands
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Caleb Jacob became the first Covington Catholic quarterback to score five rushing touchdowns in…
Beechwood quarterback Cameron Hergott among list of district Player of the Year award-winners
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood senior quarterback Cameron Hergott enhanced his chances of being nominated for Mr. Kentucky…
Nelson pounds the glass, Warrick dazzles in debut as NKU pulls out 74-73 win over Ball State
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Adrian Nelson is still a rebounding machine. Trevon Faulkner is virtually unstoppable — unless…
Prep Sports Notebook: Cooper football player finishes career with 5,301 total yards on offense
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Jeremiah Lee was an integral part of the offensive schemes the Cooper football team…
Rebuilt, talented and deep, NKU women aim for Horizon League championship, NCAA berth
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor The rebuilding job is officially complete for the women’s basketball program at Northern Kentucky…
NKU begins season against Ball State on Wednesday; Norse seek fifth straight 20-win campaign
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Missing from the Northern Kentucky roster are a pair of 1,000-point scorers (Dantez Walton…
Rookie big men ready to contribute for UK; Wildcats open season Wednesday against Morehead State
By Tim Letcher University of Kentucky Kentucky’s incoming freshmen are a talented group that was ranked as the nation’s top…
Hurst, Barth combine for 46 points as Thomas More women remain perfect with 83-71 win over Life (Ga.)
NKyTribune staff Courtney Hurst and Zoie Barth combined for 46 points as Thomas More remained unbeaten (6-0) with an 83-71…
No. 1 Alabama as good as advertised, rolls to 63-3 victory over depleted Kentucky on Saturday
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops knew the odds were stacked against his team going into…
Don Owen: Blowouts galore in opening round of KHSAA football playoffs, but lots of drama locally
For those who couldn’t bear to watch, you can open your eyes now. It’s over. The dreaded “Running Clock Friday”…