Highlands High School hires Franklin County mentor Eddie James as next football head coach
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Eddie James, who guided Franklin County to the Class 4A state finals this season,…
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Cleveland State remains perfect in Horizon League play with 58-44 win over NKU on Friday night
NKyTribune staff Torrey Patton scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Cleveland State remained unbeaten in Horizon League play…
Walton-Verona boys, girls basketball teams reach championship games of 8th Region All “A” Classic
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona has a chance to sweep the 8th Region All “A” Classic championships in…
CovCath rolls to 69-32 win over Cooper; NKU visits Cleveland State for Horizon League showdown
NKyTribune staff Covington Catholic improved to 3-0 with a 69-32 victory over Cooper on Thursday night at Park Hills. CovCath…
Jamie Vaught: UK’s Kyra Elzy credits legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summitt for career success
More than 25 years ago, when current University of Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kyra Elzy starred at Oldham County High…
Prep Sports Notebook: Campbell County coach surpasses 400 career wins in first week of season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Aric Russell added to his impressive resume of basketball accomplishments this week when he…
Kentucky has to ‘fight like heck’ to hold off gritty Vanderbilt, 77-74, on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Vanderbilt is always a struggle for Kentucky, and Tuesday night was no different. “Every year…
Torrid shooting ignites NewCath’s 77-44 triumph over Newport; CovCath cruises past Ryle, 79-32
NKyTribune staff Newport Central Catholic built an 11-point halftime lead against city rival Newport on Tuesday night, and then blew…
CovCath opens season with 71-46 win over Dixie Heights; Highlands knocks off Ashland Blazer
NKyTribune staff Three-time defending 9th Region champion Covington Catholic opened the season Monday night with a convincing 71-46 win at…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky’s Dontaie Allen latest testament to patience, hard work paying off
There’s no question Dontaie Allen grew up dreaming of playing basketball for the University of Kentucky. He not only had…
Warrick’s basket in final seconds lifts NKU to 70-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Freshmen have made gigantic impacts for Northern Kentucky on the basketball court this season….
Kentucky edges North Carolina State in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl for third straight postseason victory
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A long and unprecedented season didn’t come to an end without a dose of adversity…
Warrick, Faulkner provide clutch plays, NKU rallies for 75-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Northern Kentucky rang in the new year Friday night by hosting an old foe…
Ryle girls basketball seeks fourth straight 9th Region championship; Notre Dame to challenge for title
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune contributor How much talent has the Ryle girls basketball program produced the past three seasons? Consider…
Thomas More women remain perfect (9-0) with 67-51 win over Pikeville; NKU women meet No. 2 Louisville
NKyTribune staff Zoie Barth and Courtney Hurst each scored 16 points as the Thomas More women’s basketball team remained unbeaten…
CovCath, Highlands and St. Henry all set sights on 9th Region championship, trip to Rupp Arena
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune contributor More than a month after its originally scheduled start, Kentucky high school basketball will finally…
High school football players who emerged as team leaders among winners of Top 26 Awards
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two running backs who emerged as their team’s offensive leader this season are among…
Drastically altered by virus, Northern Kentucky still produced several memorable sports stories in 2020
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor What were the top sports stories in Northern Kentucky during the past year? Unlike…
Stoops has no regrets as Kentucky prepares for N.C. State in Gator Bowl on Saturday afternoon
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops isn’t second-guessing his team’s decision to compete…
Prep Sports Notebook: Highlands opens basketball season against team that posted perfect record
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Highlands boys basketball team will open its delayed regular season on Monday with…
Keith Taylor: After six consecutive losses, struggling UK needs to find way out of dark tunnel
Let’s face it. This hasn’t been a fun season for Kentucky coach John Calipari, no matter how he tries to…
Beechwood quarterback Cameron Hergott named Kentucky Mr. Football by KFCA on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Beechwood senior quarterback Cameron Hergott has been named Kentucky Mr. Football by the Kentucky…