Prep Sports Report: Walton-Verona girls reach title game in All “A” Classic state soccer tournament
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
The Walton-Verona girls soccer team made it to the championship match of the All “A” Classic state tournament for the first time on Sunday and lost to Bardstown Bethlehem, 3-0, to bring home the runner-up trophy.
Macey Sawyer, left, and Campbell Christy were two of the four Walton-Verona soccer players named to the state all-tournament team. (Photo from...
Fast start propels Kentucky past Vandy in SEC opener in team’s first conference road test
By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
Kentucky passed its first road test in its Southeastern Conference opener Saturday in Nashville.
The Wildcats (4-0, 1-0 SEC) raced out to an early 21-0 lead and went on to defeat Vanderbilt 45-28. Kentucky won its first four games for the third straight season and avenged a 24-21 setback to the Commodores last year at Kroger Field.
“Obviously it feels good to get...
Newport scheduled up to toughen up, Lloyd’s unbeaten Juggs happy to oblige the Wildcats
By Dan Weber
NKyTribune sports reporter
They are the unbeaten Juggernauts, 6-0 and starting the season with the Erlanger school’s best record since 1995 as they move up to their new Class 3A.
Lloyd quarterback Isaiah Sebastian (Photo by Dan Weber)
But is this Lloyd Memorial team a juggernaut?
Newport Coach Ryan Hahn says the Juggs most definitely are, which is why he scheduled this game...
Highlands wins offensive battle with Cooper, 58-51, in first Class 5A district seeding game for both teams
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
One offense was a model of consistency that led from start to finish. The other made several big plays during a late rally that came up short.
That’s a summary of the Class 5A district seeding game on Friday that ended with Highlands posting a 58-51 victory over Cooper in a battle between two talented teams that generated 1,197 yards in total offense.
Highlands...
Wildcats seek to avenge last year’s loss to Commodores in Saturday’s SEC opener
By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
Kentucky hasn’t forgotten last year’s loss to Vanderbilt and it still lingers nearly a year later.
The Wildcats (3-0) dropped a 24-21 loss to the Commodores that ended a six-game winning streak against their Southeastern Conference rivals.
As with other disappointing setbacks, Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White remembers last year’s setback at Kroger Field.
Kentucky...
Prep Sports Report: Top volleyball programs resume rivalry in Playing for a Purpose charity matches
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
Northern Kentucky’s top two high school volleyball programs will face off Friday when Notre Dame takes on St. Henry in the 15th annual Playing for a Purpose charity triple-header at Boone County High School.
Notre Dame players try to block a shot at the net by Anna Guard of St. Henry during last year’s Playing for a Purpose varsity match. (File photo...
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After a summer hiatus, the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame began its induction season anew this week, honoring five new members before guest speaker, and longtime Major League Baseball umpire, Randy Marsh finished up as guest speaker.
Randy Marsh (Photo by Dan Weber/NKyTribune)
Using his cane to get around, 82-year-old Master of Ceremonies Kenney Shields, the all-time winningest basketball...
Kentucky running back Ray Davis approaching Saturday’s return to Vanderbilt ‘like a normal game’
By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
Ray Davis isn’t taking his return to Nashville on Saturday personally.
The current Kentucky running back will face his former team when the Wildcats take on Vanderbilt Saturday in Nashville. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CST (noon eastern) at Vanderbilt Stadium.
“The biggest thing I’ve told a lot of people is — it’s not Ray Davis versus Vanderbilt, it’s Kentucky...
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops, Wildcats brace for first Southeastern Conference game of the season
It will be a weekend of firsts for Kentucky this week.
The Wildcats (3-0) will take on Vanderbilt in both their first Southeastern Conference contest and road encounter. Kickoff is set for noon In Nashville.
“I’ve got to get them ready, no matter the situation,” Stoops said Monday. “We’ve tried many different things. We’ve gone over this through the years, when we’ve played on the road...
They did it again! Same three golfers lead Cooper to fourth consecutive Region 7 girls championship
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
Cooper won the Region 7 girls golf tournament for the fourth straight year with the same three golfers leading the Jaguars to the title on Tuesday at the Golf Courses of Kenton County.
Cooper junior Reagan Ramage took medalist honors for the fourth consecutive year with senior teammates Kendall Brissey and Eva Maley finishing right behind her on the leaderboard...
Highlands, Ryle boys golf teams advance to state qualifier after winning region tournament titles
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
Hank Shick won a playoff for medalist honors after leading the Highlands boys golf team to its fourth consecutive Region 8 championship on Monday at A.J. Jolly Golf Course.
Highland junior Hank Shick
Shick made a birdie putt on the first playoff hole to repeat as region champion. The junior finished the 18-hole round with a 3-over-par 74 that put him in...
Thomas More comeback win in first GMAC game headlines big college, high school football weekend
By Dan Weber
NKyTribune sports reporter
A big comeback win for Thomas More’s Saints in their first-ever Great Midwest Athletic Conference NCAA Division II game against Ohio Dominican highlighted last week’s football action in Northern Kentucky.
Down 14-0 midway through the first period, the Saints rallied around four interceptions for an 18-17 victory Saturday night before a big crowd at...
Prep Sports Report: St. Henry volleyball team reclaims All “A” Classic state title with 12-0 run
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
St. Henry’s volleyball team returned to the All “A” Classic state tournament after a one-year absence and won 12 consecutive sets in six matches to claim the small-school championship for the seventh time.
The only team in the tournament ranked among the top 25 in the latest statewide coaches poll was St. Henry at No. 7. The Crusaders defeated...
Kentucky remains undefeated, but not without flaws after Saturday’s 35-3 win over Akron
By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
For the third straight time, Kentucky opened the season undefeated at 3-0, but is still lacking offensive perfection three weeks into the season.
The Wildcats defeated Akron 35-3 Saturday night at Kroger Field in their final tuneup before opening the Southeastern Conference at Vanderbilt next Saturday in Nashville.
Kentucky’s first-half struggles, especially on offense,...
‘Crosstown Showdown’ actually crossed a couple of towns but showdown it was for CovCath-Beechwood
By Dan Weber
NKyTribune sports reporter
Covington Catholic’s annual “Braveheart” Week could not have been more perfectly timed.
Anything less than an inspired comeback from 21 points down, an effort that would have made William Wallace and his fighting Scots’ proud, would not have been enough. Not enough to send the “Colonel Crazies” cheering section, decked out in their...
