Freedom fumble pair of leads, come unraveled during four-run seventh, fall to Boomers
The Florence Freedom allowed a four-run, five-hit, two-error seventh inning that propelled the Schaumburg Boomers to a sweep with a…
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Highlands baseball team continues impressive playoff run by winning 9th Region title game
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Highlands baseball coach Jeremy Baioni didn’t fret over his team’s 18-17 record going…
Florence scores early, but Boomers respond with four-run fifth, romp to 8-3 victory
The Florence Freedom took a first-inning lead Wednesday, but watched it slip away as the Schaumburg Boomers won game two…
Former Wildcat staffer Bowlin added as an assistant under Whitaker at NKU
Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball coach Camryn Whitaker made the first addition to her coaching staff this week, announcing the…
Keith Taylor: Marcus Lee closer to a landing spot; Kentucky-Louisville game moved to weekday
Marcus Lee has likely found a new home and will be closer to his family. The former University of Kentucky…
Freedom can’t take advantage of strong start by Gooding, fall to Boomers in 11 innings
Despite a strong start from Jeremy Gooding, the Florence Freedom fell in extra innings for the second night in a…
Beechwood, Highlands advance to 9th Region baseball championship game
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Beechwood senior pitcher Brayden Combs didn’t allow a hit in the first five…
Top two teams will meet in 9th Region softball final with trip to state tournament on the line
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The top two fast-pitch softball teams in the Northern Kentucky coaches poll for…
St. Henry upsets Ryle, 4-3, in first round of 9th Region baseball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The team that scored first went on to win in each of the…
Ryle softball coach endures another nail-biter in first round of 9th Region tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The Ryle softball team has been keeping coach Craig Milburn on edge with…
Sloppy fielding in the 10th inning dooms Freedom in 2-1 loss to Gateway
The Florence Freedom saw Sunday’s game slip right through their fingers in the tenth inning, falling to the Gateway Grizzlies…
Grand finale: Two local seniors were double-winners at state track and field championships
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Two local seniors closed out their high school track and field careers as…
Welcome Back: Freedom catcher Wenrich shines in first game since suffering heart attack
“Wenrich, C” read in the sixth spot on the Florence Freedom’s lineup card Friday night, marking the end of a…
Thomas More’s Laumann earns All-America recognition from Baseball Coaches Association
Thomas More College sophomore second baseman Ben Laumann (Cincinnati, Ohio/Oak Hills) has been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association…
Florence scores seven runs over final two innings to split series with Southern Illinois
The Florence Freedom scored seven runs in the final two innings and capped off their comeback 8-7 victory Thursday over…
Norse season comes to an end with Horizon League Tournament loss to Valparaiso
In the opening round of the Horizon League Championship, Quint Heady laced a game-tying three-run home run over the left-field…
Teasley’s complete game, Miners’ 15-hit attack fuels 7-0 victory over Freedom
Rick Teasley tossed a complete game shutout and Southern Illinois knocked around 15 hits in a 7-0 victory over the…
Marcus Lee withdraws from draft, plans to transfer from UK, Briscoe will return for second season
Kentucky men’s basketball junior forward Marcus Lee will remove his name from the NBA Draft but plans to transfer to…
Keith Taylor: Decision day for Lee, Briscoe; Mitchell completes staff with veteran Dunn
Decision day has arrived for Kentucky’s Marcus Lee and Isaiah Briscoe and both players have made a decision regarding their…
Sixth seed Norse take on No. 3 Valparaiso in Horizon League tourney opener; four named All-Conference
The No. 6 seed Northern Kentucky University baseball team is set to open its first Division I postseason tournament on…
Former Northern Kentucky University athletics director Meier to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Longtime Northern Kentucky University Director of Athletics and coach Jane Meier will be inducted into the National Association Collegiate Directors…
Powerhouse matchup: Kentucky to host Kansas in annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge next season
After putting together an overtime classic last season in Lawrence, Kan., the Kentucky men’s basketball team will get the Kansas…