Prep Sports Report: Newport coach looking for first win against CovCath in boys basketball classic
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter In his first 13 years as Newport boys basketball coach, Rod Snapp had an…
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Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: World’s apart recruiting for Northern Kentucky stars EJ Walker, Henry Thole
Their resumes make them two of the more accomplished and interesting high school basketball prospects in recent Northern Kentucky history….
Covington Catholic High School to induct 42nd Athletic Hall of Fame Class January 17
Coving Catholic High School has announced the 42nd Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction will be held January 17,…
Coach Mark Stoops, Wildcats looking forward to showdown with Clemson in Dec. 29 Gator Bowl
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky hasn’t played Clemson in more than a decade. The Wildcats (7-5) will take on…
No. 1 Newport keeps it going with defense and sharing the basketball against improved Boone
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Two stats are all you need to know to figure out why Newport’s top-ranked…
Holy Cross girls even record with aggressive defensive effort in 56-46 win over Dixie Heights
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Dixie Heights girls basketball team that won its first three games this season…
Weekend basketball: Newport’s Wildcats stop Ohio champs’ 2-year win streak in Ohio Valley Classic
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter With football behind us, it’s time for an all-out look at the basketball that’s…
UK’s Reed Sheppard claims first SEC honor after big week; Cats slide in poll after loss to UNC-Wilmington
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Reed Sheppard claimed his first Southeastern Conference honor when he was named the league’s freshman…
Griffin Elite Basketball Classic set Dec. 15-17, features finest basketball recruits from across nation
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Jordan Griffin always loved basketball. Now, he wants the world to know about his love…
Bowling Green overcomes four turnovers to defeat Cooper, 28-14, in Class 5A state championship game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Points scored off turnovers was a major factor in Bowling Green’s 28-14…
A game of firsts not in Kentucky’s favor as Cats fall in stunning 80-73 loss to UNC-Wilmington
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The first game of December featured a lot of firsts for Kentucky, one of which…
Not the way CovCath thought state title game would go against 4-time defending champ Boyle County
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — As difficult as it may be to imagine, a Boyle County team…
Thin, young CovCath learns a basketball lesson or two at a rightly-ranked No. 1 Great Crossing
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter GEORGETOWN – Sometimes it’s not whether you win or lose but what you take…
Cooper football team wants second appearance in Class 5A state title game to end with victory
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Eleven years ago, Cooper’s football team won four playoff games on the road to…
Two great football traditions: Boyle County expected to be in Lexington, CovCath fought to get there
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter They are 14-0 in their first year in Kentucky’s Class 4A football. They are…
Kentucky running back Ray Davis declares for NFL draft, will skip Wildcats’ postseason bowl game
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will be without its top running back in the postseason. Ray Davis declared for…
Hot-shooting Reed Sheppard leads Wildcats to easy win over No. 8 Miami in ACC-SEC Challenge
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The inaugural ACC-SEC Challenge was supposed to be a major test for young Kentucky. The…
Prep Sports Report: Quarterbacks hope impressive senior seasons entice college recruiting offers
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Logan Verax and Brody Benke, two Northern Kentucky high school quarterbacks who had exceptional…
Scoring surge in third quarter sparks Highlands boys in season-opening 75-68 win over Scott
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Four of the top five boys basketball teams in the Northern Kentucky preseason coaches…
Matt’s Take: Cincinnati Bengals will finish last in AFC North; let’s talk baseball
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist I never thought I would be saying this, but the Cincinnati Bengals will be…
Kentucky center Aaron Bradshaw will fit right in with Wildcats once he makes full return to court
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Aaron Bradshaw is back on the court and the freshman center hinted that he will…
Commentary – Keith Taylor: big finish lifts some Big Blue spirits after tough season for Wildcats
It hasn’t been a season to remember but it was a fantastic finish for Kentucky at Louisville on Saturday. The…