CovCath’s leading wrestler drawing more attention from college recruiters as tight end in football
By Jake Dickman NKyTribune intern Covington Catholic junior Willie Rodriguez said he began competing in the sport of wrestling when…
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KBE seeking applicants for KHSAA Board of Control at-large position to be vacated June 30
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is seeking an individual to serve on the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s (KHSAA)…
Jacob Meyer scores 41 for Holy Cross, needs just 16 to break 9th Region basketball scoring record
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The correct term is “elite scorer.” Ask big Sam Gibson, Holy Cross’ 7-foot senior…
Kentucky suffers second SEC loss of the season, as Arkansas bullies its way 88-73 win in Lexington
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today When push came to shove, Kentucky couldn’t compete with Arkansas. The Wildcats had a six-game…
Wildcats breaking through at the right time, beginning to live up to preseason hype
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky is starting to live up to the preseason hype. The Wildcats (16-7, 7-3 SEC)…
Matt’s Take: Reds baseball is just around the corner
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist As we all know, the Bengals season sadly ended last week, and like many…
Prep Sports Notebook: Holy Cross senior could break 9th Region boys scoring record in last home game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Six seniors on the Holy Cross boys basketball team will be honored before their…
Cason Wallace lifts Wildcats to 72-67 win over Florida Gators on ‘Mike Pratt Night’ at Rupp
It was all double deuces for Kentucky on Saturday night. Kentucky honored one of the greatest players to wear No….
Keeping it moving, playing in the moment, Conner wins tourney-readying test over Mason County
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter It may have been 19 degrees outside but inside the Conner gym Friday, the…
Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame to induct five new members; John Erardi to speak
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Five new members – two from Covington Catholic High School – will be inducted into…
Lloyd’s big two just too much for St. Henry in a top-seed-clinching district win between neighbors
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Don’t call it a “rivalry,” Lloyd Memorial Coach Michael Walker said Thursday after his…
Three University of Kentucky basketball recruits named finalists for prestigious Naismith Trophy
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Three future Kentucky players have been named finalists for the Naismith Trophy High School Player…
Prep Sports Notebook: Basketball teams will be taking road trip back in time this weekend
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky high school basketball teams have scheduled a road trip that will take…
High school bowlers from two regions in Northern Kentucky qualify for next week’s state tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The bowlers who finished second in last year’s Region 6 boys and girls singles…
Dan Weber: TMU women, NKU men plus Kunkel’s Xavier, UK’s Fredrick all on comeback trail this week
Call it basketball bounce-back week – they hope – for the college teams around here. And that starts at the…
Kentucky’s Antoinio Reeves steps up, scores 27 points to lead Wildcats to 5th straight SEC win
Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky rebounded from a disappointing loss to No. 8 Kansas with a 75-66 win over Mississippi…
‘Mad’ Wildcats move past loss to Kansas, return to Southeastern Conference play Tuesday at Ole Miss
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today While Kansas was celebrating in its locker room following a 77-68 win over Kentucky Saturday…
Matt’s Take: Bengals season comes to an end, Jimmy Burrow and Buck Farmer talk to Matt
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist I have been a loyal Cincinnati Bengals and Reds fan for my entire life….
Holy Cross boys come up just short in All ‘A’ championship quest despite Meyer’s 49 points
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter RICHMOND — Nobody has ever done it, not in the previous 32 years of…
Holy Cross battles to the end to win All “A” Classic girls basketball state championship game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter RICHMOND — As his players posed for photos with the Kentucky All “A” Classic…
In a tale of 2 halves, NKU men lose the one they couldn’t afford to as Milwaukee ties them for 1st
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter No way they can lose this one, up 20 – 47-27 – at the…
Kentucky can’t stop physical Kansas down the stretch as four-game win streak comes to an end
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky simply couldn’t stop Kansas when it mattered the most. The Wildcats gave the defending…