Prep Sports Notebook: High school teams had successful year despite pandemic disruptions
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky high school teams won seven state championships and 11 state runner-up trophies…
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NKU has 130 student-athletes named to Horizon League Academic Honor Roll
Northern Kentucky University had 130 student-athletes named to the 2021 Horizon League Spring Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced. …
Newport Penguins swim and dive team to hold dedication ceremony for Coach Arnd Rehfuss
The Newport Penguins Swim and Dive Team are holding a dedication ceremony honoring long-time coach, Arnd M. Rehfuss, on Thursday,…
Newport Central Catholic to host Boys Baseball Camp in July; sign up now
Newport Central Catholic will host a Boys Baseball Camp July 20-22 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Newport Vets Field (NCC Home…
Beshear signs order allowing student athletes ‘fair compension’ for use of name, image, likeness
After talking with higher education and legislative leaders in the Commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Thursday allowing…
NKY’s Ben Eisenmenger of Be Strong Gym, wins 2021 U.S. Strongman National Championship
Ben Eisenmenger, owner of Be Strong Gym in Erlanger, finished in first place at the United States Strongman National Championship,…
Simon Kenton senior named Miss Kentucky Softball finished among state leaders in several statistics
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune sports reporter A quick rundown of Macy Krohman’s season statistics tells you why the senior infielder…
Local swimmer competed in four events during her debut in the U.S. Olympic Trials last week
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribunbe sports reporter Walton resident Mariah Denigan competed in four events at the U.S. Olympic Trials for…
Linked to NBA openings, UK’s Calipari says he’s focused on the ‘best job in the country’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari put an end to the rumors nearly as soon as they began. The…
TyTy Washington lone newcomer to UK’s backcourt, making his presence known in practice
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It didn’t take long for TyTy Washington to find a friend once he arrived on…
Winning region championship gives coach, daughter something special to celebrate this Father’s Day
By Matthew Dietz NKyTribune sports reporter When the Dixie Heights girls basketball team defeated Notre Dame in the 9th Region…
Coach Jared was one of the reasons Campbell County’s baseball team enjoyed a special season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After the Campbell County baseball team won the 10th Region championship game last week,…
Pedroza heads Indiana Grand jockeys to ride at Ellis Park, others join in participating at both tracks
Ellis Park’s riding colony the past few years has been pretty much an extension of Churchill Downs’ jockey population. This…
Beechwood players land five spots on high school baseball all-star team selected by local coaches
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Five members of the Beechwood baseball team that won the 9th Region championship were…
Prep Sports Notebook: Simon Kenton senior named Division I Player of the Year by local softball coaches
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Simon Kenton softball player Macy Krohman was named Division I Player of the Year…
Boone County’s first trip to state softball tournament since 2002 ends with loss in opening round
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON – Pendleton County built an 8-0 lead in the first four innings and…
Beechwood, Campbell County baseball teams lose in opening round of state playoffs
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON – High school baseball season came to an unfortunate end for Northern Kentucky…
Eighth-grade sprinter on Cooper girls track team wins 200-meter dash in Class 3A girls state meet
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Cooper eighth-grader Simone Bessong had the third-fastest qualifying time in the Class 3A girls…
Highlands boys track team finishes second in tight scoring battle for Class 2A state championship
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Highlands boys track team that scored just five points in the 2019 Class…
UK’s Dontaie Allen staying put, focuses on getting better, being a big contributor to the team
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Dontaie Allen is staying put and never considering transferring from the University of Kentucky. Although…
Bishop Brossart nearly sweeps Class 1A boys, girls team titles on opening day of state track meet
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Bishop Brossart came within three points of sweeping boys and girls team titles at…
Boone County ends long wait for 9th Region softball championship with young team that plays together
By Matthew Dietz NKyTribune sports reporter When Boone County freshman Mollie Sharp lined a walk-off single down the third-base line…