Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Time for KHSAA to fix Sweet 16, the Ninth Region has had enough
Excuse us, KHSAA, but could we talk? Yeah, it’s us, the basketball folks in the Ninth Region. And now, in…
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Dixie Heights takes 22-game winning streak into state tournament, meets Russell on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Joel Steczynski chuckled when asked about the key to the 22-game winning streak his…
Highlands joins CovCath, Holmes, Simon Kenton as 9th Region teams to win state championships
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Which school captured the 9th Region’s first state championship in boys basketball? Was it…
Muller pours in 29 points, Highlands pulls out 63-53 win over McCracken County in state quarterfinals
NKyTribune staff LEXINGTON — Opposing coaches might believe that containing Sam Vinson is a certain way of beating Highlands. Think…
Don Owen: Distance is just a word, not an obstacle, for Highlands’ amazing perimeter shooters
They bury 3-pointers with the greatest of ease. Distance isn’t a problem. Think you can leave them open for that…
Highlands continues quest for state title with 88-60 victory over Muhlenberg County on Thursday
NKyTribune staff LEXINGTON — A bigger court and the vastly different shooting background in Rupp Arena didn’t slow down the…
Prep Sports Notebook: Kevin Listerman joins father on list of coaches with 9th Region championships
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The list of coaches who have won 9th Region boys basketball championships includes a…
Contrasting styles on display as Highlands meets Muhlenberg County; Brossart girls win 10th Region
NKyTribune staff It’s the high-scoring offensive attack of Highlands taking on the stingy defense of Muhlenberg County at 11 a.m….
Dixie Heights edges Notre Dame, 45-43, to claim first 9th Region girls basketball championship since 1992
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After sitting out last year following knee surgery, Dixie Heights senior guard Laci Reinhart…
Impressive winning streaks to collide Thursday as Highlands meets Muhlenberg County in Sweet 16
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor A long winning streak is guaranteed to end Thursday afternoon when Highlands faces Muhlenberg…
Notre Dame upsets Ryle, Dixie Heights gets past Highlands in 9th Region girls semifinal games
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter A junior guard averaging just 5.6 points per game played a huge role in…
Prep Sports Notebook: Record-setting high school basketball player signs with in-state college team
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Scotty Draud, the newly crowned career scoring leader in 9th Region boys basketball, has…
Highlands rallies in second half, captures 9th Region championship with 77-67 victory over Conner
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Sam Vinson is undeniably the best basketball player in the 9th Region. The senior…
Dixie Heights girls advance to 9th Region semifinals with 20-game win streak after knocking off Cooper
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Dixie Heights extended its winning streak to 20 games with a 64-55 victory over…
Highlands (25-4) meets Conner (17-6) for 9th Region Tournament championship on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor How long has it been since either Conner or Highlands won a 9th Region…
Flynn nets 19 points, Dixie Heights upsets St. Henry to win 34th District Tournament championship
NKyTribune staff Make that three 20-win teams that will be competing in next week’s 9th Region Tournament. Dixie Heights joined…
CovCath claims 35th District Tournament crown with 84-62 win over Holy Cross on Thursday night
NKyTribune staff Given the fact Covington Catholic’s three losses this season are by a combined six points, it’s no surprise…
Newport boys earn return trip to region tournament with win over NewCath in district semifinal game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The field is set for next week’s 9th Region boys basketball tournament and the…
Holy Cross knocks off Beechwood in 35th District Tournament; CovCath cruises past Holmes
NKyTribune staff Two of Northern Kentucky’s basketball heavyweights — Covington Catholic and Beechwood — were expected to square off for…
Crittendon continues Ryle’s run of top players on Division I girls basketball all-conference team
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Ryle senior guard Brie Crittendon carried on what’s become a team tradition by being…
Don Owen: Picking a winner in upcoming 9th Region Tournament not as easy as it looks this season
Picking the winner of the upcoming 9th Region boys basketball tournament is as easy as A-B-C. Well, sort of. Then…
CovCath uses 28-8 run in third quarter, coasts to 74-45 win over Madison Central on Friday night
NKyTribune staff Covington Catholic shot 67 percent from the field during a 28-8 run in the third quarter and coasted…