Close-knit Cooper team headed to first boys state tournament appearance since 2017
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter You need a “close-knit group” to win the 9th Region boys basketball championship. That’s…
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Prep Sports Report: Cooper player, coach receive 9th Region’s top awards at boys basketball banquet
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Cooper swept the two major awards at the Northern Kentucky Boys Basketball Coaches Association…
In game with back-to-back winners, Lloyd eliminates two-time 9th region champ Newport
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Could he do it again? Could Newport’s Yamil Rondon hit a game-winning three-pointer as…
Dixie Heights needs multiple comebacks to get past Holy Cross, 64-59, in boys basketball battle
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Four of the six 9th Region boys basketball teams that entered the season with…
CovCath basketball team shows its grit in 47-43 win over Newport to complete successful week
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Losing four of five games over a two-week period didn’t crack the confidence of…
Taylen Kinney leaving Newport is latest news flash during surprising high school basketball off-season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Taylen Kinney’s recent decision to leave the Newport boys basketball team is the latest…
Prep Sports Report: Bob Burnett looking forward to 52nd season as high school football coach
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The two-week summer dead period that prohibits Kentucky high school coaches from doing anything…
Four-star basketball recruit EJ Walker of Lloyd decides to continue his career at South Carolina
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter EJ Walker had an impressive list of NCAA Division I college teams recruiting him…
Prep Sports Report: Point guard on Cooper boys basketball team confirms his transfer to Newport
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter It looks like two of the top point guards in 9th Region boys basketball…
Campbell County making first appearance in boys state tournament since 2019 against Newport
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Campbell County boys basketball coach Brent Sowder enjoys reading about the history of professional…
Lloyd guard’s last-second field goal in overtime ends stalemate with Dixie Heights in 34th District final
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter There were only nine points scored in the fourth quarter and overtime period in…
Beechwood boys returning to 9th Region tournament after come-from-behind win in district semifinal game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Beechwood boys basketball team that started the season with a new head coach…
Dixie Heights boys break two-game losing streak with strong shooting performance against Beechwood
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After losing two close games last week, the Dixie Heights boys basketball team shot…
CovCath shoots 73 percent during second-half scoring binge to upset top-ranked Newport, 73-63
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Saying the Covington Catholic boys basketball team played a strong second half during its…
Beechwood upsets Holy Cross with 3-point goal in final seconds of 35th District boys semifinal game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter One of the biggest upsets in the opening week of the Kentucky boys basketball…
Seniors lead Conner boys basketball team to first victory over CovCath since 2008-09 season
By Terry Boehmker & Jake Dickman NKyTribune sports What does it take to beat Covington Catholic? That’s a question that…
Holy Cross basketball player Jacob Meyer returns for senior season after leading state in scoring last year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When the Holy Cross boys basketball team begins pre-season practice 10 days from now,…
Prep Sports Notebook: 9th Region boys basketball players among top 20 in coaches all-state voting
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Three 9th Region boys basketball players were among the top 20 vote-getters for all-state…
Balanced attack ignites eight-game Dixie Heights win streak; Highlands drains 16 treys in road victory
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor A balanced scoring attack has ignited an eight-game winning streak for Dixie Heights, which…