Vinson nets 29 points as Highlands extends win streak to 10; KHSAA reveals state tourney draw
NKyTribune staff Sam Vinson scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Highlands extended its winning streak to 10 with…
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Prep Sports Notebook: February was memorable month for Simon Kenton basketball player
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Simon Kenton senior guard Kelly Niece capped off a spectacular month of basketball Saturday…
CovCath bounces back from loss to St. Henry, posts 71-62 win over Ashland Paul Blazer on Friday night
NKyTribune staff Donovan Stocks and Chandler Starks combined for 34 points and 20 rebounds Friday night as Covington Catholic posted…
Vieth’s last-second heroics lift St. Henry to thrilling 61-60 win over CovCath on Tuesday night
NKyTribune staff St. Henry’s Wyatt Vieth is one of the 9th Region’s leading scorers, and the senior guard doesn’t fear…
Ryle rolls to surprising 52-28 win over Cooper in showdown between highly ranked teams
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Ryle girls basketball team extended its long winning streak against local opponents with…
CovCath visits St. Henry for Tuesday night showdown; Colonels own nine-game winning streak
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor A showdown between two of the top basketball teams in the 9th Region is…
Ipsaro, Rylee combine for 43 points, CovCath wins seventh straight with 75-61 triumph at Beechwood
NKyTribune staff Evan Ipsaro scored 24 points and dished out four assists on Tuesday night as Covington Catholic posted a…
CovCath extends winning streak to six; Highlands, St. Henry, Conner notch impressive victories
NKyTribune staff Covington Catholic extended its winning streak to six by coasting to a 72-42 triumph against McNicholas on Saturday…
Iles pours in 28 points, NewCath holds off late Holy Cross rally for 79-76 victory on Thursday night
NKyTribune staff Joel Iles poured in a game-high 28 points as Newport Central Catholic held on for a 79-76 win…
CovCath boys, Ryle girls remain area’s top basketball teams going into second half of regular season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The high school basketball teams voted No. 1 in the preseason Northern Kentucky boys…
St. Henry gets to defend All “A” Classic state title following win over Holy Cross in region final
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter St. Henry will return to the All “A” Classic boys state basketball tournament to…
NewCath, Walton-Verona win region championships in All “A” Classic small-school playoffs
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona swept the 8th Region boys and girls championships and Newport Central Catholic took…
Walton-Verona boys, girls basketball teams reach championship games of 8th Region All “A” Classic
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona has a chance to sweep the 8th Region All “A” Classic championships in…
CovCath opens season with 71-46 win over Dixie Heights; Highlands knocks off Ashland Blazer
NKyTribune staff Three-time defending 9th Region champion Covington Catholic opened the season Monday night with a convincing 71-46 win at…
CovCath, Highlands and St. Henry all set sights on 9th Region championship, trip to Rupp Arena
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune contributor More than a month after its originally scheduled start, Kentucky high school basketball will finally…
Ryle begins delayed preseason practice ranked No. 1 in Northern Kentucky girls basketball coaches poll
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky girls basketball coaches have selected Ryle as the No. 1 team on…
Assumption attempts to defend state volleyball title; Notre Dame seeks first championship since 1994
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune contributor Is this the year that a public school wins the KHSAA state volleyball championship? Or…
Notre Dame meets Ryle for 9th Region championship; Campbell County plays Scott for 10th Region title
NKyTribune staff Notre Dame Academy and Ryle will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. for the 9th Region volleyball championship after…
Don Owen: Bellevue native Steve Ridder continues to make hoops history, but never forgets his past
Remember that lanky kid from Bellevue High School named Steve Ridder? You know, the star basketball player who helped Bellevue…
Beechwood beats Highlands on strength of Johnson’s bat, captures 9th Region title
By Michael Murphy NKyTribune reporter For the majority of his high school baseball career, Beechwood senior left fielder Devin Johnson…
Beechwood celebrates first district basketball title since 1949 after come-from-behind win over CovCath
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter For the first time in 70 years, Beechwood is going to the 9th Region…
Holy Cross girls recover from poor shooting first half to win 9th Region All “A” Classic title game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Home court advantage was a non-factor for Holy Cross in the first half of…