When all is said and done, Ryle-Dixie Heights 9th Region championship ended up 2-1, it was that close
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter “It should have been nothing to nothing,” Chris Maxwell was thinking for his Dixie…
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Dixie Heights does its thing against Conner, and keeps Coach Maxwell smiling in Season 41
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Don’t ask Chris Maxwell how many times his Dixie Heights’ Colonels have made it…
Dixie Heights wins its 24th, and the 34th District, over St. Henry behind senior leaders . . . and a sophomore
By Dan WeberNKyTribune sports reporter Brach Rice is a 6-foot-3, 240-pound linebacker headed to Miami of Ohio on a football…
Beechwood does it again, coming from behind in 7th on pinch-hitter Landon Johnson’s last chance blast
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Was it possible? Could there really be back-to-back 1-0 upsets in the Ninth Region…
It wasn’t pretty but Dixie Heights took just enough advantage of NewCath miscues to move on
By Dan Weber NKyTribune reporter All Chris Maxwell wanted was for his Dixie Heights pitchers “to throw strikes.” He said…
Dixie Heights inaugural Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame award winners named — a real Who’s-Who
Dixie Heights High School announces the inaugural class of its Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. The distinguished award winners will…
Local high school athletes will be competing for state championship trophies in four sports this week
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky high school athletes will compete for state championships in four sports this…
Russell defeats Dixie Heights, 58-44, in girls Sweet 16; Colonels finish season with 27-3 record
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor LEXINGTON — Russell head coach Mandy Layne wasn’t surprised by Aubrey Hill’s performance against…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Don Owen: Blind draws create exciting tournaments, as 9th Region basketball fans will see Monday night
Blind draws create the most exciting tournaments. Don’t agree? Check out the first round of Monday night’s 9th Region Tournament,…
Prep Sports Notebook: Vinson voted Division II Player of the Year by boys basketball coaches
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Highlands senior guard Sam Vinson, the only local boys basketball player who finished the…
CovCath, St. Henry to square off in 9th Region Tournament opener on Monday night at Holmes
NKyTribune staff The opening round of the 9th Region Tournament will feature two of the top three teams in the…
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…
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…
Draud sets 9th Region all-time career scoring record as Beechwood posts 73-59 win at Dixie Heights
NKyTribune staff Scotty Draud helped Beechwood collect an impressive road victory at Dixie Heights on Friday night and also became…
Draud shoots for 9th Region all-time scoring record Friday night as Beechwood visits Dixie Heights
NKyTribune staff Beechwood visits Dixie Heights on Friday night in a showcase game that features two of the 9th Region’s…
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…
St. Henry bounces back from disappointing loss to down Dixie Heights, 69-57, in district seeding game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter St. Henry outscored Dixie Heights 27-6 from behind the 3-point line and came away…