Ryle’s list of returning starters includes senior linebacker who was among state leaders in tackles
By Matthew Dietz NKyTribune sports reporter Throughout the offseason, there has been a newspaper article posted in the Ryle football…
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Highlands hires former LexCath head coach Bob Sphire to lead Bluebirds football program
The Fort Thomas Independent Schools announced Thursday that Bob Sphire has been hired as the football head coach at Highlands…
Highlands again searching for football head coach as James decides to remain at Franklin County
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Two days after officially introducing Eddie James as its new football head coach, Highlands…
Highlands High School hires Franklin County mentor Eddie James as next football head coach
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Eddie James, who guided Franklin County to the Class 4A state finals this season,…
High school football players who emerged as team leaders among winners of Top 26 Awards
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two running backs who emerged as their team’s offensive leader this season are among…
Beechwood quarterback Cameron Hergott named Kentucky Mr. Football by KFCA on Sunday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Beechwood senior quarterback Cameron Hergott has been named Kentucky Mr. Football by the Kentucky…
Battle-tested Beechwood meets top-ranked Lexington Christian for Class 2A state championship on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Start by combining a rugged schedule with talented football players. Add an accomplished coaching…
Prep Sports Notebook: Beechwood promoting senior quarterback Hergott for Mr. Kentucky Football
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood’s football program has compiled a statistical history of senior quarterback Cameron Hergott’s three-year…
Paintsville uses powerful ground attack in 21-7 win over NewCath in Class 1A state semifinals
By James Collier The Daily Independent PAINTSVILLE — The Paintsville Tigers gashed the playing surface last week at Memorial Field during…
CovCath commits six turnovers in 20-0 loss to Bowling Green that cancels return trip to state final
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter A disastrous offensive outing put an end to Covington Catholic’s bid for a fourth…
Don Owen: As virus disrupts playoffs, Beechwood, NewCath and CovCath march toward state titles
The state football semifinals are here. Finally. A total of 12 games are scheduled to be played statewide this Friday…
Hergott named top quarterback on Northern Kentucky prep football coaches all-star team
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky high school football coaches had two strong candidates at quarterback on the…
Runyon scores three TDs in fourth quarter, NewCath posts 42-21 victory at Louisville Holy Cross
By Chad Hensley Special to NKyTribune A trio of Joey Runyon touchdowns in the fourth quarter ignited Newport Central Catholic’s…
Beechwood continues run of regional titles behind Hergott’s big game in 52-7 rout of Breathitt County
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood won a regional championship trophy in the Kentucky high school football playoffs for…
Highlands athletic director thanks Weinrich for ‘steadfast commitment’ and dedication to program
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Highlands High School athletic director Wes Caldwell issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the…
Organizers of All ‘A’ Classic set meeting on Dec. 12 to discuss state basketball tourney in wake of pandemic
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Organizers of the All “A” Classic small-school basketball playoffs have scheduled a meeting on…
Dixie Heights puts on aerial show to defeat Ryle in Class 6A playoffs; Hergott leads Beechwood past Lloyd
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Logan Landers and Devin Holbert put on an aerial show Friday night during Dixie…
CovCath senior quarterback scores five rushing touchdowns in 38-21 playoff win over Highlands
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Caleb Jacob became the first Covington Catholic quarterback to score five rushing touchdowns in…
Lloyd gets payback win over Newport in opening round of playoffs behind strong rushing tandem
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Lloyd junior Amari Riley didn’t carry the ball a single time during his team’s…
Don Owen: Unless KHSAA adjusts quickly, football playoffs doomed to same fate as Sweet 16 basketball
Covington Catholic’s winning streak on the gridiron is over. And, unless something incredible happens soon, the remainder of the prep…
First week of Kentucky high school football playoffs postponed due to state’s pandemic issues
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association notified member schools Saturday morning that the start of the football playoffs will be…
Highlands snaps three-game losing streak with 34-21 win over Campbell County in regular-season finale
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Scoring two touchdowns in less than two minutes was the roaring start Highlands needed…