Highlands overwhelms Conner in Class 5A showdown; Simon Kenton falls in OT at Russell
NKyTribune staff The memory of two losses against Conner in 2019 provided plenty of motivation for Highlands on Saturday night…
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Don Owen: Tough and disciplined, Campbell County extinguishes Pikeville win streak with stingy defense
ALEXANDRIA — A maroon-colored tornado touched down locally on Friday night, a system that originated in the eastern part of…
Simon Kenton visits unbeaten Russell in Friday showdown; Beechwood plays host to Dixie Heights
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor A week ago, Simon Kenton squared off against defending Class 4A state champion Johnson…
Unbeaten CovCath ranked No. 1 in Class 5A state poll; powerful Pikeville visits Campbell County
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Defending Class 5A state champion Covington Catholic is ranked No. 1 in the latest…
Dayton off to 3-0 start for first time since 1996; Greendevils play at Trimble County on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Jesse Herbst was an assistant coach at Dayton High School the last time the…
Football powerhouses Johnson Central, Boyle County invade Northern Kentucky on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Two of the state’s powerhouse football programs visit Northern Kentucky on Friday night, with…
Dixie Heights falls in final seconds at Corbin; Highlands, Conner, Lexington Christian notch wins
NKyTribune staff With less than a minute remaining Friday night, Dixie Heights appeared on the verge of knocking off host…
CovCath plays Beechwood riding 16-game winning streak; Highlands (0-1) faces tough test at Ryle (1-0)
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor The post-Michael Mayer era began for Covington Catholic last Friday night, and the Colonels…
Punting the proverbial football: Board sends issue of fall sports for high schools back to KHSAA
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today After an exhausting 3½ hour meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education punted the proverbial football…
Don Owen: An iconic name in Northern Kentucky sports, Don Weber longs for return to television
Don Weber doesn’t want to be praised for his trailblazing past. The Campbell County native isn’t interested in hearing that…
Don Owen: Will there be prep football in Kentucky this fall? Here’s an alphabetical guide — just in case
Every sports fan in Northern Kentucky wants to see it — high school football on Friday nights this fall. The…
Keven Moore: The risks of high school football heat exhaustion — and what to do about it
As an old retired peewee football coach and 20-year fantasy football vet, it’s that time of year where many of…
2017 Prep Football Previews: Cooper counting on senior safety to provide steady leadership
The NKyTribune is featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading…
Ryle remains among area’s undefeated teams after crushing Highlands, 50-14
The NKyTribune will be providing focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Friday Football Roundup: Conner edges Scott, 28-27, with punt return and defensive stop
The NKyTribune is offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth Healthcare…