Prep Sports Notebook: Record-setting high school basketball player signs with in-state college team
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Scotty Draud, the newly crowned career scoring leader in 9th Region boys basketball, has…
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Don Owen: Even-numbered years meant odd trends — and multiple GLVC titles — for NKU baseball
What do the years 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008 have in common with Northern Kentucky University baseball? Hint: It’s something…
Don Owen: Denied NCAA title, near-perfect NKU softball produced supernatural season in 2005
The nickname seemed perfect. Just like the squad that appeared destined for a historic finish to a mind-boggling season of…
Don Owen: An iconic coach and humorous character, Bill Aker made NKU baseball unforgettable
Under normal circumstances, the middle of April is filled with the sounds of baseball. High school, college and professional. The…
Don Owen: Exactly 24 years ago, a walk with Ken Shields was a journey into NKU history
National television beckoned for the first time in school history. An NCAA championship would be at stake in less than…
College basketball notebook: Former area stars Ohmer, Weyer continue to make huge impacts
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Jake Ohmer continues to make a huge impact for the basketball program at Georgetown (Ky.),…
Don Owen: The 10 biggest sports stories involving NKU this decade? Time can’t hide the obvious answers
Time really begins accelerating once you pass your 30th birthday, doesn’t it? Maybe that’s why so many people continue to…
College basketball notebook: NewCath grad Weyer scores 23 points in 97-68 Bellarmine victory
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Newport Central Catholic graduate Ben Weyer poured in 23 points Saturday night as Bellarmine rolled…
Don Owen: From near extinction to total redemption, NKU cross country reflects Kruse’s perseverance
Steve Kruse isn’t just a head coach at Northern Kentucky University. No, he’s more of a reluctant landmark on the…
Former NKU head coach Dave Bezold joins Kentucky Wesleyan as assistant; reunites with Drew Cooper
NKyTribune staff OWENSBORO — After a 16-year hiatus, with Northern Kentucky University a distant memory for both, Dave Bezold and…
Don Owen: Traveling road of pragmatic thinking, Thomas More receives warm welcome from NAIA
Among the myriad reasons involved, common sense ultimately dictated Thomas More College’s move to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics….