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Kenton County Classic finals tonight

The Kenton County Classic basketball tournament will conclude today with games split between Scott and Simon Kenton high schools. The boys championship game should be a fun one to watch, featuring...

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Lloyd Invitational boys hoops tourney starts Dec. 27

The Lloyd Memorial Invitational boys basketball tournament will have strong Northern Kentucky and outsider flavor as it returns for its fourth season. The tourney will begin Monday, Dec. 27 and run...

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Ice Capades move Cov Cath/Beechwood to tonight

Four varsity basketball games were canceled last night when all of Northern Kentucky turned into an ice skating rink. Covington Catholic and Beechwood rescheduled their contest for tonight (Saturday)...

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Pandas, Colonels look to future in pool

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Like many of her peers, Ellen Williamson had one eye on the future and another on the pool during the Scott Eagle Classic swimming meet Jan. 8. Williamson, the Notre...

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NewCath pleads the 5th in All ‘A’ final

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com The seniors on the Newport Central Catholic team would love nothing more than to win their second straight state championship in the All “A” Classic. A veteran team with...

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Highlands coach nominated for Shula Award

Head coach Dale Mueller of Highlands High School in Fort Thomas is among 28 football coaches from across the nation who have been named as nominees for the inaugural Don Shula NFL Coach of the Year...

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Mustangs edge ’Breds in All ‘A’ tuneup

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com The boys basketball teams at Bishop Brossart and Newport Central Catholic could meet in the championship game of the All “A” Classic state tournament. If they do, it...

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‘That’s My Boy’ awards to be held in downtown Cincinnati

(Provided) Don Treadwell to speak at NFF scholar-athlete award banquet Don Treadwell new Miami of Ohio head fooball coach, will be the keynote speaker at the 44th National Football Foundation’s “That’s...

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Both NewCath teams ousted from All ‘A’ tourney

The Newport Central Catholic basketball teams lost back to back in the All “A” Classic state semifinals here in Richmond today. I must have jinxed them because I was in the same hotel as both teams...

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Five Bluebirds celebrate Division I signings

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Five Highlands High School seniors committed to play sports for Division I colleges Feb. 2, the first day of the winter letter of intent period for several sports. None,...

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NKSHOF inducts 6 members in February

The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will induct new members at 1 p.m. Feb. 16 at Villa Hills Civic Club, 729 Rogers Lane, Villa Hills, Ky. 41017 Guest speaker is Cincinnati Reds broadcaster and...

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River Monsters to meet fans Feb. 12

The Northern Kentucky River Monsters, the area’s newest indoor football league team, will be out in the community Saturday, Feb. 12, meeting their potential fans as they will be part of two Meet and...

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Healthy Stewart lifts Bluebirds

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Jack Stewart is still working on getting into top basketball condition. The Highlands senior center still had plenty of energy to sprint the length of the court for a...

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Highlands to retire Tara Boothe’s jersey

From the Highlands High School Athletic Department: Highlands High School will retire Tara Boothe #33 jersey Friday, Feb. 18. The ceremony will take place at halftime of the boys basketball game. Some...

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Blog of lists: Most animated, most stoic preps coaches

Coaches can take various paths to inspire their athletes. In no particular order, the Community Press and Recorder has given our picks for the preps coaches most likely to fire up their troops with...

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NKY signings this week

Catching up on several Northern Kentucky seniors moving on to college sports next year: Campbell County HS – Kaitlin Bryan, girls soccer, Campbellsville. NewCath – Madison Freeman, girls soccer, Mount...

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Cravens 10th Region coach of the year

Campbell County High School head girls basketball coach Ed Cravens has been named 10th Region Coach of the Year according to the school. Campbell is 20-5 entering tonight’s regular-season home finale...

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Campbell wrestler Yenter brings home first state title

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Even when he couldn’t wrestle during the first half of the season, Garth Yenter has been looking forward to another shot at a state championship. The Campbell County...

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Blog of lists: Best NKY small-school athletes

Larger-school athletes get lots of looks and press, but there are plenty of quality athletes in the smaller-school ranks. Northern Kentucky sports reporter James Weber lists his picks for the best...

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Downard up after state title swim for Bluebirds

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Conner Downard was seeded seventh in the state in the 500-yard freestyle based on times from the regional meets. The Highlands High School junior was then seeded second...

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Quick facts: Ninth Region boys final preview

Dixie Heights and Newport Central Catholic will play for the Ninth Region boys basketball championship 3 p.m. Sunday at NKU’s Bank of Kentucky Center. Presale tickets are available at each school...

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9th Region girls final preview: Boone Co. vs. NewCath

Like the boys final after it, the Ninth Region championship game in girls basketball will be a rematch of an early-season December game. Boone County will play Newport Central Catholic 1 p.m. Sunday at...

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Coach proud of NewCath’s resilience in four-OT loss

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Long after the last shot was taken in a two-hour, 15-minute long epic, Grant Brannen was still lost for words. The Newport Central Catholic head boys basketball coach...

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NewCath falls in OT, 62-57

Newport Central Catholic has lost 62-57 to Calloway County in overtime in the first round of the Sweet 16 here in Bowling Green. Calloway scored the first six points of the extra period and held on....

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Fields, Lakers end ‘Breds Sweet 16 hopes in OT

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com The Newport Central Catholic High School girls basketball team has plenty of experience this year against the best teams and players in the state of Kentucky. Experience...

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Highlands grad Gadd to compete in NCAA diving

From the University of Louisville: University of Louisville diver Hannah Gadd, a Highlands graduate, will be the first ever diver in school history to advance to the NCAA Swimming and Diving...

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Camels three-peat in NKAC girls track

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Like in recent years, the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference track and field championships was contested in a relay format. There were eight different four-person...

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Highlands tennis serves up milestones

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com FORT THOMAS – The Highlands High School girls tennis team is heading into the postseason on the proverbial high note. The Bluebirds will look to win another 10th Region...

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Bluebirds sweep regional tennis titles

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com FORT THOMAS – Regional champions new and old highlighted another year of 10th Region domination by the Highlands High School tennis program. Both the boys and girls...

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Highlands girls win fourth straight state track title

Highlands has won its fourth straight Class 2A girls team track championship here at the University of Louisville. The Bluebirds scored 100.5 to win by 8.5 over Louisville Central. The team scored...

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Deep Bluebirds stay on track for four-peat

By James Weber •jweber@nky.com LOUISVILLE – It wasn’t an immediate storybook ending, but the final chapter was a sweet one for Ashley Collinsworth. The last high school race for the Highlands High...

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Highlands tennis nets success in postseason

By Adam Turer • kysports@communitypress.com Some healthy competition between the boys and girls tennis teams at Highlands High School is always a good thing. Each year, the teams challenge one another...

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NewCath 13, Lawrence County 3

Quick notes: NewCath senior Jake Cain will have X-rays on his left wrist after the second inning hit-by-pitch. Head coach Jeff Schulkens said it is too soon to know if he will be able to play Thursday...

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Highlands’ Allie Conner sees dreams come true

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that Allie Conner thought she had a chance to play softball at the college level. • More Fort Thomas news However new the dreams...

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Guidugli signs with Rams

Former Highlands High School standout Ben Guidugli signed an NFL contract this week with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent. Guidugli played at the University of Cincinnati as a tight end....

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NKY Roundtable: First glance at volleyball

Community Recorder sports reporter James Weber talks to Nick Dudukovich about the Northern Kentucky volleyball scene as the fall season gets under way. He sees St. Henry, Notre Dame and Newport Central...

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Bluebirds make flight plan for 21st state title

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com FORT THOMAS – Devin Bruns has been so dominating in practice that his teammates have had trouble blocking him. The Highlands High School senior defensive lineman credits...

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Bluebirds soccer off to fast start

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com FORT THOMAS – Replacing the Northern Kentucky offensive player of the year is never easy, but the Highlands High School girls soccer team has done it before. Highlands...

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Coombs keeps ‘Cats in Cincinnati

By Scott Springer • sspringer@communitypress.com Since joining then-coach Brian Kelly’s UC staff in late 2006 from Colerain High School, Kerry Coombs has concentrated on scouring the I-275 belt and...

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Roundtable: Soccer season kicks off

The Community Press and Recorder sports staff discusses the boys and girls high school soccer scene in Ohio and Kentucky.

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NKU men’s soccer ready to defend national title

By Adam Turer • presspreps@gmail.com Despite winning the 2010 Division II National Championship, Northern Kentucky University’s men’s soccer team entered the 2011 season hungry for success. The seniors...

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Bluebird passing duo looks to future

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com FORT THOMAS – Patrick Towles and Austin Sheehan have been going to University of Kentucky football games together for the past six years, and Towles has thrown plenty of...

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Snyder ready to assist NCC volleyball in postseason

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – Although she didn’t realize it at the time, Taylor Snyder eventually enjoyed reaching a personal milestone against a rival. The senior setter for the Newport...

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Depth leads NCC golf to state berth

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – High school golf doesn’t have cheerleaders or rabid student sections. Usually, it’s just a player alone with his thoughts, clubs and the little white ball....

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Bluebirds bounce back for district title

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com FORT THOMAS – It hasn’t been the typical year for the Highlands High School girls soccer team. But one thing remains familiar. The Bluebirds won the 19th District...

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Home finale nets sixth straight title for NCC

By James Weber • jweber@nky.com NEWPORT – Regardless of their team’s future, eight seniors on the Newport Central Catholic High School volleyball team had one last match on their home floor and one...

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Press Preps video: Football weeks 9-10 discussion

James Weber, Nick Dudukovich, Scott Springer and Ben Walpole discuss Ohio and Northern Kentucky football from week 9 and look ahead to the final regular season games, week 10. Schools discussed include...

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Kentucky state volleyball updates

4:20 p.m.: NDA falls 25-20 in second set to finish 32-6. Assumption on track for 16th state title in 20 years. 4:10 p.m. NDA trailing 15-13, they’re hanging in there. 4:00 p.m.: NDA lost 25-14, trails...

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Highlands wins Class 4A state football title

FINAL THOUGHTS Highlands has won its fifth straight state championship, first in 4A, and 21st overall to tie Trinity’s mark from last night. Highlands had 507 yards to 279 for F-S, though this was a...

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Guidugli to suit up for Rams Sunday

Former Highlands and University of Cincinnati standout Ben Guidugli will be on the active roster for the St. Louis Rams NFL team in its season finale Sunday, Jan. 1 at home against San Francisco....

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