Is the Ryle High School volleyball team one of the best in the country? The Raiders earned the right to make such a bold claim Saturday after defeating nationally-ranked Louisville Assumption. They defeated the Rockets in straight sets, 2-0, on their home floor at the Louisville Invitational Volleyball Tournament. Ryle, the eighth seed, defeated top-seeded […]
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Ever the crafter, coach Sullivan creates a different kind of Scott volleyball team
This story originally appeared in the September 13 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. It’s a bright, sun-drenched Tuesday in Taylor Mill, and the disposition of the Scott High School volleyball team is just as sunny. But the Eagles aren’t outside enjoying the smashing weather. They’re indoors, of course, […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY prep football news from Highlands, Ryle, Conner, Cooper and points in between
Friday, September 13 elicits horror for the superstitious. There’s actually a name for it. Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th. It’s a type of triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13. Those are king-sized words and a quick trip to a dictionary is required for spelling. Here’s a quick trip around the local […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from NKU, TMU, St. Henry, Brossart, Walton-Verona and elsewhere
Big names and small schools are making news in northern Kentucky. From the golf courses to the volleyball courts and soccer fields, we’ve got the latest on All “A” Classic tournaments and other special events. Get up to speed here with the fastest 1,000 words in sports. No One Fights Alone: Muller Golf Outing Benefits […]
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Volleyball bloodlines help revive Notre Dame championship mystique
This story originally appeared in the September 6 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. While teammates pack up their bags after smashing volleyballs in practice, the Notre Dame captains stick around to discuss history. Julia Grace and Lauren Ott are two of seven seniors playing for the two-time defending […]
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Hardin Fast: Prep football news from Highlands, Ryle, Dixie Heights and Simon Kenton
High school football is off to a fast start in northern Kentucky. Several area squads have been quick to assert dominance as local teams jockey for area supremacy. After two weeks of play on the gridiron, high-speed ascensions are already lifting spirits in several locations. So, let’s get right to the rapidly developing news. Witness […]
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A swing around the links turns up a winner, some top finishers and junior player of the year contenders
Among the final scribblings in our summer golf notebook is an entry about an auspicious NKU debut plus a final peek at player of the year standings for two junior tours. In between, we tee up some recent results turned in by notable locals as the calendar flip from August to September signals the fall […]
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Elusive region crown fuels district-dominating Simon Kenton volleyball team
This story originally appeared in the August 30 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Seniors Tori Chasteen and Keira Hans are smiling and giggling as they talk about Simon Kenton volleyball and their relationship with the program. They are in practice uniforms near the high school gymnasium as their […]
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Northern Kentucky golf pros, amateurs, collegiates swing into action on the links
Last week’s 73rd Kentucky PGA Professional Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville provided opportunities for 63 PGA members who battled for the title of top pro in Kentucky. A handful of golfers with northern Kentucky ties tried to take advantage by putting together solid finishes in a tightly contested field. In the end, three […]
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March to state tournament begins this week for top NKY prep volleyball teams
According to the most recent athletics participation survey by the National Federation of State High School Associations, volleyball is the second-most popular sport for girls. With more than 470,000 participants at more than 16,000 high schools, volleyball trails only track and field in nationwide interest. There are 25 girls volleyball teams in northern Kentucky competing […]
