At the end of the day in basketball, it comes down to the simplest and sometimes cruelest truth, the team that makes shots moves on and the team that does not goes home. Despite an all-out effort at a comeback in the fourth quarter by Simon Kenton, early shooting struggles dug a hole that was […]
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Who won Class 3A indoor track and field titles from NKY?
Simon Kenton’s Alexis Howard won two state titles, one of them setting a state record in Wednesday’s KHSAA Class 3A indoor track and field state meet at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville. Howard earned gold in both the long jump and triple jump, her 18-foot, seven and a quarter inch jump […]
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Scott overpowers Mason County to reach 10th Region semis
Scott doesn’t have the size advantage most nights they take the floor. But when they met Mason County in the boys 10th Region tournament quarterfinals, not only did they have a bit of a size advantage, but the physical part of the game as well. The Eagles (16-14) took full advantage and ran away with […]
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8th-10th Region tournament schedules/scores
Region basketball tournaments get underway on Sunday and run through the next 10 days. Keep this page bookmarked as we’ll update scores throughout the week. BOYS 8th Region (at Henry County) Quarterfinals Wednesday, March 4 Henry County 66, South Oldham 63 Spencer County 64, Simon Kenton 57 Thursday, March 5 North Oldham 84, Walton-Verona 38 […]
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Independence honors Simon Kenton swimmers, diver
The City of Independence recognized the achievements of athletes in the Simon Kenton High School swimming and diving teams with special proclamations Monday night. Specifically, swimmers Nathan McCrory, Parker Davis, Evan Iles and Owen Iles, as well as diver Isaiah Reinhart, received proclamations. For example, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, was proclaimed Isaiah Reinhart Day. “The […]
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Simon Kenton shows why they’re the team to beat in 8th Region quarterfinal rout over Eminence
The defending champs looked a lot like the soon-to-be champs. Simon Kenton, the defending 8th Region champs, crushed Eminence 75-30 in the quarterfinals at Henry County. From the opening tip, it wasn’t close. The Lady Pioneers sank 12-of-20 from beyond the arc, forcing a running clock before halftime and stretching the lead to as many […]
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Holy War part III, this one for a region title
It will be an All-35th District final for the girls 9th Region basketball championship. After Notre Dame came to in the second half and defeated Highlands, Holy Cross stunned Ryle by coming back from a 16-point halftime deficit as the two advanced to Friday’s St. Elizabeth Healthcare 9th Region championship at Northern Kentucky University’s Truist […]
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Who won Class A indoor track and field state titles from NKY?
The KHSAA Class A indoor track and field state meet was held on Tuesday at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville. It’s the first of three state meets over the next three days, Class 2A on Wednesday and 3A concluding things on Thursday. Beechwood’s boys dominated the team scoring with 88 points, Bishop […]
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Covington softball field to be named after girls’ sports pioneers
What you need to know Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education voted last week to name the district’s new softball field after two pioneering coaches from Holmes whose efforts and advocacy helped establish organized girls’ sports programs in Northern Kentucky: Donna Wolfe and B. Joan Mitchell. “My kids would have died to have the […]
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Walton-Verona battles back, but fall short in 8th Region quarterfinals
Walton-Verona trailed by 16 early in the third quarter on a stage none of the team had ever been on before. Instead of folding, the Bearcats fought like a team refusing to let their season end quietly. In the end, though, it was Anderson County who came out on top, 55-54, in the girls 8th […]
