A lot of high school coaches like to say they are senior-friendly, but Ryle softball coach Dave Meier is really good to his seniors. The coach likes to give them extra chances on the playing field, and he shows more patience. He also likes to let his seniors know that some perks come with the […]
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Jacob Meyer staying down South, headed to Georgia State
The 9th Region scoring king has found his new college home. Holy Cross alum Jacob Meyer announced his decision to commit to Georgia State on Tuesday night, transferring from Alabama-Birmingham. Georgia State will be Meyer’s fourth college in four years. He started at Coastal Carolina, then went to DePaul and continued his path to UAB. […]
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Gabe Dynes hitting the portal, DeShaun Jackson finds a home, Evan Ipsaro, Andy Johnson stay home
By the time this story is published, things could change. That’s how the ever so changing transfer portal in college sports works these days. Hit the portal, take your name out and stay home, or…what many don’t realize, never find another home. That’s life in the portal. For a handful from Northern Kentucky, they’re learning […]
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Covington teen turns brother’s cancer battle into art, advances in national contest
When her older brother was diagnosed with cancer, Ella Martin said she tried to stay out of the way. In doing so, she found her voice through art. Martin, a 14-year-old from Covington, is currently competing in “America’s Most Artistic Kid.” The program elevates young artists across the country and drives fundraising for Blood Cancer […]
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Former NKY prep standouts hitting transfer portal
One will be headed to his fourth school in four years while the other two are hitting the transfer portal for the first time in their college careers. Holy Cross alum Jacob Meyer, Lloyd Memorial alum EJ Walker and Newport alum DeShaun Jackson have all announced their intentions to hit the transfer portal and potentially […]
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Notre Dame outlasts Holy Cross in overtime for 9th Region title
Survive and dance. Notre Dame Academy did both on Friday night at Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena, defeating Holy Cross 40-39 in overtime in the girls 9th Region championship. Despite squandering a 15-point second half lead, the Pandas prevailed in a game that needed four extra minutes to determine who was headed to Rupp Arena […]
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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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Confidence is key, Pandas roll to 35th District title over Holy Cross
The highlighted word in George Stoll’s postgame interview was confidence. Not many teams in the state can say they’re playing with the confidence level like Notre Dame Academy is right now. The Pandas went wire-to-wire in a 60-43 victory over Holy Cross on Thursday night at Beechwood for the 35th District championship. They jumped out […]
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Holy Cross wins defensive battle with Beechwood, faces CovCath in 35th finals
When you face a team for the ninth time in the last three seasons, there’s not many secrets left. With that many matchups between Beechwood and Holy Cross in the 35th District, the two pretty much know what the other is eating for breakfast. In a game that came down to defense, it was the […]
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Thelen, Arlinghaus, Johnson picked as KABC Region Coaches of the Year
The Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches have made their votes and the Coach of the Year selections are in for each region. In the 9th Region, Covington Catholic’s Jake Thelen and Holy Cross’ Ted Arlinghaus won boys and girls Region Coach of the Year, respectively. Campbell County’s Davey Johnson won the 10th Region girls Coach […]
