Diocese, Kenton XC results
Two annual NKY cross country meets ran simultaneously Tuesday afternoon. The Diocese of Covington championships were run at Devou Park, combining some of the area’s big school and large-school powers...
View ArticleKY Boys’ state golf begins
After a practice round Thursday, the Kentucky boys’ state golf tournament is underway in Bowling Green. All of Northern Kentucky’s entries are on the course this morning after early tee times. That...
View ArticleKenton Co. boys preview: Versatile Dixie ready for strong season
By James Weber jweber@nky.com Ken Chevalier is excited about the versatility of his Dixie Heights boys basketball team this year. Chevalier, entering his seventh season as Colonels head coach, will get...
View ArticleKenton Co. girls hoops preview: Eagles take flight for regional title
By James Weber jweber@nky.com Rhonda Klette has had the basketball scoring record at Scott High School since she graduated in 1982, ending with 2,485 career points. She will be proud to be on the...
View ArticlePioneer wrestling deep, experienced
By James Weber jweber@nky.com Kevin Cooper leads a deep and experienced group for the Simon Kenton High School wrestling team. Cooper is one of nine returning state qualifiers for the Pioneers, who...
View ArticleDixie Heights Invitational continues tonight
The 34th annual Dixie Heights Invitational girls basketball tournament continues tonight at Dixie Heights. The format is six teams in two pools, with playoff games on Saturday. Thursday, Dec. 2: 6...
View ArticleKenton County Classic highlights NKY hoops
I’m back after a week off. As I return to the Recorder, most of the Northern Kentucky basketball players will be off and running to various holiday tournaments this week. Most of the action actually...
View ArticleKenton 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...
View ArticleRandom NKY boys hoops facts
A couple of interesting facts about Northern Kentucky boys basketball I found out today while working on other stories: • Lloyd beat St. Henry 51-42 Tuesday night to improve to 8-5 this season. That...
View ArticlePandas, 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...
View ArticleKentucky kids in the leaderboard
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association sends out a weekly stat list of players who lead basketball in various categories based on information submitted (Read: Not every school submits...
View ArticleSweet 16 draw Friday
From the Kentucky High School Athletic Association: The draws for the Kentucky Sweet 16 tourneys, AKA the 2011 PNC/KHSAA Boys’ and Houchens Industries/KHSAA Girls’ State Basketball Tournaments, will be...
View ArticleEagles, Pioneers enjoy regional wrestling titles
By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Ritchie Supe was not seeded No. 1 in his weight class heading into the Region 6 wrestling championships. But the Scott High School senior wrestler ended up as the No. 1...
View ArticleExtra week could help Pandas win at state swim meet
By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Usually there is just one week between the Region 4 swimming and diving meet and the Kentucky state championship meet. But because the University of Louisville hosted...
View ArticleSK wrestler gets title of his own
By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Kevin Cooper was a fifth-grader the last time someone in his family won a state wrestling championship. Five years later, the Simon Kenton High School sophomore won the...
View ArticleBlog 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...
View ArticleColonels commandeer medals, records for Coach Cook
By James Weber • jweber@nky.com Cook’s Commandos commandeered several medals Feb. 26 at the Kentucky state swimming and diving championships in Louisville. The Dixie Heights High School boys team won...
View ArticleDixie Colonels hope to peak in regional tourney
By James Weber • jweber@nky.com While the numbers don’t seem to support his argument, Ken Chevalier said his team has yet to reach its peak. The head coach of the Dixie Heights High School boys...
View ArticleBlog of lists: Most impressive NKY large-school winter athletes
Community Recorder sports writer James Weber has seen his share of games this winter and has a list of athletes who impressed him while he was on his assignments to larger schools in Northern Kentucky....
View ArticleQuick 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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