Day 1 …
Our 2010 prep football coverage began in earnest at 9:20 a.m. today. That’s when I walked into the coaches’ office at Beechwood and was greeted with a hearty handshake by head coach Noel Rash. If...
View ArticleNKY coaching comings, goings …
Former Highlands standout and local assistant coach Jess Meloche has joined the staff at Simon Kenton, according to SK coach Jeff Marksberry. Meloche, who played briefly at Kentucky, will coach outside...
View ArticleCatching up …
I spent the last three days on vacation. Here are some odds and ends from while I was away: Former Bellevue coach Sally Meng was killed in a car accident in Montgomery County. Meng, who coached...
View ArticleHighlands/Ryle on USAToday.com …
Friday’s matchup between the top two football teams in Northern Kentucky will be broadcast on USAToday.com. The site, in an effort to enahnce its high school football coverage, is dispatching...
View ArticleThe secret to Highlands’ success …
Today I asked Beechwood football coach Noel Rash, leading up to Friday’s game at Highlands, what impressed him most about Highlands, its coaches and its current run of success. I liked his response....
View ArticleWeekend thoughts from the 859
A few observations from the man — boy? — who continues to trail Kyle Brown in the Enquirer‘s pick of the week contest (which, by the way, is turning into a no-contest): How about Boone County? In...
View ArticleIs Northern Kentucky really that devoid of basketball talent?
I just received the latest edition of Rick Bolus‘s High Potential Basketball Recruiting Service newsletter. I’m not a big recruiting guy — it kind of comes with the gig — but I usually find Bolus...
View ArticleMy AP ballot …
I added a few Northern Kentucky schools this week: Holy Cross, Dixie Heights, Covington Catholic and Simon Kenton. Class 1A 1st Place: Mayfield 2nd Place: Hazard 3rd Place: Holy Cross (Louisville)...
View ArticleSitting down with Noel Rash …
Since the state went to six football classes before the 2007 season, Beechwood has posted a 19-0 record against district opponents. The Tigers have won those games by an average score of 47-6....
View ArticleMy AP ballot …
CLASS 1A 1st Place: Mayfield 2nd Place: Hazard 3rd Place: Holy Cross (Louisville) 4th Place: Beechwood 5th Place: Lexington Christian 6th Place: Fairview 7th Place: Frankfort 8th Place:...
View ArticleMy AP ballot, KHSAA Board of Control Edition …
LEXINGTON — While the board convenes in executive session, I had some time to throw this together. Here it is: CLASS 1A 1st Place: Mayfield 2nd Place: Hazard 3rd Place: Holy Cross (Louisville)...
View ArticleThe Kentucky AP football poll …
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The top teams in the Kentucky Associated Press high school football polls, with first-place votes, records, total points and previous rankings: Class 1A...
View ArticleMy AP ballot …
Class 1A 1st Place: Mayfield 2nd Place: Hazard 3rd Place: Holy Cross (Louisville) 4th Place: Beechwood 5th Place: Lexington Christian 6th Place: Kentucky Country Day 7th Place: Fairview...
View ArticleKentucky’s AP poll …
With one week to go, this is what it looks like: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The top teams in the Kentucky Associated Press high school football polls, with first-place votes, records, total points and...
View ArticleMy AP ballot …
Despite losses, I’ve kept Highlands and NewCath atop my 5A and 2A rankings. I just couldn’t find any other team I felt was worthy of the top spot. Big wins, meanwhile, have moved up Ryle and Beechwood...
View ArticleNewCath, Highlands fall from top spots …
Here’s a look at Kentucky’s final state Associated Press high school football poll of the season. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The top teams in the Kentucky Associated Press high school football polls, with...
View ArticleWeekend thoughts, tidbits …
It’s Turn in Your Equipment Day at a few more local schools. A week from today, we’ll add a few more to the list. Just seven Northern Kentucky schools are still alive in the state football playoffs....
View ArticleMy all-state nominees …
I’m allowed to nomiate 15 players for Associated Press all-state consideration. Here they are: Austin Abner, LB, Highlands Austin Baldwin, LB, Simon Kenton Dvontae Bradley, RB, Cooper Drake Bruns, DB,...
View ArticleMichael Miller named Beechwood boys’ basketball coach
Michael Miller has been named the new Beechwood boys’ basketball coach. Miller, hired on Friday, replaces Rick Shumate. A 1988 Beechwood graduate, Miller served as varsity assistant last season and as...
View ArticleLocals fare well at Junior Rowing Championships
(Provided) After qualifying at the Midwest Championships held at East Fork Park’s Harsha Lake in May, two Cincinnati junior rowing clubs sent athletes to the Junior National Rowing Championships in Oak...
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