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A look back at the top moments in Northern Kentucky high school sports
With the college yr over and the Kentucky Excessive Faculty Athletic Affiliation spring sports activities tournaments and championships awarded, here’s a look again on the a few of the prime moments in Northern Kentucky throughout the college yr.
St. Henry volleyball wins uncommon title
St. Henry’s volleyball workforce received its first KHSAA state championship since 1981. The Crusaders beat conventional Louisville powers Sacred Coronary heart 3-1 (23-25, 25-11, 26-24, 27-25) and Mercy 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-14) on the ultimate day of the event. Mercy has seven state championships and Sacred Coronary heart two.
St. Henry was led by senior Taylor Preston, a College of Oklahoma commit. She had 67 kills in 10 units in three state event matches. She stepped it up in opposition to conventional Louisville powers within the remaining 4, posting 27 kills and hitting .302 in opposition to Sacred Coronary heart within the semifinals, and flattening 25 kills with solely 4 errors in 44 makes an attempt (.477 common) in opposition to Mercy within the state remaining. For the season, she had 460 kills and 42 blocks, ending her profession with greater than 1,300 kills and 250 blocks.
She had 20 kills or extra 9 occasions this season. Preston was named Gatorade Participant of the Yr. In the meantime, Ryle senior Lucy Trump, a Notre Dame commit, was named Ms. Volleyball in Kentucky.
Senior setter Cora Taylor, a Butler College commit, had 1,179 assists for the season and solely 23 setting errors. Additionally, she had 106 kills, 196 digs, 40 aces and 83 blocks.
Extra: St. Henry wins ninth Area.
Senior libero Abby Schaefer, a Western Kentucky commit, had 562 digs, 17 in opposition to SHA within the semis.
Notre Dame soccer celebrates historic season
Notre Dame Academy received the state soccer championship with a record-setting 28-0-1 season, profitable its fourth state championship, first since 2013. The 28 wins is a Kentucky state report, and the 25 shutouts shattered the earlier mark of 20.
Notre Dame outscored its opponents 118-4. The 28 wins is a Kentucky state report, and the 25 shutouts shattered the earlier mark of 20. The one blemish was a scoreless draw in opposition to Cincinnati energy St. Ursula Sept. 27. Among the many 4 targets allowed, one was an own-goal off a deflection and one other was a 55-yard free kick that discovered the web within the state quarterfinals.
Senior Natalie Bain led the way in which because the College of Louisville signee led the again line on protection with Japanese Kentucky College commit Emma Spivey. Bain was named most useful participant of the thirty fifth District event, Ninth Area event, and state event. She was one among two defensive gamers of the yr in Kentucky. She additionally scored the one purpose within the state championship recreation on a header from a nook kick.
The Pandas had 12 seniors, 5 dedicated to Division I schools, and 4 gamers with 14 targets or extra. Eighteen gamers discovered the web this season.
Beechwood soccer wins once more
Beechwood received its second-straight state championship in Class 2A with a dramatic 23-21 win over Lexington Christian Academy. Beechwood completed an ideal 15-0 and received the title for the second-straight yr over LCA (14-1).
Jake Conrad’s 36-yard area purpose with 1:45 to go within the fourth quarter have been the profitable factors, and Beechwood stopped a last-second drive into its territory. Beechwood completed undefeated for the fourth time in workforce historical past. Beechwood received its sixteenth championship all-time.
Beechwood used an MVP season from senior quarterback Cameron Hergott, who returned for a fifth season beneath Kentucky’s COVID “do-over yr” invoice. The Japanese Kentucky signee led the way in which on offense throughout the season, with a wide range of weapons led by all-around prime athlete Mitchell Berger and a powerful line led by Western Kentucky signee Luke Slusher. The Tigers have been onerous to attain on on protection.
Extra: Beechwood soccer a legacy in Fort Mitchell.
Cooper golfer finishes excellent profession
Cooper senior Rylan Wotherspoon received his third-straight Area 7 particular person championship with a 65, 4 photographs forward of Ryle’s Chris Harpum. The College of Cincinnati signee shot a five-over-par 149 to complete tied for thirteenth place within the state, main the way in which amongst a number of prime Northern Kentucky finishers.
He completed as first-team all-state and narrowly missed out on being named Mr. Golf in Kentucky for the second-straight season, which is set by some extent system based mostly on outcomes from particular tournaments.
Cross nation and observe dominance
Northern Kentucky introduced dwelling plenty of {hardware} in the same however completely different sports activities of observe and cross nation.
In cross nation, the area swept the person 1A state championships. Brossart senior Claire Curtsinger received the ladies title, and Beechwood senior Natnael Weldemichael the boys title. Weldemichael would win the 1,600 and three,200 meter titles within the 1A state observe meet, and Curtsinger helped the Mustangs win the workforce state championship in 1A women observe.
Conner had a historic victory, profitable the 3A state championship in cross nation.
The Cougars did so in dominating style, inserting their prime 5 runners within the prime 11 general and scoring 40 factors. Runner-up St. Xavier had 106. Senior Ryan Hanak led the way in which in fifth place with 16:49.94. Senior Joseph Impellitteri was proper behind in sixth place, working 16:51.99. Senior Logan Warth was eighth (17:07.92), junior Drew Moore tenth (17:12.38) and junior George Johnson eleventh (17:13.99).
Extra: All of Larger Cincinnati’s state observe champions for 2022.
Hoops hysteria
Cooper women basketball made a historic run in women basketball, profitable the Ninth Area for the primary time and dropping to eventual state champ Sacred Coronary heart within the Candy 16.
Covington Catholic rolled to the Ninth Area championship and misplaced to Warren Central within the state semifinals behind first-team all-state guard Evan Ipsaro, 6-foot-8 future Miami RedHawk Mitchell Rylee and a deep roster.
Amongst many historic moments, Holy Cross junior Jacob Meyer led the nation in scoring by way of MaxPreps, averaging over 38 factors per recreation. He tied Scott Draud’s Ninth Area Event report of 41 factors in a recreation on his method to scoring 81 in two event begins.
Ryle wrestler wins historic fourth state title
Ryle senior Cole Thomas made native historical past on the KHSAA state wrestling championships. He received his fourth state championship, defeating Walton-Verona senior Isaac Thornton 5-3 within the championship match at 132 kilos.
Thomas completed 52-1 for the season and have become the third Northern Kentucky wrestler to win 4 championships, becoming a member of Campbell County’s Austin Myers (2012-15) and Conner’s Robby Clarkston (1978-81). He additionally turned the tenth wrestler in Kentucky to perform that feat and was named Most Excellent Wrestler of the state meet.
Extra: ‘Wrestling…makes you a greater particular person.’ Ryle senior Cole Thomas goes for 4th state title
Ryle’s Noah Duke completed the season at 55-2 and received his second state championship, profitable at 175 kilos.
Northern Kentucky had 26 complete medalists for wrestlers who scored a top-eight end.
Notre Dame junior wins within the pool
It was a lightweight yr for Northern Kentucky within the state swimming within the pool so far as champions, however the space nonetheless introduced dwelling loads of {hardware}.
Notre Dame junior Lainy Kruger led the way in which. The junior Florida commit received the state title within the 100-yard breaststroke for the second straight yr, swimming 1 minute, 1.34 seconds to win by 2.21 seconds. Earlier within the day, she received the 200-yard freestyle in 1:46.14, 4.42 seconds quicker than the state runner-up. Each occasions broke college information and simply earned her All-American standing. She received each occasions within the Area 7 meet, breaking a six-year previous meet report within the 200 free.
In the meantime, Cooper’s Peytton Moore received her second-straight women state diving championship and likewise received the Area 7 title.
Tigers, Camels attain state baseball quarterfinals
Beechwood and Campbell County received their areas and misplaced within the state quarterfinals two weeks in the past.
Beechwood fell 1-0 to Russell County and first workforce all-state pitcher Cody Luttrell within the state quarterfinals. The Lakers have been state runner-up. Beechwood, within the state tourney for the third-straight season, ended with a 29-7 report.
Because the seniors have been freshmen in 2019, the Tigers have been on a three-season run with a 98-16 report and two All “A” Basic state championships.
Beechwood received this yr with a deep pitching employees led by junior Mitchell Berger, and a potent offense averaging 10 runs per recreation.
Campbell County misplaced 4-3 to extremely ranked McCracken County within the quarterfinals. The Camels completed 24-11, profitable 16 of their remaining 19 video games to advance, most of them with out star participant and College of Kentucky commit Aydan Hamilton.
Highlands softball wins area
Highlands represented Northern Kentucky within the state softball event, peaking the postseason to win the Ninth Area after a tightly aggressive Ninth Area event. Highlands beat Dixie Heights 3-2 within the Ninth Area remaining on a two-run single by Bailey Markus within the seventh inning to win its first regional title since 2016. The Bluebirds misplaced 8-0 to second-ranked South Warren within the state spherical of 16.
Highlands was led by senior shortstop and all-state choice Anna Greenwell.
Why Kentucky Will POP in 2024
A busy recruiting weekend wrapped up on Sunday in college football. Kentucky’s class of 2025 currently sits at 17 commitments and is ranked No. 20 overall. With talking season starting this week, the Wildcats will now start to enter training camp mode heading into another football season, but there is still one more announcement on the horizon.
Louisville (Ky.) Male center Isaac “Spike” Sowells Jr. has a commitment announcement planned for Thursday, July 18. That is the same day that Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops is scheduled to take the podium at SEC Media Days in Dallas. Will the Wildcats get to 18 commitments before heading to fall camp?
Kentucky currently has four offensive linemen in the fold with three true tackle prospects and one guard prospect. Paw Paw (Mich.) High senior Darrin Strey is the highest-ranked recruit of the bunch. Spike Sowells could become the second-highest rated in Kentucky’s offensive line class. The in-state prospect was in Lexington for his official visit the same weekend Strey committed to offensive line coach Eric Wolford.
The high three-star prospect took official visits in June to South Carolina, Kentucky, Miami, and NC State. Dave Doeren‘s Wolfpack have emerged as the top contender for the in-state prospect in this recruitment. NC State has some real buzz heading into the decision. Can Vince Marrow and the Kentucky coaching staff close on Spike Sowells over the next 10 days?
We will find out soon.
Expect recruiting to slow down after the decision until the games begin in September. Most of the work on the trail in the class of 2025 has been completed. Kentucky is waiting for one more big announcement before season prep gets off and running in the Bluegrass.
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Five dead after shooting at 21st birthday party in Florence, three wounded • Kentucky Lantern
Five people — four victims and the suspect — have died following a shooting that occurred in Florence early in the morning on Saturday, July 6. Three more people are in the hospital but are in stable condition, according to Florence Police, who are characterizing the incident as a mass shooting.
Police officers were dispatched to a house on Ridgecrest Drive at around 2:50 a.m. Saturday. By the time the police arrived, the suspect had already driven away from the scene, a written police statement reads. Four victims were pronounced dead at the scene and three more were transported to UC Hospital, where they are currently in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery.
Florence Police Chief Jeff Mallery identified the four victims at a press conference Saturday afternoon: 20-year-old Shane Miller, 20-year-old Hayden Rybicki, 19-year-old Delaney Eary and 44-year-old Melissa Parrett. One of the victims was the home owner.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the victims,” Mallery said at the press conference, visibly emotional.
LINK nky’s content sharing partner WCPO had crews on the scene and interviewed a neighbor, who said at around 2:15 a.m. after he left a party, he heard what he first thought were fireworks. At the press conference, Mallery added that police officers had heard gun shots upon their arrival at the house.
A 21st birthday party was being held for Parrett’s son at the time of the shooting, Mallery said.
Mallery said other partygoers told officers the shooter fled in a vehicle. Officers were able to track down the suspect and attempted to stop him near Farmview Drive and US-42, but the suspect fled again. A chase ensued. Finally, the suspect drove off the road into a ditch on Dale Heimbrock Way near Hicks Pike. The officers located the suspect with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gun shot wound. He was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital, where he died. Authorities don’t believe Garvey was invited to the party, but he was known by other partygoers, Mallery said.
The suspect has since been identified as 21-year-old Chase Garvey, who was a convicted felon from a previous sex offense, but Mallery said they don’t believe that is connected to the shooting. Records from the courts and the Department of Corrections indicate that Garvey was on probation for a felony charge of unlawfully transacting with a minor in 2021. He was sentenced to five years in prison, but the sentence was suspended in favor of probation on the condition he didn’t interact with the victim, didn’t commit any more crimes, engage in psychological counseling and maintain employment. He was scheduled to come off of probation in 2027.
Mallery said Garvey’s motive is still under investigation.
“We have never dealt with this before,” Mallery said. “I know it’s gone on throughout the nation, but this is the first time that we’ve had a mass shooting in Florence.”
The Florence Police Department is asking anyone who has any information related to this event to call them at (859)371-1234.
This is a developing story and LINK nky will report more on it as information becomes available.
WCPO’s Sean DeLancey, Molly Schramm, Krizia Williams & Michael Coker contributed reporting to this story.
This story is republished from LINK nky.
Four people were killed and three others injured in a shooting at a home in Kentucky in the US on Saturday, police said.
According to the Florence Police Department, four individuals were declared deceased at the location, while three others were taken to a nearby hospital and are currently in critical but stable condition.
Officers responded to the residence at nearly 3 a.m. on Saturday and as they approached the home, they still heard shots being fired, Police Chief Jeff Mallery said at a press conference. People were attending a birthday pool party at that time.
The suspect, described as an adult male, fled the scene in a vehicle prior to police arrival, leading to a police chase. The suspect then drove off the road and crashed into a ditch. Law enforcement found the suspect with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Xinhua news agency reported.
Party attendees recognised the suspect and provided his identity to the police. According to Mallery, he had a prior conviction for a sexual offence, though it does not appear to be connected to the shooting.
Officials said that an initial investigation indicated the suspect acted alone, and there is no danger to the public.
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