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2018 Prep Football Previews: Boone County seniors want to end high school careers on winning team

The NKyTribune will be featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2018 season on Aug. 17. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Michael Canizales NKyTribune contributor With several returning skill players and an improved offensive line, the...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Walton-Verona’s strong senior class includes dual-threat quarterback

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Thursday and Friday. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Sarah Mae Wilson NKyTribune sports reporter In his first season as Walton-Verona’s starting...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Simon Kenton senior enters fourth season as state’s top offensive lineman

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Thursday and Friday. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter By the time Aba Selm was 11, “I was a baseball player,”...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Returning quarterback will play dual roles in Lloyd’s offense this season

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Thursday and Friday. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Blake Lehmann NKyTribune sports reporter When Lloyd starting quarterback Kaleb Evans went down with...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Holy Cross senior cutting time at favorite position to play quarterback

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Thursday and Friday. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams during the regular season and through the playoffs. By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Donovan Ambrocio finished his first season on the Holy...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Bellevue players strive to do better than 2022 season that was cut short

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Friday, Aug. 18. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Sarah Mae Wilson NKyTribune sports reporter Bellevue ended the 2022 football season three games early...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Ryle senior quarterback plans to be double-threat on offense once again

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Friday, Aug. 18. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Blake Lehmann NKyTribune sports reporter Even though the Ryle football team lost two of the top three...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Numbers are down, but Beechwood has talent to compete for state title again

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Friday, Aug. 18. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Xavier Campbell wasn’t surprised at our question to one of the...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Ludlow will be relying on seniors to carry team to successful season

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Friday, Aug. 18. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Over the last 10 years, the number of seniors on the Ludlow...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Conner senior captain says team motivated by last year’s losing season

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Friday, Aug. 18. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Sarah Mae Wilson NKyTribune sports reporter Conner football players are using last year’s 2-9 record...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Size, experience make Scott two-way starter imposing force on front lines

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Friday, Aug. 18. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Blake Lehmann NKyTribune sports reporter After Jake Owens’ unexpected resignation as Scott’s...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Campbell County senior expects team to keep going in a positive direction

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Friday, Aug. 18. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Sarah Mae Wilson NKyTribune sports reporter Campbell County’s football team posted a 4-7 record...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Quarterback is one of several returning starters in Newport’s lineup

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Friday, Aug. 18. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter While bulldozers lay the groundwork for new stands at Newport...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Brossart senior looks for successful season with newcomers in lineup

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Friday, Aug. 18. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Blake Lehmann NKyTribune sports reporter From the outside looking in, the Brossart football program appears...

2023 Prep Football Previews: After big season at quarterback, Highlands senior will take on new roles

The NKyTribune is featuring players on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2023 season on Friday, Aug. 18. We will then provide focused coverage of  local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Slimmed down and preparing for his final football season in Fort...