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2023 Prep Football Previews: Dayton defensive standout delayed graduation to play final 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 Caleb Crutchfield is an exceptional student who completed the...

2023 Prep Football Previews: NewCath running back expects offense to be explosive again 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 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 Newport Central Catholic running back Demetrick Welch set...

2023 Prep Football Previews: CovCath’s column of returning starters includes one of state’s top players

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 being limited to playing in six games due to injury last...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Boone County coaches building new offense around returning 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 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 Jamar Hocker said his first season as starting quarterback...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Holmes looking to extend run of winning seasons with young team

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 Holmes football player Kayden Crowell is confident that even...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Cooper’s top tackler last two seasons will anchor solid defensive unit

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 Cooper football coach Randy Borchers has given high praise to...

2023 Prep Football Previews: Dixie Heights senior expects successful season with veterans 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 Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Going into last season, Brach Rice said he was one of the few...

2022 Prep Football Previews: Boone County senior wants to end varsity career with winning 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 2022 season this week. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Sarah Mae Wilson NKyTribune sports reporter One of the seniors on Boone County’s football team who’s...

2022 Prep Football Previews: One of Newport’s few returning starters was defensive standout last year

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 2022 season this week. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Blake Lehmann NKyTribune sports reporter For any football team, adjusting to a new head coach can be difficult...

2022 Prep Football Previews: Beechwood senior striving to uphold program’s standard of success

The NKyTribune is featuring a player on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2022 season on Friday. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Over the last six years, Beechwood football teams have claimed five...

2022 Prep Football Previews: Scott running back has confidence in team’s experienced offensive line

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 2022 season this Friday. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Sarah Mae Wilson NKyTribune sports reporter The team leaders in every offensive and defensive statistic for...

2022 Prep Football Previews: Versatile senior among eight returning defensive starters for Walton-Verona

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 2022 season on Aug. 19. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Blake Lehmann NKyTribune sports reporter Coming off the heels of a 9-4 season and appearance in the region...

2022 Prep Football Previews: Two-way starter for Holy Cross set lofty goal for his senior season

The NKyTribune is featuring a player on each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2022 season on Aug. 19. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Javier Ward has his mind set on scoring 20 touchdowns for the Holy...

2022 Prep Football Previews: Lloyd’s leading rusher last year looking to surpass 1,000 yards 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 2022 season on Aug. 19. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Sarah Mae Wilson NKyTribune sports reporter During the 2021 season, Lloyd running back Kaiden Zulager rushed...

2022 Prep Football Previews: Ryle wide receiver expects to ring up bigger numbers 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 2022 season on Aug. 19. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Blake Lehmann NKyTribune sports reporter Ryle senior Kaden Gardner expects the Ryle football team to pick...