Reflecting on the notable high school sports squads and athletes that garnered attention during the 2024-25 academic season
Northern Kentucky High Schools Shine in 2024-25 School Year
Sports achievements in Northern Kentucky high schools during the 2024-25 school year were nothing short of impressive. Here are some of the highlights:
Football
In football, Cooper junior quarterback Cam O'Hara set school single-season records in passing yards (3,617) and passing touchdowns (52). However, their season ended with a loss in the Class 5A football final to Bowling Green, 37-20. Meanwhile, Louisville Trinity defeated Ryle in the Class 6A final, 42-23.
Basketball
Cooper made history by becoming the first high school to win 9th Region boys and girls basketball championships in the same season since 2012. The girls team claimed an unprecedented fourth consecutive 9th Region title, while the boys, under new coach Justin Holthaus, did not extend Tim Sullivan's contract. Cooper's former boys basketball coach was later hired by St. Henry. Christian Stefanopoulos Prohaska was appointed as Cooper's new girls basketball coach.
Track and Field
In track and field, Beechwood senior Lily Parke set Class 1A state records in both the girls 800 run and 1600 run. She won five gold medals in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track during the school year. CovCath tennis players swept state titles in boys singles, doubles, and the team tournament. In their first season as partners, senior Kalei Christensen and sophomore Blake Hussey won CovCath's third consecutive state doubles title.
Cross Country
CovCath repeated as Class 2A state champion in cross country, and Beechwood junior Lily Parke won the Class 1A girls cross country individual state title, becoming the first Beechwood girl to win an individual state title in cross country.
Golf and Wrestling
In golf, senior Reagan Ramage earned first-team all-state honours for the third consecutive year. Ryle senior Landon Evans won a title in boys wrestling.
Volleyball and Bowling
The Notre Dame volleyball team won the 9th Region championship for the third consecutive year but lost in the state semifinals. Cooper senior Alexis Tignor won a title in girls bowling.
Baseball and Softball
In baseball, the Highlands team took the 9th Region title for the first time since 2018. Holy Cross won its first 9th Region title in softball.
Despite a lack of specific local high school sports headlines in the 2024-25 school year in the current search results, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association reported a record number of over 115,000 participants in high school sports across Kentucky.
For more detailed and specific names of Northern Kentucky high school teams and athletes who made headlines for the 2024-25 year, it may be necessary to consult local Northern Kentucky news outlets, regional sports websites, or the KHSAA's Northern Kentucky-specific sports reports directly.
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