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Flying Pig planner: Wet start to weekend but looking clear for full, half marathons
CINCINNATI — The rain rolled in overnight and will linger through around 8 a.m., with the final sprinkles fading by 10 a.m. Rainfall totals will be less than 0.5" across the area. Enjoy a comfortable afternoon with temperatures that top out in the low-to-mid-70s. This is the coolest day...
Vote: Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school athlete of the week, April 29
It's time to vote for the Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 28. Melanie Laughman Brendan Connelly James Weber Alex Harrison. Voting is open for the next Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week ballotof the 2023-2024 high school sports year for activity through April 28.
Belle of Cincinnati breaks Belle of Louisville's 4-year winning streak in Great Steamboat Race
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It was a long and hard-fought battle between the Belle of Louisville and Cincinnati at this year's Great Steamboat Race. Looking to defend its four-year winning streak, the Belle of Louisville kept it close with the Belle of Cincinnati for the start. Unfortunately, in the end,...
Ludlow pitchers exceed expectations under returning coach Stamm
There is information inside the numbers. Ludlow High School’s Aaron Stamm has known that for as long as he’s been reading box scores. Upon his promotion from assistant to Panthers head baseball coach, one of the things Stamm did was remind himself of the previous season’s production. He took a look at the numbers his players put up in 2023 to get an idea what to expect in 2024.
Baseball: Scott puts up 9 runs but falls to Clinton in tournament opener
CLINTON, Tenn. | Nine runs are enough to win most games. Scott High put nine runs on the board in Tuesday's (April 30) district tournament opening game against Clinton, but the Dragons scored 10 runs in the first inning and used that hot start to power themselves to a 20-9 win over the Highlanders.
Bellevue’s Herald: ‘there’s not much he can’t do’
If he could, Bellevue track coach Ronnie Noonchester would enter junior Marcelo Herald in all 18 events. “I believe he’s the most well-rounded I’ve had,” Noonchester, who’s in his 10th season leading the Tigers. “I have a couple females that are well-rounded, too, but there’s not much the kid can’t do.”
Bull's-eye! A map of axe-throwing venues in Cincinnati 🎯🪓
Have you ever feared you're becoming a boring person? We've all been there. But what if you became an expert axe-thrower? Or, heck, even a passable novice axe-thrower!? That could surely do some positive damage to your street cred, right?. If you're looking to hone your axe-throwing skills – or...
Cincinnati woman to run Flying Pig Marathon after recovering from spinal fusion
CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati woman is getting ready to run in the Flying Pig Marathon this weekend after overcoming serious injuries. Lauralee Wheat was recovering from two back surgeries after a horrible car crash in 2015. Last year, despite medical odds, Wheat ran the full Flying Pig Marathon in...
Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school sports scores, April 29-May 5
The following results were provided by high school coaches or their representatives. Send results each night to prepsports@enquirer.com. Please submit Team or Athlete of the Week nominations by Monday morning for the previous week's performances to mlaughman@enquirer.com. May 1 Softball ...
Cincinnati Baseball defying odds during first year in Big 12
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bearcats baseball team is defying expectations. Competing in the Big 12 for the first time this season, UC was picked in the preseason poll to finish in last place. With only three conference series left in the regular season, Cincinnati is in the top half of the conference and competing for an NCAA Regional berth.
'Put the guns down, pick the ball up': Basketball tournament this Saturday
A group of students at Dater and West high schools are hoping to divert some of their classmates away from violence, at least for one day. This Saturday's three-on-three basketball tournament asks for participants to "put the guns down, pick the ball up." Last year, a record number of teens...
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