Northern Kentucky Sports Chronicle

  (This column was originally published on May 9, 2020) ------ T he nickname seemed perfect. Just like the squad that appeared destined for a historic finish to a mind-boggling season of absolute perfection.  The Supernaturals. That’s the nickname. It’s the only way to describe what was happening in 2005, when Northern Kentucky University’s softball team owned a 55-0 record. The Norse had shattered every collegiate softball record for winning streaks and unbeaten starts. They’d also captured the Great Lakes Valley Conference title and the regional championship. No team in collegiate softball history had ever finished unbeaten and national champions. NKU, though, was sprinting toward perfection and the NCAA title. “This was a special group of players — ones you are so fortunate to have had the privilege to coach,” recalled former NKU head coach Kathy Stewart. “They drove the bus, I just gave them the keys.” Now, after dispatching St. Mary’s (Texas) by a 3-0 score in the second ...

  (This article was originally published on Aug. 12, 2021) The countdown is at eight. To be more precise, eight days until the official start of the 2021 football season in Kentucky. That’s a sweet number for players, coaches and fans around Kentucky, where the campaign kicks off on Aug. 20. But there are plenty of other numbers to keep an eye on as the season approaches. Here’s a look at what’s going on around the state — particularly in Northern Kentucky — when it comes to the numbers game for 2021. (Click link below for entire article) https://online.fliphtml5.com/hfocp/zwka/#p=1

  (This article was originally published on Aug. 2, 2021) By Don Owen She’s the best softball player in Simon Kenton High School history. And it’s difficult to imagine the 8th Region has ever produced a talent like Macy Krohman, given the fact the Simon Kenton standout earned Kentucky Miss Softball this spring. Yes, that same Macy Krohman who committed to play at the University of Illinois as a freshman in high school. She’s now a graduate of Simon Kenton and recently moved to Illinois, where she will begin her college career this fall for the Fighting Illini of the Big Ten. (Click link below for entire article) https://online.fliphtml5.com/hfocp/mqdx/#p=1

  --- (This article was originally published on Nov. 8, 2008) HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — University of Louisville coach Rick Pitino was puzzled about all the talk about Division I and Division II on Saturday night after his third-ranked Cardinals beat Division II Northern Kentucky University, 84-69, before 8,408 fans in The Bank of Kentucky Center’s college basketball debut. (Complete article provided below in a PDF document) https://online.fliphtml5.com/hfocp/ffws/#p=1

--- Note: This PDF document was originally published on May 22, 2009. --- The current NKU Athletics Web site launched in 1999 and has gone through considerable changes during the past 10 years. Another big change will occur this summer when NKU launches its new Web site, which will be run through Internet Consulting Services. To celebrate the 10th birthday of the NKU Athletics Web site, here are many of the players, coaches and memorable moments from the past 10 years. (click below for publication) https://online.fliphtml5.com/hfocp/xmyk/#p=1

Here is the 2010 publication detailing the first 39 years of the athletics department at Northern Kentucky University. The link for the PDF document is below. https://online.fliphtml5.com/hfocp/smjj/#p=1  

Here is the 2012-13 NKU men’s basketball media guide. This is the first year of NKU’s transition to NCAA Division I. Click the link below for the complete PDF. https://online.fliphtml5.com/hfocp/yvbg/#p=1