Holmes head coach Mike Listerman said that James Bolden had to sit out Saturday's game and Sunday's game against Walton-Verona after receiving two technical fouls in the double-overtime win against
The Lloyd Memorial Invitational kicked off Saturday and it was a day of big wins for the local teams.
Holmes 79, Collegiate 34
Holmes salvaged a win at the King of the Bluegrass Showcase at Fairdale after losing the previous two nights by outlasting Chicago De La Salle in double overtime 73-70 on Monday night.
Covington Catholic's comeback attempt fell short against Knott County Central, as the Colonels lost, 78-66, on Saturday night in the Kentucky Bank Challenge at Rowan County.
Holy Cross lost a winnable home game to Grant County on Thursday night, 63-50, despite maintaining a six point lead at the half.
In a battle of regional winners a year ago, Covington Catholic found themselves in a dog fight against Campbell County at home for three quarters on Wednesday night, but blasted off in the fourth t
Holmes overcame a 22-point first half deficit to pull of the home win over Lloyd, 65-55, on Tuesday night.
Holy Cross bolted out to an early lead on visiting Scott Tuesday night, scoring 13 before the Eagles even got on the board.
High School basketball round-up from RCN's Bryan Burke:
Covington Catholic 61, (Louisville) St. Xavier 56
High School Basketball round-up from RCN's Bryan Burke:
Girls
Holmes 105, Taft 17
Sports briefs from RCN's Bryan Burke:
Covington Catholic 74, St. Henry 46
By the end of the first half it didn't look possible, but Highlands is bringing the state football title back to Fort Thomas.
Covington Catholic looked strong in their first game as defending Kentucky state basketball champions as they easily handled Holy Cross, 74-56, in Park Hills on Friday night in front of a sold out
