Sports

The 2025 Pendleton County Wildcats Baseball team under the guidance of second-year head coach Nate Jones will look to maximize their team speed and pitching depth to find success this season. The Wildcats roster features a blend of both experience and youth that Jones believes can exceed expectations. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.

The 2025 Pendleton County Wildcats Baseball team under the guidance of second-year head coach Nate Jones will look to maximize their team speed and pitching depth to find success this season. The Wildcats roster features a blend of both experience and youth that Jones believes can exceed expectations. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.

Wildcats look to utilize depth and athleticism to earn wins

News Staff
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
By Sam McClanahanPendleton County Wildcats baseball coach Nate Jones now enters his second season guiding the program he once starred at. He along with his staff are looking to continue their plan in restoring a winning culture while accumulating wins in the process.
The 2025 PCHS Track & Field team, pictured right, has their sights set high for a successful season. Longtime assistant Sara Remley now takes over as head coach. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Redden.

The 2025 PCHS Track & Field team, pictured right, has their sights set high for a successful season. Longtime assistant Sara Remley now takes over as head coach. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Redden.

PCHS Track & Field program begins new era

News Staff
Monday, March 17, 2025
By Jennifer Redden A new era of Pendleton County Track and Field begins this spring as the team inaugurates their new facilities.In addition to resurfacing the track, new long jump, high jump, shot put, pole vault, and discus amenities were installed.
The 2025 Pendleton County Ladycats Fastpitch Softball team begins play this week under head coach Jessica Verst, who enters her fourth full season leading the program. The team will look to take advantage of their athleticism, speed, and reliable pitching to notch wins this year in hopes of competing for championships. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

The 2025 Pendleton County Ladycats Fastpitch Softball team begins play this week under head coach Jessica Verst, who enters her fourth full season leading the program. The team will look to take advantage of their athleticism, speed, and reliable pitching to notch wins this year in hopes of competing for championships. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Ladycats optimistic they can exceed expectations in 2025

News Staff
Monday, March 17, 2025
By Sam McClanahan The Pendleton County Ladycats Fastpitch Softball team is ready to get their 2025 season underway this week.
Ladycat junior, Lilly Ashcraft

Ladycat junior, Lilly Ashcraft

Local basketball standouts recognized by 10th Region Coaches Association

News Staff
Monday, March 10, 2025
The 10th Region Coaches Association recently announced their in-season award selections for the 2024-25 basketball season.Wildcat senior, Aden Merrill, was named 3rd Team All-Region. Merrill led the Wildcats in scoring averaging 15.6 points per game while shooting 53 percent from the field.
Sophomore Hunter Keeton rises for a one-handed floater during the team's road victory at Grant County on Feb. 21. Photo by Sam McClanahan

Sophomore Hunter Keeton rises for a one-handed floater during the team's road victory at Grant County on Feb. 21. Photo by Sam McClanahan

Wildcats earn two dramatic road wins to close regular season

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2025
By Sam McClanahanThe Pendleton County Wildcats basketball team concluded their regular season by notching a pair of dramatic, last second victories over Boone and Grant County. The team was in search of a spark to provide them some positive momentum heading into this week's 38th District Tournament.
Prior to the start of the Ladycats home game with Robertson County on Feb. 8, the senior trio of Madison Verst (left), Kearstin Mayer (middle) and Skyler Thacker (right) were honored. Photo by Layne Nelson.

Prior to the start of the Ladycats home game with Robertson County on Feb. 8, the senior trio of Madison Verst (left), Kearstin Mayer (middle) and Skyler Thacker (right) were honored. Photo by Layne Nelson.

Ladycats honor seniors, move to 12-13 on the season

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
By Samantha VerstThe Pendleton County Ladycats basketball team now sits at a 12-13 regular season record after a long week of games which featured two wins and two losses. They ended the week having picked up two wins over 38th district opponents, which puts them at a 4-2 district record.
PCHS Bowling team members Kree Brewer, Kyan Brewer, and Maddie Marshall will represent the school at the state tournament this week. Photo provided by Rhonda Hutchison.

PCHS Bowling team members Kree Brewer, Kyan Brewer, and Maddie Marshall will represent the school at the state tournament this week. Photo provided by Rhonda Hutchison.

PC Bowlers claim regional singles titles, prepare for state tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
By Rhonda HutchisonOn February 3,  five Wildcat bowlers competed in the Region 5 Singles competition.  In the boys division there were 35 bowlers which included Wildcats Braden Brann, Adam Straus and Kyan Brewer.
With the scoreboard in the background displaying the score of the final game, the Pendleton County High School poses with the trophy after winning the Region 5 Boys Team Competition for the fifth consecutive year. In the back are Braden Brann and Adam Straus. In the front from left are head coach Amber Hutchison Brewer, Kree Brewer, Maddie Marshall, Kyan Brewer, Emma-Lee Chappell and coach Jennifer Thomas. Photo by Rhonda Hutchison.

With the scoreboard in the background displaying the score of the final game, the Pendleton County High School poses with the trophy after winning the Region 5 Boys Team Competition for the fifth consecutive year. In the back are Braden Brann and Adam Straus. In the front from left are head coach Amber Hutchison Brewer, Kree Brewer, Maddie Marshall, Kyan Brewer, Emma-Lee Chappell and coach Jennifer Thomas. Photo by Rhonda Hutchison.

PCHS five-peats as bowling champs

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
By Rhonda Hutchison Five years in a row, they just keep rolling over all obstacles to win.On Jan. 28, the Pendleton County High School Wildcat bowling team made history by winning the Region 5 Boys Team Competition for the fifth consecutive year.
Outside of the entrance to the Hoosier Gym, a 1939 Chevrolet bus used in the 1986 basketball movie Hoosiers which includes a cutout photo of the film's star, Gene Hackman. Photos by: Sam McClanahan, Layne Nelson, and Justin Reckner.

Outside of the entrance to the Hoosier Gym, a 1939 Chevrolet bus used in the 1986 basketball movie Hoosiers which includes a cutout photo of the film's star, Gene Hackman. Photos by: Sam McClanahan, Layne Nelson, and Justin Reckner.

Wildcats go 2-2 on the week, play in historic 'Hoosier Gym'

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
By Sam McClanahan The Pendleton County Wildcats basketball team concluded a busy and memorable week picking up two wins in four games. The team was also able to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity during a road trip to Indiana.The Wildcats began last week hosting Holmes High from Covington.
Representing the team are from left to right: Riley Browning, Sarah Blackaby, Mylie Honnert, and Aubrey Mullins. Photo and information provided by Mallory Mullins.

Representing the team are from left to right: Riley Browning, Sarah Blackaby, Mylie Honnert, and Aubrey Mullins. Photo and information provided by Mallory Mullins.

Ladycats Softball receives donations from Cincinnati Reds

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
For a second consecutive year the Pendleton County Ladycats Fastpitch Softball program was among 24 area high schools awarded free equipment from the Cincinnati Reds Community Fund. The ninth annual "Pitch In For Baseball Equipment Drive" was held at Griffin Elite in Erlanger on January 22.
Subscribe to