859 Insider Podcast

859 Insider: Beechwood Baseball Four-peats

Fri, 26 May 2023 20:29:48 GMT

The Beechwood Baseball Tigers did it. They won their fourth consecutive 9th Region Baseball title with a 6-5 win over Highlands. Adam and Noah recap the 9th Region tournament and discuss some of the basketball and football players who garnered some big offers recently.

859 Insider: 2023 Baseball District Preview

Sat, 13 May 2023 16:26:11 GMT

On today's episode, Adam and Noah run through the district matchups for this year's baseball postseason. We'll have a full regional preview next week once the field is set.

859 Insider: Baseball Postseason Looming, NFL Draft and a List of Commits

Fri, 05 May 2023 21:05:05 GMT

On today's episode, Adam and Noah have a PACKED list of topics to discuss. Baseball's regular season is almost done, with Beechwood and Walton-Verona making big runs in the All "A" State Tournament. Plus, the 859 was represented in the NFL Draft, and there was a slew of commitments.

859 Insider: Checking in on Baseball

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:20:22 GMT

Baseball season is in full swing, and Adam and Noah discuss who's stuck out from the rest so far as well as who the top players are so far.

859 Insider: Farewell Basketball, Hello Spring Sports

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:18:38 GMT

It's bittersweet, but the 2022-23 basketball season is officially done with both the boys and girls' Sweet 16 wrapping up. The great news is spring sports are back, and Adam and Noah discuss the top baseball players to look out for and the top teams that could make a run for the 9th Region title.

859 Insider: Cooper Girls, Newport Boys Claim 9th Region Titles

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 18:11:57 GMT

On this episode, Adam and Noah talk about the 9th Region Tournaments as well as the start of the KHSAA Girls Sweet 16.

859 Insider: Boys Semifinals Set, Cooper-Ryle Final Again in Regionals

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 19:45:54 GMT

The semifinal matchups of the 2023 9th Region Tournament are set: Newport will face Lloyd and Cov Cath will take on Cooper. On the girls side, it's championship time as Ryle and Cooper will face off once again in another chapter of the Battle for Union.

859 Insider: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year — Regionals!

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:48:35 GMT

It's that sweet, sweet time: postseason basketball! Adam and Noah discuss the craziness that was the 859's district tournaments, as well as the results of the boys and girls' regional tournament games that have already been played. Stay tuned this week for lots of coverage of the 9th Region tournament!

859 Insider: 9th Region Records Broken, Big Football News

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:17:09 GMT

In this episode, Adam and Noah talk about the two major 9th region boys basketball records that have been broken this season. Plus, huge news came from Ft. Mitchell recently with the announcement of Coach Rash's retirement.

859 Insider: Districts Coming Soon, No Clear Favorite for the 9th Region

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 23:43:53 GMT

In this episode, Adam and Noah talk in circles because this year's 9th Region is nearly impossible to predict. Nonetheless, the two discuss big results (including Holy Cross' All "A" runs for both boys and girls) and look forward to some big contests this week.

859 Insider: Girls Hoops Update, Faust Set to Break Record

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:15:46 GMT

On this episode of the 859 Insider podcast, Adam and Noah give an update on the girls basketball scene in the region. Plus, St. Henry boys coach Dave Faust is on the brink of breaking the 9th Region all-time wins record.

859 Insider: Holy Cross Wins All "A" Again, Jacob Meyer is That Guy

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 19:16:02 GMT

On today's episode, Adam and Noah talk about the 9th Region All "A" Tournament that saw Jacob Meyer lift Holy Cross to a 74-72 win over Newport in the championship game. Plus, we apologize for assuming Coach John Calipari and UK were done.

859 Insider: Ninth Region is Wide Open, Newport Rising and What's Up with UK?

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:36:58 GMT

On this episode of the 859 Insider podcast, Adam and Noah recap the 9th Region All "A" Tournament and talk about the big results in the 859. Cov Cath fell at home to Conner and Newport defeated Highlands, which means one thing: Anything can happen at regionals this year. Stick to the end for a bonus discussion on UK men's basketball head coach John Calipari and the state of the Wildcats.

859 Insider: We're Back! All "A" Update, Cov Cath is the Team to Beat (Again)

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:56:53 GMT

After a brief hiatus, Adam and Noah return with an update on how things are going in the 859 hoops world. Covington Catholic is once again the midseason favorite, but other teams like Highlands, Conner and Holy Cross could prove to be tough.

859 Insider: Beechwood Makes Title Game, Basketball Tips Off

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:24:56 GMT

Shocker! Beechwood's in the KHSAA Class 2A Football State Championship game. Will the Tigers bring another trophy back to Ft. Mitchell? Not if an old rival in Mayfield has to say anything. Plus, the 2022-23 basketball is UNDERWAY.

859 Insider: Not An Ideal Weekend for NKY Football

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:18:00 GMT

On this week's episode, Adam and Noah recap what was a not-so-great weekend for 859 teams in the KHSAA football state playoffs. But, three teams remain (NCC, Beechwood and Lloyd), and all have a chance to extend their seasons by another weekend. Plus, basketball is coming, and some preseason polls are now out.

859 Insider: Football Round 1 Complete, Basketball Soon

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:05:50 GMT

The first round of the KHSAA football playoffs are complete, and while there were some lopsided scores, the second round is sure to deliver. Adam and Noah discuss those games and talk a little bit about the upcoming hoops season.

859 Insider: Playoffs? Playoffs!

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:27:46 GMT

It's football playoff time in the 859! The first round has some great matchups and plenty of opportunities for some early upsets. Adam and Noah run through the playoff games, give a volleyball update and more.

859 Insider: Last Week of the Football Regular Season, Soccer and VB Postseasons Underway

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:39:38 GMT

Adam and Noah realize that the regular season for football is almost done. Sad stuff. Except that means the playoffs are coming, which is always electric. Plus, there's a lot going on in soccer and volleyball as well as an EJ Walker update.

859 Insider: Chatting with Dayton RB Landyn Hopper, Highlands is Back

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:36:26 GMT

Adam and Noah chat with Dayton Greendevils RB/DB Landyn Hopper, one of the leading rushers in the region as Dayton prepares for a big game against Ludlow. Plus, Highlands is officially BACK as the Bluebirds defeated Cov Cath, snapping a long losing streak.

859 Insider: The Game of the Year is Here

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:24:10 GMT

The Game of the Year (Part II) is here: Highlands vs. Covington Catholic. The Bluebirds boast the best offense in the 859, but can a fellow top-ranked team put a stop to the Birds' flying offense? Plus, Lloyd has its biggest opportunity to make a statement as the Juggernauts go to Ft. Mitchell to face Beechwood.

859 Insider: Entering the Final Stretch for Football, Basketball Almost Here

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:11:21 GMT

There aren't many weeks until the KHSAA football playoffs arrive, which means one thing: Basketball is almost here. Adam and Noah talk about last week's games as well as a few big ones coming up, and update on the big 859 basketball news.

859 Insider: Can You Smell the Playoffs?

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:41:23 GMT

On this week's 859 Insider podcast, Adam briefly mentions that the playoffs are around the corner and that's just simply amazing. Nonetheless, lots of big results from the last week with some big games coming up.

859 Insider: Down Goes Beechwood, Halfway Through Season

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:31:30 GMT

Adam and Noah recap a great weekend of 859 football that saw the top-ranked Beechwood Tigers fall to Cov Cath, snapping a 27-game win streak. Plus, Highlands outlasted Ryle in a shootout and there's a lot of big games this upcoming weekend.

859 Insider: Beechwood-CCH Rivalry Renewed, Almost Halfway Through 2022 Season

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:11:39 GMT

The rivalry is returning tonight as Beechwood puts its 27-game win streak on the line at Covington Catholic. Plus, Highlands and Ryle square off in Union and many more teams in the 859 have contentious matchups as we approach the season's midway point.

859 Insider: CCH Grinds Out Big Win, Looking Ahead to Week 4

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:50:07 GMT

It was a big week of games in the 859, seeing Cov Cath take down Lex Cath 7-6, Ryle edging out Cooper 13-10 among more. Week 4 is primed to be a good weekend of games as well with CCH-Dixie, SK-Beechwood, Boone-Lloyd and more.

859 Insider: Beechwood and SK Stay Unbeaten, Week 3 Preview

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:45:21 GMT

This week, Adam and Noah discuss the Week 2 football results that saw Simon Kenton defeat Highlands 42-40 to move to 2-0, while Beechwood also remained unbeaten with a win over Paintsville. The guys also look ahead to Week 3 as teams begin to get in the proper swing of their seasons.

859 Insider: Week 1 Recap, Big Games to Come in Week 2

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:27:07 GMT

Adam and Noah recap the Week 1 results of the 859 teams as Friday Night Lights returned. Plus, a quick preview of some HUGE Week 2 matchups that'll really tell how some of the teams are looking.

859 Insider: Chatting with Cooper Football Head Coach Randy Borchers

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:40:16 GMT

Adam and Noah talked with the head coach of Cooper Football, Randy Borchers. Coach talks about his journey with the Jags' program and what it was like building it up from the ground, the state title run in 2012 and what's to come for RCHS in the upcoming campaign.

859 Insider: Summer Coming to an End, Big NKY FB News

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 15:24:32 GMT

Summer is winding down, but Adam and Noah return to go over what's happened in the past few months, including news that broke minutes before recording.

859 Insider: Regionals Time

Wed, 25 May 2022 17:30:37 GMT

It's postseason baseball time in the Commonwealth, and the 9th Region Baseball Tournament begins Wednesday night. Adam, Dillon and Noah predict what'll happen in what's surely going to be a dramatic regional tournament.

859 Insider: Postseason Baseball Preview

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:08:20 GMT

The postseason has returned for 859 sports, and Adam, Dillon and Noah chat about the upcoming district baseball tournaments. The trio give their predictions and talk about the key storylines heading into the make-or-break portion of the season.

859 Insider: Beechwood Starts Hot, 9th Region Looks Contentious

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:10:43 GMT

Everyone is beating each other in both baseball and softball, and we had a ton of trouble with this week's rankings. Nonetheless, the full 859 Insider squad talks baseball as the season is fully underway.

859 Insider: Talking with Mitchell Rylee

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:52:33 GMT

Adam and Noah chat with Covington Catholic basketball standout and Miami (OH) commit Mitchell Rylee. In this episode, we talk about Rylee's high school career, his future as a RedHawk and how cool it is to be able to dunk.

859 Insider: Baseball is here!

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:08:46 GMT

The lockout may have messed up MLB, but Kentucky High School baseball has arrived. Adam, Dillon and Noah talk give their initial top-10 rankings and discuss the big storylines in the early stages of the season.

859 Insider: 9th Region Hoops Preview with JagsHoopsReport

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:49:46 GMT

As the 9th Region Basketball Tournament gets underway with girls hoops, we brought on Niko Heister aka JagsHoopsReport to talk about the Cooper Jaguars' boys and girls basketball teams as they both contend for their respective regional titles. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the other matchups in both tournaments.

859 Insider: Pre-district Boys Basketball Check-in

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 22:10:26 GMT

Welcome back to the 859 Insider podcast. Adam and Noah talk about where the 859 teams are standing as districts is around the corner. The two give their thoughts on regional favorites, as well as potential dark horse teams.

859 Insider: Cov Cath vs. Beechwood, Ryle vs. Highlands headline Week 5 slate

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:27:17 GMT

In this episode of the 859 Insider Podcast, Noah previews each game in the 859 area this upcoming week. Lots of huge games, especially the big rivalry matchup between Covington Catholic and Beechwood. Plus, two top teams in NKY face off in Ft. Thomas.

859 Insider: Week 1 football review, Highlands is back, and looking at Week 2

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:12:25 GMT

In this week's episode of the 859 Insider podcast, Jacob and Noah run through what happened in Week 1 — from Highlands' huge win over Bowling Green, to Bishop Brossart's shutout of Dayton. Then, Adam and Noah preview the region's Week 2 games with some big contests circled on our radar.

859 Insider: Friday Night Lights are BACK, plus a special announcement

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:29:51 GMT

In this episode, Adam and Noah give a quick recap of the baseball postseason, make a huge announcement regarding the 859 Insider Network, and give a quick preview of each team as we head into the football season.

Football is back. Sports are back. Everything can be found on 859 Insider.

859 Insider: Down goes Cov Cath

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:33:52 GMT

The boys had an emergency podcast following St. Henry's 61-60 over Covington Catholic in the 9th Region Tournament. Evan Ipsaro dropped 32 points for the Colonels, but St. Henry's four players scoring in double digits led the Crusaders to the win.

859 Insider Special: Coach Matt Otte, Rick Broering

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:58:05 GMT

Adam and Noah are joined by Conner head coach Matt Otte and Musketeer Report's Rick Broering (Holy Cross alum). The guys and Coach Otte talk about how Conner has dealt with COVID-19, the Cougars' path in the region, his time as a player at St. Henry plus more. Then, Rick Broering joins to talk about his alma mater Holy Cross.

859 Insider Episode 5: On, St. Henry!

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:20:19 GMT

In this week's podcast, the boys talk about St. Henry taking down Covington Catholic and following it with a second straight All "A" State title. They make predictions for the upcoming district tournaments and run through another list of top 10 teams in the region. Adam also goes 1 of 2 on roasts.

859 Insider Episode 4: District check-ins

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:56:51 GMT

Adam, Jacob and Noah check in on every the NKY basketball districts and highlight players who have had great performances.

859 Insider Podcast Episode 3: Beechwood makes statement as seasons heats up

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:41:12 GMT

On this episode of the 859 Insider Podcast, Jacob Diedenhofer joins the crew for the first time. The guys talk about Beechwood's 83-76 win over St. Henry, unveil the 859 top 10 rankings, and preview big games.

859 Insider Podcast Episode 2: Crazy endings, crazy coaching search

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:53:48 GMT

Adam and Noah recap the first week in NKY basketball and have to pull a last-minute switch because of a coaching search debacle at Highlands.

859 Insider Podcast Episode 1: Basketball preview, football recap

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:55:51 GMT

859 Insider creators Adam Conradi and Noah Ziegler preview the 2021 basketball season, breaking down each district and analyzing the contenders for the 9th Region title. They also recap how NKY football teams did this fall.