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Katie Dikes

Katie Dikes, Sports Editor

Katie Dikes is the Sports Editor for Manual RedEye. She loves to write about all things sports and enjoys going to Manual athletic events. In her spare time, she loves to listen to 80s music, watch any and everything sports-related, bake, binge Netflix, and read cheesy romance novels. You can contact her at [email protected].

All content by Katie Dikes
Great Crossings offense and Manual's defense lines up as the ball is about to be snapped.

Manual football’s season comes to an end against Great Crossings

Katie Dikes
November 16, 2024
John B.'s van, named the Twinkie, is an iconic symbol of "Outer Banks." Design by Katie Dikes.

REVIEW: The music of “Outer Banks”

Katie Dikes
November 3, 2024
John B.'s old Volkswagen van features an eclectic assortment of stickers, which in a way represents the eclectic assortment of music featured within "Outer Banks." Design by Katie Dikes.

[Photo] R/W Week 2024: Seniors defeat juniors in powderpuff, marking back-to-back wins

Safa Saedi
October 31, 2024
Dr. Carrie Coaplen (English) attends the funeral in her mourning clothes.

R/W Week 2024: Manual mourns the Bulldog during funeral

Katie Dikes
October 31, 2024
Maggie May (12, VA) remains poised a little past the halfway mark of the race.

Manual’s boys’ and girls’ cross country teams advance to state

Katie Dikes
October 27, 2024
Willis Nofinsger (#5, 12) and Aiden Blakey (#8, 12) celebrate after scoring a touchdown on the hill.

Manual takes down Meade County on senior night

Katie Dikes
October 26, 2024
Jasmine Smith (#22, 11) races after the ball, a Sacred Heart player by her side.

Girls’ varsity soccer falls to Sacred Heart during regional semi-finals

Katie Dikes
October 15, 2024
JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio visits Manual. Photo by Maddie Gamertsfelder.

Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio announces his retirement from JCPS

Grace Fridy, Katie Dikes, Morgan Schmidt, Isabella Edghill, Lydia Morgan, and Dia Cohen
September 27, 2024
Ella Sizemore studies the green and places her ball on the ground prior to putting.

Girls’ golf stays strong despite being outnumbered against Oldham County

Katie Dikes
September 17, 2024
The student section cheers on the football team from the sideline.

Manual destroys Eastern after epic first half on homecoming

Katie Dikes
September 14, 2024
The US Open is held in New York City from late August to the middle of September every year. Design by Katie Dikes

Americans shine during US Open

Katie Dikes
September 10, 2024
Each of the six rings of the Olympic logo represents a continent, allowing the world to unite for two weeks of competition.

A breakdown of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Katie Dikes
September 8, 2024
Cameron Jessee (#19, 12) looks to the sideline and shouts in success after making a big tackle.

Manual beats Frederick Douglass following an action-packed second half and overtime

Katie Dikes
September 7, 2024
Mai Bajic (#6, 12) attempts to evade North Oldham forwards.

Girls’ soccer beats North Oldham after a thriller second half

Katie Dikes
August 27, 2024
Isabelle Hooper (#28, 11) tries to get the ball from a North Oldham player, while Emma Griffin (#2, 12) supports her from behind.

Jasmine Smith (#22, 11) stops the ball and looks to pass up field.

Jasmine Smith (#22, 11) runs up the field watching play happen from the other side of the field.

Chloe Groemling (#5, 11) takes on a couple of Mustang defenders.

Bela Gatton (#3, 12) stops short as she sees the ball pass, with Mia Bajic (#6, 12) behind her.

Charles Booker, former Kentucky State Representative, speaking at a Black Student Union meeting in 2023. Photo by Katie Dikes

[Photo] BSU starts year with new initiatives for inclusivity

Luke Boggs
August 26, 2024
The Crimsons' defense lines up against Central on Friday Aug.23.

Manual comes back against Central in season opener

Safa Saedi and Katie Dikes
August 24, 2024

Manual’s New Dismissal Policy

Katie Dikes, Grace Fridy, Jackson Jones, Stella Kolers, Lydia Morgan, Sam Payne Young, Abby Prather, Morgan Schmidt, and Zeara Robinson
August 22, 2024
Yared Nuguse won a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Design by Dia Cohen

Manual alumn Yared Nuguse wins Olympic bronze

Katie Dikes
August 8, 2024
Liv Kunkle (#24, 11) pitches the ball, while Payton Russell (#4, 9) and Kenleigh Cates (#7, 10) prepare to field the ball. Photo by Katie Dikes

Varsity softball falls short to Butler

Katie Dikes
May 14, 2024
The school board's recent decision on start times will cause Manual to change from a start time of 7:40 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. next school year.

JCPS Board votes for a new start time plan, changing times for between 40 and 50 schools

Katie Dikes, Grace Fridy, and Morgan Schmidt
May 7, 2024
The LIV tour is causing changes in professional golf. Design by Dia Cohen

The fast-paced plays in professional golf

Katie Dikes
April 17, 2024
Court storming is common after a big wins in college sports. Design by Ryleigh Herndon

The controversies and celebrations of court stormings

Katie Dikes and Mayrin Romero Hernandez
April 12, 2024
The Lady Crimsons on the field. Photo by Katie Dikes

Varsity softball beats Denmark in epic thriller

Katie Dikes
March 29, 2024
A ball flying through the basket during a college basketball game. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

Kentucky falls to Oakland in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

Katie Dikes
March 22, 2024
Members of BSU strutted across the stage in a variety of fashionable outfits, from plaid suits to homemade outfits. Photos courtesy of Erica Fields. Design by Aaron Ziegler

BHM: First ever ‘We Are One’ Fashion Show takes place

Katie Dikes
February 24, 2024
John Baxter Taylor, Jr., Alice Coachman, Dominique Dawes, Florence Giffith-Joynes and George Coleman Poage are all African American Olympic atheletes who broke barriers. Design by Aaron Ziegler

BHM: Olympic Athletes Who Broke Barriers

Katie Dikes
February 20, 2024
Stephen Smith remains composed while racing one of the boys' 800 meter. Photo by Katie Dikes

Track and field makes great showing at Eastern Indoors competition

Katie Dikes
February 13, 2024
Season 2 of Netflix's Break Point was released this January.

REVIEW: Swinging through Netflix’s Break Point series

Katie Dikes
February 9, 2024
Manual's defense spread out on the floor, covering Fern Creek players. Photo by Katie Dikes

JV boys’ basketball efficiently defeats Fern Creek

Katie Dikes
February 6, 2024
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