G. Michael Graham Photos. Above, Highlands post Jesse “Dirt” Daley (24) and Vanessa Fisse (15) get down in defensive position in a recent game against Simon Kenton. Below, Newport Central Catholic guard Zach Pangallo (11) brings the ball up-court in the All “A” State Tournament while Jake Schulte (33) gets in position. Both teams drew […]
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Posted inBasketball, Sports
Highlands, NCC basketball teams meet in 36th Semifinals
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter This marks the last year of the blind draw in the 36th District basketball tournament at least until the schools vote on it next year. That’s unless the Kentucky High School Athletic Association steps forward to put an end to that. For those wondering, the baseball […]
Posted inFootball, Sports
Christian signs with Dayton
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter It is sometimes hard to notice when an offense is as balanced as the Highlands Bluebirds football team has been over the years. But every contribution adds up to teams winning their ultimate goals. David Christian found himself in this spot, especially in the playoffs after […]
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Blind draws need to be eliminated
G. Michael Graham I, G. Michael Graham, have covered high school sports now for 15 years in five different states. There are things in each state that make you scratch your head. But in Kentucky, the idea of blind draws for district tournaments in any sport ranks at the top of the list. For years, […]
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NewCath boys run away for All “A” Title
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter FRANKFORT – It came down to a battle of size against speed and whichever basketball team controlled the tempo to its liking would most likely come out victorious. That turned out to be the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds in the All “A” Boys State Championship on […]
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Weekly hoops report: Highlands girls, NCC boys live up to expectations while NCC girls surprise and Highlands boys struggle
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Entering the preseason, the Highlands girls and Newport Central Catholic boys basketball teams expected to be 9th Region contenders. They’ve both lived up to those expectations.
Posted inFootball, Sports
NewCath promotes Wagner to head football coach
G. Michael Graham Photo. Newport Central Catholic recently promoted Dan Wagner (above) to head football coach. He’d been defensive coordinator since 1999. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter When it comes to filling head coaching vacancies, the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds tend to promote from within the family. In an expected move […]
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NewCath boys win 7th All “A” 9th Region crown in 10 years; girls collect road win
G. Michael Graham Photo. The Newport Central Catholic coaches including Head Coach Grant Brannen (black sweatshirt) and players go through their pre-game routine Saturday. The Thoroughbreds defeated the Newport Wildcats, 61-54 for their seventh All “A” 9th Region crown in 10 years. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter BELLEVUE – The All […]
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NewCath girls win another All “A” 9th Region crown; boys down Camels
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds girls basketball team tends to find itself at the All “A” State Tournament on a yearly basis. This group did not want to end that run. So the host Thoroughbreds used their trademark stingy defense to keep the string alive for […]
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Eviston accepts OC position at Georgetown College
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The opportunity came for Eddie Eviston and he simply could not pass it up. So after three impressive years as the head football coach of the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds, Eviston is leaving his high school alma mater to coach at his college alma mater. The […]
