“Well done,” Covington Catholic coach Eddie Eviston said Friday. And it was. The Colonels gained 514 total yards, junior Dylan Gaiser scored three touchdowns, and the defense intercepted four Simon Kenton passes in a 42-3 running clock win at Dennis Griffin Stadium. “It was really all the line,” Gaiser said. “If I had an open […]
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Defense sends CovCath to 4A title game
Two interceptions, two sacks, a fumble recovery and a safety. Covington Catholic took advantage of those four things – and Evan Pitzer’s 123 rushing yards and two touchdowns – and converted them into a spot in the Class 4A championship with Friday’s 22-14 win over Paducah Tilghman at Dennis Griffin Stadium. CovCath thus meets Boyle […]
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CovCath-Paducah Tilghman: lots of passing expected
There could be lots of footballs spiraling through Friday’s frigid air. What is certain: Covington Catholic and Paducah Tilghman match 13-0 records in the Class 4A state semifinals at Dennis Griffin Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., with the winner meeting Franklin County or Boyle County for the title at 8 p.m. on Dec. 1 at […]
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CovCath claims Class 4A, District 5 title
“Go get one!” The Covington Catholic assistant football coach screamed as the Colonels’ Oliver Link caught Evan Pitzer’s 35-yard pass. CovCath got one. And another. And another. The Colonels got seven touchdowns altogether – and the Class 4A, District 5 title – with Friday’s 50-14 win at Mason County. CovCath (9-0, 4-0 in Class 4A, District […]
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Pitzer, Rodriguez connect for CovCath’s game-winning catch over Dixie Heights
Covington Catholic quarterback Evan Pitzer called the play “Throw it up and give Willie a chance.” Willie, better known as senior Willie Rodriguez, made the absolute most of it. His 21-yard touchdown catch on fourth down with 13 seconds left gave his team Friday’s 31-24 win over Dixie Heights at Dennis Griffin Stadium. Pitzer said the pass […]
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CovCath routs Simon Kenton in road battle
The Covington Catholic Colonels came into Friday’s game with Simon Kenton averaging a solid 36 points per game. They had that many at halftime after exploding for 27 points in the second quarter on their way to a 50-12 victory over the host Pioneers. CovCath scored 13 points off turnovers in the second quarter to […]
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CovCath wins Colonel battle, loses quarterback in game
Covington Catholic may have lost its starting quarterback in junior Evan Pitzer but senior Zacc Roberts came off the bench helping the blue Colonels (3-1) win the Battle of Dixie Highway, 47-14 over the Dixie Heights red Colonels (2-2). Roberts completed 12 of 14 passes for 179 yards and four touchdowns. Covington Catholic has won […]