How Covington Catholic High School is preparing young men to think critically, communicate confidently, and succeed in an ever-changing world. Not long ago, schools proudly promoted being “one-to-one” with technology, meaning every student had access to his own computer. Today, that distinction is far less remarkable. Technology is everywhere, and students are growing up with […]
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Posted inCross Country
CovCath leads stampede of area runners into regional cross country meets
Senior cross country standout Braden Franxman is a fourth-generation student at Covington Catholic. He takes immense pride in his high school. When looking at his teammates, he beams with that very same emotion and marvels at their ability and sheer numbers. “We have a lot of great runners,” said Franxman, third at the Northern Kentucky […]
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Private School May Be More Affordable Than You Think: How Covington Catholic Is Making an Exceptional Education Accessible
When families begin exploring high school options for their sons, there are plenty of factors to consider: academics, athletics, faith and values, friendships and preparation for the future. But for many, one question rises to the top: Can we afford it? At Covington Catholic High School, the answer may surprise you. For more than 100 […]
Posted inFootball
Highlands flexes its muscle in dominant win over Covington Catholic
Highlands showed Friday night why it sits atop the Class 4A rankings. The Bluebirds set the tone from the opening drive, controlled the line of scrimmage throughout and leaned on a punishing rushing attack to pull away from Covington Catholic, 38-14 at Lynn Ray Field in Park Hills. Highlands rushed for more than 250 yards […]
Posted inGolf
Golf simulator helps Colonels meet high standards as they chase elusive state crown
It’s 6:30 a.m. midweek at Covington Catholic High School, nearly 90 minutes before the opening bell. Some of the first people in the building are Colonel golfers. They are up and at ’em and standing in front of the school’s new golf simulator. One by one, they take their swings. Whoosh, thwack, thud. Whoosh, thwack, […]
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Mayer steps in, Barnes steps up: NKY pair driving early NFL storylines
Northern Kentucky football fans have a few NFL storylines to follow this fall. Former Covington Catholic tight end Michael Mayer and former Holy Cross linebacker Derrick Barnes are both playing meaningful roles for teams with playoff hopes. As the league moves through the opening stretch of the 2026 schedule, each has delivered production that reflects […]
Posted inSoccer
No one blinks: Highlands, CovCath end in a draw
There was just one thing that could stop Covington Catholic and Highlands in their soccer match Thursday night: a fire alarm. With just under 30 minutes remaining, a fire alarm went off at the Bluebirds soccer field at Tower Park in Fort Thomas, causing a brief delay as fans made their way to the parking […]
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Expanded Raiders role for CovCath’s Michael Mayer could define his NFL future
Former Covington Catholic High School football star Michael Mayer is in line to become an NFL Week 1 starter. The one-time Notre Dame All-American tight end is expected to be elevated on the depth chart ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders’ season opener after a surprise injury update on Wednesday shook the silver and black. […]
Posted inBasketball
Covington Catholic’s Myrick commits to Cal State Fullerton
From a Royal to a Colonel to a Titan. Covington Catholic’s Braeden Myrick is headed west next year. The Colonels senior basketball standout recently committed to Cal State Fullerton. After spending his freshman and sophomore year at Mason County, Myrick transferred north to Park Hills to suit up for the Colonels his junior year. The […]
Posted inSoccer
Ryle brings the storm, knocks off Covington Catholic
Lightning had the final say Thursday night in a boys soccer matchup between Ryle and Covington Catholic, but the storm that mattered most came before it. Though the match ended early with 29:33 remaining at C.R. Borland Stadium in Union, No. 20 Ryle was credited with a 2-1 victory over No. 12 CovCath, rallying from […]
