By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds football team is not afraid to play teams in bigger classes to prepare for district play and this year is no different. The defending Class 2A champions open the year against one of the top 10 teams in Kentucky in overall […]
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Highlands falls to Trinity, NCC beats Holmes in scrimmages
G. Michael Graham Photo. The Highlands defense pursues Trinity quarterback Reggie Bonnafon in Friday’s scrimmage at Marshall Stadium. The Shamrocks won the three-quarter scrimmage, 48-21. Both teams are tied for the most state championships in Kentucky with 22 each. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter LOUISVILLE – Scrimmaging the highly-ranked Louisville Trinity […]
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Highlands travels to Trinity for annual scrimmage; NC faces Holmes
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter It may be just a scrimmage. But the Highlands Bluebirds will be taking the trip to Louisville Trinity seriously. After all, it will feature the two teams tied for the Kentucky state record of 22 state championships each for the fourth consecutive season. Highlands is looking […]
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Thoroughbreds hope to defend title better this year
G. Michael Graham Photo. The Newport Central Catholic quarterbacks warm up during a practice Thursday. Senior Mac Franzen (white pants) will take over the position for the defending Class 2A state champions after spending most of last year at wide receiver. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Editor’s Note: District 6-2A Preview […]
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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 […]