G. Michael Graham photo. The Newport Central Catholic and Highlands boys basketball programs have vowed to continue to develop their programs within the rules in the wake of the sanctions against eastern Kentucky school Cordia. Cordia, under the guidance of former Kentucky Wildcat Rodrick Rhodes, will not be able to play any scrimmages or games […]
Tag: Highlands basketball
Posted inUncategorized
Schaefer sees immediate playing time at Xavier
Contributed Photo. Xavier’s Leah Schaefer (23) makes a move in a game against Georgetown last season. The 2013 Highlands alum averaged 28.9 minutes, 5.3 points and six rebounds per contest her freshman year. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Many players have to wait a couple years to see the court as […]
Posted inUncategorized
Past basketball season provided own unique memories
G. Michael Graham Each year has many great memories.
Posted inUncategorized
Region Tournament continues Friday
G. Michael Graham Photo. Newport Central Catholic center Drew McDonald goes up for a shot in Wednesday’s 9th Region quarterfinal game against St. Henry. The Thoroughbreds battle Covington Catholic in the semifinals at Noon on Sunday. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Entering the weekend, all four Highlands and Newport Central Catholic […]
Posted inUncategorized
Field set for 9th Region Tournament
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter A coach once said blind draws involve a lot of luck. Based on that, the Highlands Ladybirds and Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbred girls basketball teams received good draws for the 9th Region Tournaments to be held at Northern Kentucky University’s Bank of Kentucky Center. But that […]
Posted inUncategorized
Frigid weather affects Highlands, NC basketball teams
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Once again, frigid weather postponed many basketball games in northern Kentucky. The Newport Central Catholic girls (19-3) were to play host to Walton-Verona. It marked the third cancellation in the last couple weeks for the Thoroughbreds. They play a make-up game at Ryle on Feb. 19.
Posted inUncategorized
NC girls win Gateway Classic; Highlands, NC boys fall
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds girls basketball team added a tournament championship to this remarkable season Sunday. The undefeated 10-0 Thoroughbreds won the Gateway Holiday Classic at Montgomery County with a 63-48 win over the Ashland Kittens (6-3). The three tournament wins came against teams with […]
Posted inBasketball, Sports
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.
