The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds dominated the battle for first place in defeating Dayton, 49-8. NewCath’s (4-4) Demetrick Welch lead the way with four rushing touchdowns. Carter Sleet also rushed for a touchdown with quarterback Louie Collopy throwing touchdown passes to Charlie Ford and Dominic Enzweiler. NewCath travels to Bellevue (3-5) on Thursday at 7 […]
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NewCath pulls away late to win another Fireman’s Bell battle
Momentum appeared to favor the Newport Wildcats late in the third quarter as they drove to the Newport Central Catholic eight-yard line. But the host Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds made a defensive stand before pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 22-6 win in the Class 1A, District 3 opener for both teams at […]
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21 teams in 21 days: Newport Central Catholic football preview
It was near the end of a Wednesday morning practice when sixth-year Newport Central Catholic head football coach Stephen Lickert took the dare. Senior lineman Jacob Sullivan had challenged Lickert, a former running back at Highlands, to a race. It didn’t go well – Lickert came to his office with ice on his right thigh. […]
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NewCath holds on for state quarterfinal win at Kentucky Country Day
The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds came out on fire scoring on their first three possessions then held on for a 28-21 victory Friday over the host Kentucky Country Day Bearcats to advance to the Class 1A state semifinals for the second time in three years. “They’re a tough team to beat so I was really […]
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Beechwood closes out regular season beating NewCath, 26-9
The former district rivals entered the game at Covington Catholic’s Wooten Field with impressive 8-1 records and looking to enter the playoffs on a high note. They both ran variations of the ground-and-pound spread offenses looking to take time off the clock. The Beechwood Tigers ran it better than the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds, outgaining […]
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Newport Stadium’s stands fail inspection; teams still using field and track
The mid-March inspection of Newport Stadium came back with a result not surprising for concrete stands that are more than 80 years old. “We’ve always known that there was going to come a time where we need to replace it,” said Tony Watts, Newport Independent Schools Superintendent. “It doesn’t make sense to continue to keep […]
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How can NewCath even its record Thursday?
Allen Ramsey Photo. Newport Central Catholic running back Jacob Smith looks for room in the recent win against Newport. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter They took care of things quickly a week ago against one overmatched opponent. The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds football team (3-4 overall, 3-0 District 6-2A) would not […]
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What do the Thoroughbreds need to do to move to 27-0 in district play since 2007?
Allen Ramsey. Newport Central Catholic’s Erik Anderson goes up for a catch in Friday’s game against Newport. Anderson leads the Thoroughbreds with three interceptions. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Both football teams may be focused more on themselves than the opponent on Thursday.
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Why might NewCath’s game with the in-town rival be closer this year?
G. Michael Graham Photo. Newport Central Catholic quarterback Patrick Henschen (16) hands off to junior running back Jacob Smith (right) in the game earlier in the season against Dixie Heights. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter A year ago, no one guessed the annual city championship would also decide the District 6-2A […]
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Did NewCath earn its first win of the year?
G. Michael Graham Photo. Newport Central Catholic running back Jacob Smith looks for room in the recent game against Dixie Heights. Smith rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown in NewCath’s 28-0 blanking of Lloyd Memorial on Saturday. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter When the dust settled, the team with more […]