Kentucky High School Basketball - Newport Central Catholic nudges Newport
February 26, 2016: Newport, KY 41071 Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds (Newport, KY) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Newport Wildcats (Newport, KY), 92-86 in a league bout.
With the win, Newport Central Catholic upgrades its record to 25-5 on the season. The Thoroughbreds host Cooper (Burlington, KY) to clash with the Jaguars in a non-league bout on Friday, March 4. The Jaguars go into the bout with a record of 26-4. Cooper lost 54-53 in their recent league bout against Conner (Hebron, KY)
Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Covington Catholic Colonels (Park Hills, KY) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, March 2. Newport will attempt to upgrade on its 13-19 season record. The Colonels go into the bout with a 28-6 record after their 62-41 league win over Holy Cross (Covington, KY).