Kentucky High School Basketball - Highlands nudges Newport Central Catholic
January 20, 2024: Newport, KY 41071 Highlands Bluebirds (Fort Thomas, KY) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds (Newport, KY), 75-71 in a league bout.
With the win, Highlands upgrades its record to 10-9 on the season. The Bluebirds host Bishop Brossart (Alexandria, KY) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 3-13.
Next up, the Thoroughbreds clash with the St. Henry Crusaders (Erlanger, KY) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Newport Central Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 6-13 season record. The Crusaders go into the bout with a 6-11 record after their 73-28 non-league loss to Newport (Newport, KY).