In Wednesday's league match, the visiting Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds basketball team scored a tight 56-51 triumph over the Bellevue Tigers.

In their next game, the Thoroughbreds face the Highlands Bluebirds (Fort Thomas, KY) in a District 36 match, on Saturday, January 20. Newport Central Catholic will attempt to move on its 5-12 season record. The Bluebirds enter the match with a 8-8 record after their 55-32 non-league loss to Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, OH).

With the defeat, Bellevue moves to 10-5 on the year. The Tigers host Ludlow (Ludlow, KY) to face the Panthers in a non-league match on Thursday, January 18. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 8-8. Ludlow won 58-55 in their recent non-league match against Calvary Christian (Covington, KY)