The Dixie Heights Colonels topped the visiting Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds basketball team by a final score of 61-52 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Colonels face the Grant County Braves (Dry Ridge, KY) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 29. Dixie Heights will attempt to move on its 10-8 season record. The Braves enter the game with a 9-10 record after their 73-64 league win over Williamstown (Williamstown, KY).

With the defeat, Newport Central Catholic moves to 6-15 on the year. The Thoroughbreds host Hughes (Cincinnati, OH) to face the BIG RED in a non-league game on Saturday, January 27. The BIG RED go into the test with a record of 8-7. Hughes won 61-47 in their recent non-league test against New Richmond (New Richmond, OH)