Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds (Newport, KY) fans were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Simon Kenton Pioneers (Independence, KY), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Thoroughbreds confront the Walton-Verona Bearcats (Walton, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, August 11. Newport Central Catholic will attempt to better on its 1-0 season record. The Bearcats enter the challenge with a 0-0 record after their 1-1 non-league Henry County (New Castle, KY).

The Pioneers now have a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Cooper for a non-league challenge on Thursday, August 11.