Kentucky High School Basketball - Kenton succumbs to Newport Central Catholic
January 6, 2009: Independence, KY 41051 The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds topped the host Kenton Pioneers basketball team by a final score of 52-44 in Tuesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Thoroughbreds face the Highlands Bluebirds (Fort Thomas, KY) in a District 36 game, on Friday, January 9. Newport Central Catholic will attempt to move on its 8-5 season record. The Bluebirds enter the game with a 13-1 record after their 58-50 non-league win over Notre Dame (Covington, KY).
With the defeat, Kenton falls to 6-5 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Grant County (Dry Ridge, KY) to meet the Braves in a District 32 contest on Friday, January 9. The Braves come into the contest with a record of 5-6.