Tuesday Sports Briefs

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds volleyball team wrapped up a perfect run through District 36 action 2-0 (25-10, 25-7) over Newport High on Tuesday.

NewCath moved to 9-18 overall and 4-0 in district play. The Lady Breds will be the top seed in the district tournament.

Nikki Kiernan led NewCath with four kills and six aces. Molly Mertle added four kills. Alyssa Maier followed with 14 assists and Maria Froendhoff had five digs.

NewCath travels to Conner tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Highlands volleyball loses at Ryle:

Highlands fell 3-0 (25-6, 25-13, 25-19) at Ryle on Tuesday. The Ladybirds have lost 11 in a row to fall to 8-18.

Highlands plays in the Jefferson County Invitational Tournament over the weekend.

Simon Kenton edges NCC:

The tough luck continued for the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds soccer team Tuesday in a 2-1 loss at Simon Kenton.

The Thoroughbreds are 2-7-5 and have a five-game winless streak. Their last win came Sept. 13 at Calvary Christian.

Sam Barth scored the goal for NCC and Nathan Grosser had eight saves at goalkeeper.

NewCath plays host to Russell on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.