NewCath Wednesday Sports Briefs

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds volleyball team won its third game in three days, 3-1 (13-25, 25-17, 26-24, 25-16) over the visiting Conner Lady Cougars on Wednesday.

NewCath continued its outstanding all-around play. Setter Alyssa Maier had 21 assists and 10 digs with Rachel McDonald recording 13 kills and nine digs. Keyaira Lankheit followed with eight kills with teammates Laura Brannon and Nikki Kiernan adding three aces each.

NewCath concludes the season with three tough games. That starts Monday at undefeated Louisville Mercy. Game time is 7 p.m.

Soccer, Girls:

Newport Central Catholic 0, Simon Kenton 0:

The Lady Breds (12-2-4) recorded their second straight scoreless tie to finish the regular season on Wednesday in Independence.

NewCath also tied Conner on Saturday. NewCath has gone 0-1-2 since winning the All “A” State championship and beating rival Highlands, 2-1.

Meg Martin recorded three saves in net for NewCath.

The Lady Breds will face Highlands for the 36th District title next week at Tower Park. The game will take place Wednesday or Thursday.