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| Allen Ramsey Photo. Newport Central Catholic senior post Nikki Kiernan smiles after cutting off a piece of the net following Sunday's 9th Region championship win over Notre Dame. The Ms. Basketball candidate averages 16.6 points and 9.9 rebounds per game for the Thoroughbreds. They take on Louisville Butler in the state tournament at Western Kentucky University at 7:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday. |
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM
Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter
They came into the season as a 9th Region contender and succeeded at that goal for the fourth time since 2003.
