NewCath outlasts Lexington Christian

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Newport Central Catholic's Zack Pangallo (right) goes up for a shot in a recent game against St. Henry. Pangallo scored 21 points in NewCath's 55-51 All "A" State Semifinal win over Lexington Christian on Saturday.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

FRANKFORT – The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbred boys basketball team was not kidding when it said opponents would not let them blaze through the tournament.

All "A" Semifinals: NC rolls past Lexington Christian

G. Michael Graham Photo. Newport Central Catholic sophomore Ben Weyer (middle) races upcourt after a steal in Saturday's All "A" State semifinal win. The Thoroughbreds battle the Cordia Lions for the crown at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

FRANKFORT – You can patiently run your offense for even a couple minutes against them and still not get a good look.

The Lexington Christian Academy Eagles (14-8) were the latest to find out about the size and length of the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds boys basketball team (20-3). NewCath used that and its usual focus and determination to beat Lexington Christian, 78-49 in the All “A” State Semifinals on Saturday at the Frankfort Convention Center.