Thoroughbreds aim for more success

G. Michael Graham Photo. The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds return linemen like seniors Colin Hoover (60) and Logan Neff (54) from last year's Class 2A state runner-up squad.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Royal Blue and Gold have been a model for consistency in Class 2A football for the past 14 years.

NewCath snaps four-game slide

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

NEWPORT – That familiar, good feeling of the thrill of victory found its way back to the Hill on Friday.

The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds played tough defense the entire game before their offense finished off drives in the second half to beat the visiting Lloyd Memorial Juggernauts, 22-7 in the Class 2A, District 6 opener for both teams. The victory snapped a four-game losing streak for the defending 2A state champions. The Thoroughbreds have won 16 in a row over the Juggernauts dating back to 1991 and lead the all-time series, 31-6.