Sunday, March 05, 2000
NewCath must withstand another shot from CovCath
Puts 18-game win streak on line
BY RAY SCHAEFER
Enquirer Contributor
UNION — Newport Central Catholic has won its last 18 games, climbed to 10th in the state boys basketball rankings and put together a 27-5 record.
But Covington Catholic — the team responsible for one of the losses — awaits the Thoroughbreds in the first round of the Ninth Region tournament at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ryle High School.
CovCath beat NewCath, 69-49, on Jan. 11. NewCath junior guard Ronny Dawn scored 25 then, but his dad, coach Ron Dawn, said Saturday his son was nursing an injured ankle that night and shot poorly from the field.
“Ronny didn't have a good night,” Ron Dawn said. “(CovCath junior center Chad) Wachs probably had six or seven blocks that night.”
CovCath coach Dan Tieman stated the obvious after Saturday's meeting to determine the bracket: containing Ronny Dawn is not the only thing that has to happen.
“Ronny Dawn may be the leading scorer, but they're a solid team all the way through,” Tieman said. “(Junior forward Seth) Lynn can shoot the three, (senior guard Tony) Bacigalupo can shoot the three, (junior guard Vince) Bonhaus can shoot the three.”
Like NewCath, Simon Kenton and Holmes won their district but seek revenge for regular season losses.
BOYS NINTH REGION, AT RYLE
First round
Monday
Simon Kenton (21-7) vs. Highlands (20-8), 6:30 p.m.
Holmes (19-8) vs. Lloyd (15-11), 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday
Newport Central Catholic (27-5) vs. Covington Catholic (20-8), 6:30 p.m.
Scott (18-11) vs. Conner (14-11), 8:15 p.m.
Friday
Semifinals
Simon Kenton/Highlands winner vs. Holmes/Lloyd winner, 5:30 p.m.
Newport Central Catholic/Covington Catholic winner vs. Scott/Conner winner, 8 p.m.
Saturday
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
Boys 10th Region, at Mason County HS, Maysville
Monday, March 6
First Round
Nicholas County vs. Campbell County, 6:30 p.m.
George Rogers Clark vs. Mason County, 8 p.m.‘
Tuesday, March 7
Bishop Brossart vs. Harrison County, 6:30 p.m.
Maysville St. Patrick vs. Estill County, 8 p.m.
Friday, March 10
Semifinals
Nicholas County/Campbell County winner vs. George Rogers Clark/Mason County winner, 6:30 p.m.
Bishop Brossart/Harrison County winner vs. Maysville St. Patrick/Estill County winner, 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 11
Championship, 7:30 p.m.
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