COVINGTON CATHOLIC 2020-2021
MEDIA GUIDE COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Covington Catholic friends and visitors, Dear Covington Catholic friends and visitors, Welcome to to Covington Covington Catholic Catholic High High School! School!
Our mission at CovCath is to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically and socially.Our mission We at passionately CovCath is to work educate toward young all men facets spiritually, of that mission academically, every physically day, and proudlyand socially. witnessWe passionately our students’ work accomplishments toward all facets as of they that develop mission into every future day, andleaders proudly in the witness community, our instudents’ their professions, accomplishments and in astheir they families. develop into future leaders in the community, in their professions, and in their families. The 2019-20 year reflected many milestone achievements in our ongoing pursuit of that mission. Athletically, we celebrated another Football State Championship, a second consecutiveThe 2017-18 yearState resulted Champion in many in Diving,milestone four achievements Regional titlesin our (Football, ongoing pursuit Basketball, of that Golf,mission. Bowling)Athletically, and we three celebrated Regional unprecedented Runner-Up Coloneltitles (Soccer, success, Cross when Country, a State Swimming), Championship prior was toachieved the COVID-19 by both the shutdown Football and of springBasketball sports. teams Academically, (making CovCath we also the ledthird the Kentucky state, with school two to Nationalever win bothBlue football Ribbon and School basketball awards; titles recognition in the same as year),a PLTW and (ProjectRegional LeadChampion The orWay) Runner- DistinguishedUp titles were earnedSchool in (for eleven our sports.Science, Academically, Technology, we Engineering also lead the and state, Math with curriculum) two National for a thirdBlue Ribbon consecutive School year; awards, an averagerecognition ACT as compositea PLTW (Project score Leadof 27.3; The twelve Way) Distinguished selectees to theSchool Kentucky(for our Science, Governor’s Technology, Programs Engineering (GSP, GSAand Math and curriculum),GSE); two Nationaland seven Merit National Finalists; Merit Finalists $27 Millionin 2018 (the in merit most ofscholarships any school in and Northern athletic Kentucky), grants; andamong numerous numerous additional other examples. examples. After intensive efforts to incorporate new health and safety procedures due to the pandemic, weDuring were 2018-19, thrilled progressto welcome and students results across back to the campus mission in continue. August for In additionschool and to theathletics. pending Duringcompletion 2020-21, and dedication as every of year, the finalwe expect two components to continue (a newprogress academic and resultsbuilding across and the the Student/ mission. WeAlumni are center)excited ofto thewelcome overall new $9MM teachers scope and of campusenhancements renovations, to our this academic year we curriculum welcome new and technology,teachers and introduce enhancements new opportunities to our academic in our curriculum, robust campus new ministry opportunities and incommunity our robust servicecommunity programs, service and program, advance and the the third institution year of of a a House House System System for for student student leadership leadership andand social development. development. And,And, ofof course, we know continue we can to cheercount theon the perennial perennial determination determination and andcommitment commitment of our athleticof our athletic teams. teams. The Spirit That Will Not Die is stronger than ever at Covington Catholic! Go Colonels! God’sThe Spirit Blessings, That Will Not Die is stronger than ever at Covington Catholic! Go Colonels!
Robert J. Rowe God’s Blessings, Principal Robert J. Rowe Principal
The primary purpose of Covington Catholic High School is to embrace the gospel message of JesusChrist in order to educate young men spiritually, academically, physically, and socially.
Covington Catholic High School Catholic Diocese of Covington 1600 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, KY 41011 www.covcath.org
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Welcome to Covington Catholic High School and the 2020-2021 Basketball Season. This school year and winter Welcomesports season to Covingtonwill certainly Catholic look different High Schoolthan any and other the we 2016-2017 have encountered, Basketball but weSeason. as the TheColonel Colonel community Athletic COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLICCATHOLIC Programare ready isfor off the to challenge. a great startOur students, this year coaches, with a families,State-Runner faculty, Up staff in andSoccer, BASKETBALLadministrationBASKETBALL a Regional have 2020 Championship2020 worked-202-202 1tire1 - in Golf,lessly ato 6th give place our young in the men 3A the State opportunity Meet for to Crossreturn Countryto school andand extracurricularcurrently (at the activities. time of As print) I continue the Football my 6th teamyear as stands Athletic at Director, 9-3. We I continuelook forward to see with examples excitement of resilience, to continue grit and thisleadership success from throughout our Colonel the Community. school year.While the crowds and events make look different, our Colonel Spirit Will Not Die! We ask for your continued trust, FROMpatienceFROM and THE THEflexibility ATHLETICATHLETIC as we begin this basketballDIRECTORDIRECTOR season. This year’s motto across the Athletic Department has been “Strength in Unity” and that attitude is While the 2019-2020 basketball season was cut short, many will wonder what could have been at Rupp Arena if present in our players, coaches, fans, faculty, administration, alumni and boosters. The Covington WelcomenotWelcome for the pandemic. toto CovingtonCovington However, CatholicCatholic I would HighHigh like SchoolSchool to reflect andand onthethe all 2016-2017 2016-2017the wonderful BasketballBasketball memories Season. Season.throughout TheThe the ColonelColonel year, including AthleticAthletic Catholic brotherhood is alive and proud With a Spirit That Will Not Die. Program29Program wins, a is isBattle offoff toto at a athe greatgreat Villages startstart championship, thisthis yearyear withwith 35th aa State-Runner State-RunnerDistrict Championship UpUp inin Soccer,Soccer, and the aaschools RegionalRegional thirteenth ChampionshipChampionship Regional inin Golf,PleaseChampionship.Golf, aa enjoy6th6th placeplace tonight’s We inwillin thethe always contest 3A3A StateState remember and MeetMeet the the various forfor accomplishments CrossCross activities CountryCountry throughout andandof our currentlycurrently Class this of (at2020,(at Winter thethe and timetime Sportswe ofofwish print)print) Season. them thethe continued FootballFootball success!team stands at 9-3. We look forward with excitement to continue this success throughout the school Weteam appreciate stands at your9-3. Wecontinued look forward support with of the excitement young men to continueof Covington this Catholic.success throughout the school year.Lookingyear. ahead, we are extremely excited about the 2020-2021 basketball season. Each year, we try to challenge Thanksourselves and with Go the Colonels! best competition possible on our schedule, and this year is certainly no different. We will ThishostThis 10 year’syear’s schools mottomotto who acrossacross have previously thethe AthleticAthletic won DepartmentDepartmenta Sweet 16 title, hashas including beenbeen “Strength“Strength top returning inin Unity”Unity” programs andand in thatthat Male, attitudeattitude Ballard is isand presentTonyAshland.present Bacigalupo inin ourour players,players, coaches,coaches, fans,fans, faculty,faculty, administration,administration, alumnialumni andand boosters.boosters. TheThe CovingtonCovington CatholicCatholic brotherhoodbrotherhood isis alivealive andand proudproud WithWith aa SpiritSpirit ThatThat WillWill NotNot Die.Die. AthleticLast, you Directorwill see a few changes and improvements for the 2020-2021 season. All ticketing will be done digitally PleasethroughPlease enjoyourenjoy partnership tonight’stonight’s with contestcontest HomeTown andand thethe ticketing, variousvarious and activitiesactivities no cash throughoutthroughoutwill be exchanged thisthis WinterWinter at the gate. SportsSports Furthermore, Season.Season. all home games will be available for purchase via BoxCast. While limited fans are a reality for the foreseeable future, We appreciate your continued support of the young men of Covington Catholic. WeColonel appreciate fans and yourrelatives continued across thesupport globe ofcan the enjoy young all home men gamesof Covington with a first Catholic. class broadcast. ATHLETICThanksPleaseThanks enjoy andand today’sGoGo Colonels!Colonels! DIRECTOR game and the various Colonel activities throughout the school year. TonyGoTony Colonels! BacigalupoBacigalupo AthleticTonyAthletic Bacigalupo DirectorDirector Tony Bacigalupo Athletic Director Mr. Bacigalupo is in his 8th year at Covington Catholic High School and his 4th year as Athletic Director. During his time as Athletic Director, the Colonels have won the 2015 Boys State Soccer title, the ATHLETICATHLETIC DIRECTORDIRECTOR2017 Boys Class 5A Football title as well as three state runner-ups. Previously, Mr. Bacigalupo was the assistant varsity basketball coach forTony 5 seasons Bacigalupo where the Colonels won the 9th Region twice including theTony 2014 BacigalupoSweet 16 title. Prior to Covington Catholic, he was the head coachMr.Mr. Bacigalupo BacigalupoBacigalupo at Silver is Grove isinis inhisin his his10thand 88th thyearreceived yearyear at Covington atat the CovingtonCovington NKY Catholic Coach CatholicCatholic and of the6th HighHigh asYear Athletic SchoolSchool in 2007. InandDirector.and total hishis he 4thDuring4th coached yearyear his asas tenure AthleticforAthletic 15 as years, AD, Director.Director. the including Colonels DuringDuring havetime hishis won as timetime an four asassistanas state AthleticAthletic t coach atDirector,championships,Director, Newport thethe Catholic ColonelsColonels multiple and havestatehave Turpin runner-ups wonwon (OH). thethe 2015 2015and numerous BoysBoys StateState regional SoccerSoccer titltitle,e, thethe 2017championships.2017 BoysBoys ClassClass Previously, 5A5A FootballFootball Tony titlewastitle theasas wellassistantwell asas threethree varsity statestate basketball runnerrunner coach-ups.-ups. Previously,forPreviously, five seasons, Mr.Mr. BacigalupoBacigalupowhere the Colonels waswas thethe won assistantassistant two 9th varsityvarsityRegion titles basketballbasketball and the coach coach2014 forMr.Sweetfor 55Bacigalupo seasonsseasons 16 championship. wherewhere graduated thethe For ColonelsColonels thefrom past Thomas two wonwon years, thethe More 9th 9thTony College RegionRegion served twiceinastwice 2004,the incluPresidentinclu earndingdinging of the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference. theathe B.A. 20142014 in Economics SweetSweet 1616 title.title.and a PriorPrior B.A. toto in Covington CovingtonBusiness Catholic,Administration,Catholic, hehe waswas whil ththeee head head coachplayingMr.coach Bacigalupo atat basketball SilverSilver graduated GroveGrove for andoneand from receivedseason.received Thomas He thetheMore received NKYNKY College CoachCoach his in 2004,MAT ofof thethe earningin YearYear 2014 in in from 2007.2007. IntheaIn B.A. totaltotal University in heheEconomics coachedcoached of Cumberlands, and forfor a 15 15B.A. years,years, in Business and includingincluding currently Administration timetime teaches asas anan while assistanEconomicsassistan playingtt coachcoach while basketball for one season. He received his MAT in 2014 from the University atalsoat NewportNewport leading CatholicCatholicthe Junior andand Achievement TurpinTurpin (OH).(OH). Program and Stock Market Clubs. of the Cumberlands and currently teaches Economics. In addition, Tony leads Mr. Bacigalupo spent 9 years as an Account Executive at Total Quality the Stock Market Club, Junior Achievement and the Play Like a Champion LogisticsSports Ministry from program.2004-1013. Mr. Bacigalupo recently received the distinction of Mr. Bacigalupo graduated from Thomas More College in 2004, earning Mr.Certified Bacigalupo Athletic graduated Administrator from (CAA) Thomas from the More NIAAA. College Tony inspent 2004, nine earn yearsing aasa B.A. B.A.an Account inin EconomicsEconomics Executive andand at aTotala B.A.B.A. Quality inin BusinessBusiness Logistics Administration,Administration, from 2004 to 2013. whilwhilee playingMr.playing Bacigalupo basketballbasketball resides forfor oneone in Edgewood, season.season. HeHe KY receivedreceived with his hishis wife, MATMAT inin 20142014 fromfrom He resides in Edgewood with his wife Marci, daughter Ava and son Joey. Marcithe University ,daughter, of AvaCumberlands, and they are and expecting currently ateaches son in FebruaryEconomics 2018. while theThey University are members of Cumberlands,of St. Agnes Parish. and currently teaches Economics while alsoTheyalso leadingleadingare members thethe JuniorJunior of St. AchievementAchievement Barbara Parish. ProgramProgram andand StockStock MarketMarket ClClubs.ubs. Mr.Mr. BacigalupoBacigalupo spentspent 99 yearsyears asas anan AccountAccount ExecutiveExecutive atat TotalTotal QualityQuality LogisticsLogistics fromfrom 2004-1013.2004-1013.
Mr.Mr. BacigalupoBacigalupo residesresides inin Edgewood,Edgewood, KYKY withwith hishis wife,wife, MarciMarci ,daughter,,daughter, AvaAva andand theythey areare expectingexpecting aa sonson inin FebruaryFebruary 22018.018. TheyThey areare membersmembers ofof St.St. BarbaraBarbara Parish.Parish. GO COLONELS!
I’m proud to sponsor CCH basketball.
Contact me (CCH Class of 1997) to take advantage of today’s low rates with a home purchase or refi!
Corey Grace Let’s Talk o: (513) 301-0295 VP of Mortgage Lending c: (859) 466-4421 [email protected]
2131 Chamber Center Dr. Apply Online rate.com/coreygrace Lakeside Park, KY 41017 Today
NMLS ID:436478 KY - MC326419 - MC20335, OH - LO, MLO.047306.000 - MB.804160, SM.501367 NMLS ID #2611 (Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) • KY - Mortgage Company Lic #MC20335 • OH - Lic #MB0804160.000 & Lic #SM.501367.000 - 3940 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 • OH - Lic #MB0804160.000 & Lic #SM.501367.000 - 3940 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613
JOHN & JUSTIN FORTNER
ATTORNEY’S AT LAW
For personal injury and/or divorce law GO C409O WL O35thN EStreet,LS! Covington KY 41015 526 Greenup Street Matt Tobler 1984 Covington, Kentucky 41011 859-291-8812 Zack Tobler 2013 www.Radius1.com (859) 653.7626 Jordan Tobler 2017 [email protected] GO COLONELS! Admitted to practice: Kentucky & New Jersey WESSELS CONSTRUCTION Matt Tobler 1984 & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. Zack Tobler 2013 W Jordan Tobler 2017
859-727-9000 COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 2020 20-20220-2021 1
RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION
9th Region9th Region Royalty Royalty 25 25 CovCathCovCath wins wins first first title title 19671967 inin impressive impressive fashion fashion
C ovington Covington Catholic Catholic teams teams had hadcompiled compiled a spotty a spotty 6-6 record6-6 record in in 9th Region9th Region tournament tournament games games until until 1967 1967 when when the Colonelsthe Colonels won won the firstthe firstof five of fiveconsecutive consecutive championships, championships, the longestthe longest streak streak in in the historythe history of the of tournament.the tournament. During During the 1967the 1967 regional regional playoffs, playoffs, CovCath CovCath posted posted three three wins wins by double-digit by double-digit margins. margins. The Theclosest closest game game was wasa 59-48 a 59-48 victory victory over over district district rival rival Holmes Holmes in the in championshipthe championship final. final. Holmes Holmes led byled six by pointssix points in the in secondthe second quarter quarter and andthe scorethe score was wastied, tied, 26-26, 26-26, at halftime. at halftime. In the In thirdthe third quarter, quarter, CovCath CovCath used used a a 13-6 13-6 scoring scoring run torun open to open up a up 39-32 a 39-32 lead lead and andextended extended the marginthe margin to 11 to points 11 points during during the finalthe final period. period. Senior Senior center center George George Schloemer Schloemer scored scored a game- a game-highhigh 16 points 16 points for thefor Colonels,the Colonels, even even though though he spent he spent several several minutes minutes on the on the bench bench after after getting getting into intofoul foultrouble. trouble. Officials Officials called called a total a total of 34 of fouls 34 fouls and andeach each team team had hada starting a starting CovCathCovCath senior senior center center George George Schloemer Schloemer (left) (left) player player foul foulout duringout during the fourththe fourth quarter. quarter. CovCath CovCath ended ended up with up with with coachwith coach Mote Mote Hils. Hils . a 17-8 a 17-8 scoring scoring advantage advantage at the at freethe freethrow throw line. line. CovCath CovCath guards guards Jim JimCooper Cooper and andJoe FritzJoe Fritz and andforward forward Randy Randy Noll Noll were were on the on regionalthe regional all-tournament all-tournament teamteam along along with with Schloemer, Schloemer, who who scored scored 44 points 44 points in his in team’shis team’s three three victories. victories. The TheColonels Colonels made made a impressive a impressive debut debut in the in statethe state tournament. tournament. With With Schloemer Schloemer leading leading the way,the way, they they got togot the to championshipthe championship game game before before losing losing to Earlington, to Earlington, 54-53, 54-53, on a on basket a basket following following a missed a missed shot shot just just beforebefore the finalthe final horn horn sounded. sounded. CovCath CovCath finished finished with with a 30-5 a 30-5 record. record. Schloemer, Schloemer, who who scored scored 78 points 78 points in in his finalhis final four four games, games, was wasnamed named to the to statethe state all-to all-tournamenturnament team team along along with with Noll, Noll, who who totaled totaled 41 points. 41 points. CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME GAME BOX BOX SCORE SCORE REGIONAL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD SCOREBOARD March March 7-11 7-11 at Campbell at Campbell County County High High School School COVCATHCOVCATH 9 179 17 13 13 20 20 - 59 - 59 First First round round (District (District champions champions underlined) underlined) HOLMESHOLMES 14 14 12 12 6 166 16 - 48 - 48 Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 83, Highlands 83, Highlands 56 56 Newport Newport Catholic Catholic 58, St. 58, Henry St. Henry 53 53 COVCATH COVCATH (27-4): (27-4): Cooper Cooper 5 4 14, 5 4 Kreimborg 14, Kreimborg Holmes Holmes 61, Newport 61, Newport 58 58 3 4 10, 3 4 Noll 10, Noll5 2 12, 5 2 Schloemer 12, Schloemer 6 4 16, 6 4 Fritz 16, Fritz 1 2 4, 1 2 4, Boone Boone County County 77, Campbell 77, Campbell County County 68 68 Overmann Overmann 1 1 3. 1 Totals:1 3. Totals: 21 17 21 59. 17 59. Semifinals Semifinals HOLMES HOLMES (19-11): (19-11): Burns Burns 5 2 12, 5 2 Jarrell 12, Jarrell 3 0 6, 3 0 6, Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 71, Newport 71, Newport Catholic Catholic 48 48 Carr Carr3 1 7, 3 Andrews1 7, Andrews 3 1 7, 3 Foster1 7, Foster 0 3 3, 0 Walker3 3, Walker Holmes Holmes 79, Boone 79, Boone County County 65 65 4 1 9, 4 Rider1 9, Rider 2 0 4. 2 Totals:0 4. Totals: 20 8 2048. 8 48. Championship Championship Coaches: Coaches: Mote Mote Hils Hils(CovCath) (CovCath) Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 59, Holmes 59, Holmes 48 48 Tom Tom Ellis Ellis (Holmes) (Holmes)
ALL ALL TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT TEAM TEAM CovCath CovCath - George - George Schloemer, Schloemer, Randy Randy Noll, Noll, Joe Fritz,Joe Fritz, Jim Cooper.Jim Cooper. Holmes Holmes - Leo - Foster,Leo Foster, Henry Henry Walker, Walker, Bob Bob Burns. Burns. NewCath NewCath - Frank - Frank Gohs, Gohs, Joe Nadicksbernd.Joe Nadicksbernd. Boone Boone County County - Skip - Skip Goley. Goley. St. Henry St. Henry - Dave - Dave O’Brien. O’Brien. Newport Newport - Gary - Gary Turner. Turner.
PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th Region9th Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the authorthe author Go Colonels!
Crestview Hills Cincinnati Louisville COVINGTON CATHOLIC COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 2020 20-20220-2021 1
RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION
9th Region Royalty 26 CovCath retains title 1968 with new starting lineup Losing three starters to graduation did not stop the Covington Catholic basketball team from repeating as 9th Region champions in 1968. Coach Mote Hils put together another high-caliber team and the Colonels retained the title with an 84-53 win over Campbell County in the 1968 region final. CovCath’s senior team leaders were point guard Jim Cooper and 6-foot-8 forward Randy Noll, who scored 65 points in his team’s three wins. In the championship final, Noll scored 12 points in the first quarter and the Colonels jumped out to a 19-8 lead. They extended it to 31-16 by halftime because Campbell County’s players were having a tough time Randy Noll Jim Cooper shooting over what one sportswriter described as “the outstretched hands of the CovCath behemoths.” Campbell County made only five of 27 field goals in the first half. It looked like the Camels might get a break when CovCath’s 6-foot-7 center Joe Voskuhl picked up his third foul in the second quarter, but he was replaced by 6-foot-8 sophomore John Von Lehman. The Colonels led 60-35 when coach Hils started pulling his starters. Noll and Cooper came out first and received a standing ovation from their fans. Noll finished with 16 points, followed by Cooper with 14. CovCath entered the state tournament as one of the top contenders for the title, but the Colonels lost to Glasgow, 74-70, in a first-round game and finished the season with a 25-6 record. Noll had 12 points and 16 rebounds in that game, but he fouled out with 2:58 left in the fourth quarter. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOX SCORE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD March 5-9 at Holmes High School COVCATH 19 12 19 34 - 84 First round (District champions underlined) CAMPBELL COUNTY 8 8 16 21 - 53 Covington Catholic 84, Highlands 59 Dixie Heights 64, Newport 50 COVCATH (25-5): Voskuhl 4 5 13, Noll 7 2 16, Beechwood 72, Dayton 45 Overmann 4 0 8, Von Lehman 3 0 6, Cooper 7 0 14, Campbell County 68, Boone County 61 Kreimborg 1 0 2, Droege 2 2 6, Derkson 2 0 4, Fritz 3 1 7, Wurtz 3 0 6, McMillan 1 0 2. Totals: 37 10 84. Semifinals Covington Catholic 69, Dixie Heights 57 CAMPBELL COUNTY (17-12): Wilson 6 8 20, Campbell County 58, Beechwood 51 Bowers 4 1 9, Noel 4 1 9, Brickler 0 1 1, McCarthy 1 1 3, Painter 4 0 8, Nafus 1 0 2, Raleigh 0 1 1. Championship Totals: 20 13 53. Covington Catholic 84, Campbell County 53 Coaches: Mote Hils (CovCath) Ken Lehkamp (Campbell County). ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM CovCath - Randy Noll, Joe Voskuhl, Jim Cooper. Campbell County - Mike Wilson, John Bowers. Beechwood - Larry Miller. Dixie Heights - Kevin O’Toole, Jerry Whitus. Highlands - Dave Trowbridge, Herb Hilgeman. Newport - John Warren. Dayton - Tod Williams.
PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th Region9th Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the authorthe author
COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 20 202020-202-2021 1
RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION
PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th 9th Region Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the the author author We are BORNan all encompassing TO COMPETE training center with FreeTRAINED Weights, Hammer TO WIN Strength machines, Power Racks, Woodway Treadmills, Elliptical trainers, agility stations, TRX Suspension Training (Certified Specialists), and knowledgeable, GOcollege COLONELS! trained trainers and coaches.
www.asapnky.com 513.307.8144 Training, coaching and motivating athletes to train at another level of intensity.
Strength Training • Physical Conditioning Cardiovascular Training • Flexibility Training Explosive Power Development • Speed Training 40 yard DashBORN Improvement TO •COMPETE CORE Development Training BORN TO COMPETE AgilityTRAINED Training • Mental TO Toughness WIN TRAINEDSport Specific TO Training WIN GOGO COLONELS!COLONELS! www.asapnky.com 513.307.8144 www.asapnky.com 513.307.8144 COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 20 202020-202-20211
RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION
PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th 9th Region Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the the author author MODERN HEATING. COMFORTABLE LIVING.
Since 1955 THE CORKEN STEEL PRODUCTS COMPANY 859-291-4664 7920 Kentucky Drive Quality you can feel. Florence, Kentucky COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 2020 20-20220-2021 1
RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION
PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th Region9th Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the author the author Proud Sponsor of Cov Cath Athletics! www.KelseyChevrolet.com 812-777-KELS COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 20 202020-202-2021 1
RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION
PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th 9th Region Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the the author author Good luck Colonels!
Proudly supporting Covington Catholic Athletics since 1987. Five Seasons Family Sports Club is a “true club,” our staff and members share a spirit that fosters a sense of community for everyone that belongs. We offer something for everyone – Tennis, Fitness, Swimming, Childcare, Social Events, Youth Programs and more! Once you experience the unbelievable amenities, community atmosphere, and unmatched staff, you’ll quickly find out why Five Seasons is the best place to belong. And with our new rates you can join for as low as $79 per month!
345 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY 41017 | www.FiveSeasonsSportsClub.com Call for a Tour Today 859-341-3687 COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 2020 20-20220-2021 1
RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION
9th Region9th Region Royalty Royalty 62 62 CovCathCovCath wins wins regional regional 20042004 inin father father-son-son showdown showdown
AfterA tfterhe f tinalhe fhinalorn h soundedorn sounded to end to tendhe 2004 the 2004 9th Region 9th Region championship championship game, game, head head coaches coaches of the of opposing the opposing teams teams hugged hugged each each other o therwhile while their their players players shook shook hands hands to close to close out t outhe historic the historic event. event. It w asIt wtheas first the firsttime tthatime athat father a father and hisand son his son coached coached against against each each other other in the in 9th the Region 9th Region final. f inal. Covington Covington Catholic Catholic coach coach Mike Mike Listerman Listerman claimed claimed the f theirst fregionirst region title titleof h isof his career career following following his team’s his team’s 56-42 56 win-42 overwin oaver Boone a Boone County County team team coached coached by his by his youngest youngest son, son,Kevin. Kevin. CovCath CovCath senior senior guard guard Ryan Ryan Kennedy Kennedy scored scored a game a g-amehigh- high20 points 20 points with withsix of six of his seven his seven field f goalsield goals coming coming on drives on drives to the to basket the basket or jumpers or jumpers in the in l ane.the l ane.The The Colonels Colonels also alsogot agot combined a combined total totalof 22 of points 22 points from from forwards forwards Ryan Ryan Wachs W achsand and Ross Ross Votel Votel and centerand center Brennan Brennan Votel. Votel.
Mike ListermanMike Listerman B oone Boone County County was wasnot ablenot ableto match to match CovCath’s CovCath’s inside inside scoring scoring because because center center Travis Travis Rasso Rasso was onwas the on sidelines the sidelines with withan ankle an ankle injury injury and fandorward forward Steve Steve Schloemer Schloemer was was hampered hampered by a bypulled a pulled groin groin muscle. muscle. Without Without those those two ttwoall s teniorsall seniors to rely to on,rely the on, Rebels the Rebels shot shot32.6 32.6percent percent (15 of(15 46) of from46) from the f theield. f ield. At th Ate state the state tournament, tournament, CovCath CovCath lost tolost Warren to Warren Central, Central, 62-58, 62 -in58, the in semifinals the semifinals to to end theend season the season with witha 29 -a4 29 record.-4 record. The TColonelshe Colonels named named to the to state the state all-tournament all-tournament team team were were center center Brennan Brennan Votel, Votel, guard guard Matt Matt Nestheide Nestheide and fandorward forward Stephen Stephen Muck. Muck. Kevin K evinListerman Listerman stepped stepped down down as Boone as Boone County’s County’s coach coach after after that sthateason season ended. ended. He He later laterbecame became head h coachead coach at Highlands at Highlands while while his f atherhis father was washead head coach coach at Holmes. at Holmes. When When Kevin KevinListerman Listerman t hey tfheyaced faced each each other other in 2015, in 2015, the father’s the father’s team team beat beatthe son’s the son’s team team once once again. again.
CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME GAME BOX B SCOREOX SCORE REGIONAL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD SCOREBOARD March March 8-9, 128-9,-13 12 at-13 Holmes at Holmes High H Schooligh School COVCATHCOVCATH 12 1612 1216 1612 -16 56 - 56 First F roundirst round (District (District champions champions underlined) underlined) BOONEBOONE COUNTY COUNTY 16 16 6 10 6 1010 -10 42 - 42 Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 62, Conner 62, Conner 56 56 Newport Newport Central Central Catholic Catholic 62, Scott 62, Scott 39 39 C OVCATH COVCATH (27-3): (2 7Nestheide-3): Nestheide 2 4 8, 2 Kennedy4 8, Kennedy Boone Boone County County 60, Highlands 60, Highlands 48 48 7 5 20, 7 5 Muck20, Muck 0 1 1, 0 R.1 1,Votel R. Votel 3 0 6, 3 Erpenbeck0 6, Erpenbeck Dixie D Heightsixie Heights 33, Holy 33, Holy Cross Cross 32 32 1 0 2, 1 Wachs0 2, Wachs 3 0 6, 3 B.0 6,Votel B. Votel 4 2 10, 4 2 Jacobs 10, Jacobs 0 3 3. 0 3 3. Totals: Totals: 20 15 20 56. 15 56. Semifinals Semifinals Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 56, Newport 56, Newport Ctrl. Ctrl.Catholic Catholic 45 45 B OONE BOONE COUNTY COUNTY (26-4): (2 6Schloemer-4): Schloemer 1 3 5, 1 3 5, Boone Boone County County 55, Dixie 55, Dixie Heights Heights 48 48 Fox 1F ox0 2, 1 Combs0 2, Combs 6 0 12, 6 0 McFarland 12, McFarland 3 3 9, 3 Herron3 9, Herron 1 0 3, 1 Floyd0 3, Floyd 1 3 5, 1 Ecklar3 5, Ecklar 1 1 3, 1 Laboiteaux1 3, Laboiteaux 1 0 3. 1 0 3. Championship Championship Totals: Totals: 15 10 15 42. 10 42. Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 56, Boone 56, Boone County County 42 42
Coaches: Coaches: Mike Mike Listerman Listerman (CovCath) (CovCath) Kevin K Listermanevin Listerman (Boone (Boone County) County)
ALL AL-TOURNAMENTL-TOURNAMENT TEAM TEAM Co vCath CovCath - Ryan - R Kennedyyan Kennedy (MVP), (MVP), Matt MattNestheide, Nestheide, Ross RVotel,oss Votel, Brennan Brennan Votel, Votel, Stephen Stephen Muck. Muck. Boone Boone County County - - DavidD avidMcFarland, McFarland, Travis T ravisRasso, Rasso, Duane Duane Combs. Combs. NewCath NewCath - Mi chael- Michael Zimmerman. Zimmerman. Dixie D Heightsixie Heights - Keith - K Whitaker.eith Whitaker. HighlandsHighlands - Nathan - Nathan Hall. Hall. Scott S -cott Eric - Riegler.Eric Riegler. Conner Conner - Derrick - Derrick Broyles. Broyles. Holy H Crossoly Cross - Scott - S Bibbins.cott Bibbins.
PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th Region9th Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the author the author Independence Chiropractic Dr. Dean Skinner 1922 Walton Nicholson Rd. Indepence, KY 41051
Telephone: (859) 363-1000 Go Colonels! Have a great Season! COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 2020 20-20220-2021 1
RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION
9th Region9th Region Royalty Royalty 64 64 TeamworkTeamwork fuels fuels CovCath CovCath 20062006 in in march march to to regional regional title title
BalancedBalanced scoring scoring and goodand good team team defense defense carried carried Covington Covington CatholicCatholic to three to three victories victories by double by double-digit-digit margins margins in the in 2006 the 2006 9th Region9th Region playoffs, playoffs, including including a 61 -a50 61 win-50 againstwin against Newport Newport CentralCentral Catholic Catholic in the in championship the championship final. final. CovCath CovCath averaged averaged 67 points 67 points while while limiting limiting its opponents its opponents to to 51.3 51.3in three in three regional regional games. games. The TheColonels Colonels worked worked so well so well togethertogether on offense on offense that theythat theyshot shot50 percent 50 percent (73 of(73 146) of 146) from from the fieldthe field and hadand 63had total 63 totalassists assists in their in their three three victories. victories. “The “The coaches coaches stress stress that wethat get we a get good a good shot shotevery every time,” time,” said said CovCathCovCath senior senior forward forward Danny Danny Noll. Noll. “When “When we do we that, do that,we we makemake a lot aof lot them.” of them.” Noll Nollwas wasnamed named the tournament’s the tournament’s most most valuable valuable player. player. He He scoredscored 60 points 60 points in three in three games, games, shooting shooting 63.1 63.1percent percent (24 of(24 ofDanny Danny Noll Noll Tim TierneyTim Tierney 38) f38)rom f romthe field the field with witheight eight 3-point 3-point goals. goals. In the In region the region final, final, Noll Nollhad ahad team a team-high- high16 points, 16 points, includi including ng a paira pairof 3 -ofpointers. 3-pointers. CovCath’s CovCath’s other other double double-figure-figure scorers scorers were were senior senior center center Michael Michael Young Young and seniorand senior pointpoint guard guard Tim TimTierney Tierney with with12 points 12 points each. each. “It was “It waslike runninglike running into intoa buzz a buzz saw,” saw,” said saidNewCath NewCath coach coach Rob RobDetzel. Detzel. “Whenever “Whenever we tried we tried to stop to stopone one guy, guy,it seemed it seemed like thelike next the nextguy wouldguy would step stepup and up makeand make one.” one.” NewCath NewCath senior senior guard guard Scott Scott Gesenhues Gesenhues scored scored 14 of 14 his of game his game-high- high22 points 22 points during during a second a second-half- halfrally rally that cutthat CovCath’s cut CovCath’s lead leadto 52 to-44 52 early-44 early in the in fourth the fourth quarter. quarter. But theBut Colonels the Colonels maintained maintained their their composure composure and claimedand claimed their their second second region region title titlein three in three years. years. Owensboro Owensboro Apollo Apollo defeated defeated CovCath, CovCath, 57-53, 57 -in53, the in first the firstround round of the of state the state tournament tournament and theand Colonels the Colonels finishedfinished the season the season with witha 24 -a7 24 record.-7 record. CH AMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME GAME BOX BOX SCORE SCORE REGIONAL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD SCOREBOARD Ma rch Ma 6rch-7, 106-7,-11 10 at-11 Ryle at RyleHigh High School School COVCATHCOVCATH 13 2313 14 23 11 14 - 11 61 - 61 First First round round (District (District champions champions underlined) underlined) NEWCATHNEWCATH 7 15 7 13 15 15 13 - 15 50 - 50 Newport Newport Central Central Catholic Catholic 63, Conner 63, Conner 56 56 Dixie D Heightsixie Heights 54, Holmes 54, Holmes 50 50 COVCATH COVCATH (24-6): (24 Jacobs-6): Jacobs 4 0 9, 4 Landrum0 9, Landrum 1 0 3, 1 0 3, Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 65, Ryle 65, Ryle47 47 Tierney Tierney 5 1 12, 5 1 Brown 12, Brown 1 0 3, 1 Noll0 3, Noll7 0 16, 7 0 Bovard 16, Bovard Highlands Highlands 63, Ludlow 63, Ludlow 47 47 0 2 2, 0 Young2 2, Young 5 2 12, 5 2 Schult 12, Schult 2 0 4. 2 Totals0 4. Totals 25 5 2561. 5 61. Semifinals Semifinals NEWCATH NEWCATH (18-14): (18 -14):Gesenhues Gesenhues 8 2 22, 8 2 Kiernan 22, Kiernan Newport Newport Central Central Catholic Catholic 60, Dixie 60, Dixie Heights Heights 50 50 4 3 11, 4 3 Bueter 11, Bueter 2 1 5, 2 Koehl1 5, Koehl 3 0 6, 3 Lipscomb0 6, Lipscomb 2 0 4, 2 0 4, Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 75, Highlands 75, Highlands 57 57 Hasson Hasson 1 0 2. 1 Totals0 2. Totals 20 6 2050. 6 50. Championship Championship Coaches: Coaches: Mike Mike Listerman Listerman (CovCath) (CovCath) Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 61, Newport 61, Newport Ctrl. Ctrl.Catholic Catholic 50 50 Rob DetzelRob Detzel (NewCath) (NewCath)
ALL- ALTOURNAMENTL-TOURNAMENT TEAM TEAM CovCath CovCath - Danny - Danny Noll Noll(MVP), (MVP), Michael Michael Young, Young, Tim Tierney,Tim Tierney, Todd Todd Jacobs. Jacobs. NewCath NewCath - Scott - Scott Gesenhues, Gesenhues, Zach Zach Kiernan, Kiernan, Kevin Kevin Bueter. Bueter. Highlands Highlands - Jeff - Vories,Jeff Vories, Tanner Tanner Johnson. Johnson. Dixie Dixie Heights Heights - Sam - SamLawson, Lawson, Josh Josh Keener. Keener. Holmes Holmes - Nate - NateEdmondson. Edmondson. Conner Conner - Dustin - Dustin Bowling. Bowling. Ludlow Ludlow - Dan - Penick.Dan Penick. Ryle Ryle- Robbie - Robbie Lykes. Lykes.
PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th Region9th Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the author the author DELIVERING OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS ACROSS AMERICA® PROVIDING EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS INDUSTRY!
Professional Drivers • Freight Handlers • Mechanics • Administrative Customer Service • Sales • IT Professionals • And More
1711.45
The R+L Carriers Hometown Showcase is an 80ft tractor and trailer display that travels to high schools and colleges around the country to introduce students to the exciting field of transportation and logistics.
Bring Hometown Showcase For more career to your school: opportunities: hometown.rlc.com rlc.com/careers #RLHometown 866.200.1600 COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 202020-20220-2021 1
RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION
9th Region Royalty 72 9th Region Royalty 64 2014 RuthsatzTeamwork and reboundingfuels CovCath 2006give in CovCathmarch to regionalregion title title Covington Catholic’s game plan going into the 2014 9th Region final revolvedB alancedaround reboundingscoring and andgood that team facet defense of the carriedgame was Covington a key factor in theCatholic Colonels’ to three56-51 victories win over by Holmes. double -digit margins in the 2006 CovCath9th Region head playoffs,coach Scott including Ruthsatz a 61 told-50 his win players against they Newport needed to do a betterCentral job on Catholic the boards in the than championship they did 10 final.days earlier when they lost to Holmes CovCath in the 35th averaged District 67 final. points In while that game, limiting the its Bulldogs opponents scored to 25 second51.3-chance in three points regional off rebounds games. The under Colonels their own worked basket. so well In thetogether region on final, offense the thatColonels they shotlimited 50 percentHolmes (73to 10 of second146) from-chance pointsthe and field came and away had 63 with total the assists victory. in their three victories. “We “Thecame coaches out and stresshad the that mindset we get that a good we wouldshot every get every time,” (rebound) said that wentCovCath up there,” senior saidforward CovCath Danny junior Noll. Bo “When Schuh, we who do that,snagged we 13 of his gamemake-high a lot 15 of reboundsthem.” on the defensive glass. Noll was named the tournament’s most valuable player. He The Colonels also got a standout performance from senior point guardDanny Noll Tim Tierney Nickscored Ruthsatz, 60 pointsthe head in threecoach’s games, son, shootingwho was 63.1named percent the most (24 valuableof player38) on f romthe regionalthe field allwith-tournament eight 3-point team. goals. In the region final, Noll had Nicka team Ruthsatz-high 16 points, including Ruthsatza pair ofscored 3-pointers. a game CovCath’s-high 24 points other with double five-figure assists scorers and five were rebounds senior centerin the regionalMichael final.Young In and the senior fourthpoint quarter, guard he Tim had Tierney nine points with and 12 pointstwo assists each. to help his team hold off a late charge by the Bulldogs. CovCath “It was won like four running games into at the a buzz state saw,” tournament said NewCath to become coach the thirdRob Detzel.9th Region “Whenever team to webring tried home to stop one the championshipguy, it seemed trophy. like the In next the titleguy game,would CovCathstep up and beat make Scott one.” County, 59-51 in overtime, to cap off a 33-2 season. NewCath Ruthsatz senior was guard named Scott the Gesenhues state tournament’s scored 14 mostof his valuable game-high player 22 pointsfor getting during 91 a points second an-halfd rally 23 assiststhat cut in CovCath’sfour games. lead The to other 52-44 Colonels early in named the fourth to the quarter. state all But-tournament the Colonels team maintained were senior their center composure Markand Schult claimed and freshmantheir second guard region Cole title VanHandorf. in three years. Owensboro Apollo defeated CovCath, 57-53, in the first round of the state tournament and the Colonels finished CHAMPIONSHIP the season withGAME a 24 BOX-7 record. SCORE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD March 5, 7 9, 10 at Bank of Kentucky Center CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOX SCORE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD COVCATH 19 9 8 20 - 56 First round Ma (Districtrch 6- 7,champions 10-11 at underlined)Ryle High School HOLMESCOVCATH 1013 10 23 17 14 14 11 - -51 61 Covington Catholic 74, Ryle 40 Newport First Central round Catholic (District 71,champions St. Henry underlined) 45 COVCATHNEWCATH (29-2): Ruthsatz 7 7 158 24, 13 Schuh 15 2- 450 8, Dixie Heights Newport 61, Central Conner Catholic 59 OT 63, Conner 56 VonHandorf 5 0 10, Heppler 1 0 3, Schult 5 1 11. Holmes D 60,ixie Highlands Heights 54, 41 Holmes 50 Totals: COVCATH 20 13 56. (24-6): Jacobs 4 0 9, Landrum 1 0 3, Covington Catholic 65, Ryle 47 Tierney 5 1 12, Brown 1 0 3, Noll 7 0 16, Bovard Semifinals Highlands 63, Ludlow 47 HOLMES 0 2 2, Young (28- 6):5 2 McClendon 12, Schult 2 1 0 1 4. 3, Totals Avery 25 1 05 2,61. Covington Catholic 51, Newport Central Catholic 43 Housley 1 0 2, Bolden 6 0 15, Hill 6 1 13, Chames Holmes Semifinals 54, Dixie Heights 51 6 4 16. NEWCATH Totals: 21 6 51.(18 -14): Gesenhues 8 2 22, Kiernan Newport Central Catholic 60, Dixie Heights 50 4 3 11, Bueter 2 1 5, Koehl 3 0 6, Lipscomb 2 0 4, Championship Covington Catholic 75, Highlands 57 Coaches Hasson: Scott1 0 2. Ruthsatz Totals 20 (CovCath) 6 50. Covington Catholic 56, Holmes 51 Jason Booher (Holmes) Championship Coaches: Mike Listerman (CovCath) Covington Catholic 61, Newport Ctrl. Catholic 50 Rob Detzel (NewCath) ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM CovCath - Nick Ruthsatz (MVP), Bo Schuh, AL MarkL-TOURNAMENT Schult. Holmes - TEAMJames Bolden, Marcus Hill. NewCath - Zach Pangallo, CovCath Tanner - Danny Moeves. Noll Dixie (MVP), Heights Michael - Brandon Young, Hatton, Tim Tierney, Drew Moore.Todd Jacobs. Ryle - NewCathTanner White, - Scott Will Gesenhues, Stuhr. St. Henry Zach - Nick Kiernan, Rechtin. Kevin Highlands Bueter. Highlands - Parker Harris. - Jeff Vories,Conner Tanner - Sam Hemmerich.Johnson. Dixie Heights - Sam Lawson, Josh Keener. Holmes - Nate Edmondson. Conner - Dustin Bowling. Ludlow - Dan Penick. Ryle - Robbie Lykes.
Page reprint from 9th Region Royalty with permission from the author Page reprint from 9th Region Royalty with permission from the author COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 201 2017-2017-2018 8
RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION
9th9th Region Region Royalty Royalty 73 73 CovCathCovCath wins wins region region title title 20152015 inin battle battle with with familiar familiar foe foe
C Covingtonovington Catholic Catholic and and Holmes Holmes met met again again in inthe the 2015 2015 9th 9th Region Region finalfinal and and the the long long-time-time rivals rivals battled battled until until the the end, end, just just like like the the two two previousprevious years, years, before before CovCath CovCath came came away away with with a 45a 45-37-37 victory. victory. The The Colonels Colonels led led by by only only two two points, points, 35 35-33,-33, with with 2:28 2:28 left left in inthe the fourthfourth quarter quarter and and needed needed a 10a 10-4 -run4 run to towin win the the game. game. A Afield field goal goal by by seniorsenior forward forward Bo Bo Schuh Schuh got got the the run run started started and and senior senior guard guard Cooper Cooper TheobaldTheobald made made five five free free throws throws to tohelp help his his team team clinch clinch its itssecond second consecutiveconsecutive regional regional title. title. “They “They just just hung hung in inthere there and and we’re we’re glad glad to toget get out out of ofhere here with with a a win,”win,” CovCath CovCath coach coach Scott Scott Ruthsatz Ruthsatz said said of ofhis his team’s team’s strong strong finish. finish. “It“It was was low low scoring scoring for for me, me, but but I’ll I’ll take take it.” it.” CovCath CovCath sophomore sophomore guard guard Cole Cole VonHandorf VonHandorf scored scored a gamea game-high-high 1717 points points and and was was named named the the tournament’s tournament’s most most valuable valuable player. player. “Cole “Cole is ais speciala special kid,” kid,” Ruthsatz Ruthsatz said. said. “He “He just just has has a greata great feel feel for for thethe game. game. He He passes passes well, well, he hecan can shoot shoot and and he’s he’s just just tough tough to toguard. guard.” ” Schuh Schuh finished finished with with 12 12 points points and and 11 11 rebounds. rebounds. Theobald Theobald managed managed to tocontribute contribute 11 11 points, points, eight eight rebounds rebounds and and two two assists assists even even though though ColeCole VonHandorf VonHandorf he hespent spent most most of ofthe the first first half half on on the the bench bench after after picking picking up up two two fouls fouls in inthe the game’s game’s opening opening minutes. minutes. The The Colonels Colonels returned returned to tothe the state state tournament tournament looking looking to tomake make a runa run for for their their second second straight straight state state title. title. AfterAfter winning winning their their first first two two games, games, however, however, they they lost lost to toOwensboro, Owensboro, 69 69-65,-65, in inovertime overtime and and finished finished thethe season season with with a 31a 31-6 -record.6 record. VonHandorf VonHandorf and and Schuh Schuh were were both both named named to tothe the state state all all-tournament-tournament team. team. VonHandorfVonHandorf scored scored 67 67 points points and and shot shot 55.3 55.3 percent percent (26 (26 of of47) 47) from from the the field field in inthree three games. games.
CH CHAMPIONSHIPAMPIONSHIP GAME GAME BOX BOX SCORE SCORE REGIONAL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD SCOREBOARD March March 6, 76, 9, 7 109, 10at atBank Bank of ofKentucky Kentucky Center Center COVCATHCOVCATH 9 9 10 10 8 8 18 18 - 45- 45 First First round round (District (District champions champions underlined) underlined) 9 13 7 8 - 37 HOLMESHOLMES 9 13 7 8 - 37 Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 57, 57, Newport Newport 49 49OT OT S t. S Henryt. Henry 54, 54, Cooper Cooper 50 50 COVCATH COVCATH (29 (29-5):-5): Schuh Schuh 5 2 5 12, 2 12, VonHandorf VonHandorf D ixie Dixie Heights Heights 48, 48, Boone Boone County County 45 45 7 2 7 17, 2 17, Theobald Theobald 2 7 2 11, 7 11, Romes Romes 1 0 1 2, 0 Shumate2, Shumate H olmes Holmes 58, 58, Newport Newport Central Central Catholic Catholic 51 51 0 1 0 1, 1 Heppler1, Heppler 1 0 1 2. 0 Totals:2. Totals: 16 1612 1245. 45. S emifinals Semifinals HOLMES HOLMES (23 (23-9):-9): McClendon McClendon 1 1 1 4, 1 Bolden4, Bolden Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 72, 72, St. St. Henry Henry 53 53 5 0 5 11, 0 11, Avery Avery 6 2 6 14, 2 14, Moore Moore 2 4 2 8. 4 Totals:8. Totals: 14 147 37. 7 37. Holmes Holmes 56, 56, Dixie Dixie Heights Heights 55 55
Coaches Coaches: Scott: Scott Ruthsatz Ruthsatz (CovCath) (CovCath) Championship Championship Mike Mike Listerman Listerman (Holmes) (Holmes) Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 45, 45, Holmes Holmes 37 37
A LL ALL-TOURNAMENT-TOURNAMENT TEAM TEAM CovCath CovCath - Cole - Cole VonHandorf VonHandorf (MVP), (MVP), Bo Bo Schuh, Schuh, Cooper Cooper Theobald. Theobald. Holmes Holmes - James - James Bolden, Bolden, Rod Rod Avery. Avery. St. St. Henry Henry - Alex - Alex Green, Green, Adam Adam Goetz. Goetz. Dixie Dixie Heights Heights - Austin - Austin Schreck, Schreck, Liam Liam Rabe. Rabe. Boone Boone County County - Brett - Brett Mayberry. Mayberry. Cooper Cooper - Sean - Sean McNeil. McNeil. NewCath NewCath - Drew - Drew McDonald. McDonald. Newport Newport - Ethan - Ethan Snapp. Snapp.
PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th 9th Region Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the the author author Proud Sports Medicine Provider for
Covington Catholic High School!!
• 32 Physicians • 12 Convenient locations • X-ray and MRI available • Physical Therapy at 6 locations
Orthopaedic Urgent Care 560 S. Loop Rd, Edgewood Mon-Fri 9am-9pm R. Michael Greiwe, M.D. Colonels Team Physician Sat 9am-1pm • No Appointment Needed • Walk-Ins Welcome • Costs Less than an ER visit Go Colonels! 859-301-BONE (2663) OrthoCincy.com COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2017-2018
COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 20 201207-201-20281 RICH TRADITION RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION 9th Region Royalty 73
9th Region Royalty 76 9th Region9th Region Royalty Royalty CovCath wins region title 73 64 CovCath seniors make 2015 inCovCath battleTeamwork with wins familiar fuels region CovCath foe title 201820152006 impressivein inbattle march with toplayoff familiarregional run foe title Covington Catholic and Holmes met again in the 2015 9th Region final and C ovingtonthe long -Catholic’stime rivals dominant battled until 74- the31 victoryend, just over like Dixie the two Heights in the previous C ovingtonyears,Balanced before Catholic scoring CovCath and and Holmescame good away team met withdefenseagain a in45 carriedthe-37 2015 victory. Covington 9th Region 2018 9th Region championship game was a night of redemption for four finalCatholic and the longto three-time victories rivals battled by double until-digit the end,margins just likein the the 2006 two Theseniors Colonels who led played by only on teams two points, that were 35- 33,upset with in the2:28 region left in final the the previous fourthprevious quarter9th Region years, and needed beforeplayoffs, aCovCath 10 including-4 run came to awin 61 away -the50 wingame.with against a A45 field-37 Newport victory.goal by two years. TheCentral Colonels Catholic led by in only the championshiptwo points, 35 -final.33, with 2:28 left in the senior “This forward means Bo Schuheverything,” got the CovCath run started senior and forwardsenior guard C.J. Fredrick Cooper said after fourth CovCath quarter and averaged needed 67 a 10points-4 run while to win limiting the game. its opponents A field goal to by Theobaldthe win. made “The five past free two throws years towe help came his up team short clinch and weits secondwere determined not senior51.3 forward in three Bo regional Schuh gotgames. the runThe started Colonels and worked senior guardso well Cooper consecutiveto let it happenregional again.” title. Theobaldtogether made on offensefive free that throws they to shot help 50 his percent team clinch(73 of its146) second from “They Fredrick just hung scored in there a game and-high we’re 24 glad points to withget out seven of here assists with and a was named consecutivethe field regionaland had title.63 total assists in their three victories. win,”most CovCath valuable coach player. Scott The Ruthsatz team’s saidother of three his team’s-year starters strong alsofinish. played well. “They “The just coaches hung in stress there that and we we’re get glada good to getshot out every of here time,” with said a “It wasSenior low point scoring guard for Aidenme, but Ruthsatz I’ll take and it.” senior forward A.J. Mayer finished win,”CovCath CovCath senior coach forward Scott Ruthsatz Danny Noll. said of“When his team’s we do strong that, we finish. CovCathwith 14 sophomore points and guardfour steals Cole each. VonHandorf Jake Walter, scored a 7 a- footgame-1- highsenior center, “It wasmake low a lotscoring of them.” for me, but I’ll take it.” 17 pointshad eight and points,was named five reboundsthe tournament’s and three most blocks. valuable player. “Cole CovCath is Nolla special wassophomore namedkid,” Ruthsatz theguard tournament’s Cole said. VonHandorf “He mostjust has valuable scored a great player.a feel game for -Hehigh The Colonels also played good defense in the 43-point victory, the widestDanny Noll Tim Tierney the game.17 pointsscored He passesand 60 waspoints well, named in he three can the shootgames,tournament’s and shooting he’s most just 63.1 toughvaluable percent to guard.player. (24 of” winning “Cole ismargin a special in the kid,” 9th Ruthsatz Region final said. since “He just1954. has In a a great first- feelround for game, SchuhCovCath 38)finished f romwhipped withthe field 12St. points Henry,with eightand 64 -11 21,3- rebounds.point to break goals. aTheobald regional In the region tournamentmanaged final, Nollrecord had a team-high 16 points, including the game. He passes well, he can shoot and he’s just tough to guard.”Cole VonHandorf to contributefor fewesta pair 11 ofpoints points, 3-pointers. allowed eight CovCath’s reboundsthat was setand other in two 1947. double assists -figure even scorersthough were senior center Michael Young and senior he spent Schuh pointmost finished guardof the Tim firstwith Tierneyhalf 12 pointson thewith andbench 12 11 points afterrebounds. each.picking Theobald up two managedfouls in the game’s opening minutes. to “These contribute past 11 two points, or three eight months, rebounds we’ve and been two focusing assists even on locking though down Cole VonHandorf The(on Colonels defense) “It was returned and like getting running to the stops intostate and, a tournament buzz like saw,” we say, lookingsaid creating NewCath to make chaos,” coach a run Fredrick Rob for theirDetzel. second “Whenever straight we state tried title. to stop one Afterhe winning spentguy, mostit their seemed of first the like twofirst the games, half next on guy however,the wouldbench they afterstep lost uppicking andto Owensboro, make up two one.” fouls 69 -in65, the in game’sovertimeC.J. Fredrick opening and finished minutes. said. The Colonels returned to the state tournament looking to make a run for their second straight state title. the season At the NewCath with state a 31tournament, senior-6 record. guard theVonHandorf Scott Colonels Gesenhues continuedand Schuh scored to were play 14 both ofgood his named defensegame -tohigh andthe 22 stateFredrick points all- tournamentcontinuedduring a second to team. shoot-half rally VonHandorfAfterthat winning cutscored CovCath’s their 67 pointsfirst lead two and to games, shot52-44 55.3 however, early percent in the they (26 fourth lost of 47) toquarter. Owensboro,from theBut field the 69 Colonels in-65, three in overtime games.maintained and their finished composure the ballseason exceptionally with a 31-6 well. record. They VonHandorf won their team’s and Schuh second were state both championship named to the in state five allyears-tournament and finished team. the seasonand claimed with a their 35-4 second record. region Fredrick title scored in three 111 years. points in four games and was named most valuable VonHandorf CHAMPIONSHIP scored GAME67 points BOX and SCORE shot 55.3 percent REGIONAL (26 of 47) from TOURNAMENT the field in three SCOREBOARD games. player Owensboro on the state Apolloall-tournament defeated team CovCath, that also 57- included53, in the Mayer first round and Ruthsatz. of the state tournament and the Colonels finished the season with a 24-7 record. March 6, 7 9, 10 at Bank of Kentucky Center COVCATH CHAMPIONSHIP 9 GAME 10 8 BOX 18 SCORE- 45 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT SCOREBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOX SCORE REGIONAL March 6, 7 9,TOURNAMENT 10 at Bank of Kentucky SCOREBOARD Center CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOX SCORE First round Feb. REGIONAL (District 28, Mar. champions TOURNAMENT 1, 3, 5 at underlined) BB&T Arena SCOREBOARD HOLMES 9 13 7 8 - 37 Covington Catholic 57, Newport 49 OT COVCATH 9 10 8 18 - 45 March 6-7, 10-11 at Ryle High School DIXIECOVCATH HEIGHTS 813 6 23 11 14 611 - -31 61 St. HenryFirst round 54, Cooper (District 50 champions underlined) HOLMES 9 13 7 8 - 37 First Covington round Catholic (District 57,champions Newport underlined) 49 OT COVCATH COVCATH (29-5): Schuh 5 14 2 12, 20 VonHandorf 20 20 - 74 Dixie HolyHeights First Cross 48,round 55, Boone Newport (District County 54champions 45 underlined) 7 15 13 15 - 50 St. Henry 54, Cooper 50 7 2 17, TheobaldNEWCATH 2 7 11, Romes 1 0 2, Shumate Holmes Dixie 58, Newport HeightsNewport 77,Central Central Ryle Catholic 51Catholic 63, 51 Conner 56 COVCATH (29-5): Schuh 5 2 12, VonHandorf Dixie Heights 48, Boone County 45 0 1 1, DIXIE Heppler HEIGHTS 1 0 2. Totals: (18 -1615): 12 Karim 45. 1 1 3, Schumate Cooper D ixie74, NewportHeights 54, Central Holmes Catholic 50 60 7 2 17, Theobald 2 7 11, Romes 1 0 2, Shumate Holmes 58, Newport Central Catholic 51 3 2 10, COVCATH Trimpe 1 0 (242, Schreck-6): Jacobs 6 1 413, 0 9,Snelling Landrum 1 0 13. 0 S3,emifinals Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 64, St. 65, Henry Ryle 21 47 0 1 1, Heppler 1 0 2. Totals: 16 12 45. HOLMES Totals: Tierney 12 (23 4 5- 31.9): 1 12,McClendon Brown 1 10 13, 4, Noll Bolden 7 0 16, Bovard Covington HighlandsCatholic 72, 63, St. Ludlow Henry 4753 Semifinals 5 0 11, Avery 0 2 2, 6Young 2 14, Moore5 2 12, 2Schult 4 8. Totals: 2 0 4. Totals14 7 37. 25 5 61. Holmes Semifinals 56, Dixie Heights 55 HOLMES (23-9): McClendon 1 1 4, Bolden Covington Catholic 72, St. Henry 53 COVCATH (31-4): Fredrick 9 3 24, Nowak 0 1 1, Dixie Semifinals Heights 62, Holy Cross 51 5 0 11, Avery 6 2 14, Moore 2 4 8. Totals: 14 7 37. Holmes 56, Dixie Heights 55 Coaches Ruthsatz NEWCATH: Scott 5 1 Ruthsatz14, Mayer (18 (CovCath)-14): 4 6 14,Gesenhues Walter 4 8 0 2 8, 22, Davin Kiernan Championship Covington Newport Catholic Central 53, Catholic Cooper 4960, Dixie Heights 50 1 0 42, 3 Deere 11,Mike Bueter 1 Listerman 0 2, 2 Fleek 1 5, (Holmes) Koehl1 0 2, 3Collins 0 6, Lipscomb 1 0 2, Green 2 0 4, Covington CovingtonCatholic 45, Catholic Holmes 75, 37 Highlands 57 Coaches: Scott Ruthsatz (CovCath) Championship 1 0 Hasson2, Fortner 1 0 1 2. 1 Totals3. Totals: 20 628 50. 12 74. Championship Mike Listerman (Holmes) Covington Catholic 45, Holmes 37 Covington Championship Catholic 74, Dixie Heights 31 Coaches Coaches:: Scott Mike Ruthsatz Listerman (CovCath) (CovCath) A LL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Covington Catholic 61, Newport Ctrl. Catholic 50 CovCath - Cole Roddy VonHandorf Rob Stainforth Detzel (MVP), (NewCath) (Dixie Bo Heights) Schuh, Cooper Theobald. Holmes - James Bolden, Rod Avery. St. Henry - Alex Green, Adam Goetz. Dixie Heights ALL-TOURNAMENT - Austin Schreck, TEAM Liam Rabe. Boone County - Brett ALL AL-TOURNAMENTL-TOURNAMENT TEAM TEAM Mayberry. CovCath Cooper - Cole - Sean VonHandorf McNeil. NewCath (MVP), Bo - Drew Schuh, McDonald. Cooper Theobald. Newport Holmes - Ethan -Snapp. James Bolden, Rod Avery. St.CovCath Henry CovCath -- C.J.Alex Fredrick Green,- Danny Adam(MVP), Noll Goetz.(MVP), Aiden Dixie Ruthsatz,Michael Heights Young, A.J. - Mayer. Austin Tim Tierney, DixieSchreck, Heights Todd Liam Jacobs.- Rabe. Tyler BooneSchreck,NewCath County Jabari - Scott -Karim. Brett Gesenhues, Holy Mayberry. Cross Zach -CooperKiernan, Nolan Schrand, - KevinSean McNeil. Bueter. Parker HighlandsZimmerman.NewCath - - Drew JeffCooper Vories, McDonald. - Adam Tanner Kunkel,Newport Johnson. Braydon - Ethan Dixie Runion. Snapp.Heights Ryle - Sam - Jake Lawson, Tarvin. Josh NewCath Keener. - Brennan Holmes Hall. - Nate St. Henry Edmondson. - Quentin Conner Becker. - Dustin Newport Bowling. - Makhi Ludlow McGuire. - Dan . Penick. Ryle - Robbie Lykes.
Page reprint from 9th Region Royalty with permission from the author PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th 9th Region Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the the author author TRANSFORMING BAKERY RESIDUALS INTO HIGH ENERGY FEED INGREDIENTS
WHAT WE DO
Commercial bakers and snack manufacturers throughout North America rely on Bakery Feeds for full-service management of their residuals. With our market-leading equipment, 24-hour mainte- nance and data collection services and consistent, nationwide pickups, we can operate to your specifications. And we don’t just collect your residuals – we repurpose them into a sustainable, quality ingredient for feed rations. Our services unburden the bakery and snack industry, add value to the feed industry and improve the sustainability performance of both. GO COLONELS!!! bakeryfeeds.com
Real. Community. Banking.
At Forcht Bank, our goal is to provide you with exceptional customer service each and every time. Whether it’s loans, mortgages, checking, savings or any other of our financial tools; we are always here with real people providing real financial solutions. Because at Forcht, banking is built upon relationships, not bottom lines. So stop by any of our 29 banking center locations to experience for yourself what real community banking feels like.
forchtbank.com | Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender Steve Brunson
6961 Burlington Pike Florence, KY 41042 859-371-4222 COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2017-2018
COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 20 201207-201-20281 RICH TRADITION RICHRICH TRADITION TRADITION 9th Region Royalty 73 9th9th Region9thRegion Region RoyaltyRoyalty Royalty CovCath wins region title 7377 64 2015 inCovCath battleTeamwork with winswins familiar fuels region regional CovCath foe title 201520192006 inwith inbattle marchnew with starting to familiarregional lineup foe title Covington Catholic and Holmes met again in the 2015 9th Region final and the long-time rivals battled until the end, just like the two previous CC ovingtonyears,ovingtonBalanced before CatholicCatholic scoring CovCath andwon and Holmes came thegood 2019 away team met 9th withdefenseagain Region a in45 carriedthe -tournament37 2015 victory. Covington 9th without Region any Thefinalof Colonels theCatholic and starters the led longto who bythree- timeonly played victories rivalstwo on points, battled theby previousdouble 35 until-33,-digit thewithyear end,margins ’2:28s state just left championshiplikein in the thethe 2006 two team, fourthpreviousand quarter9th the Regionnew years, and lineup needed beforeplayoffs, defeated aCovCath 10 including-4 anrun opponentcame to awin 61 away -the50 in wingame. withthe againsttitle a A45 gamefield-37 Newport victory.goal they byhad lost to senior twice TheforwardCentral Colonelsduring Bo Catholic the Schuh led season. by ingot only the the championshiptwo run points, started 35 and -final.33, senior with guard2:28 left Cooper in the More than 4,000 fans came out to watch the rematch between CovCath Theobaldfourth madeCovCath quarter five and averaged free needed throws 67 a 10pointsto -help4 run while his to teamwin limiting theclinch game. its its opponents Asecond field goal to by and Beechwood in the region final. The Colonels led from start to finish in senior51.3 forward in three Bo regional Schuh gotgames. the runThe started Colonels and worked senior guardso well Cooper consecutivea 64-48 regionalwin over title. the Tigers, who had not been in a regional championship “TheyTheobald togetherjust hung made on in offensefive there free and that throws we’re they to gladshot help to50 his getpercent team out of clinch(73 here of withits146) second afrom consecutivegame since 1949.regional title. win,” CovCath“Movingthe field coach that and new hadScott group63 Ruthsatz total up, assists we said had in of sometheir his team’s threetough victories. strongtimes during finish. the course “It was of “They thelow “The season, scoring just coaches hung” forsaid in me,stress CovCaththere but that and I’ll coachwe we’retake get it.”Scott glada good toRuthsatz. getshot out every “ofBut here time,” what with saidcan a you say, CovCathwin,”theseCovCath CovCathguys sophomore really senior coach stepped guard forward Scott Cole up Ruthsatz Dannyand VonHandorf met Noll. saidthe challenge.of“When scored his team’s we a” game do strong that,-high we finish. 17 points“It The wasmake and Colonels low wasa lotscoring named of came them.” for theout me, tournament’s in but a box I’ll- andtake -mostone it.” defense valuable with player. one player staying “Cole on CovCath Beechwood is Nolla special wassophomore namedkid,”sophomore Ruthsatz theguard tournament’s guard Cole said. ScottyVonHandorf “He most justDraud, has valuable scoredthea great region player.a feel game’s forleading -Hehigh scorer. Danny Noll Tim Tierney the game.17The pointsscored defense He passesand 60 worked waspoints well, named inso he threewell can the thatshootgames,tournament’s CovCath and shooting he’s jumpedmost just 63.1 toughvaluable aheadpercent to 11guard.player. (24-0 andof” owned a 24 “Cole-17 lead is a atspecial halftime. kid,” At Ruthsatz the break, said. Beechwood “He just has was a shootinggreat feel 25 for percent Schuh 38)finished from withthe field 12 points with eightand 11 3- rebounds.point goals. Theobald In the region managed final, Noll had a Nickteam Thelen-high 16 points, including to contributethe(4 ofgame.a pair16) 11 fromHeof points, 3 passes- pointers.the fieldeight well, comparedCovCath’s rebounds he can shoot toand other CovCath twoand double assistshe’s’s -50justfigure even percent tough scorersthough to(10 guard. ofwere 20).”Cole senior VonHandorf center Michael Young and senior After the Colonels opened up a 47-27 lead early in the fourth quarter, they got 15 of their last 17 points he spent Schuh pointmost finished guardof the Tim firstwith Tierneyhalf 12 pointson thewith andbench 12 11 points afterrebounds. each.picking Theobald up two managedfouls in the game’s opening minutes. on free throws to maintain a comfortable margin while the Tigers continuedCole VonHandorfto struggle on offense. to contribute “It was 11like points, running eight into rebounds a buzz saw,” and two said assists NewCath even coach though Rob Detzel. “Whenever we tried to stop one The ColonelsBeechwood returned ended to up the shooting state tournament 33.3 percent looking (15 of to 45) make from a therun fieldfor their overall second and straight25 percent state (7 title. of 28) Afterhe winning spentguy, mostit their seemed of first the like twofirst the games, half next on guy however,the wouldbench they afterstep lost uppicking andto Owensboro, make up two one.” fouls 69 -in65, the in game’sovertime opening and finished minutes. from The behindColonels the returned 3-point toline. the Draud state tournamentfinished with looking a team to-high make 12 a points, run for but their that second was 11 straight points statebelow title. his the seasonseason NewCath with average. a 31 senior- 6 record. guard VonHandorf Scott Gesenhues and Schuh scored were 14 bothof his named game -tohigh the 22 state points all- tournamentduring a second team.-half rally VonHandorfAfter CovCaththat winning cutscored shotCovCath’s their 6764.5 pointsfirst percent lead two and to games, (20 shot52 -of44 55.3 31)however, early percentfrom in the they (26 fourthfield. lost of 47)The toquarter. Owensboro,from team theBut’s leading field the 69 Colonels in- 65,scorer three in overtime games.wasmaintained senior and Nicktheir finished Thelencomposure thewith seasonand 22 claimedpoints. with aHe their 31 was-6 second record. named region VonHandorfmost titlevaluable in threeand player Schuh years. on were the all both-tournament named to team.the state all-tournament team. VonHandorf CH TheAMPIONSHIP Owensboro Colonels scored returned Apollo GAME67 points todefeated BOXthe and state SCORE shotCovCath, tournament 55.3 percent57- 53,and REGIONAL in(26 lost the of to first 47) Scott fromround TOURNAMENT County, the of fieldthe 64 state- in61, three tournamentin SCOREBOARD a wildgames. opening and the round Colonels game.finished CovCath the seasonwent on with a 20 a- 424 run-7 record.in the last 90 seconds March before 6, 7 9,missing 10 at Bank a 3- pointof Kentucky shot at theCenter buzzer that COVCATHcould CH haveAMPIONSHIP tied the score. 9 GAME 10The 8Colonels BOX 18 SCORE- 45finished the season REGIONAL with a 26 TOURNAMENT - 8 record. SCOREBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BOX SCORE First round March REGIONAL (District 6, 7 9, champions10 TOURNAMENTat Bank underlined) of Kentucky SCOREBOARD Center HOLMES 9 13 7 8 - 37 COVCATH CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 9 10 BOX 8 SCORE 18 - 45 Covington REGIONAL Catholic Ma rch TOURNAMENT 57, 6 - 7,Newport 10 - 11 at49 Ryle OT SCOREBOARD High School St. HenryFirst round Feb.54, Cooper 25, (District 26, 50Mar. champions 1, 2 at BB&Tunderlined) Arena HOLMESCOVCATH 9 13 13 23 7 14 8 11 -- 37 61 COVCATH BEECHWOOD (29-5): Schuh 5 2 4 12, 13 VonHandorf 7 24 - 48 Dixie Covington Heights First 48,round Catholic Boone (District 57,County Newport champions 45 49 OT underlined) SFirstt. Henry round 54, (District Cooper champions50 underlined) 7 2 17, TheobaldCOVCATHNEWCATH 2 7 11, Romes 11 1 70 132, 15 Shumate 19 13 21 15 -- 64 50 Holmes 58, Newport Newport Central Central Catholic Catholic 63, 51 Conner 56 0 1 1, HepplerCOVCATH 1 0 2. (29 Totals:-5): Schuh 16 12 5 45. 2 12, VonHandorf D ixieBeechwood HeightsDixie Heights 81,48, DixieBoone 54, Heights HolmesCounty 66 5045 7 2 17, COVCATH Theobald 2 (247 11,-6): Romes Jacobs 1 40 02, 9, Shumate Landrum 1 0 S3,emifinals H olmesCooper C ovington58, 47, Newport Highlands Catholic Central 37 65, Catholic Ryle 47 51 BEECHWOOD (29-5): Draud 4 2 12, Downton Newport 79, Conner 66 HOLMES 0 1 1,Tierney Heppler (23 5-9): 1 1 12, McClendon0 2. Brown Totals: 1 1610 13, 12 4, Noll 45.Bolden 7 0 16, Bovard Covington HighlandsCatholic 72, 63, St. Ludlow Henry 4753 2 1 7, Busald 0 2 2, Deatherage 2 2 7, Hughes 0 1 1 S emifinals Covington Catholic 68, St. Henry 46 5 0 11, Schilling Avery 0 2 2, 6 Young4 2 0 14, 9, BrannenMoore5 2 12, 2Schult 34 3 8. 10. Totals: 2 Totals: 0 4. Totals14 15 7 37.11 25 48. 5 61. Holmes 56, Dixie Heights 55 HOLMES (23-9): McClendon 1 1 4, Bolden Covington Catholic 72, St. Henry 53 Semifinals Semifinals Coaches 5 0COVCATH 11, NEWCATH: ScottAvery Ruthsatz 6 (262 14,- (187): Moore (CovCath)-14):Disken Gesenhues 2 14 28. 4, Totals: Moser 8 2 14 22,4 27 Kiernan13,37. Championship Holmes Beechwood Newport 56, Dixie 47, Central CooperHeights Catholic 43 55 60, Dixie Heights 50 Jackson 4 3 11,Mike 3 7Bueter 15,Listerman Thelen 2 1 5, 9(Holmes)Koehl 4 22, 3Mayer 0 6, Lipscomb 1 3 5, Fleek 2 0 4, Covington Covington CovingtonCatholic Catholic 45, Catholic Holmes 57, Newport 75, 37 Highlands 43 57 1 Coaches 0 Hasson 2, Green: 1Scott 01 2.0 2,RuthsatzTotals Bowles 20 (CovCath) 06 50.1 1. Totals: 20 19 64. Championship Mike Listerman (Holmes) CovingtonChampionship Championship Catholic 45, Holmes 37 Coaches: Scott Ruthsatz (CovCath) Covington Catholic 64, Beechwood 48 Coaches: Mike Listerman (CovCath) ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Covington Catholic 61, Newport Ctrl. Catholic 50 Erik Rob Goetz Detzel (Beechwood) (NewCath) CovCath - Cole VonHandorf (MVP), Bo Schuh, Cooper Theobald. Holmes - James Bolden, Rod Avery. St. Henry - Alex Green, Adam Goetz. Dixie Heights ALL-TOURNAMENT - Austin Schreck, TEAM Liam Rabe. Boone County - Brett ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Mayberry. CovCath Cooper - Cole - Sean VonHandorf McNeil. NewCath (MVP), Bo - Drew Schuh, McDonald. Cooper Theobald. Newport Holmes - Ethan -Snapp. James Bolden, Rod Avery. CovCath - Danny Noll (MVP), ALL Michael-TOURNAMENT Young, Tim Tierney, TEAM Todd Jacobs. NewCath - Scott Gesenhues, St. CovCath Henry - Alex- Nick Green, Thelen Adam (MVP), Goetz. Michael Dixie Mayer, Heights Grant - Austin Disken. Schreck, Beechwood Liam Rabe. - Scotty Boone Draud, County C.J. Brannen. - Brett Zach Kiernan, Kevin Bueter. Highlands - Jeff Vories, Tanner Johnson. Dixie Heights - Sam Lawson, Josh Mayberry.Newport - Cooper Tahj Harding, - Sean DonnieMcNeil. Miller. NewCath Cooper - Drew - Caleb McDonald. Hampton, Newport Ty Houston. - Ethan St. Snapp. Henry - Jude Bessler. Conner Keener. - Jalen Holmes Scott. Highlands- Nate Edmondson. - Ben Sisson. Conner Dixie - DustinHeights Bowling. - Jabari Karim.Ludlow - Dan Penick. Ryle - Robbie Lykes.
Page reprint from 9th Region Royalty with permission from the author PagePage reprint reprint from from 9th 9th Region Region Royalty Royalty with with permission permission from from the the author author COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
RICH TRADITION
9th Region Royalty 78 9th Region Royalty 64 CovCath seniors step up 2020 Teamwork fuels CovCath 2006to incapture march anotherto regional title title Covington Catholic had a few anxious moments late in the fourth Balanced scoring and good quarter team of defense the 2020 carried 9th Region Covington championship game, but three senior Catholic to three victories veterans by double stepped-digit margins up to the in thechallenge 2006 and the Colonels came away with 9th Region playoffs, including a 59-54 a 61 win-50 overwin against Highlands Newport to claim the title for the third consecutive Central Catholic in the championship year. final. CovCath averaged 67 points while limiting its opponents to In the closing seconds, CovCath senior guards Joey Moser and Grant 51.3 in three regional games. Disken The eachColonels made worked a pair so of well pressure-packed free throws to preserve a together on offense that they shot 50 percent (73 of 146) from the field and had 63 total assistsslim lead. in their Senior three forward victories. Neil Green scored the Colonels’ final point at “The coaches stress that thewe getline a after good getting shot every fouled time,” following said a key defensive rebound. CovCath senior forward Danny “I think Noll. that “When was weall partdo that, of leadershipwe that was instilled in us seniors make a lot of them.” at the beginning of the season,” Moser said. “We were taught to guide Noll was named the tournament’s the team andmost I thinkvaluable that player. showed He perfectly at the end.” Neil Green Danny Noll Tim Tierney scored 60 points in three games, During shooting the fourth 63.1 quarter,percent (24Moser, of Disken, Green and senior center 38) from the field with eight 3-point goals. In the region final, Noll had a team-high 16 points, including Noaha Hupmann pair of 3-pointers. scored 16 CovCath’s of their team’sother double 17 points.-figure Green scorers finished were senior with centera team-high Michael 15 Young points and and senior 10 rebounds.point guard He Timwas Tierneynamed thewith tournament’s 12 points each. most valuable player. The game’s “It was leading like running scorer into was a buzzHighlands saw,” saidjunior NewCath guard Samcoach Vinson Rob Detzel. with 24“Whenever points. He we also tried had to stopsix one rebounds,guy, itthree seemed assists, like thetwo next steals guy and would two step blocks up andfor makethe Bluebirds, one.” who made it to the region final NewCath senior guard Scott Gesenhues scored 14 of his game-high 22 points during a second-half rally for the first time since 2001 under coach Kevin Listerman, a former CovCath player. Scottthat Ruthsatz cut CovCath’s of CovCath lead to joined 52-44 the early exclusive in the fourth list of quarter. coaches But that the have Colonels won maintained five 9th Region their composure titles. and claimed their second region title in three years. The others are Stan Arnzen of Newport, Mote Hils of CovCath, Reynolds Flynn of Holmes and Ken Owensboro Apollo defeated CovCath, 57-53, in the first round of the state tournament and the Colonels Shieldsfinished of Highlands. the season with a 24-7 record. The Colonels had to cancel their return trip to the state tournament, which was cancelled due to the coronavirus CH pandemicAMPIONSHIP that was GAME in its BOX early SCORE stages during March. REGIONAL CovCath TOURNAMENT finished with SCOREBOARD a 29-5 record March 6-7, 10-11 at Ryle High School overall and COVCATH20-0 record against13 23Northern 14 11 Kentucky - 61 opponents. First round (District champions underlined) CHAMPIONSHIPNEWCATH GAME 7 15BOX 13 SCORE 15 - 50 R EGIONAL Newport TOURNAMENT Central Catholic 63, SCOREBOARD Conner 56 D ixie March Heights 7, 9, 54, 10 atHolmes BB&T 50 Arena COVCATH COVCATH (24 -136): Jacobs15 14 4 0 17 9, --Landrum 59 1 0 3, Covington Catholic 65, Ryle 47 First round (District winners underlined) Tierney 5 1 12, Brown 1 0 3, Noll 7 0 16, Bovard Highlands 63, Ludlow 47 HIGHLANDS 11 6 16 21 -- 54 St. Henry 58, Cooper 55 0 2 2, Young 5 2 12, Schult 2 0 4. Totals 25 5 61. Covington Catholic 63, Newport 36 Semifinals COVCATH (29-5): Disken 2 5 9, Jackson 1 0 2, Conner 78, Beechwood 59 NEWCATH (18-14): Gesenhues 8 2 22, Kiernan Newport Central Catholic 60, Dixie Heights 50 Starks 3 3 9, Hupmann 6 0 12, Green 4 7 15, Moser 4 3 11, Bueter 2 1 5, Koehl 3 0 6, Lipscomb 2 0 4, Highlands Covington 72, Catholic Dixie Heights 75, Highlands 58 57 3 3 12. Totals: 19 18 59. Hasson 1 0 2. Totals 20 6 50.
Semifinals Championship HIGHLANDS (28-4): Muller 2 1 7, Delagrange Coaches: Mike Listerman (CovCath) Covington Covington Catholic Catholic 74, 61, St. Newport Henry 51 Ctrl. Catholic 50 1 0 2, Barth 1 0 3, Vinson 6 12 24, Ahlfeld 5 1 15, Highlands 66, Conner 49 Harris 1 0 3. Totals: Rob 16 Detzel 14 54. (NewCath)
ALL-TOURNAMENT Championship TEAM Coaches: Scott Ruthsatz (CovCath) Covington Catholic 59, Highlands 54 CovCath Kevin - Listerman Danny Noll (Highlands) (MVP), Michael Young, Tim Tierney, Todd Jacobs. NewCath - Scott Gesenhues, Zach Kiernan, Kevin Bueter. Highlands - Jeff Vories, Tanner Johnson. Dixie Heights - Sam Lawson, Josh Keener. Holmes - Nate Edmondson. ALL-TOURNAMENT Conner - Dustin Bowling. TEAM Ludlow - Dan Penick. Ryle - Robbie Lykes. CovCath - Neil Green (MVP), Grant Disken, Noah Hupmann. Highlands - Sam Vinson, Hunter Ahlfeld. Conner - Jalen Scott, Jared Hicks. St. Henry - Wyatt Vieth, Conner Shea. Dixie Heights - Kiernan Geraci. Newport - DeShawn White. Cooper - Gavin Rabe. Beechwood - Cole Busald.
Page reprint from 9th Region Royalty with permission from the author
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021 COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
VARSITYVARSITY ASSISTANTS ASSISTANTS Coach JoeJoe FredrickFredrick CoachCoach Joe Fredrick Joe is entering Fredrick his 8th season as an Assistant Varsity Coach with Coachthe Colonels. Joe Fredrick is entering his 7th season as an Assistant Varsity BasketballCoachCoach Fredrick Joe Coach Fredrickis a 1986with is graduatethe entering Colonels. of hisGreenhills 7th season High School as an whereAssistant he played Varsity for CoachBasketball Earl Edmonds. Coach Hewith is Greenhillsthe Colonels. All-Time leading scorer (1628 pts), was Coachthe 1986 Fredrick Cincinnati is aEnquirer 1990 graduate and Cincinnati of the Post University Player of ofthe Notre Year, consensusDame whereFirstCoach Team he Fredrick Classplayed all under isOhio a 1990 and Coach All graduate American Digger of Phelps selection the University while by USA scoring ofToday Notre 1,058 and Da Street pmeoints and& whereSmith. holds Ashe the aplayed Juniorschool underand record Senior Coach for he highest Diggeraveraged fieldPhelps 25 points,goal while percentage. 5 rebounds, scoring 1,058 5 assists points whileand shooting holds the 60% school from therecord field for and highest over 88% field from goal the percentage. free throw line. Coach FredrickFredrick attended specializes University in developing of Notre Dame players where and he working played under with Coachthe Richard “Digger” Phelps. With the Fighting Irish Coach Fredrick was the first ✓ guards.Coach HeFredrick has two specializes sons, Joey in developingand Nick, both players of which and working are Cov wi Cathth the 2-time Captain in school history and is a member of the 1,000 club. He still graduates.holdsguards. the school He has all timetwo 3sons, pt. field Joey goal and percentage Nick, both record. of which Joe isare in Covthe CathWinton Woodsgraduates. Hall of Fame, Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame and prestigious CoachLaRosa’s Fredrick Hall of Famecurrently where works he and at his 700 father WLW Charlie Radio are as one the of General only three Sales Managerfather-sonCoach Fredrick andcombinations as thecurrently Director to be worksinducted. of Sports at 700 Marketing WLW Radio of iHeartas the MediaGeneral. Sales CoachManager Fredrick and specializes as the Director in developing of Sports players Marketing and working of iHeartwith the Media guards.. He has two son’s Joey (Laura), and Nick both of which are Covington Catholic graduates. Joe also is a very proud Grandfather to twin grandsons Charlie and CoachWill.Coach Casey Casey Sorrell Sorrell CaseyCoach FredrickSorrell currentlyis entering works his for 4 thiHeartMedia season as as an General Assistant Sales Varsi Managerty Coach of 700 WLW Radio and as the Director of Sports Marketing of iHeartMedia. withCasey the SorrellColonels. is enteringDuring his his time 4 th atseason Cov Cath, as an the Assistant Colonels Varsi havety Coach compiledwith the a Colonels.91-18 record. During In addition,his time atthe Cov Colonels Cath, the have Colonels won two ha 9ve th Coachcompiled aBen 91-18 record.Franzen In addition, the Colonels have won two 9 th RegionCoach Franzen Championships is in his fifth and season took homeas a member the 2018 of the KHSAA coaching Sweet staff 16at StatCovinge- Championship.tonRegion Catholic Championships High School. He and is entering took home his first the year2018 as KHSAAa varsity Sweetassistant 16 coachState forChampionship. the Colonels. Coach Sorrell is a 2014 graduate of Erskine College where he obtained FranzenCoach spent Sorrell the ispast a 2014four seasons graduate as theof Erskine junior varsity College head where coach heand ob guidedtained athe Bachelor’s Colonels to degree an 82-11 in record,Special including Education. two NorthernSorrell was Kentucky a four-year regional membertournamenta Bachelor’s of championshipsthe degreebasketball in andSpecial team two at undefeatedEducation. Erskine as seasons. Sorrell he made was 49 a startsfour-year in 92 member of the basketball team at Erskine as he made 49 starts in 92 appearances.In 2017-18, the HeColonels continued junior hisvarsity academic team posted and coachinga 23-0 record careers en route as toa the Graduateregionalappearances. title. Assistant That He preceded continuedto Coach the PatCovCath his Kelseyacademic varsity at Winthrop team’sand coaching march University to careers the KHSAA in asRock a Hill,stateGraduate South championship Carolina. Assistant in Lexington.He to assisted Coach In Pat 2016-17, Coach Kelsey Kelsey Franzen’s at Winthrop with junior recruiting, varsityUniversity squad scouting, in Rock finished 24-0 and also captured the regional crown. playerHill, developmentSouth Carolina. and He marketing. assisted Coach Coach Kelsey Sorrell with earned recruiting, a Master scouting,’s degreePriorplayer to arrivingfrom development Winthrop at Covington andUniversity Catholic,marketing. in Franzen Intervention Coach spent Sorrell three Education earned years as ina the Master20 16.freshmen’s headdegree coach from at Highlands Winthrop High University School. He in guided Intervention the Highlands Education to the in regional 2016. championship game in 2014-15. In addition, Franzen has worked multiple summer camps the past four years for Michigan State University Head Coach Tom Izzo in East Lansing, Mich. Franzen is a 2009 graduate of Campbell County High School, where he lettered in both basketball and baseball for the Camels. He earned his B.A. in Elementary Education from Northern Kentucky University in 2013. Franzen teaches the 5th grade at Crossroads Elementary School in Cold Spring, Ky. He and his wife, Melody have a son, Damien, and a daughter, Norah. They are members of the St. Joe’s Cold Spring Parish. Coach Zach Tobler Coach Zack Tobler is entering his 4th season as an Assistant Junior Varsity and Varsity Coach with the Colonels. Coach Tobler is a 2017 graduate of the University of Cincinnati where he played under Coach Mick Cronin for 4 years. His biggest claim to fame in #ToblerTime. Coach Tobler primarily works with post position players using his college experi- ence to further develop their overall skill development. Coach Tobler works at Skanska USA Building Inc. as an accountant/project engineer. COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL20 202020-202-2021 1
JUNIORJUNIOR VARSITY VARSITY COACHES COACHES HeadHead Coach Coach: Matt: Matt Stevens Stevens Coach Stevens joined the Covington Catholic staff with Coach Ruthsatz in CoachCoach Stevens Stevens joined joined the the Covington Covington Catholic Catholic staff staff with with Coach Coach Ru Ruthsatzthsatz in in 2011,2011, as asthe the head headfreshman freshman freshman head coach coachcoach, after after after 11 11years11 years years of of coachingof coaching coaching at at Highlandsat Highlands Highlands andand Beechwood. Beechwood. In hisIn his eight eightnine years, yearsyears, he as hehas the has accumulated freshman accumulated coach, 190 190 winshe wins accumulated, reached, reached thethe221 freshman freshman wins, reached regional regional the finals finalsfreshman in eachin each regional of ofthe the eight finals eight years inyears each and and wonof thewon six nine six years championships,championships,and won seven including championships,including the the last last three.including three. the championships in each of the last four years. He is in his first year as the Junior Varsity head coach. CoachCoach Stevens Stevens is ais 1994 a 1994 graduate graduate of ofCovington Covington Catholic Catholic High High Sch School.ool. He He receivedreceivedCoach hisStevens his B.S. B.S. in is accountingin a accounting1994 graduate from from Northern of Northern Covington Kentucky Kentucky Catholic Universi Universi Highty. School. ty. He He later Helater receivedreceivedreceived his hishis CPA CPAB.S. certification certificationin accounting in thein from the state stateNorthern of ofOhio Ohio Kentucky and and is ais Di Universitya visionalDivisional .VP He VP of of TaxTaxlater for for Americanreceived American his Financial FinancialCPA certification Group Group in Cincinnati.in inCincinnati. the state of Ohio and is a Divisional VP of Tax for American Financial Group in Cincinnati. HeHe is marriedis married to toLauren Lauren and and has has two two children: children: Ty Tyand and Blake. Blake. He He and and his his familyfamilyHe is reside married reside in Fortin to Fort Lauren Wright Wright and and andhas are aretwo members members children: of ofSt.Ty St. andAgnes Agnes Blake. Paris Paris Heh. h.and his family reside in Fort Wright and are members of St. Agnes Parish. Assistant Coach: Steve Sorrell FRESHMAN COACHESAssistant Coach: Steve Sorrell CoachCoach Casey Casey Sorrell Sorrell enters enters his his third third season season as asan anAssistant Assistant Var Varsitysity Basketball Basketball CoachCoach with with the the Colonels Colonels in 2018-2019.in 2018-2019. During During his his time time at atCov Cov Ca Cath,th, the the Colonels Colonels havehaveCoach compiled compiled aRich 64-10 a 64-10 record recordHoyt and and took took home home the the 2018 2018 KHSAA KHSAA State State Championship.Championship.The 2020-21 seasonCoach Coach Sorrellis theSorrell first is ais year2014 a 2014 for graduate Coachgraduate Hoyt of ofErskineon Erskine the CovingtonColle College gewhere Catholic where he he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education. obtainedcoaching staff.a Bachelor’s Coach Hoyt degree has tenin Special years of Education. high school basketball coaching SorrellSorrellexperience was was a infour-year a Cincinnati,four-year member membermost recently of ofthe the basketball as basketball Varsity Headteam team Coachat atErskin Erskinat Thee ase Summit ashe hemade made 49 49 careercareerCountry starts starts Day with School. with 92 92appearances. While appearances. head coach Coach Coach at TheSorrell Sorrell Summit, began began Hoyt his his ledcoac coacthehing programhing career career to as its asa a Graduate Assistant at Winthrop Graduatefirst Sectional Assistant Championship at Winthrop in 14 years, first District Championship in 21 years, UniversityUniversityand was in named Rockin Rock CincinnatiHill, Hill, South South Enquirer Carolina. Carolina. and He Greater He assisted assisted Cincinnati Head Head Coach Basketball Coach Pat Pat Kelsey Hall Kelsey of with with recruiting,recruiting,Fame Division scouting, scouting, IV Coach player player of development,the development, Year in 2009. and and marketing marketing from from 20 14-2016.2014-2016. The The EaglesEaglesPrior finishedto finishedcoaching each each at ofThe ofthose Summit, those seasons seasons Coach as Hoyt asBig Big servedSouth South asFinalists FinalistsFreshmen an dan Girls’ wond won Coachthe the Big atBig SouthSouth regular regular season season championship championship in 2015-2016.in 2015-2016. During During that that tim time, Coache, Coach Sorrell Sorrell alsoRoger obtained Bacon a in Master’s 2001-02. degree After one in Interventionyear on the girls’ Education. staff, he served on the Roger alsoBacon obtained boys’ staff a Master’s as both Varsity degree Assistant in Intervention and Head Education. Junior Varsity Coach from 2002-2006. JUNIORJUNIOR VARSITY VARSITY HEAD HEADCoach Hoyt COACH COACH graduated from Cardinal Ritter (Indianapolis) High School in 1996. He earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in 2000, his Master’s CoachCoachdegree from Ben BenXavier Franzen University Franzen in 2003, and is currently a faculty member working Coachon Franzenhis Ph.D. is at entering the University his fourth of seasonCincinnati. as the Hoyt junior was varsi previouslyty head Principal coach at atCovington St. CoachAgnes Franzen School isfrom entering 2013-2019. his fourth season as the junior varsity head coach at Covington CatholicCatholic High High School. School. Franzen Franzen has has guided guided the t heColonels Colonels junior junior varsity varsity squad squad to ato 63-5 a 63-5 recordHe theis married past three to Kim seasons and has including two children: two Northern Lucas Kentuckyand Mallory. regional He and tournament his family recordreside the in Ludlowpast three and seasons are members including of St. two Agnes Northern Parish. Kentucky regional tournament championshipschampionships and and two two undefeated undefeated seasons. seasons. In 2017-18,In 2017-18, the the Colonels Colonels junior junior varsity varsity team team posted posted a 23-0 a 23-0 record record en enroute route to theto the regional regional title.title. That That preceded preceded the the CovCath CovCath varsity varsity team’s team’s march march to theto the KHSAA KHSAA state state championship championship in Lexington.Coach In 2016-17, Parker Franzen’s Keller junior varsity squad finished 24-0 and also captured inCoach Lexington. Parker In Keller 2016-17, is entering Franzen’s his junior 2nd seasonvarsity squadas an Assistantfinished 24-0 Freshman and also Coach captured thet heregional regional crown. crown. with the Colonels. Prior to arriving at Covington Catholic, Franzen spent three years as the freshmen head PriorCoach to arrivingKeller is at a Covington2014 Covington Catholic, Catholic Franzen graduate spent three and a years member as the of freshmenthe State head coachcoach at Highlandsat Highlands High High School. School. He Heguided guided the the Highlands Highlands to theto the regional regional championship championship gameChampionship in 2014-15. team. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree gamein business in 2014-15. and communications. In addition,InCoach addition, Keller Franzen Franzen primarily has has worked worksworked multiple with multiple the summer guards summer campsusing camps his the highthe past past school four four years experience years for forMichigan Michigan to StateStatefurther University University develop Head Headtheir Coach overallCoach Tom Tomskill Izzo Izzodevelopment. in Eastin East Lansing, Lansing, Mich. Mich. FranzenFranzen is a is 2009 a 2009 graduate graduate of Campbellof Campbell County County High High School, School, where where he helettered lettered in bothin both basketballbasketball and and baseball baseball for forthe the Camels. Camels. He Heearned earned his his B.A. B.A. in Elementaryin Elementary Education Education from from NorthernNorthern Kentucky Kentucky University University in 2013.in 2013. FranzenFranzen teaches teaches the the 5th 5th grade grade at Crossroadsat Crossroads Elementary Elementary School School in Coldin Cold Spring, Spring, Ky. Ky. He He andand his his wife, wife, Melody Melody have have a son, a son, Damien Damien and and are are members members of theof the St. St.Joe’s Joe’s Cold Cold Spring Spring Parish.Parish.
COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 20 20-20220-2021 1
VARSITYVARSITY HEAD HEAD COACH COACH CoachCoach Scott Scott Ruthsatz Ruthsatz Coach Scott Ruthsatz is entering his 10th year as Head Coach of the basketball program. Coach Ruthsatz graduated from St. Mary’s Central Catholic in Sandusky, Ohio lettering in foot- ball, basketball and baseball. His educational background includes a B.A. in Economics from Hei- delberg College, B.S.B.A. in Accounting from The Ohio State University and a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Notre Dame where he graduated with honors. Coach Ruthsatz has coached at the high school level since 1998. He coached his alma mater as head coach for the 2007-2008 season where he finished 18-5. Coach Ruthsatz then took an opportunity to coach with Hall of Fame Coach Bob Hurley at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City New Jersey. Ruthsatz spent three seasons under Coach Hurley capturing the 2011 High School National Championship. Entering this season Coach Ruthsatz has a record of 256-59 at Covington Catholic while lead- ing the Colonels to regional champions in 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2019. He won State Champi- onships in 2014 and 2018 and took the 2015 team to the State Final Four. Coach Ruthsatz and his wife Jessica have seven children. Nick (CCH 2014), Aiden (CCH 2018), Maddie (NDA 2020), Marina (NDA 2022), Nolan, Aaron and Colleen. They are members of St. Pius X Parish in Edgewood. COVINGTON CATHOLIC COACHING RECORDS
Through the 2019-2020 Season CoachCoach YearsYears RecordRecord Winning Winning Percentage Percentage BobBob Hebbeler Hebbeler 1944-46 1944-46 21-24 21-24 .467.467 Ed KennedyEd KennedyCoach 1946-481946-48 Years 35-15 35-15 Record .700.700 Winning Percentage ArtArt Bohman BobBohman Hebbeler 1948-541948-54 1944 -1946 54-76 54-76 21-24.415.415 .467 BobBob NaberEd Naber Kennedy 1954-631954-63 1946 -1948 155-106 155-106 35 -15.594.594 .700 MoteMote HilsArt Hils Bohman 1963-711963-71 1948 -1954 195-52 195-52 54-76.789.789 .415 Bob Naber 1954-1963 155-106 .594 DickDick MaileMote Maile Hils 1971-751971-75 1963 -1971 66-46 66-46 195-52.589.589 .789 GeorgeGeorgeDick Schneider Schneider Maile 1975-85 1975-85 1971 -1975 164-122 164-122 66 -46.573.573 .589 DanDan TiemanGeorge Tieman Schneider 1985-20001985-20001975 -1985 313-146 313-146 164 -122.682.682 .573 Dan Tieman 1985-2000 313-146 .682 MikeMike ListermanMike Listerman Listerman 2001-11 2001-11 2000 -2011 230-100 230-100 230 -100.697.697 .697 ScottScott ScottRuthsatz Ruthsatz Ruthsatz 2012-Present 2012-Present2011-Present 165 1-6542-42 256-59.797.797 .813 Proud CCH Technology Partner Every day, GBS Technology Specialists work campus-wide to optimize Covington Catholic’s IT infrastructure.
24 7 MANAGED SERVICES
AUDIO/VIDEO SOLUTIONS
CABLING SOLUTIONS
TELEPHONY SOLUTIONS
IT SOLUTIONS
With deep expertise and a suite of services across the IT & Digital landscape, GBS will accelerate your business through smart, high-performance technologies
Global Business Solutions, Inc
High-Performance Technologies. Accelerating Businesses. GBS-INC.COM | 859.491.5900 Like You GBS Backs The BLUE
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
Tue Nov. 29 1. Tue Jan. Simon05 Kenton Ryle CovCathCovCath 4:30 6:30 2. Thu Jan. 07 Cooper CovCath 4:30 Wed Nov. 30 3. Mon Jan.Lexington 11 Catholic Beechwood BeechwoodCovCath 7:00 4:30 Sat Dec. 03 4. Tue Jan.Elder 12 Bishop Brossart CovCathElder 6:00 10:00 5. Sat Jan. 16 Turpin (Ohio) CovCath 12:00 Tue Dec. 06 6. Tue Jan.St. 19 Henry Indian Hill (Ohio) CovCathSt. Henry 4:30 4:30 Fri Dec. 09 7. Sat Jan. Louisville23 St. HighlandsXavier HighlandsLou St X 3:00 4:30 Mon Dec. 12 8. Tue Jan.Dixie 26 St. Xavier (Ohio) CovCathCovCath 4:30 6:30 9. Sat Jan. 30 Conner CovCath 4:30 Tue Dec. 13 10. Tue Feb.Cincinnati 02 Moeller LaSalle (Ohio) LaSalleMoeller 4:30 4:30 11. Thu CincinnatiFeb. 04 Archbishop Holmes McNicholas Freshmen Holmes Tournament6:30 12. Sat Feb. 06 Scott (Kenton) CovCath 11:00 Sat Dec. 17 13. Tue Feb.TBD 09 Lloyd CovCathMcNick 4:30 TBD Sun Dec. 18 14. Thu Feb.TBD 11 Dixie CovCathMcNick 6:30 TBD 15. Sat Feb. 13 McNicholas CovCath 4:30 16. Fri Feb. 19 Holy Cross Holy Cross 4:30 Tue Dec. 20 17. Tue Feb.Mason 23 County St. Henry St.CovCath Henry 4:30 6:30 Fri Dec. 23 Boone County Boone Co 4:30 Tue Jan. 03 JacHolyk Ka Crosselin F reshmen Basketball TourCovCathnament 4:30 Wed Jan. 04 18. Mon Feb.Cincinnati 22 Moeller Highlands “B” CovCathCovCath 6:00 6:30 Fri Jan. 06 19. Sat Feb. Conner27 Quarter Finals CovCathCovCath 10:00 4:30 20. Sat Mar. 06 Semi-Finals CovCath 5:00 Tue Jan. 10 21. Mon Mar.Winton 08 Woods Finals CovCathCovCath 8:00 4:30 Thu Jan. 12 Newport Central Cath NewCath 6:00
Tue Jan. 17 Holmes CovCath 6:30 Wed Jan. 18 Cooper CovCath 4:30 Sat Jan. 21 Ryle CovCath 4:30
Mon Jan. 23 Campbell County CovCath 4:30 Wed Jan. 25 Scott Scott 7:30 SchnellerMon Jan. 30 Highlands& Knochelmann Highlands Proudly 4:30 Wed Feb. 01 Beechwood Beechwood 7:30 SupportsJack Covington Kaelin Freshmen Basketball Tournament Catholic
Sat Feb. 04 TBD CovCath TBD Mon Feb 06 TBD CovCath TBD Wed Feb. 08 AlumniTBD CovCath TBD Sat Feb, 11 John Knochelmann,TBD Jr. ’77 $ CovCath FurnaceTBD Mon Feb. 13 Pete KnochelmannTBD ’83 49CovCath Tune-upTBD Home Games in BoldBen Knochelmann ’15 Drew Knochelmann ’17 Text “CCH” to (859) 549-5677 Owners to take advantage of Lisa and Kris Knochelmann COLONELSthis special ELITE offer! 5th gradeNot SWOL valid on oil furnace. fall Expires league 3/15/21 champs say have a great or call (859) 341-1200 or scheduleseason online atCCH. www.skpha.com St. Elizabeth Healthcare proud to support Covington Catholic High School Winter Basketball
www.stelizabeth.com
COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 2020 -20220201-2021
FRESHMANFRESHMAN ROSTER ROSTER
# Name# Name GradeGrade Height Height Weight Weight Position Position 2020-2021 3 Disken,3 Disken, Grant Grant 9th 9th 5’9” 5’9” 145 145 Guard Guard Covington Catholic Freshmen Basketball Roster 4 Bowles,4 Bowles, Jalen Jalen 9th 9th 5’8” 5’8” 135 135 Guard Guard # Name Grade Height Weight Position 5 Schlachter,5 Schlachter, David David 9th 9th 5’8” 5’8”th 140 140 Guard Guard 10 Molique, 10 1 Magary, Molique, Andy Andy JD 9th 9th 6’1” 96’1” 155 155 5’7” Forward Forward 115 Forward th 11 Jackson, 11 2 Knasel, Jackson, Jay KaiJay 9th 9th 5’9” 95’9” 145 145 5’8” Guard Guard 110 Forward th 12 Ballow, 12 3 Wagner, Ballow, Sean Sean Eli 9th 9th 5’10” 95’10” 135 135 5’10” Guard Guard 120 Forward th 13 Boydston, 13 4 Miller, Boydston, Michael Bray Michael lon 9th 9th 5’9” 95’9” 150 150 5’8” Guard Guard 133 Forward 14 Sommerkamp, 14 5 Long, Sommerkamp, Ethan Hunter Hunter 9th 9th 6’0” 96’0”th 145 145 5’8” Forward Forward 105 Forward 20 Davin,1120 Schwalbach, Davin,Mick Mick Ty 9th 9th 6’0” 96’0”th 155 155 5 Guard’7” Guard 124 Guard 22 Schreiber,1422 McMurtry, Schreiber, Trey Trey Garrett 9th 9th 5’9” 95’9”th 135 135 5’8” Guard Guard 139 Guard 23 Thelen,2023 Kennedy, Thelen, Michael Michael Christopher 9th 9th 5’7” 95’7”th 135 135 5’7” Guard Guard 115 Guard 24 Moser,24 Moser, Joey Joey 9th 9th 6’0” 6’0” 155 155 Forward Forward 21 Knipper, Cole 9th 6’1” 158 Center 30 Jones,2230 Dieruf, Jones,Lucas Lucas Charlie 9th 9th 6’2” 96’2”th 175 175 5’11” Center Center 175 Forward 33 Green,33 Green,Neil Neil 9th 9th 6’4” 6’4” 170 170 Forward Forward 24 Edwards, Mason 9th 5’10” 165 Forward 34 Lawrie,34 Lawrie, John John 9th 9th 6’3” 6’3” 160 160 Forward Forward 25 DiTommaso, Vincent 9th 5’10” 130 Guard 30 Reeves, Ben 9th 5’11” 160 Forward 40 Zekl, Bradley 9th 6’0” 165 Center 44 Jones, Seth 9th 6’2” 190 Center
Freshmen Head Coach: Rich Hoyt Principal: Mr. Bob Rowe Assistant Coach: Parker Keller Dean of Academics: Mr. Anthony Zechella Trainer: Chris Unkraut, Ryan Enzweiler A.D.: Mr. Tony Bacigalupo Student Coaches: Jude Mueller, Dexter Bent Official Scorer: Dale Dickman Jackson Hahn Official Timer: Alex Ammerman School Nickname: Colonels Public Address Announcer: Ray Michael Enrollment: 512 Young men School Colors: Royal Blue and White
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
JUNIOR VARSITY ROSTER
# Name Grade Height Weight Position 2 Schuh, Johnny 10th 5’82020- 2021 130 Guard 5 Deere, TJ Covington10th Catholic 6’4” JV 185 Basketball Forward Roster 10 # Bishop,Name Michael 10th Grade 5’9” Height 140 Weight Guard Position th 11 2 Fleek, Bishop Tyler, An thony 10th 10 6’4” 5’11 190” 160 Forward Guard 3 Warner, Nathan 10th 5’10” 155 Guard 12 Collins, Michael 11th 6’2” 160 Forward 5 Dirks, Noah 10th 6’0” 170 Guard 15 Karim, Jabari 10th 5’9” 140 Guard 10 Johnson, Noah 9th 6’0” 170 Forward 24 Mayer, Michael 9th 6’5” 190 Forward 11 Tranter, Wynn 10th 5’11” 165 Forward 33 12 Brannen, Giesler CJ, Cam 10th 9th 6’1” 5’9 150” 165 Guard Guard 34 14 Spencer, Hussey, Michael Brady 10th 9th 6’2” 5’11” 180 165 Forward Guard 40 15 Fortner, Greis, Adam Parker 10th 10th 6’2” 5’6 170” 150 Forward Guard 21 Fryman, Trevor 10Th 6’2” 170 Forward 23 Link, Ayden 10th 5’11” 165 Guard 24 Thapar, Nick 10th 5’11” 165 Guard 32 Detzel, Colin 10th 6’5” 180 Center 33 Jones, Aiden 10th 6’4” 190 Forward 34 Ambrocio, Donovan 10th 6’1” 180 Forward Junior Varsity Head Coach: Matt Stevens Principal: Mr. Bob Rowe Asst. Coaches: Steve Sorrell, Zack Tobler Assistant Principal: Mr. Mike Guidugli Dean of Students: Mrs. Theresa Guard Dean of Academics: Mr. Anthony Zechella Trainer: Chris Unkraut, Ryan Enzweiler A.D.: Mr. Tony Bacigalupo Statisticians: Bob Morris, Rusty Schilling Official Scorer: Dale Dickman SID: Dave Wear Official Timer: Alex Ammerman School Nickname: Colonels Announcer: Al Hertsenberg School Colors: Royal Blue and White Managers: Brian Cheek, Drew Nader
JACKS GLASS 2SIDED -1(outlined).indd 1 10/13/10 1:29 PM JACKS GLASS 2SIDED -1(outlined).indd 2 10/13/10 1:29 PM
COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 2020 20-20220-2021 1
JUNIOR JUNIOR VARSITY VARSITY SCHEDULE SCHEDULE
Mon.Mon. Nov. Nov.28 1.28 Mon Jan. Williamstown 04 WilliamstownDixie Heights CovCathCovCath Dixie 6:00 6:00pm 6:00pm Wed.Wed. Nov. Nov.30 2. 30 Tue Jan Lexington. 05 Lexington Catholic Ryle Catholic CovCathCovCath CovCath 6:15 6:00pm 6:00pm Sat. Dec.Sat. 3Dec. 3 3. Thu JanElder. 07 Elder Cooper Elder Elder CovCath 6:1511:30am 11:30am Tues. Tues.Dec. 6Dec. 64. Tue Jan.St. 12 Henry St. Henry Bishop Brossart St. HenrySt. CovCath Henry 7:30 6:00pm 6:00pm 5. Fri Jan. 15 DeSales (Louisville) DeSales 5:30 Fri. Dec. 9 Louisville St. X Louisville St. X 6:00pm Fri. Dec. 9 6. Sat Jan.Louisville 16 St. Turpin X (Ohio) Louisville CovCath St. X 1:45 6:00pm Sat. Dec.Sat. 10Dec. 107. Tue Jan.Louisville 19 Louisville Central Indian Central Hill (Ohio) LouisvilleLouisville CovCath Central Central 6:15 4:00pm 4:00pm Tues. Tues.Dec. 13Dec. 138. Sat Jan.Moeller 23 Moeller Highlands Moeller MoellerHighlands 4:306:00pm 6:00pm Fri. Dec.Fri. 23Dec. 23 9. Tue Jan.Boone 26 Boone Co. St.Co. Xavier (Ohio) BooneBoone CovCathCo. Co. 6:15 6:00pm 6:00pm 10. Sat Jan. 30 Conner CovCath 6:15 Tues.Tues. Jan. 3Jan. 3 Holy HolyCross Cross CovCathCovCath 6:00pm 6:00pm 11. Tue Feb. 02 LaSalle (Ohio) LaSalle 6:00 Fri. Jan.Fri. 6Jan. 6 12. Fri Feb.Conner 05 Conner St. Xavier (Louisville) CovCathCovCath St. X 6:00 6:00pm 6:00pm Mon.Mon. Jan. 9Jan. 13.9 Tue Feb.Simon 09 Simon Kenton Simon Kenton Kenton CovCathCovCath Simon 6:00 7:00pm* 7:00pm* Tues.Tues. Jan. 10Jan. 14.10 Sat Feb. Winton 13 Winton Woods McNicholas Woods (Ohio) CovCathCovCath CovCath 6:15 6:00pm 6:00pm 15. Tue Feb. 16 Beechwood Beechwood 6:00 Thur. JanThur. 12 Jan 12 NCC NCC NCC NCC 7:00pm7:00pm 16. Fri Feb. 19 Holy Cross (Covington) Holy Cross 6:00 Wed.Wed. Jan. 18Jan. 17.18 Sat Feb.Cooper 20 Cooper Oldham County CovCathCovCath CovCath 4:00 6:00pm 6:00pm Sat. Jan.Sat. 21Jan. 2118. Tue Feb.Ryle 23 Ryle St. Henry CovCathCovCath St. Henry 6:00 6:00pm 6:00pm Mon.Mon. Jan 23 Jan 2319. Sat FebCampbell. 27 Campbell Co. Bowling Co. Green CovCathCovCath Bowling 4:3 6:00pm0 (CST) 6:00pm 20. Tue Mar. 02 Holmes CovCath 6:00 Fri. Jan.Fri. 27Jan. 27 HolmesHolmes CovCathCovCath 6:00pm 6:00pm 21. Fri Mar. 12 Madison Central CovCath 6:00 Mon. Mon.Jan. 30 Jan. 30 HighlandsHighlands HighlandsHighlands 6:00pm 6:00pm Tues.Tues. Jan. 31Jan. 31 Junior Varsity Scott Scott Tourney CovCathCovCath 6:00pm 6:00pm Fri. Feb.Fri. 3 Feb. 3 BeechwoodBeechwood BeechwoodBeechwood 6:00pm 6:00pm Thur. Feb.Thur. 9 Feb. 9 Dixie Dixie Dixie Dixie 6:00pm6:00pm Tues. Tues.Feb. 14 Feb. 14 SimonSimon Kenton Kenton SimonSimon Kenton Kenton 6:00pm 6:00pm Fri. Feb.Fri. 17Feb. 17 MadisonMadison Central Central CovCathCovCath 6:00pm 6:00pm 2020-2021 NKBBCA JV Tournament HomeHome GamesBy Games12/31/20 in Bold in BoldBy 1/16/21 By 1/30/21 2/6/21 2/8/21 Campbell County Beechwood
Highlands Bellevue
Ryle at Cov Cath Dixie Heights
Holmes
Boone County
Newport at Cov Cath Conner NCC
Lloyd Scott
St. Henry at Cov Cath Holy Cross Bishop Brossart
Cooper Covington Catholic
Simon Kenton
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
VARSITY ROSTER
2020-2021 # Name CovingtonGrade Catholic Height Varsity Weight Basketball Position Roster 1 # Name Fredrick, CJ 11th Grade 6’4” Height 175 GuardWeight Position 3 2 Murphy, VonHandorf, Reece Cole 12th 12th 6’2” 5’ 1859” Guard 150 Guard th 4 3 Wilson, Thelen, Luke Mekhi 11th 11 5’10” 6’2” 145 Guard180 Forward 5 Stocks, Donovan 12th 6’4” 170 Guard 5 Deere, TJ 10th 6’4” 160 Forward 10 Pope, David 11th 6’1” 165 Guard 11 Fleek, Tyler 10th 6’4” 180 Forward 13 Ipsaro, Evan 10th 5’11” 175 Guard 1314 McHale, Lenihan, Luke Colin 11th 11th 6’0” 6’ 1505” Guard 175 Forward 1421 Horn, Pike, Malachi Walker 11th 11th 6’3” 6’3” 175 Forward 175 Guard 2023 Ipsaro, Davin, Jack John 10th 12th 6’5” 6’4” 175 Forward175 Forward 2132 McGillis, Mayer, AJ Kascyl 11th 10th 6’4” 6’1” 195 Forward185 Guard 2233 Rylee, Ruthsatz, Mitchell Aiden 11th 11th 5’9” 6’7” 145 Guard205 Center th 2334 Wahoff, Nowak, Casey Max 11th 12 6’0” 6 150’4” Guard200 Forward th 2535 Skinner, Galvin, Ian D.J. 12th 12 6’3” 6’ 1904” Forward190 Forward 42 Starks, Chandler 10th 6’6” 218 Forward 30 Thelen, Nick 10th 6’7” 185 Forward
32Head Thelen, Coach: Paul Scott Ruthsatz11th (29-5 Last 6’3” y ear, 2 17056-59 at CovCath Forward 274-64 Overall) 44Assistant Walter, Coaches: Jake Joe Fredrick, 11th Ben 7’0” Franzen, 255 Matt Stevens, Center Steve Sorrell Zach Tobler, Rich Hoyt, Parker Keller Principal: Mr. Bob Rowe A.D.: Mr. Tony Bacigalupo Trainer: Chris Unkraut, Ryan Enzweiler Scorekeeper: Dale Dickman Sports Information Director: Dave Wear Timekeeper: Alex Ammerman Statisticians: Bob Morris, Rusty Schilling Announcer: Al Hertsenberg School Colors: Royal Blue and White Manager: Ben Greenwell School Mascot: Colonels Videographer: Tyler Hutson Enrollment: 512 KHSAA Sweet Sixteen State Champion: 2014, 2018 KHSAA Sweet Sixteen State Runner-up: 1967 KHSAA Sweet Sixteen State Final Four: 2004, 2015 9th Region Champions: 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 92, 04, 06, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20
WE TAKE Pride IN WHO WE HIRE. • Family Owned • State Licensed Technicians • Free Second Opinion • Home of the Lifetime Warranty
PLUMBING • HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING
(859) 429-0980
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2020-2021 VARSITY SCHEDULE 2018-2019 VARSITY SCHEDULE 1. Mon Jan. 04 Dixie Heights Dixie 7:30 2. Tue Jan. 05 Ryle CovCath 8:00 3. Thu Jan. 07 Cooper CovCath 8:00 4. Fri Jan. 15 DeSales (Louisville) DeSales 7:30 5. Sat Jan. 16 Turpin (Ohio) CovCath 3:30 6. Tue Jan. 19 Indian Hill CovCath 8:00 7. Sat Jan. 23 Highlands Highlands 6:00 8. Tue Jan. 26 St. Xavier (Ohio) CovCath 8:00 Tue Dec. 13 9. Sat Jan. 30 Conner CovCath 8:00 10. Tue Feb. 02 LaSalle (Ohio) LaSalle 7:30 11. Fri KingFeb. 05 of the Bluegrass St. Xavier Hosted (Louisville) by Fairdale St.HS X Louisville, 7:30 Ky. 12. Sat Feb. 06 Louisville Male CovCath 6:00 Sat Dec. 17 13. Tue Feb.North 09 Hardin Simon Kenton SimonFairdale 7:30 7:30 Mon Dec. 19 14. Sat Feb. TBA13 McNicholas (Ohio) CovCathFairdale 8:00 TBA 15. Tue Feb. 16 Beechwood (District Game) Beechwood 7:30 Tue Dec. 20 16. Fri Feb. 19TBA Holy Cross (District Game) HolyFairdale Cross 7:30 TBA Wed Dec. 21 17. Sat Feb. TBA20 Oldham County CovCathFairdale 6:00 TBA 18. Tue Feb. 23 St. Henry St. Henry 7:30 19. Fri Feb. 26 Ashland Paul Blazer CovCath 8:00 Fri Dec. 23 20. Sat Feb. Boone27 County Bowling Green BowlingBoone Co 6:00 (cST) 7:30 21. Tue Mar. 02 Holmes (District Game) CovCath 8:00 22. Sat.The Mar Skyline 06 Classic Lloyd Hosted by St. Anthony LloydHS Jersey City, 6:00 NJ. Tue Dec. 27 23. Fri Mar. Pope12 John Madison Central CovCathJersey City NJ 8:00 6:00
Thurs Dec. 29 Mon Mar.St. 15 Augustine 35th District Tournament HolmesJersey City NJ TBD 4:30
Tue Jan. 03 Sat Mar. 20*Holy Cross (District 9th Reg ion Game)Tournament BB&T CovCath Arena TBD 7:30
Fri Jan. 06 Sun Mar.Conner 28 KHSAA Sweet Sixteen RuppCovCath Arena TBD 7:30 Sat Jan. 07 South Laurel South Laurel 7:30
Tue Jan. 10 Winton Woods (Ohio) CovCath 7:30 Bluegrass Classic Fri Jan. 13 Newport Central Catholic BB&T Arena 8:30 Flying to the Hoop Sun Jan. 15 Dayton Dunbar Kettering Arena 8:15 Wed Jan. 18 Cooper CovCath 7:30 Sat Jan. 21 Ryle CovCath 7:30 Mon Jan. 23 Campbell County CovCath 7:30 Fri Jan. 27 *Holmes (District Game) CovCath 7:30 Mon Jan. 30 Highlands Highlands 7:30 Tue Jan. 31 Scott (Senior Day) CovCath 7:30 Fri Feb. 03 *Beechwood (District Game) Beechwood 7:30 Thurs Feb. 09 CummingsDixie DentistryDixie 7:30 Improving 2465Our StyleDixieDan Tieman Highway To Classic Help You Smile Sat Feb. 11 FortLexington Mitchell, Paul Dunbar KY 41017Thomas More TBA Tue Feb. 14 Simon Kenton Simon Kenton 7:30 Fri Feb. 17 Madison(859) Central 341-5300 CovCath 7:30 email: michaelcummings [email protected] Cummings Dentistry provides comprehensive35th District dental Tournament care for both adults and children including: Emergency Treatment • Preventive & Restorative Care • Cosmetic Smile Makeovers • Teeth Whitening Porcelain Veneers • Implants • Dental9th Crowns Region & TournamentBridges • Root Canal Therapy • Dentures Nightguards • Snoring Appliances •KHSAA Invisalign Sweet and SixteenBraces • E4D Same Day Dentistry Home Games in Bold cummingsdentistryfortmitchell.com
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
DISTRICT CHAMPS
1962 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1974 • 1975 • 1981 • 1986 • 1987 1991 • 1992 • 1995 • 1996 • 1999 • 2001 • 2002 • 2013 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 REGIONAL CHAMPS 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1992 • 2004 • 2006 • 2014 • 2015 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 STATE TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES 2014, 2018 (State Champions) 1967 (State Runner-Up) 2004 & 2015 State Semi-Finals 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1992 • 2004 • 2006 • 2014 • 2015 • 2018 • 2019
Covington Catholic Basketball • CCH BASKETBALLThrough the 2019-2020 Season 1000 POINT CLUB 1000 Point Club
PlayerPlayer Points Points Games Games Avg. AverageYears Years ColeCole Vonhandorf VonHandorf 2244 2244 141 141 1 5.9 15.9 2014-172013-17 NickNick Ruthsatz Ruthsatz 1980 1980 100 100 19.8 19.8 2011-142011-14 AndyAndy Listerman Listerman 1730 1730 128 128 13.5 13.5 1991-941991-94 StephenCJ Fredrick Purdon 1518 1651 112 93 13.6 17.8 1996-002015-18 RogerStephen Tieman Purdon 1456 1518 76 112 19.2 13.6 1953-561996-00 JakeRoger Thelen Tieman 1258 1456 76 76 16.6 19.2 2008-111953-56 JeffJake Studer Thelen 1255 1258 95 76 13.2 16.6 1989-922008-11 ToddJeff EtlerStuder 1198 1255 92 95 13.0 13.2 1989-921989-92 JohnAiden VonLehman Ruthsatz 1182 1219 93 122 12.7 9.9 1967-702014-18 ToddTodd Jacobs Elter 1177 1198 90 92 13.1 13.0 2004-071989-92 DonJohn Cowie VonLehman 1158 1182 81 93 14.3 12.7 1955-581967-70 BillTodd Topmiller Jacobs 1155 1177 96 90 12.0 13.1 1968-712004-07 MikeDon Dacey Cowie 1150 1158 79 81 14.6 14.3 1963-661955-58 RichardBill Topmiller Derkson 1142 1155 84 96 13.6 12.0 1968-711968-71 ChrisMike Cleves Dacey 1111 1150 76 79 14.6 14.6 1982-851963-66 RandyRichard Noll Derkson 1102 1142 86 84 12.8 13.6 1965-681968-71 Chris Cleves 1111 76 14.6 1982-85 Brian Clemons 1094 86 12.7 1980-83 Randy Noll 1102 86 12.8 1965-68 Bo Schuh 1089 106 10.3 2012-15 Brian Clemons 1094 86 12.7 1980-83 Steve Berling 1079 93 11.7 1977-81 Bo Schuh 1089 106 10.3 2012-15 Dan Tieman 1073 78 13.8 1955-58 Steve Berling 1079 93 11.7 1977-81 Dave Rechtin 1024 75 13.7 1975-78 Grant Disken 1077 90 11.9 2018-20 Luke Maile 1019 94 10.8 2006-09 Dan Tieman 1073 78 13.8 1955-58 Jim Rippe 1003 82 12.2 1968-71 Dave Rechtin 1024 75 13.7 1975-78 Luke Maile 1019 94 10.8 2006-09 Jim Rippe 1003 82 12.2 1968-71
IF YOUR GARAGE DOOR COULD TALK…
Would it welcome your guests with charm? Impress them with elegance? Not only should it match your personality, but it should also complement the architecture. After all, the garage door is a large part of your home’s curb appeal. AE Door & Window offers residential garage doors in many styles and options. You’ll find that one-of-a-kind garage door that’s the perfect fit for your unique home. Since 1980 we have served the Tri-State with quality products and exceptional service. Visit one of our three showrooms today! www.aedoorsales.com
Cincinnati Showroom Eastgate Design Center Kentucky Showroom 1260 W. Sharon Rd. 760 Eastgate South 8430 U.S. 42 Cincinnati, OH 45240 Union Township, OH 45245 Florence, KY 41042 513.742.1984 513.943.1984 859.283.1984
AE Door Housetrends OCT FD.indd 1 9/19/17 11:50 AM COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 2020 20-20220-2021 1
BASKETBALLBASKETBALL RECORDS RECORDS Covington Catholic Basketball Records INDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL RECORDS RECORDS Through the 2019-2020 Season SingleSingle Game Game Covington Catholic Basketball Records Individual Records Most MostPoints Points Scored Scored 50Covington Through 50 Ca Mike thetholic MikeFessler20 19B Fesslerasketball- 2020 Season 1962Records vs.1962 Dixie vs. Dixie Most MostField GoalsField Goals 18 Through18 Jake the Thelen Jake2019 Thelen -2020 Season2011 vs.2011 Boyle vs. BoyleCounty County Most MostFree Throws Free Throws 19 19 Individual NickSingle Ruthsatz Nick GameRuthsatz Records 2012 vs.2012 Lou. vs. St. Lou. Xavier St. Xavier Most Most3-PointersMost 3-Pointers Points Scored 11 5011 Individual Jeff Studer Jeff Studer RecordsMike Fessler 1991, vs.19911962 Bullitt vs. vs. Bullitt DixieCentral Central Heights Most MostTotalMost ReboundsTotal Field Rebounds Goals 25 18 25 BrennanSingle Brennan Votel Game JakeVotel Thelen, 2005 2011 vs.2005 Boone vs. BooneBoyle County County Most Free Throws 19 Nick Ruthsatz, 2012 vs. Lou. St. Xavier Most Points Scored 50 Single GameMike Fessler, 1962 vs. Dixie Heights SingleSingleMost Season 3 Season-Pointers 11 Jeff Studer, 1991 vs. Bullitt Central Most TotalFieldPoints GoalsRebounds Scored 501825 BrennanMikeJake Thelen, Fessler Votel, ,2011 1962 2005 vs. vs. vs. Boyle Dixie Boone CountyHeights County Most MostPoints Points Scored Scored 763 763 Nick Ruthsatz Nick Ruthsatz 2013-142013-14 Most FieldFreeBlocks ThrowsGoals 181907 NoahJakeNick Ruthsatz,Thelen, Hupmann, 2011 2012 2 019vs. vs. Boyle vs. Lou. St. County St. Henry Xavier HighestHighestMost Point/Game Free3 -Point/GamePointers Throws Avg. Avg. 25.4 1911 25.4 MikeSingle MikeFessler Season Fessler NickJeff Studer, Ruthsatz,1961-62 19911961-62 2012 vs. vs.Bullitt Lou. Central St. Xavier Most Total Rebounds 25 Brennan Votel, 2005 vs. Boone County Most MostFieldMost GoalsField Points3-Pointers Goals Scored 285 90011285 Jake Thelen Jake Thelen CJJeff Fredrick Studer,2010-11 19912010-11 vs. Bullitt2017 -Central2018 Most Blocks 07 Noah Hupmann, 2019 vs. St. Henry Most MostFreeHighestMost Throws Free Total Point/Game Throws Rebounds Avg. 240 25.425240 Mike MikeFessler Fessler MikeBrennan Fessler 1961-62Votel, 1961-62 2005 vs.1961 Boone-1962 County Most MostTotalMost ReboundsTotal FieldBlocks Rebounds Goals 452 31507 452 DonSingle Turney Don Season Turney CJNoah Fredrick Hupmann,1980-81 1980-81 2019 2017vs. St.-2018 Henry Most Points Scored 900 CJ Fredrick 2017-2018 Most MostOffensiveMost Offensive Free Rebounds Throws Rebounds 167 240 167 DonSingle Turney Don Season Turney Mike Fessler1980-81 1980-81 1961-1962 Highest Point/Game Avg. 25.4 Mike Fessler 1961-1962 Most MostDefensiveMost Defensive TotalPoints Rebounds Rebounds Scored Rebounds 375 900452 375 Don Turney Don Turney CJDon Fredrick Turney1980-81 1980-81 20171980-20181981 HighestMost FieldOffensive Point/Game Goals Rebounds Avg. 25.4167315 MikeDonCJ Fredrick Turney Fessler 201719611980-201819621981 Most MostAssists Assists 242 242 John Derkson John Derkson 1981-821981-82 Most FieldDefensiveFree ThrowsGoals Rebounds 315375240 CJDonMike Fredrick Turney Fessler 196120171980-196220181981 Most MostStealsMost Steals TotalFreeAssists Throws Rebounds 124 240242452124 Kevin KevinListerman ListermanMikeJohnDon Turney DerksonFessler 1992-93 1992-93 198019611981-198119621982 Best ShootingBestMost Shooting TotalStealsOffensive % Rebounds % Rebounds 62.9% 45212416762.9% Jay McCoy Jay McCoy DonKevin Turney Listerman1984-85 1984-85 19801992-19811993 Best FreeBestMostBest Throw Free Shooting OffensiveDefensive Throw % %% Rebounds Rebounds 88.5% 16772.137588.5% Nick Shipley Nick Shipley DonJake TurneyWalter1992-93 1992-93 19802017-19812018 Most Assists 242 John Derkson 1981-1982 Most Most3-PointersMostBest 3-PointersFree Defensive Throw Rebounds % 89 37590.089 Nick Shipley Nick Shipley DonAiden Turney Ruthsatz1992-93 1992-93 19802017-19812018 Most Assists3Steals-Pointers 242107124 JohnCJKevin Fredrick Derkson Listerman 198120171992-198220181993 Best Shooting % 72.1 Jake Walter 2017-2018 CareerCareerMost Records Steals Records 124 Kevin Listerman 1992-1993 Best ShootingFree Throw % % 72.190.0 JakeAiden Walter Ruthsatz 2017-2018 Most MostPointsMost Points 3Scored-Pointers Scored 2244 1072244 CareerCole VonHandorfCole Records VonHandorfCJ Fredrick 201 4-12017 4-17 2017-2018 MostBest Free Points Throw Scored % 224490.0 ColeAiden VonHandorf Ruthsatz 20132017-20172018 HighestHighest PPG Avg. PPG Avg. 19.8 19.8 Nick Ruthsatz Nick Ruthsatz 2011-142011-14 HighestMost 3- PointersPGP Avg. 19.8107 NickCJ Fredrick Ruthsatz 20112017-20142018 Most MostFieldMost GoalsField Field Goals Goals 809 809809 CareerCole VonHandorfCole Records VonHandorfCole VonHandorf 2014-172014-17 2013-2017 Most MostFreeMost Throws Free FreePoints Throws Throws Scored 515 5152244515 Career Nick Ruthsatz Nick Records Ruthsatz NickCole RuthsatzVonHandorf2011-142011-14 20112013-20142017 Most MostAssistsMostHighest Assists PointsAssists PGP ScoredAvg. 452 45219.82244452 Kevin KevinListerman ListermanKevinNickCole RuthsatzVonHandorf Listerman 1992-951992-95 199220112013-199520142017 Most Field Goals 809 Cole VonHandorf 2013-2017 Most MostStealsMostHighest Steals Steals PGP Avg. 291 29119.8291 Kevin KevinListerman ListermanKevinNick Ruthsatz Listerman 1992-951992-95 19922011-19952014 Most Free Throws 515 Nick Ruthsatz 2011-2014 Best ShootingBestBestMost Shooting Shooting Field % Goals % % 61.1%65.80961.1% 7 Jay McCoy Jay McCoy NeilCole GreenVonHandorf1984-86 1984-86 20120137-20201720 BestMost Free Assists Throw % 85.9452 AidenKevin ListermanRuthsatz 20141992-20181995 Best FreeBestMost Throw Free Free Throw % Throws % 89.3%5158 9.3 % Cole VonHandorfCole VonHandorfNick Ruthsatz 2014-172014-17 2011-2014 Most GamesStealsAssists Played 141291452 ColeKevin VonHandorf Listerman 20131992-20171995 Most MostGames Games Played Played 141 141 Cole VonHandorfCole VonHandorf 2014-202014-20 MostBest Shooting TotalSteals Rebounds % 94565.2917 ChrisNeilKevin Green WalkerListerman 198920119927-198320199520 Most MostTotalMostBest ReboundsTotalFreeShooting Offensive ReboundsThrow % Rebounds % 945 38685.965. 9457 Chris ChrisWalker Walker ChrisAidenNeil Green Walker Ruthsatz1989-93 1989-93 198920142017--198320182020 Most MostOffensiveMostBest OffensiveFree DefensiveGames Rebounds Throw Played Rebounds Rebounds % 386 55914185.9 386 Chris ChrisWalker Walker ChrisColeAiden VonHandorf Walker Ruthsatz1989-93 1989-93 198920132014-198320172018 Most Total Rebounds 945 Chris Walker 1989-1983 Most MostDefensiveMost Defensive 3Games-Pointers Rebounds Played Rebounds 559 213141 559 Chris ChrisWalker Walker NickCole RuthsatzVonHandorf1989-931989-93 20112013-20142017 Most Offensive Rebounds 386 Chris Walker 1989-1983 Most Most3-PointersBestMost 3-Pointers3 Total-Point Rebounds % 213 51.0945213 Nick Ruthsatz Nick Ruthsatz NickChris Shipley Walker2011-14 2011-14 19901989-19931983 Most DefensiveOffensive ReboundsRebounds 559386 Chris Walker 1989-1983 Best 3-PointBest 3-Point % % 51% 51% Nick Shipley Nick Shipley 1990-931990-93 Most 3Defensive-Pointers Rebounds 213559 NickChris Ruthsatz Walker 20111989-20141983 BestMost 3 3-Point-Pointers % 51.0213 Nick ShipleyRuthsatz 19902011-19932014 Best 3-Point % 51.0 Nick Shipley 1990-1993 59 Cavalier Blvd. Suite 300 Florence, KY 859-525-0507 MooreDentalServices.com COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2020-20212017-201 COLONELS8 COLONELS VARSITYVARSITY Getting to Know Reece Murphy CJFrom Fredrick Edgewood, Kentucky Parents: Kez and Molly Siblings: Cameron (25), Chelsea (19), Jay (12) Grade School: St. Pius X Parish: St. Pius X House System: Augustine 1 Favorite CCH Class: Economics Favorite CCH Memory: CovCath vs Moeller basketball game during my freshman year Favorite NBA player of all time: Rajon Rondo & Devin Booker Most inspirational person or athlete: Kobe Bryant Favorite Musical Artist: Reece Murphy King Von and Lil Dirk 2 Favorite hobby: Sr. • G • 150 • 5’9” Listening to music and shopping Advice to Future colonels: Make sacrifices to do what you love
Getting to Know Mekhi Wilson Luke Thelen From Park Hills, Kentucky Parents: Michelle Siblings: Jalen (27), Khadijah (26), Elijah (20) Grade School: Conner Middle School House System: Kolbe Favorite CCH Class: Earth and Space 4 Favorite CCH Memory: Winning the freshman regional championship Favorite NBA player of all time: Allen Iverson Most inspirational person or athlete: Lebron James Favorite Musical Artist: Polo G Mekhi Wilson Favorite hobby: 3 Playing basketball Jr. • F • 180 • 6’2” Advice to Future colonels: Have fun and treat everyone equal
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2012018-20192020-20217-2018 COLONELS COLONELS COLONELS VARSITYVARSITY Getting to Know Donovan Stocks TJ DeereFrom Cincinnati, Ohio Parents: James and Libby Siblings: Ivey (16), Michael (13) Grade School: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Ohio) Parish: Immaculate Heart of Mary5 (Ohio) House System: Chaminade Favorite CCH Class: Economics Favorite CCH Memory: Playing in the Villages Tournament in Florida Favorite NBA player of all time: Lebron James Most inspirational person or athlete: My Dad: James Stocks Favorite Musical Artist: Donovan Stocks Lil Durk 5 Favorite hobby: Buying shoes Advice to Future colonels: Sr. • G • 170 • 6’4” Taking advantage of every moment because it goes fast
Tyler FleekGetting to Know David Pope From Villa Hills, Kentucky Parents: Thomas and Angie Siblings: Nick (24), Isabelle (21) Grade School: 11 Turkeyfoot Middle School Parish: St. Joseph - Crescent Springs House System: Aquinas Favorite CCH Class: Anatomy and Physiology Favorite CCH Memory: Winning state for football Favorite NBA player of all time: Kyrie Irving Most inspirational person or athlete: My Dad: Tom Pope Favorite Musical Artist: David Pope Shinedown 10 Favorite hobby: Basketball, video games and friends Jr. • G • 165 • 6’1” Advice to Future colonels: Don’t take anything for granted Fans for life. COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2018-20192020-20212017-201 8COLONELS COLONELS VARSITYVARSITY Getting to Know Evan Ipsaro MichaelFrom Collins Cincinnati, Ohio Parents: John and Heather Siblings: Quincy (19), John (17) Grade School: Locust Corner Parish: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Ohio) House System: Chaminade12 Favorite CCH Class: Religion Favorite CCH Memory: Beating Coach Fredrick in the Blue/White game Favorite NBA player of all time: Larry Bird and John Stockton Most inspirational person or athlete: Luka Doncic Favorite Musical Artist: Evan Ipsaro Polo G 13 Favorite hobby: Basketball Advice to Future colonels: So. • G • 175 • 5’11” Work hard
JackGetting Davin to Know Colin McHale From Cincinnati, Ohio Parents: Brian and Lisa Siblings: Erin (22), Sean (20) Grade School: Immaculate Heart of Mary20 (Ohio) Parish: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Ohio) House System: Kolbe Favorite CCH Class: AP Psychology Favorite CCH Memory: Winning regional championship in 2020 Favorite NBA player of all time: Ray Allen Most inspirational person or athlete: John Hycrak Favorite Musical Artist: Colin McHale J Cole 14 Favorite hobby: Video games Advice to Future colonels: Jr. • F • 175 • 6’5” Do the work Proud Supporter of
Covington Catholic
High School COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2012018-20192020-20217-2018 COLONELS COLONELS COLONELS VARSITYVARSITY Getting to Know Walker Horn AJ MayerFrom Villa Hills, Kentucky Parents: Darrin and Carla Siblings: Caroline (20) Grade School: Hill Country Middle School Parish: 7 Hills Church 21 House System: Chaminade Favorite CCH Class: Psychology Favorite CCH Memory: Playing in BB&T Arena Favorite NBA player of all time: Steve Nash Most inspirational person or athlete: Stephen Curry Favorite Musical Artist: Walker Horn Lil Durk 21 Favorite hobby: Music and movies Advice to Future colonels: Jr. • G • 175 • 6’3” Work
Getting to Know John Ipsaro Aiden RuthsatzFrom Cincinnati, Ohio Parents: John and Heather Siblings: Quincy (19), Evan (16) Grade School: Locust Corner Parish: Immaculate Heart22 of Mary (Ohio) House System: Benedict Favorite CCH Class: Religion Favorite CCH Memory: Hanging out with the basketball team Favorite NBA player of all time: Danny Granger Most inspirational person or athlete: Tyler Hero Favorite Musical Artist: John Ipsaro Lil Baby 23 Favorite hobby: Golf, spike ball and chess Advice to Future colonels: Sr. • F • 175 • 6’4” You get out what you put in
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2018-20192020-20212017-201 8COLONELS COLONELS VARSITYVARSITY Getting to Know Kascyl McGillis CaseyFrom Nowak Maineville, Ohio Parents: Rich and Shannon Siblings: Bryson (25), Koby (23), Athens (12), Solyss (9), Semper (7) Grade School: Little Miami 23 Parish: St. Agnes House System: Aquinas Favorite CCH Class: Religion Favorite CCH Memory: Halloween Walk Favorite NBA player of all time: Kobe Bryant Most inspirational person or athlete: Kobe Bryant Favorite Musical Artist: Kascyl McGillis Eminem 32 Favorite hobby: Workout Advice to Future colonels: So. • G • 185 • 6’1” Always wear a hall pass
Getting to Know Mitchell Rylee From Fort Wright, Kentucky MichaelParents: Mayer Matt and Shannon Siblings: Madison Rylee (25), Mackenzie Rylee (22) Grade School: Beechwood House System: Bosco Favorite CCH Class: Music 2Appreciation4 Favorite CCH Memory: Transferring to CCH Favorite NBA player of all time: Michael Jordan Most inspirational person or athlete: My sisters—Madison and Mackenzie Favorite Musical Artist: Lil Baby Mitchell Rylee Favorite hobby: Basketball, friends and 33 video games Advice to Future colonels: Jr. • C • 205 • 6’7” Following my transfer, everything has fallen into place. Don’t be scared to try something new COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2018-20192020-20212018-201 8COLONELS COLONELS VARSITYVARSITY Getting to Know Max Wahoff NickFrom Thelen Lakeside Park, Kentucky Parents: Gary and Kristine Siblings: Gratchen (16), Elliot (12), Henry (11) Grade School: Blessed Sacrament Parish: Blessed Sacrament House System: Bosco 30 Favorite CCH Class: Religion with Coach Herts Favorite CCH Memory: The Braveheart game my freshman year—the whole school was there and freshman had a mosh pit in the grass Favorite NBA player of all time: Dennis Rodman Most inspirational person or athlete: Joey Votto Favorite Musical Artist: Max Wahoff J Cole 34 Favorite hobby: Friends, hiking, traveling and cars Sr. • F • 200 • 6’4” Advice to Future colonels: These four years go by quick. Cherish them
AdamGetting Fortner to Know DJ Skinner From Independence, Kentucky Parents: Dean and Jean Siblings: Todd (39), Lauren (36), Sophie (20), Stella (17) Grade School: St. Joseph Academy (Walton)40 Parish: St. Cecilia House System: Chaminade Favorite CCH Class: Biology II Favorite CCH Memory: Competing at the Track and Field State meet my freshman year Favorite NBA player of all time: Michael Jordan Most inspirational person or athlete: My Dad - Dean Skinner Favorite Musical Artist: D.J. Skinner Logic 35 Favorite hobby: Video games and watching soccer Sr. • F • 190 • 6’4” Advice to Future colonels: Work hard and get involved COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2018-20192020-20212018-201 8COLONELS COLONELS VARSITYVARSITY Getting to Know Chandler Starks NickFrom Thelen Anderson, Ohio Parents: Keith and Leann Siblings: Tyler (28), Alexis (20), Griffin (11) Grade School: Summit House System: Kolbe 30 Favorite CCH Class: Religion Favorite CCH Memory: Winning last year’s regional championship Favorite NBA player of all time: Dr J - Julius Erving Most inspirational person or athlete: Lebron James Favorite Musical Artist: Juice World Favorite hobby: Basketball, driving and Chandler Starks friends 42 Advice to Future colonels: So. • F • 218 • 6’6” Always keep a positive mindset Adam Fortner 40
SENIOR PICTURES • PORTRAITS • HEADSHOTS TEAM PICTURES • COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO AND MORE!
(859) 380-6559 • [email protected] • www.paulallison.photography
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2020-20212018-2019 COLONELS COLONELS SENIORSSENIORS AND CAPTAINS CAPTAINS
Max Wahoff, Donovan Stocks, Reece Murphy, John Ipsaro, DJ Skinner
2017-2018 COLONELS MANAGERS 2020-2021 STUDENT COACHES
Ben Greenwell Tyler Hutson
(from left to right) Jack Simkonis, Blake Cecil, Zach Rohling GO COLONELS, GO RECYCLE! Rumpke is proud to support the CCH Colonels.
Please Recycle: • Glass bottles • Plastic bottles • Cans • Cartons • Cardboard • Paper
www.rumpke.com
David Gray * David Gray Financial Advisor Ranked #1 in Kentucky and Financial Advisor859.426.4276, [email protected] Greater Cincinnati for 859.426.4276, [email protected] David Gray Merrill Lynch Wealth Managementreturn on investment Merrill Lynch300 Wealth BUTTERMILK Management PIKE *2015 PayScale report Financial Advisor David Gray300 BUTTERMILKLAKESIDE PIKE PARK, KY 41017 859.426.4276, [email protected] Advisor PARK, KY 41017 Antipasta 859.426.4276, [email protected]://fa.ml.com/kentucky/fort-mitchell/the-stacy- https://fa.ml.com/kentucky/fort-mitchell/the-stacy-gray-group/ Merrill Lynch Wealth ManagementMerrill Lynchgray-group/ Wealth Management Insalete 300 BUTTERMILK PIKE 300 BUTTERMILK PIKE LAKESIDE PARK, KY 41017 Over 40 Woodoutstanding Firedmajors Pizza https://fa.ml.com/kentucky/fort-mitchell/the-stacy- Merrill Lynch, Pierce,Merrill Lynch, Fenner & Smith Pierce,Transforming Incorporated Fenner (also& Smith referred Incorporated to as “MLPF&S”Your (also or referred “Merrill”) toOver makes as “MLPF&S” 45 available vibrant or student“Merrill”) organizationsmakes available LAKESIDE PARK, KY 41017certaingray-group/ investment products sponsored, managed, distributed or provided by companies that are affiliates certain investment products sponsored, managed, distributed or provided by companies that21 areClassic intercollegiate affiliates Americanathletic teams Pizza of Bank of America ofCorporation Bank of America (“BofA Corp.”). CorporationLife, MLPF&S So (“BofA is a registered You Corp.”). broker-dealer, MLPF&SCan is aregistered registered investment broker-dealer, registered investment https://fa.ml.com/kentucky/fort-mitchell/the-stacy-adviser, Member SIPCadviser, and a whollyMember owned SIPC subsidiary and a wholly of BofA owned Corp. subsidiary of BofA Corp.Plus exciting new initiatives: David Gray Academic major in the study of laws Merrill Lynch,© 2020 Pierce, Bank of America Fenner &© Smith 2020 IncorporatedCorporation. Bank of America (alsoFinancial All referred rights Advisor toCorporation.reserved. as “MLPF&S” | MAP2955741 or All “Merrill”) rights makes reserved.Vault-BA29E available | MAP2955741 | MLWM-242-AD Vault-BA29E | | MLWM-242-AD | gray-group/ certain investment products sponsored, managed,Transform distributed or provided by companiesthe thatWorld are affiliates Pasta of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”). MLPF&S859.426.4276, is a registered [email protected] broker-dealer, registered investment Saints Experience - no out of pocket adviser, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiaryScheduleMerrill Lynch of BofA Corp. a personalizedWealth Management visit today expense for books! © 2020 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.300 BUTTERMILKand | MAP2955741 tour PIKEcampus, Vault-BA29E |learn MLWM-242-AD about | Expanded choir and theatre opportunities LAKESIDE PARK, KY 41017 scholarshipshttps://fa.ml.com/kentucky/fort-mitchell/the-stacy- and meet the faculty! Men’s and Women’s2475 Dixie Bowling Highway Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or gray-group/“Merrill”) makes available certain investment products sponsored, managed, distributed or providedTHOMASMORE.EDU by companies that are affiliates | 844.M yTMC4U Scan this code forFt. more Mitchell, information: KY Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”) makes available certainLocated investment products in sponsored,Crestview managed, distributedHills, or providedKy., by just companies 10 that minutes are affiliates south of downtown Cincinnati. of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”). MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer,of Bank of America Corporation (“BofAregistered Corp.”). MLPF&S is a investmentregistered broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of BofA Corp. adviser, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of BofA Corp. © 2020 Bank of AmericaThomasMoreCollegeKY Corporation. All rights reserved. | MAP2955741 Vault-BA29E@ThomasMoreKY | MLWM-242-AD | 859-331-0155 © 2020 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved. | MAP2955741 Vault-BA29E | MLWM-242-AD | COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
SENIOR, CAPTAIN AND MANAGER PROFILES “COLONEL ATHLETIC NETWORK” Cole VonHandorf #3
Cole has been a real pleasure to coach over the last 3 years. He brings a tremendous work ethic every day and has really took a leadership role in our program. I am very proud of all that he’s accomplished thus far.
Ian Galvin #25
Ian has made great strides in developing his skills over the past 3 years. He works hard and is extremely coachable. He is very deserving of being named a captain this year.
CJ Fredrick #1
CJ has a tremendous work ethic and has improved every facet of his game. He shoots the ball very well but also has established himself as a playmaker and willing passer. Paul Fritschner (play by play), Dan Shields (color) Aiden Ruthsatz #22 Colonel Athletic Network Aiden works very hard on both ends of the floor. He is disciplined, unselfish and is willing to do anything to helpThe the Colonelplayers around Athletic him Network to be successful. will provide live HD video streaming for every home bas- ketball game, audio for most away basketball and football games as well as select other Blakeathletic Cecil events. Broadcasts will include interviews and features with coaches, players, teachers, alumni and students during select broadcasts. Fans can find the audio stream Blake hasof the helped broadcast our program on the for Covington 3 years and Catholic his relentless website, effort or has on givena mobile him devicethe respect by download of the - ing the Mixlr app and searching Colonel Athletic Network. coaching staff and players. His work ethic is contagious and is much appreciated by everyone associated with theThe basketball Colonel program.Athletic Network broadcast team consists of Paul Fritschner as the play-by- play announcer and Dan Shields as the color commentator. Zach Rohling Paul Fritschner has college broadcasting experience at Xavier University across a variety Zach hasof sports,been around including the basketball Xavier baseball, program women’sfor 3 years basketball, and has done volleyball a fantastic and job men’s in his androle womas head- en’s soccer. He is a play-by-play broadcaster on the Big East Digital Network for several statistician.sports, He and takes has great spent pride three in helping summers our playersin baseball reach as their a broadcaster, potential. most recently in 2018 with the Florence Freedom (Y’alls). Paul was recently hired to be on the broadcast team Jack forSimkonis the Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Originally from Virginia and a graduate of Xavier, he is excited to bring Covington Catholic athletic action Jack hasto aour great fans. work Follow ethic andPaul does on Twitter a tremendous using job@PaulFritschner. helping our program. His passion for basketball has beenDan a positiveShields additionhas spent to our15 yearsteam. as a 9th Region Basketball Official and has officiated numerous regional and district tournament games. Dan was a Collegiate Basketball Official in the KAIC/NAIA and also has 11 years of coaching experience. Dan has many ties to the Colonels. His father, Tim and his uncle, Ken Shields is a 1960 graduate and a Northern Kentucky Basketball coaching legend. Dan currently lives in Edgewood with his wife Michele and their two children. They are members of St. Barbara Parish. brandience cch ad 5.25x8.25 copy.pdf 1 11/1/19 12:54 PM
Creativity powered by data intel.
Anyone can use data to support a strategy they already have. Our approach is different. We extract the potential of data upstream, and use the intel to supercharge your marketing. It’s part of our DNA, embedded in our methodology.
Brand, Experience, Audience, Science. That’s Brandience.
Proud supporter of Covington Catholic Basketball COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
VARSITY HEAD COACH COLONELS RALLY ‘ROUND Coach Scott Ruthsatz With a Spirit that 1941-2019 will Not Die! Jack Kaelin lived his life to serve others and his deep devotion to God, his school, his students and his family knew no bounds. Quick-wied with a great sense of humor, he loved to tease his favorite people, and in turn, he (almost always!) enjoyed the pranks others played on him. But he was also a man of strong conviction and determination who was grounded by his Catholic faith. As an educator, coach, mentor, and friend, he has positively influenced the northern Kentucky community in countless ways. Without a doubt, everyone he touched in life is a beer person for having known Coach Kaelin. He will be deeply missed and long remembered.
On December 4, 1941, Priscilla (Brokamp) In loving memory of Jack Kaelin, a true and Clarence Kaelin were blessed with Colonel (1941 - 2019) their third child, John Nicholas. On this day, when older sister Shirley Jane, heard the alarm clock ringing in her parent's bedroom, she le her cozy bed only to find her parents missing! Confused, she woke her brother, Jim, and together they searched the home, but to no avail. A few moments later, when Grandma Kaelin arrived, she explained that their mother Coachand father had goneYears to the river to getRecord a new baby! Winning And sure Percentage enough, although the Bob Hebbelersiblings were initially 1944-46 dumbfounded 21-24 by this explanation,.467 the family was soon made complete when lile Jack came to live with them at the family home on Ed Kennedy 1946-48 35-15 .700 Newport's Monroe Street. Jack adored his siblings and was their constant Art Bohmancompanion. As is oen1948-54 the case with 54-76 lile brothers,.415 he could also be a pest. All in Bob Nabergood fun, rumor has1954-63 it that Jane joined 155-106 the convent.594 and Jim the seminary just to get away from Jack! Mote Hils 1963-71 195-52 .789 Dick MaileJack aended St.1971-75 Stephen School 66-46 and Newport.589 Catholic High School before earning his bachelor's degree in education from Villa Madonna College (now George Schneider 1975-85 164-122 .573 Thomas More) in 1963. Fortune smiled upon Jack when he accepted a teaching Dan Tiemanposition at Covington1985-2000 Catholic High 313-146 School in the.682 fall of 1963. Here he would Mike Listermanremain for fiy years, 2001-11 creating a remarkable 230-100 legacy.697 during his tenure there. Scott Ruthsatz 2012-Present 165-42 .797 Impossible is vastly overestimated.
Congratulations to Covington Catholic High School FallWinter Sports Sports Programs Programs
usbank.com
Member FDIC ©2019 U.S. Bank. 165002 (4/19) CovingtonCOVINGTON CATHOLIC Catholic Colonels BASKETBALL 2020-2021 Fall Sports 2019 VARSITY HEAD COACH
CoachIn the Scott early 1970's, Ruthsatz aer Jack's father passed away, he and his mother moved to Crestview Hills. Vehemently dedicated to his mother's well-being, here they remained until Priscilla's death in 1991. Calling upon his deep faith to sustain him at this challenging time, Jack then moved into a condominium nearby. His commitment to the school he loved with all his heart helped him carry on.
Jack taught German at Covington Catholic High School. Family and friends knew that they could count on hearing Jack's unique rendition of Germanic Happy Birthday ("Alles gut zum geburtstag") on their special day. If accompanied by the German students, all the beer to drown out Jack's (admiedly) terrible singing voice! Jack taught other subjects such as economics, business, and typing. However, his true passion blossomed when he was offered a position as coach for the track and cross country teams. In the years that followed, Jack started a bowling team at the school and initiated a freshman basketball tournament that now bears his name. Additionally, he proudly served as Covington Catholic's athletic director for several years and provided his services as scorekeeper for their basketball team. Over his extraordinary career, Jack was inducted into the CovCath Sports Hall of Fame, Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors Hall of Fame and the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Never one to be idle for long, Jack took pleasure in his part-time pastimes. From working at the race track to playing Santa Claus at local department stores, he spread love and joy wherever he went. Jack was also well known for his 'sweet tooth'. Although he considered it a well-kept secret, everyone knew that his secret stash of goodies (ranging from cheese dip and Frito’s to Lile Debbie snack cakes and Pop Tarts) could be found inside his kitchen's (never used) dishwasher!
Coach Years Record Winning Percentage Bob Hebbeler 1944-46 21-24 .467 Ed Kennedy 1946-48 35-15 .700 Art Bohman 1948-54 54-76 .415 Bob Naber 1954-63 155-106 .594 Mote Hils 1963-71 195-52 .789 Dick Maile 1971-75 66-46 .589 George Schneider 1975-85 164-122 .573 Dan Tieman 1985-2000 313-146 .682 Mike Listerman 2001-11 230-100 .697 Scott RuthsatzCoach Jack Kaelin 2012-Present and the 1982 Covington 165-42 Catholic Cross.797 Country State Champions FORT WRIGHT! Covington Catholic Colonels Fall Sports 2019 COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
VARSITY HEAD COACH If his television was on, you could be certain that the channel was tuned to a sporting event and if you were playing his favorite card game (Euchre) with Jack, Coachbeer Scott watch out.Ruthsatz Everyone knew that he would skirt the limits of honesty in order to win! An exceptional mentor, Jack's students found comfort in his steady counsel. Conversely, he held his students in high regard and via example, his tutelage instilled the value of mutual respect among the peers. Jack also loved teasing his students and if their aention waned, they might be the recipient of a playful bop on the head or even a good drenching from the water jug that Mr. Kaelin kept within easy reach! Every Christmas season, the plastic Baby Jesus from the manger scene in Mr. Kaelin's front yard would mysteriously disappear! Documented on film by the student pranksters, it would soon reappear at local sites such as Devou Park, Fountain Square, and even the county jail! Baby Jesus always came home, though; Mr. Kaelin was constantly amused to finally recover the figure in a variety of locations such as under his desk or in his parking spot! A special harmony also existed between Jack and his many nieces and nephews. They played a special role in his life and he was especially delighted when they expressed an interest in sports. He was a wonderful role model for them all and a faithful guide to assist them with life's challenges. At the end of the school year in 2013, Jack retired. He was deeply touched by the support he received by his Covington Catholic family. On his last day there, Jack was delighted to see students and faculty alike participate in a comical look-alike contest on 'Jack Kaelin Day'. On March 30, 2019, Jack passed away. He and Father John Putka, lifelong friends, had a running joke regarding how they might eulogize one another. It would not surprise anyone who knew Jack to envision him smiling about Father Putka's final words of endearment, "Here lies the shell of a man. The nut has gone away". It has been said that Coachpeople die twiceYears – once Record Winning Percentage Bob Hebbelerwhen you take your1944-46 last 21-24 .467 breath and once when Ed Kennedysomeone says your1946-48 name 35-15 .700 Art Bohmanfor the last time.1948-54 Taking 54-76 .415 this into consideration, the Bob Naber 1954-63 155-106 .594 spirit of Jack Kaelin, a man Mote soHils deeply loved1963-71 and 195-52 .789 Dick Maileadmired, will long1971-75 endure. 66-46 .589 His legacy will live on in the Georgehearts Schneider of those fortunate1975-85 164-122 .573 Dan Tiemanenough to have known1985-2000 him 313-146 .682 during his earthly journey. Jack and his sister (far right, Sister Jane Kaelin, CDP) Mike Listerman 2001-11 enjoying 230-100 the photo opportunity.697 with a mutual friend! Scott Ruthsatz 2012-Present 165-42 .797 COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2020-20212017-201 8COLONELS COLONELS JUNIORFRESHMAN VARSITY
#2 #15 Schuh, Johnny Karim, Jabari 10th 10th 5’8 5’9” 130 140 Guard Guard JD Magary Kai Knasel Eli Wagner Fr. • F • 5-7 • 120 1 Fr. • F • 5-8 • 110 2 Fr. • F • 5-10 • 130 3
#5 #24 Deere, TJ Mayer, Michael 10th 9th 6’4” 6’5” 185 190 Braylon Miller Forward Ethan Long Ty SchwalbachForward Fr. • F • 5-8 • 133 4 Fr. • F • 5-8 • 105 5 Fr. • F • 5-7 • 125 11
#10 #33 Bishop, Michael Brannen, CJ 10th 10th 5’9” 6’1” 140 150 Garrett McMurtry Guard Christopher Kennedy Cole KnipperGuard Fr. • F • 5-8 • 139 14 Fr. • F • 5-10 • 123 20 Fr. • F • 6-1 • 160 21
#11 #34 Fleek, Tyler Spencer, Michael 10th 10th 6’4” 6’2” 190 180 Charlie Dieruf Forward Mason Edwards VincentForward DiTomasso Fr. • F • 5-11 • 175 22 Fr. • F • 5-10 • 165 24 Fr. • F • 5-10 • 130 25
#12 #40 Collins, Michael Fortner, Adam 11th 10th 6’2” 6’2” 160 170 Ben Reeves Forward Bradley Zekl Seth JonesForward Fr. • F • 5-11 • 160 30 Fr. • F • 6-0 • 165 40 Fr. • F • 6-2 • 190 44 COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
2020-20212017-201 8COLONELS COLONELS JUNIORJUNIOR VARSITYVARSITY
#2 #15 Schuh, Johnny Karim, Jabari 10th 10th 5’8 5’9” 130 140 Guard Guard Anthony Bishop Nathan Warner Noah Dirks So. • G • 5-11 • 160 2 So. • G • 5-10 • 155 3 So. • G • 6-0 • 170 5
#5 #24 Deere, TJ Mayer, Michael 10th 9th 6’4” 6’5” 185 190 Noah Johnson Forward Wynn Tranter CamForward Giesler Fr. • F • 6-0 • 170 10 So. • F • 5-11 • 165 11 Fr. • G • 5-9 • 165 12
#10 #33 Bishop, Michael Brannen, CJ 10th 10th 5’9” 6’1” 140 150 Brady Hussy Guard Parker Greiss TrevorGuard Fryman Fr. • G • 5-11 • 165 14 So. • G • 5-6 • 150 15 So. • F • 6-2 • 170 21
#11 #34 Fleek, Tyler Spencer, Michael 10th 10th 6’4” 6’2” 190 180 Ayden Link Forward Nick Thapar ColinForward Detzel So. • G • 5-11 • 165 23 So. • G • 5-11 • 165 24 So. • C • 6-5 • 180 32
#12 #40 Collins, Michael Fortner, Adam 11th 10th 6’2” 6’2” 160 170 Aiden Jones Forward Donovan Ambrocio Forward So. • G • 6-4 • 190 33 So. • F • 6-1 • 180 34 COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
BELOVED COACH/TEACHER DAN TIEMAN
In 1964, Dan Tieman began his service as teacher, coach, mentor, friend to thousands of students at Covington Catholic High School. Coach T retired in 2010 after 46 years of service to the school. He wore many hats while at CCH including Dean of Students, Alumni Director, and Business Development Chairman. He taught multiple subjects including Career Explorations, Modern European History, Economics, English, Business Law, and Math. Coach Tieman is best known for his success as Covington Catholic ‘s former head basketball coach. However, there is much more to Coach T than basketball. His faith, family, and teaching gave direction to his life. He led the rosary service at school every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the Chapel and was very involved with the school retreats. Colleague and friend, Bill Snyder, said “Dan Dan Tieman shows his passion instinctively always did the right thing which is why he was such a for his faith and Covington role model to so many young men and their families.” Catholic at the dedication of the Grotto at Covington Catholic High School in 2009. With Rev. Mark Dan started on the Covington Catholic varsity basketball squad Keene, Covington Catholic’s alongside his brother Roger during the 1955-56 season. By the time Pastoral Administrator. he graduated in 1958, he was a member of the Courier Journal All State Team, the 1000 -Point club, All District and All Region teams, and had helped carry the Colonels to the Regional Finals in 1958. He also was a 3 -year letterman in baseball.
Tieman continued his playing days at Villa Madonna College (now Thomas More University) where he would play both baseball and basketball. While attending Villa Madonna, he earned many accolades including MVP in 1960 and 1961, All Conference Kentucky Intercollegiate Conference in 1960, 1961, 1962, and the Catholic Digest All American Team in 1960. As a sophomore in 1960, Dan helped his team to the NAIA Championship and was the team leading scorer. He would leave Villa Madonna as a 1000- point club member and the second all- time scorer as well as career assist leader. The Kansas City Steers of the ABL drafted Tieman in 1962 but he decided to stay home and play for the Cincinnati Royals.
After 15 years coaching at Thomas More College, Coach T started coaching baseball and basketball at CCH in 1978. In 1985, Dan was named the Head Varsity Basketball coach at Covington Catholic. He spent 15 seasons in that position. In those 15 years, Coach T had the most wins in CCH history. In 1992, he was named Northern Kentucky Coach of the Year after winning the 9th Region Title. His teams also brought home Regional Runner- up trophies in 1994,95, and 99. In December 2009, Tieman celebrated his 300th career victory, all at Covington Catholic. He retired with 314 wins and a career .750 winning percentage.
Coach T is a member of several Hall of Fames, including Covington Catholic High School, Thomas More College, Northern Kentucky Athletic Director’s Association, and the Greater Cincinnati Basketball.
Dan spent nearly 50 years in the game of basketball and over 45 years in teaching, yet all of the wins do not adequately represent the impact he had on the lives of the players he coached and the students he taught. Covington Catholic Principal, Bob Rowe, noted, “ Coach Tieman was an example to every young man that walked the halls of Covington Catholic, and to every person that ever walked across his path. His family, friends, students, players, and colleagues are better people because of him.”
COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
COLONELS IN COLLEGE
Nick Fredrick Bellarmine Knights
Cole Vonhandorf CJ Fredrick Nick Thelen CCH 2017 CCH 2018 CCH 2019 Fairmont State FalconsZack Tobler Iowa Hawkeyes Bellarmine Knights Senior UC BearCatsRedshirt Sophomore Sophomore
Nick Ruthsatz Aiden Ruthsatz Mark Schult Michael Mayer CCH 2018 Findlay OilersCCH 2014 CCH 2020 Christian Brothers Buccaneers Assistant Coach Notre Dame Fighting Irish Junior University of West Georgia Freshman
Bo Schuh Transylvania Pioneers Casey Nowak Jake Thelen Grant Disken CCH 2018 CCH 2011 CCH 2020 Thomas More Saints Director of Basketball Operations St. Leo Lions Junior University of Georgia Freshman
Copper Theobold Transylvania Pioneers
AJ Mayer CCH 2018 Miami Redhawks Redshirt Sophomore “Proud to support CCH”
“Changing the way you mortgage”
Shelly Davis - Senior Mortgage (P)513.225.5297 Loan Originator - NMLS #52755 (E)[email protected]
Whether you're a Þrst time home buyer or you're interested in potentially lowering your monthly payments by reÞnancing, Lendingchics are here to give you the personalized and professional care you deserve. Apply now or call today to get started!
*Bank of England Mortgage is a division of Bank of England. NMLS 418481. Member FDIC. COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 20 202020-202-2021 1
HISTORYHISTORY
CovingtonCovington Catholic Catholic High High School School opened opened its its doors doors in in1925 1925 at at Mother Mother of of God God School School on on 6th 6th Street. Street. 32 32 boysboys made made up up the the first first freshman freshman class class and and waswas under under the the leadership leadership of ofPrincipal Principal Brother Brother Anthony Anthony Weber,Weber, S.M.S.M. The The Brothers Brothers of of Mary, Mary, running running the the St. St. Joseph Joseph Commercial Commercial High High School School in inCovington, Covington, staffed staffed the the newnew school. school. Bishop Bishop Howard Howard specified specified that that total total enrollment enrollment of ofthe the high high school school waswas to togrow grow gradually gradually to to betweenbetween two two hundred hundred and and fifty fifty and and three three hundred hundred boys boys as as moremore space space became became available available in inthe the MotherMother ofof God God school. school. In In1926, 1926, Brother Brother Weber Weber then then began began to to expand expand the the school’s school’s curriculum curriculum by by equipping equipping chemistrychemistry and and physics physics laboratories, laboratories, and and he he expanded expanded the the athletic athletic programs. programs. In Ineach each succeeding succeeding year, year, anan additional additional grade grade level level was was added, added, until until in in1929. 1929. The The school school received received accreditation accreditation from from the the state state of of KentuckyKentucky on on May May 25, 25, 1929, 1929, and and Southern Southern Association Association of of Colleges Colleges and and Secondary Secondary Schools Schools during during the the samesame year. year.
ManyMany of of the the students students who who attended attended Covington Covington Catholic Catholic came came from from the the parishes parishes in inCovington Covington as as well well as as Ludlow,Ludlow, Park Park Hills, Hills, and and Fort Fort Mitchell. Mitchell. Tuition Tuition was was $50.00 $50.00 a yeara year because because of of the the small small salaries salaries paid paid to to the the fivefive Brothers Brothers of of Mary.Mary. (In (In 1935, 1935, each each one one of ofthe the brothers brothers waswas earning earning $750 $750 a year.)a year.) Even Even withwith such such a lowa low tuitiontuition many many of of the the families families could could not not afford afford the the tuition, tuition, so so the the nearby nearby parishes parishes were were required required to to pay pay for for thethe families families that that could could not not afford. afford.
Quality Cleaning Interior Design Service Ceramic Tic Laminate Flooring Luxary Vinyl RL FRANK Wood Flooring GoGo Colonels!Colonels!EA Est. 1968 S TheThe HammondHammondSons/Daughters the unique • the unusual FamilyFamilythe uncommon in floor fashions... 428 Madison Ave. Tel: (859) 261-9608 Covington, KY 41011 Fax: (859 261-7881 LEANN STARKS 513-659-0022 KAY EDWARDS 513-227-3441
Team Members: Allison Roop, Alexis Starks, Rosa Bennett, Andy Hollenbeck, Regina Smith, Paulette King, Ashlee Ellis, Logan Mullins
For all of your real estate needs, from our family to your! GO COLONELS!! COVINGTONCOVINGTON CATHOLIC CATHOLIC BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 2020 20-20220-2021 1
In theIn theearly early 1950’s 1950’s it became it became apparent apparent that that Covington Covington Catholic Catholic High High School School would would have have to be to expanded be expanded furtherfurther if it ifwere it were to continue to continue its role its role as a as central a central Catholic Catholic high high school school for boysfor boys in Kenton in Kenton County. County. Pastors Pastors fromfrom thirteen thirteen Northern Northern Kentucky Kentucky parishes parishes approved approved plans plans for constructionfor construction of a of new a new 44,000 44,000 sq./ft. sq./ft. high high schoolschool building building on a on fourteen a fourteen acre acre plot plot at 1600 at 1600 Dixie Dixie Highway. Highway. The Thecornerstone cornerstone was was placed placed in 1954, in 1954, and andthe thefirst first class class graduated graduated from from the theschool school in 1955. in 1955. The Thetotal total cost costof the of thebuilding building and andproperty property was was $845,439.44,$845,439.44, and andwas was shared shared by the by thethirteen thirteen parishes. parishes.
The Theschool school gymnasium gymnasium was was dedicated dedicated on January on January 29, 1955.29, 1955. In the In theearly early 1970’s 1970’s through through the theefforts efforts of the of the S.C.O.R.E.S.C.O.R.E. committee, committee, Wooten Wooten Field Field was was added added for footballfor football and andthe thebaseball baseball field field was wascompletely completely rebuilt. rebuilt.
On OctoberOn October 29, 2002,29, 2002, Bishop Bishop Foys Foys hosted hosted the thegroundbreaking groundbreaking ceremony ceremony for thefor thenew new state state of the of theart art academicacademic building. building.
In lateIn late July July 2003 2003 the thebuilding building that that had hadserved served Cov CovCath Cath well well for nearlyfor nearly 50 years 50 years was was demolished demolished to make to make roomroom for thefor thenew new academic academic center. center. The Thenew new school, school, located located behind behind the the1955 1955 facility, facility, opened opened its doors its doors in Septemberin September 2003 2003 to begin to begin the the2003/2004 2003/2004 school school year. year. The The80,000 80,000 square square foot foot new new school school building building featuredfeatured computer computer labs, labs, technology technology in the in theclassrooms, classrooms, custom custom science science labs labs and anda beautiful a beautiful Chapel. Chapel. COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021 COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
In 2008, a Grotto, dedicated to Mary and the Marianist Brothers who founded Covington Catholic, was constructedIn 2008, a withGrotto, over dedicated 1400 volunteer to Mary hours. and the The Marianist Grotto serves Brothers as a who sanctuary founded to CovingtonMary and aCatholic, place of was prayerconstructed and reflection with over for 1400students. volunteer The stonehours. for The the Grotto statue serves of Mary as acame sanctuary from ato quarry Mary in and Italy a placeand ofwas carvedprayer by and the reflectionsame sculptors for students. as the Vatican The stone statues. for the statue of Mary came from a quarry in Italy and was carved by the same sculptors as the Vatican statues. The impact of Covington Catholic’s academic program is evident in the successes of over 8,000 alumni. CovingtonThe impact Catholic of Covington looks at Catholic’sthe roster academicof community program leaders is evident with pride. in the Over successes thirty graduates of over 8,000 have alumni. given theirCovington lives to Catholicthe priesthood looks ator thebrotherhood. roster of community Some sixteen leaders alumni with have pride. returned Over thirty to their graduates Alma Mater have given to theirteach. lives Many to thealumni priesthood are numbered or brotherhood. among the Some area’s sixteen top professionals alumni have inreturned business, to theirlaw, medicine,Alma Mater government,to teach. Many and public alumni administration. are numbered among the area’s top professionals in business, law, medicine, government, and public administration.
NOW AT NOW AT THETHE BANKS BANKS SHAWN MCGINNESS 1826 Dixie Hwy. Ft. Wright Ky 41011 1826 Dixie(859)341-9494 Hwy. Ft. Wright Ky 41011President Order Online(859)341-9494 substationii.net www.edgllc.biz Order Online substationii.net Mobile: 513.616.8913 Office: 859.363.4863
3520Banks Turfway Bistro authenticwaffle.comRoad Fax: 859.363.4864 16 WBanks Freedom Bistro Way authenticwaffle.com513.396.5800 Erlanger,16 W Freedom KY Way 41018513.396.5800 Email: [email protected] Commercial Services
DEMOLTION - of homes, roadways, UTILITIES - pipe laying, installation retaining walls and minor structures and testing for water, sanitary sewer and storm systems, including relocation and SITEWORK - Clearing, grubbing, tie-in. excavation, embankment, driven steel piles, earthen retention, aggregate MANAGED ACTIVITIES - asphalt placement, minor dewatering, seeding paving and striping, major demo, electri- and mulching. cal, major concrete (Cast in-place and/or flatwork), major dewatering, guardrails CONCRETE - smaller cast in place and fencing. concrete, concrete block and flatwork.
DJX Construction Company LLC. 5005 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45232 Phone: 513-687-7957 Web: www.djxconstruction.com COVINGTON CATHOLIC BASKETBALL 2020-2021
CAMPUS MINISTRY TEAM Deacon Jim Fortner Jim Fortner was born and raised in Taylor Mill, Ky as the youngest of 9 children. He attended St. Anthony Grade School in Taylor Mill and Holy Cross High School graduating in 1979. He served 4 years in the United States Air Force from 1980-1984, Graduated at NKU with a bachelors in Informatics, and Economics then he got his Master’s in Finance at St. Louis University. Jim spent 29 years at Procter and Gamble as Vice President of Technology and Business Services. In this capacity Jim lived abroad in Europe and led many global organizations through transformations. In May 2019, Jim was ordained Deacon in the Diocese of Cov- ington and is part of CCH Campus Ministry Team and a Deacon at Blessed Sacrament Church in Fort Mitchell. Deacon teaches Religious education to the public school children at the parish, leads various men’s ministries and couples ministries. Deacon Jim is married to Julie for 32 years, with 5 children and 5 grandchildren. Fr. Michael Hennigen Father Michael Hennigen (Father Buckets) was born and raised in Hebron with his mom and dad and three older sisters. His home In 2008, a Grotto, dedicated to Mary and thechildhood Marianist parish Brothers is Immaculate who Heartfounded of Mary Covington in Burlington Catholic, where was constructed with over 1400 volunteer hours.he wentThe Grottoto grade serves school asand a then sanctuary graduated to Maryfrom Conner and a Highplace of prayer and reflection for students. The stoneSchool for in the 2002. statue He received of Mary his came bachelor’s from degreea quarry in Philosophyin Italy and was carved by the same sculptors as the Vaticanin 2007 statues. from Northern Kentucky University. He then moved on to The Pontifical College Josephinum (2007-2013) were he achieved a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, a master’s degree in Divinity The impact of Covington Catholic’s academicand programanother master’s is evident in New in theEvangelization. successes After of over studying, 8,000 he alumni. Covington Catholic looks at the roster of communitywas ordained leaders in June withof 2013 pride. and Overserved thirty as parochial graduates vicar have at given their lives to the priesthood or brotherhood.St. SomeCatherine sixteen of Siena alumni in Ft. haveThomas returned from 2013-2015. to their Alma Fr. Michael Mater to teach. Many alumni are numbered amongHennigen’s the area’s first top of professionalsmany positions asin Chaplainbusiness, was law, at Newportmedicine, Central Catholic (NCC) from 2013 to 2014. While at NCC he was the Head Varsity Tennis Coach for two seasons. Ingovernment, 2014 he became and publicthe assistant administration. vocation promoter from the Diocese of Covington until 2016 and was made Vice Rector of the Cathedral from 2015 to 2016. He was made parochial vicar of Saint Pius from 2016 to 2019 and Chaplain of Covington Catholic High School from 2017 to the present and Chaplain of Notre Dame High School from 2016 to 2019. In 2019 he was named as pastor of Holy Cross. Fr. Matthew Summe Father Matthew Summe was born and raised in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky as the eighth of ten children. He attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 1991. He studied two years of chemical engineering at the University of Kentucky before entering the seminary for the Legionary of Christ in Cheshire, CT in 1993. He NOW AT completed the two-year spirituality formation program as well as studied a degree in Classical Humanities followed by a bachelor’s THE BANKSdegree in philosophy in New York. From 1999 to 2002, he did an apostolic internship and ministry work with youth and schools in Brazil working in the cities of Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro. From there he went to Rome to earn a graduate degree in philosophy at the Pontifical1826 Dixie Hwy. Athenaeum Ft. Wright KyRegina 41011 Apos- tolorum and a degree in theology. In 2005-2007, he worked and lived in Atlanta in a (859)341-9494variety of functions working for the main offices of his congregation in the United States, where he was ordainedOrder Online to the substationii.net deaconate and later that year on December 22, 2007 to the priesthood. He worked in various chaplain and leadership roles in various institutions in Houston, TX from 2007-2009. From 2009-2011, he once more returned to Brazil to do a variety of functions all related to spiritual direction, retreat work and the development of young adults. Since returning to the Greater Cincinnati Area in 2011, Fr Matthew now is serving as chaplain for various organizations in the area as well as Banksa variety Bistro of ministries authenticwaffle.comand outreach ranging from marriage support, pilgrimages, preaching retreats and parish missions. 16 W Freedom He is currentlyWay engaged513.396.5800 in a number of initiatives around the development of personal identity for both individuals and Catholic educational institutions. He supports the Campus ministry of Covington Catholic. Proud supporter of the Covington Catholic Basketball Program!
. Proud to be a CCH graduate, serving our community "with a spirit that will not die"! . Voted "Top Doctor" in Cincinnati Magazine for 10 straight years . Has performed over 5,500 spine surgeries
Call 513-354-3700 or NKY Location: Visit WWW.DRROHMILLER.COM 600 Rodeo Drive, Erlanger, KY
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Ltd. complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al Call Center at 513-354-3700. 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電