article BluegrassPreps.com Covington Catholic Colonels Tournament Preview

Covington Catholic ( 31-4)- Covington Catholic had a very successful 9th Regional Tournament as there 19 game winning streak continues. The Colonels beat St. Henry ( 74-31), Cooper (53-49) and Dixie Heights ( 74-31). The Colonel’s Face Apollo ( 16-15) on 3/15 at 8:00 pm.

Projected Starters:

CJ Frederick- 22.5 ppg. 9th Regional MVP and Gatorade Kentucky Player of the Year

Jake Walter- 11.7 ppg.

Aiden Ruthsatz- 14.3 ppg.

AJ Mayer - 9.0 ppg.

Casey Nowak- 1.5 ppg.

Bench:

Nick Thelen- 6.0 ppg.

Michael Mayer- 2.8 ppg.

Tyler Fleek- 1.9 ppg.

The Roster for the Sweet 16 tournament down in Lexington, Kentucky:

2017-2018

# Name Grade Height Weight Position

1 Fredrick, CJ 12th 6’4” 180 Guard

2 Disken,Grant 10th 5'11 140 Guard

4 Thelen, Luke 12th 5’11” 155 Guard

5 Deere, TJ 11th 6’4” 170 Forward

11 Fleek, Tyler 11th 6’4” 190 Center

12 Collins, Michael 12th 6’3” 180 Forward

20 Davin, Jack 11th 6’5” 185 Forward

21 Mayer, AJ 12th 6’3” 205 Forward

22 Ruthsatz, Aiden 12th 5’10” 160 Guard

23 Nowak, Casey 12th 6’0” 165 Guard

24 Mayer, Michael 10th 6’5” 210 Forward

30 Thelen, Nick 11th 6’8” 190 Forward

33 Green, Neil 10th 6’3” 190 Center

40 Fortner, Adam 11th 6’4” 180 Forward

44 Walter, Jake 12th 7’1” 260 Center

Head Coach: Scott Ruthsatz (29-6 Last yr., 165-42 at CovCath, 183-47 Overall)

Assistant Coaches: Joe Fredrick, Casey Sorrell, Ben Franzen, Brandon Elliott,

Matt Stevens, Steve Sorrell and Principal: Mr. Bob Rowe

Matthew Shumate Dean of Students: Mr. Mike Guidugli

Trainer: Chris Unkraut

A.D.: Mr. Tony Bacigalupo

Statisticians: Bob Morris, Rusty Schilling Scorekeeper: Dale Dickman

and Dave Wear

Timekeeper: Alex Ammerman

Student Coach: Joe Huber

Announcer: Al Hertsenberg

School Colors: Royal Blue and White Videographer:

School Mascot: Colonels Enrollment: 593

KHSAA Sweet Sixteen State Champion: 2014

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

I don't believe Luke Lenihan is on the team anymore and I believe that Grant Disken (sp?) is on the roster for the sweet 16.

Thanks. I took the roster of Covington Catholic Website. I guess they forgot to update it.

I believe he quit. Dad wanted more playing time I’m told.

I also think Neil Green is only a frosh.

I also think Neil Green is only a frosh.

Sophomore

Sophomore

Thanks - Sorry I had him confused with the big frosh they have,

Thanks - Sorry I had him confused with the big frosh they have,

That would be Eubanks.