Covington Catholic played in the 40th installment of their rivalry against Beechwood this season, and now this Friday they will play in the 40th installment of their rivalry against Boone County. The argument could actually be made that Boone County is Cov Cath's oldest rival, as one of only two teams (along with Newport) that were willing to play Cov Cath in the Colonels' first football season in 1967. Highlands and Newport Catholic would follow suit and agree to games the following season.