2024 Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

Aug 23 vs. Lloyd Memorial
Aug 30 at Walton-Verona
Sep 6 at Scott
Sep 13 vs. Conner
Sep 20 vs. Campbell County
Sep 27 vs. Raceland
Oct 4 - BYE
Oct 11 at Newport (District)
Oct 18 at Dayton (District)
Oct 25 vs. Bellevue (District)
Nov 1 vs. Holmes

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

The Breds finished their regular season with a 6-4 record last year. They were awarded a forfeit win in the first round of the playoffs after Trimble County didn't have enough healthy players to field a team, then they beat Dayton in the second round, and lost to a very solid Campbellsville team in the 1A quarterfinals.

The offense loses their top QB Kolton Smith to graduation, but Louie Collopy had a strong showing as second man up. Their top offensive producer, Demetrick Welch, is also lost to graduation. He led the team in rushing with 1125 yards and 22 touchdowns, and was their number two receiver with 18 receptions for 239 yards and 3 touchdowns. Kaleb Cole finished the season second in rushing yards and will be back as a senior in 2024, and top receiver Charlie Ford will also return as a senior. On defense they return three of their top five tacklers from last season in LB Kaleb Cole, LB Landon Kraft, and DL Gabe Lyons who will all be back as seniors.

[RetiredFan]

Kaleb Cole suffered a series of injuries during his junior year and missed significant time.   Still was a major contributor especially during the playoffs.  He has played varsity since his freshman year. Very physical with a high-speed motor and hits like a freight train.   Look for him to have a big season as a leader for the Breds.  Breds bring back an experienced offensive line and depth at receiver.  Keys to the defense are in place.  Look for some of the younger players to step up and contribute right away.  Strength of schedule will help with the RPI and hopefully get a home game for the payoffs. 

[theguru]

[James Graham]

Kaleb Cole is in the conversation for most underrecruited kid in NKY.  He hits like a freight train because he's built like a freight train.

[Voice of Reason]

2 hours ago, James Graham said:

Kaleb Cole is in the conversation for most underrecruited kid in NKY.  He hits like a freight train because he's built like a freight train.

How big is he? How fast is he? That determines who will recruit him.

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

19 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

How big is he? How fast is he? That determines who will recruit him.

6'1" and 225 pounds. 4.9 in the 40 and 4.46 shuttle. 315 bench, 455 squat, 235 clean.

[NKY KID]

I will add that on top of how athletic he is Kaleb is an incredible person.  Very respectful and polite.  He will be a great leader for this Breds team.  Kaleb and Collopy will will have this team ready to roll come game time.

[Colonels_Wear_Blue]

23 hours ago, James Graham said:

Kaleb Cole is in the conversation for most underrecruited kid in NKY.  He hits like a freight train because he's built like a freight train.

21 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

How big is he? How fast is he? That determines who will recruit him.

2 hours ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

6'1" and 225 pounds. 4.9 in the 40 and 4.46 shuttle. 315 bench, 455 squat, 235 clean.

3 minutes ago, NKY KID said:

I will add that on top of how athletic he is Kaleb is an incredible person.  Very respectful and polite.  He will be a great leader for this Breds team.  Kaleb and Collopy will will have this team ready to roll come game time.

...plus he has a 4.14 GPA and is in the NHS.

[Voice of Reason]

2 hours ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

6'1" and 225 pounds. 4.9 in the 40 and 4.46 shuttle. 315 bench, 455 squat, 235 clean.

You are impressive in the info you can get!

Those numbers are a load in high school. I am not sure how they translate to a position at the next level. Probably a TMC or Georgetown opportunity?

[James Graham]

My only point in saying that he is underrecruited is that I would expect a lot of offers like TMU or Georgetown to come his way... but I guess those schools offer much later in the cycle now due to Portal and other factors.  Recruiting has completely changed.  

[LCDAWGS19]

On 5/9/2024 at 9:57 AM, theguru said:

I just saw the re-brand on Linkedin... WOW!

[Bac2369]

How’s things going in Thoroughbred land?

[Yall Wear High Waters]

On 5/9/2024 at 1:21 PM, James Graham said:

Kaleb Cole is in the conversation for most underrecruited kid in NKY.  He hits like a freight train because he's built like a freight train.

This kid likes to deliver punishment. He is so fun to watch. After coming back from his injury, you could actually see him looking for someone to "try him." I expect him to bring even more of that this season. Nicest kid you would meet off the field. On the field, an absolute nightmare on both sides of the ball LOL. 

[Yall Wear High Waters]

On 6/2/2024 at 8:05 PM, Bac2369 said:

How’s things going in Thoroughbred land?

From what I can tell things are coming right along. A lot of enthusiasm behind the new branding, and stadium construction starting in July. High expectations this year. Great group of young men. Will be interesting to see how the QB position shakes out. Some holes to fill up front at Center and Guard. Guys have been putting in the work all offseason. The leaders will have this group ready to go as they seem determined to best last year.