Highlands 59 Newport Central Catholic 50 (36th District Finals)

[Brennan_Bucher]

It's time to crown the champions of the 36th! Highland's is going for a three-peat and NCC is looking for revenge on the bluebirds. Highlands and NCC will tip off at 7:00. Can't make it? I'll be live broadcasting the game on bluebirdsradio.com . 

[The Double Deuce]

Birds by 12-15, would be my best guess.  NewCath has no answer for the Birds' size, but Highlands will need to send waves at Caroline to slow her down.

I really like NewCath's new coach, I think he is terrific, but I'll be interested to see what they look like next year after losing Caroline and some other impactful seniors.  If I'm a Breds' fan, in spite of major losses, I'm excited about what he and his staff will do in building and developing this program.

[CVG]

2 hours ago, The Double Deuce said:

Birds by 12-15, would be my best guess.  NewCath has no answer for the Birds' size, but Highlands will need to send waves at Caroline to slow her down.

I really like NewCath's new coach, I think he is terrific, but I'll be interested to see what they look like next year after losing Caroline and some other impactful seniors.  If I'm a Breds' fan, in spite of major losses, I'm excited about what he and his staff will do in building and developing this program.

Agree.  His demeanor and passion are really great to watch!

[FrankNicodemus]

Birds up 36-25 late in 3rd quarter 

[FrankNicodemus]

Birds win

57-50 or close to that

[FrankNicodemus]

KHSAA app says it was 59-50.

I was close.

[FrankNicodemus]

NCC kept it close in the 1st half, halftime score was 24-21 Birds leading.

2nd half the Birds extended the lead to double digits until the end when NCC clawed their way back to within 3 with 2:30 left in the game.  Birds then finally sealed the deal winning by 9.

#GO BIRDS!!!

[FrankNicodemus]

Marissa Green highlighted the game going 20 points/ 16 rebounds/ 9 blocked shots!!!

One of the rebounds for Marissa made her hit the 1,000 Rebound club!  Congrats to her!