5 hours ago, theguru said:

If Lloyd is going to be a force in 3A they should "clock" NewCath.

I personally don’t see it unless special teams becomes a factor.

Edited August 19Aug 19 by theguru

7 hours ago, theguru said:

If Lloyd is going to be a force in 3A they should "clock" NewCath.

My gut tells me that Lloyd is worse and New Cath is better than last year. I think Lloyd wins but closer margin than expected.

From Lloyd:

Newport Catholic vs. Lloyd

Friday, August 21st at 7:00pm

This will be N.C.C.’s inaugural opening game at the Ciafardini Family Athletic Complex.

There will be a commemorative coin toss and game ball delivery prior to the game.

No halftime event scheduled. Halftime will NOT be extended.

Attendance/Tickets

● Please no food or drink brought into the facility.

● The visiting fans should sit to the left side of the press box when looking at the field.

● Gates will open 60 minutes before scheduled Kickoff.

● Tailgating is not permitted in the student parking lots of NCC.

2026 Football Ticket Information

All tickets to NCC athletic events will be sold electronically on the Newport Central Catholic’s High School GoFan page or GoFan App. No cash purchase option will be available at the gates. Fans can pay at the gate with a Credit/Debit card; however, the most efficient manner of ticket purchase is online or through the phone app in advance – this will allow quicker access for fans to enter the stadium.

https://gofan.co/app/school/KY6479

Individual Game Tickets are available at least a day prior to the event

Adult Ticket: $9.00

Senior Citizen: $6.00

Student Ticket: $6.00

Non-school age children are free

Parking map below:

Additional parking is by Aldi's with a shuttle bus and across the street by the Casino, if the top lots get filled.

Get your hiking shoes on if you don't arrive by 6:15.

This should be a huge opening right? I would think many former players would be here for what should of been done ages ago.

5 minutes ago, Bac2369 said:

This should be a huge opening right? I would think many former players would be here for what should of been done ages ago.

I think a lot of people get busy with life.

Lloyds offense was against Dixie was not a good representation of what your about to see. Barger couldn’t run per scrimmage rules. Watch and see. He’s at the controls for a reason.

I consider this kind of similar as I have over the previous few seasons. It’s definitely a good game for both teams to get a gauge for where they are at. With saying that, I kind of believe this one is more important for Lloyd with them getting to the semifinals last season. If I’m Lloyd, I wouldn’t want to leave much question about who’s the better team, if any.

22 hours ago, Bac2369 said:

This should be a huge opening right? I would think many former players would be here for what should of been done ages ago.

It will be. There's a ton of excitement.

First ever BRED Walk..

This is amazing. Absolutely amazing.

Game under way with NCC to receive.

NCC with a nice third down play for 27 yards and a first down.

Third down and one at the Lloyd 30 yard line for NCC

Big play by 54 Evan West. Brings up fourth down.