2021 Video Snapshot: Newport Central Catholic
- Updated: August 14, 2021
The life in small school football can be unforgiving and at times downright cruel. Newport Catholic Central is being tested by the Friday night gods. The Thoroughbreds who made the Class 1A state semi-finals a year will try to repeat the feat with just five seniors on the roster.
Newport Central Catholic has just 35 players suiting up this fall. The ‘Breds must avoid the injury bug. If they don’t success will be difficult to come by.
Despite the youth head coach Stephen Lickert believes the youngsters are capable of being productivity varsity players and starters. It’s just a matter of them getting reps and experience at this point.
Look for NewCath to make another deep run in the postseason despite the obstacles they face. This is a team that will get better as the season wears on. We expect the Thoroughbreds to be playing their best football come the start of the playoffs.
Class 1A, District 4
2020 RECORD: 8-3, 3-0 Class 1A, District 4
COACH: Stephen Lickert (23-13 at Newport Central Catholic, three years; 92-89 overall, 17 years)
TOP RETURNEES
Dom Morgan, Sr, WR/LB – One of the Thoroughbreds leaders. Morgan tallied 38 total tackles, had four tackles for losses and two fumble recoveries last season. He will play a more prominent role on offense this fall.
Kwintin Gilliam, Sr, OL/LB – A two-way player who provides senior leadership. Gilliam registered 38 total tackles, had three tackles for losses and a fumble recovery last season.
Luke Runyon, Jr, RB/S – A leader of the secondary. Runyon recorded 26 total tackles and had three interceptions in 2020. He will also see plenty of carries at running back this fall.
Matthew Landrum, Jr, WR/DB – This could be a breakout year for Landrum on offense. He snared 11 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore. Landrum also had an interception for the ‘Breds defense.
Demetrick Welch, So, RB/LB – The future looks very bright for young Welch. He ran for 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns in five games as a freshman.
Nathan Dupont, Sr OL/LB – Started at center and linebacker as a junior. Dupont had 22 total tackles and a fumble recovery.
2021 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/20/21 – at Campbell County (2-6 in 2020) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 08/27/21 – at Holmes (7-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/03/21 – ROGER BACON (OH)(10-1) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/10/21 – at Walton-Verona (7-5) – 7:30 PM
Fri – 09/17/21 – HOLY CROSS (2-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/24/21 – at Newport (4-4) – 7:30 PM
Fri – 10/01/21 – BYE
Fri – 10/08/21 – LUDLOW (5-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/15/21 – DAYTON (4-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/22/21 – at Bellevue (0-8) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/29/21 – at Beechwood (10-2) – 7:30 PM
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