2022 Video Snapshot: Covington Catholic
- Updated: July 27, 2022
They will be young and lack experience under the Friday night lights but Covington Catholic will not let that hinder its quest for a third state title in the last six years. The Colonels aren’t “wow” you with their size, They will use speed and smarts to get by their opponents this fall.
Covington Catholic has dominated its Class 5A, District 5 rivals over the past six years. The Colonels have not lost a game (regular season or playoffs) to a district foe, in that span, going 26-0. This season will be much more of a dogfight to keep that streak going as those teams have all gotten better than they were a year ago.
This squad will play with a chip on its shoulder because there are so many so many unproven commodities (players). That will make Covington Catholic a dangerous team to face. Under head coach Eddie Eviston’s guidance you can bet the Colonels will be up and well-prepared for all the challenges that come before them in 2022.
Class 5A, District 5
2021 RECORD: 9-4, 4-0 Class 5A, District 5
COACH: Eddie Eviston (77-19 at Covington Catholic, seven years; 112-27 overall, 10 years)
TOP RETURNEES
Aiden Jones, Sr, TE/LB – One of the best defensive players in northern Kentucky. Jones led the Colonels with 83 total tackles, had a fumble recovery with two-and-a-half sacks in 2021. Jones who has verbally committed to Army has 136 total tackles, three-and-a-half sacks and two fumble recoveries including a scoop-and-score in his career.
Max Lawrie, Sr, OL/DL – The leader and anchor up front for the Colonels. Lawrie has 39 total tackles, three sacks and seven tackles for losses in his career.
Oliver Bent, Sr, WR/DB – Back for a second year as a starter, the coaching staff is going to lean on his senior leadership on defense. He recorded 33 total tackles, a forced fumble and recovered a fumble in 2021.
Evan Pitzer, Jr, QB – Gets his shot at winning the starting quarterback job. In three games as a sophomore, Pitzer threw for 252 yards, ran for 53 yards and accounted for three touchdowns (two pass, one rush).
Owen Leen, Jr, RB/LB – Opportunities are going to knock for Leen. He will be a key contributor on both sides of the ball. Leen had 56 yards rushing, a rushing touchdown, two receptions, 28 receiving yards and 12 total tackles as a sophomore.
Willie Rodriguez, Jr, TE/L – Had moments of greatness as a sophomore and should have even more this fall. Rodriguez tallied 12 total tackles, had two sacks and three tackles for losses in 2021.
Braylon Miller, Jr, WR/DB – Will be one of the breakout performers in 2022. Miller will see time on both sides of the ball and be a major factor in the secondary. He was in on 13 total tackles as a sophomore.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
State Champion (eight) – 2019 (5A), 2017 (5A), 2006 (3A), 1997 (3A), 1994 (3A), 1993 (3A), 1988 (3A) & 1987 (3A).
State Runner-up (one) – 2018 (5A).
2022 SCHEDULE
Fri – 08/19/22 – ELDER (OH) (6-6 in 2021) – 7:00 PM
Sa – 08/27/22 – at Pikeville (14-2) – TBA
Fri – 09/02/22 – at Lexington Catholic (9-3) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/09/22 – at Dixie Heights (7-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/16/22 – BEECHWOOD (15-0) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/23/22 – at Cooper (7-4) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 09/30/22 – at Boone County (4-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/07/22 – BYE
Fri – 10/14/22 – HIGHLANDS (5-6) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/21/22 – CONNER (7-5) – 7:00 PM
Fri – 10/28/22 – at Ryle (9-4) – 7:00 PM
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