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Newport Central Catholic vs. Kentucky Country Day

Class 1A 2022 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Regional Championship

Kentucky Country Day High School
Louisville, KY
November 18, 2022

© 2022 by Ron Harrison

Newport Central Catholic defeated Kentucky Country Day by the score of 28-21. Newport Central Catholic recorded 13 first downs and 247 yards of total offense. The Thoroughbreds were penalized five times for 45 yards. Kentucky Country Day recorded 19 first downs and 347 yards of total offense. The Bearcats were penalized four times for 35 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Luke Runyon led Newport Central Catholic’s ground game with 95 yards and three touchdowns on seven carries. Demetrick Welch Jr. carried the ball 14 times for 69 yards. Kolton Smith recorded 23 yards on nine carries. Kolton Smith completed five of seven passes for 38 yards and one touchdown. Luke Runyon caught three passes for 26 yards and a touchdown. Matthrew Landrum added two receptions for 12 yards. Luke Runyon returned one punt for five yards and returned one kickoff for 13 yards. Luke Runyon led the defense with three solo and 10 assisted tackles. Kaleb Cole added four solo and seven assisted tackles. Nick Rouse recorded six solo and two assisted tackles. Demetrick Welch Jr. intercepted a pass.

Kessani Wilson led Kentucky Country Day’s ground game with 18 yards on 13 carries. Alex Bahe carried the ball eight times for 16 yards. Ethan Harris recorded 10 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Ethan Harris completed 19 of 30 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Troy Humphreys caught seven passes for 158 yards and a touchdown. Cameron Edwards added seven receptions for 85 yards. Michael Raider recorded three receptions for 38 yards. Dylan Keene added a six yard touchdown reception. Ethan Harris returned two kickoffs for 30 yards. Alex Bahe returned one kickoff for 14 yards. Alexander Ramirez-Icaza led the defense with eight solo and two assisted tackles. Dylan Keene added six solo tackles. Alex Rumpke and Lawson Cantley each recorded three solo and three assisted tackles.

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the NCC and KSD Stat Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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