11-24-2011, 06:51 AM
Newport Central Catholic
Coach: Grant Brannen (94-50 in five seasons)
Last season: 26-7 (district champion, lost to Dixie Heights in regional final)
Key players: Sr. G Brady Hightchew, Jr. G Michael Beuter, Sr. F Andy Miller
Outlook: NewCath lost a lot of size and will rely on quickness and shooting while depending on a veteran back court for leadership and production. The multi-talented Hightchew simply makes things happen and is unflappable at crunch time. He averaged 13.8 points and never changed expression. Beuter is a 40-percent 3-point gunner on the wing. Beuter averaged 5.6 points and could easily double that this season.
Coach: Grant Brannen (94-50 in five seasons)
Last season: 26-7 (district champion, lost to Dixie Heights in regional final)
Key players: Sr. G Brady Hightchew, Jr. G Michael Beuter, Sr. F Andy Miller
Outlook: NewCath lost a lot of size and will rely on quickness and shooting while depending on a veteran back court for leadership and production. The multi-talented Hightchew simply makes things happen and is unflappable at crunch time. He averaged 13.8 points and never changed expression. Beuter is a 40-percent 3-point gunner on the wing. Beuter averaged 5.6 points and could easily double that this season.