By Terry Boehmker

NKyTribune sports reporter

Newport Central Catholic junior quarterback Brady Hightchew accounted for 284 of his team’s 494 yards during a 38-31 win over Covington Catholic on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at Newport Stadium.

Hightchew completed 10 of 14 passes for 181 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed for 103 yards and scored twice in the victory that pushed the Thoroughbreds’ record to 5-1 under first-year head coach Eddie Eviston.

NewCath took a 38-17 lead early in the third quarter on a second touchdown run by Chris Kelly, who had a game-high 151 rushing yards on 29 carries.

CovCath trimmed the margin to 38-31 on touchdown runs of 75 yards by Gabe Gray and 30 yards by Alex Slabaugh before the third quarter ended. But neither team was able to score in the fourth qu

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