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Fields notebook: Success nothing new for NewCath trio

Brian Doyle summed up his senior year of sports at Newport Central Catholic with a smile and with zest:

"It's been a blast!" Doyle said after helping the Thoroughbreds win their opening game in the Kentucky National Insurance/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament Tuesday afternoon at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.

For Doyle and NewCath juniors Brady Hightchew and Nick Woltermann, the school year has been stuffed with memories that will last a lifetime.

Last fall, they helped NewCath win the Class 2A football title under first-year coach Eddie Eviston. The Thoroughbreds went 13-2, including a 42-0 wipeout of Owensboro Catholic in the title game at Western Kentucky's L.T. Smith Stadium.

This winter, the trio was part of the NewCath basketball program that reached the semifinals of the Touchstone Energy All "A" Classic small-school state tournament at EKU's McBrayer Arena. A few weeks later, Coach Grant Brannen's team lost to Dixie Heights in four overtimes in the 9th Region finals and finished the season 26-7.

This spring, with school already out, they're in the starting lineup as NewCath plays in the state baseball tournament. The Thoroughbreds took a 26-9 record into a quarterfinal showdown with Pleasure Ridge Park late Thursday night.

While most high school athletes specialize in one sport, these guys are gamers in three.

"It's something I've done all my life," Hightchew said. "I'm too hyper to do nothing. Playing three sports keeps me occupied and out of trouble."

Doyle explained his obsession: "I love having a ball in my hands, and it's fun meeting new friends and having teammates."

Woltermann, who was on the junior varsity basketball team, can't imagine limiting himself. "I love being active in sports and love all the coaches. This school year has been incredible."

NewCath had success in sports across the board this school year. The girls' track team won the Class A state title. The volleyball team made it to the quarterfinals of the state tournament. The girls' basketball team reached the All "A" semifinals. NewCath also won All "A" region titles in boys' soccer and golf, and girls' softball.

■ Bill Miller was in his early years as head coach at Pleasure Ridge Park when he guided the Panthers to the final four in 1982. They lost to unbeaten Madison Central in the finals. "I remember I told one of my assistants to enjoy it because we might never get back," Miller recalled this week. As it turned out, 1982 was just the beginning of a phenomenal run for PRP, which has reached 12 more final fours, won four state titles and been runner-up four times. The Panthers were seeking another final four berth when they played Newport Central Catholic in Thursday night's quarterfinals.

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