Team Preview: Covington Catholic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Covington Catholic is always in the conversation for a ninth region title and state tournament appearance. The Colonels couldn't make it happen last season as they fell in the region quarterfinals, but did end with a 27-5 record. They lost their leading scorer who accounted for 25.2 points a game, but never count out the Colonels. Take a look below a few players who will be leading the way for the 2023-2024 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1572701"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Caden Miller is no longer in Arkansas. The 6'9 big man has transferred to Covington Catholic, a massive get for the Colonels. He has great footwork and post moves. Caden will be a big time post presence with his scoring, rebounding, and defense. Miller has offers from EKU, Missouri, Central Arkansas, Mississippi State, and DePaul.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1088804"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1088804' first='Brady' last='Hussey'] is the leading returning scorer from last season. He averaged 12.5 points, knocked down 49 threes, and is the leading returning rebounder as well with a 4.2 average last season. Hussey is an all-around athlete, also a fantastic tennis player. On the basketball court, he's a great defender. He has excellent speed and explosiveness.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1359135"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1359135' first='Cash' last='Harney'] transferred over from district foe, Beechwood, and is a huge addition to the team. In 18 games last season he averaged 15 points and pulled down an average of 2.8 rebounds. He started for the Tigers the last two seasons, so he has the experience. Also, he has a high IQ, with great court vision, has the ability to be a playmaker.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6562d7d469097"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Other Key Returners</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1575699' first='Athens' last='McGillis']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Noah Johnson</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Jake Stewart</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->