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Covington Catholic Colonels Set Sights on Consistency in 2024 Class 4A Football Season
The Covington Catholic Colonels are gearing up for a strong playoff run in the upcoming 2024 Class 4A football season. After reaching the Class 4A playoff final last year and a heartbreaking loss, the team is determined to maintain consistency and make a comeback.
Over the offseason, the primary focus has been rebuilding the offensive and defensive front lines. The Colonels have eight returning starters on defense and five on offense, making them a potential state title contender again.
Key returning players include senior quarterback Cash Harney, who passed for 1,303 yards and 13 touchdowns while also leading the team in rushing (1,476 yards) and scoring (116 points), making him a vital skill player. Two returning linebackers, Owen Pitzer and Brady Guard, made 57 and 50 tackles last season respectively.
On the offensive side, the top returning linemen are 6-foot-3, 260-pound junior Jonny Lind and 6-foot, 215-pound senior Tucker Evans, who will play on both sides of the ball. Senior Dylan Gaiser, a versatile player, had 1,378 rushing yards and scored 15 touchdowns last season, while also returning as a defensive back.
Coach Eddie Eviston believes that winning games is done up front, and he is satisfied with the progress of his linemen. The team demonstrated solid form during the season, including decisive playoff victories such as a 42-14 win over Boyd County and a narrow 14-13 victory against Johnson Central in the second round.
The Colonels have a challenging schedule ahead, with consecutive games scheduled against Class 2A state champion Beechwood, Louisville Central, Highlands, and Indianapolis Cathedral. They will open the season with a home game against Ryle, followed by a game against Elder, a perennial power in Ohio.
The team last won a state championship in Class 5A in 2019. Pitzer, who also plays tight end and running back on offense, received a scholarship offer from the University of Kentucky last spring, adding to the team's promising outlook.
Gaiser, along with senior quarterback Cash Harney, rejoins the offensive backfield. Last season, Gaiser picked off three passes, contributing to the team's total of 25 interceptions. Harney became the first CovCath quarterback to surpass 1,000 yards in both passing and rushing in the same season.
With a solid core of returning players and a focus on consistency, the Covington Catholic Colonels are poised for a strong performance in the 2024 Class 4A football season. While specific predictions for their final outcome are not yet available, their progression through playoff rounds and consistent winning margins indicate their potential as a contender in Class 4A football.
- The Covington Catholic Colonels, residing in Covington, Kentucky, aim for consistency in the upcoming 2024 Class 4A football season, following a heartbreaking playoff final loss in the previous year.
- Coach Eddie Eviston, focused on strengthening the offensive and defensive front lines, believes that a state title is within reach, with eight returning starters on defense and five on offense.
- Key players returning for the Colonels include senior quarterback Cash Harney, who demonstrated his versatility by leading the team in both passing and rushing in the last season, and senior Dylan Gaiser, a versatile player returning as both a running back and a defensive back.
- As they prepare for their season opener against Ryle, the Colonels face a challenging schedule, including games against Class 2A state champion Beechwood, Louisville Central, Highlands, and Indianapolis Cathedral, along with a matchup against perennial Ohio power Elder.
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