Sports Update: CovCath edges closer to sweeping boys' state tennis championships; Cooper and Ludlow secure positions as girls basketball coaches
Cooper Girls Basketball Welcomes New Head Coach, as Covington Catholic Tennis Continues Dominance
In the world of high school sports, changes are afoot. The Cooper girls basketball team has announced the hiring of a new head coach, while the Covington Catholic tennis team continues to make history.
A New Era for Cooper Girls Basketball
After an impressive tenure of over five seasons, Justin Holthaus steps down as the head coach of the Cooper girls basketball team. His departure marks the beginning of a new era, as former player and experienced coach, Prohaska, takes the helm. Prohaska, who spent 14 years as an assistant coach on the NCAA Division I level with Morehead State, Bucknell, Kentucky, Seton Hall, and Xavier, is poised to make a strong start with Cooper. The team's returning talent and experience, including four of the five starters who led Cooper to a 26-6 region championship last season, provide a solid foundation for Prohaska's head coaching debut.
Covington Catholic Tennis Sweeps State
Meanwhile, the Covington Catholic tennis team is making waves in the boys' division. After winning last year's inaugural boys state team tournament, they have already secured two wins in this year's tournament, advancing them to the semifinals. In both of their victories this week, the team saw wins from senior Alex Yeager, sophomore Blake Hussey, and senior Kalei Christensen in singles matches. Furthermore, Hussey and Christensen won CovCath's third consecutive state doubles title last week.
Semifinal Matches Approach
The semifinal matches for the boys state team tournament will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the University of Kentucky tennis complex. The winners of these matches will face off in the championship final at 1:30 p.m.
Other Notable Mentions
In girls' basketball, Notre Dame lost to Greenwood in the quarterfinal round of the state team tournament on Tuesday. Ludlow, on the other hand, has a new head coach for the 2025-26 season, with Justin Wade taking over. Last season, Ludlow had only one senior on their varsity roster, with junior guard Addy Garrett as the leading scorer, averaging 18.2 points.
In tennis, Yeager became the team's first singles state champion since 2013, a significant achievement for the Covington Catholic team. Cooper's underclassmen starters, Addyson Brissey and Haylee Noel, had team-high averages of 16.4 points and 7.5 rebounds, respectively, in last season's region championship. Notre Dame also made it through an opening round match this season, defeating Johnson Central.
Historical Context
Based on available data, Covington Catholic boys tennis has won two state team championships in 2023 and 2024. The team's dominance in the state tournament is a testament to their consistent performance and dedication to the sport.
As the sports season continues to unfold, these teams and many others will undoubtedly continue to make history and inspire their communities. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments in high school sports!
- The new head coach for the Cooper girls basketball team, Prohaska, has a rich coaching background, having spent 14 years as an assistant coach on the NCAA Division I level with various universities such as Morehead State, Bucknell, Kentucky, Seton Hall, and Xavier.
- The Covington Catholic boys tennis team, located in Northern Kentucky, continues its dominance in the state, having already secured two wins in this year's state team tournament, setting them up for semifinal matches against fellow opponents.
- The Boone County community, home to the Cooper girls basketball team, is watching with anticipation as Prohaska leads his new team, boasting returning talent and experience that includes four starters from last season's 26-6 region championship team.
- In the world of girls' basketball and tennis in northern Kentucky, teams like Notre Dame, Ludlow, and Cooper are making headlines, with indications of promising seasons ahead, as Covington Catholic's tennis team aims to defend its state championship title in the coming matches.
