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CJ Fredrick leads Covington Catholic past Scott County 73-55 for Sweet 16 State Championship

KHSAA has crowned a new Sweet 16 State Champion.

Covington Catholic has defeated powerhouse Scott County to take home the title trophy by a final score of 73-55.

Cov. Catholic, led by CJ Fredrick with 32 points in the victory, finishes the year with a 35-4 record.

Scott County, the heavy favorite going into the tournament, ends their season with a 37-2 final record.

With just over three minutes to go in the first quarter, Scott County led Cov. Cath. 9-11, but an 8-0 run led by two big baskets from Fredrick pushed the Colonels out in front 17-11.