• Covington Catholic at Simon Kenton

        WHEN/WHERE: 7:30 p.m. today, Simon Kenton HS, 1132 Madison Pike, Independence

        WHAT TO WATCH: CovCath ended Conner's nine-game winning streak on Tuesday, and tonight they'll try to do the same to Simon Kenton's three-game string.

        Simon Kenton (11-2) has one of Northern Kentucky's best guards in senior Jordan Stowers (14.2 ppg) and senior forward Kevin Cristello (13 ppg). The Colonels counter with juniors Brian Lewin, Greg Hiltz and Jonathan Blazejewski, who each scored 14 against Conner.

        CovCath (8-4) has won its past five, while the Pioneers also are 7-1 over their past eight games. Tonight's outcome might hinge on who best gets the ball to their perimeter players.

        PICK: Simon Kenton.

        • Scott vs. Bishop Brossart

        WHEN/WHERE: 7 p.m. today, Shoemaker Center, University of Cincinnati

        WHAT TO WATCH: Scott pulled the upset of the season Tuesday, knocking off No. 3 Newport Central Catholic thanks to junior center Ben Lye's 21 points and 12 rebounds.

        Brossart has struggled of late. The Mustangs are 9-6, but they are 2-3 over their past five and have averaged just 46.6 points per game over that stretch.

        PICK: Scott.

        • Conner vs. Holy Cross

        WHEN/WHERE: 8:30 p.m. today, Shoemaker Center, University of Cincinnati

        WHAT TO WATCH: Conner's (9-1) main goal is to contain Holy Cross senior forward Josh Beiting, who scored 23 against Ryle on Tuesday.

        Holy Cross broke a six-game losing streak against Ryle, but the Indians could have trouble if they don't handle the Cougars' Terry Johnson, Marcus Johnson and Jeremy Stephenson.

        PICK: Conner.

        • St. Henry at Boone County

        WHEN/WHERE: 7:30 p.m. today Boone County HS, 7056 Burlington Pike, Florence

        WHAT TO WATCH: St. Henry and Boone County are both 6-6, but the Crusaders and Rebels are heading in opposite directions. The Crusaders have lost their past two and three of the last four, while the Rebels are riding a four-game winning streak and averaging 70 points a game.

        Boone County had five players in double figures in Tuesday's 67-58 win over Holmes.

        St. Henry's task is to stop Boone County senior forward Ben Brown, who leads the team with 16.5 points a game. Boone County, meanwhile, must deal with St. Henry senior forward Nick Love.

        PICK: Boone County.

        • Other games

       Bellevue over Dayton

        Augusta over Calvary Christian

        Heritage Academy over Villa Madonna

        Highlands over Lloyd

        Holmes over Ryle

        Grant County over Williamstown

        Campbell County over Newport

        Silver Grove over Ludlow

        Last week: 12-1, Season 35-8, .814.

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