Monday Sports Briefs

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Ladybirds soccer team dented the scoreboard for the first time since the season-opener Monday.

But neither team left Tower Park with the thrill of victory. Highlands and Simon Kenton tied 2-2. Brooklynn Rivers scored both goals for the Ladybirds. The freshman has all three goals for Highlands this season.

Highlands is 1-3-1 and the Lady Pioneers are 3-1-1. The Ladybirds broke a three-game losing skid where the lost by a combined 11-0 last week to state powers St. Henry, Lexington Catholic and defending state champion Notre Dame.

Highlands travels to Boone County (2-4) for a 7:30 p.m. contest Wednesday.

Ladybird volleyball falls to Kings:

Highlands lost to Kings (Ohio) on Monday in Parent Appreciation Night, 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-14).

The Ladybirds fell to 3-5. They have lost 5-of-6 matches since opening the season with two wins.

Highlands travels to Bishop Brossart on Thursday for a 7:30 p.m. contest.
NewCath volleyball drops two:
The Newport Central Catholic volleyball team traveled to Cincinnati Roger Bacon and lost two games on Monday.
The Lady Breds lost to Roger Bacon, 21-25, 21-25 and 13-25, 14-25 to Cincinnati Mercy. NewCath is 3-7 overall.
NewCath travels to Scott on Wednesday for a 7:30 p.m. contest.