Tuesday Sports Briefs

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM
Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter
The Highlands Bluebirds recorded a huge 1-0 victory over the Boone County Rebels on Tuesday at Tower Park.
The Rebels came into the game undefeated at 4-0. Highlands improved to 4-2 with the victory after going 1-2 in the Kentucky Cup at Louisville Ballard.
Bluebird senior Emerson Holladay scored the game's lone goal. Sophomore Nick Breslin recorded eight saves at goalkeeper for Highlands.
The Bluebirds take on Dixie Heights (2-4) at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Lady Breds stay undefeated:
The host Newport Central Catholic Lady Breds soccer team stayed undefeated at 4-0 with a convincing 9-0 win over Calvary Christian (1-1-2) on Tuesday to open the All Class A Ninth/10th Region Classic.
The Lady Breds saw Sam Bunzel lead the way with three goals and Chandler Cain score two. Teammates Michela Ware, Loren Zimmerman, Christina Seibert, and Emily Weyer all added goals. Bunzel, Seibert, Madison Little, Nikki Buller and Courtney Hagedorn all had assists.
Sophomore goalkeeper Erin Ackerson did not have to make any saves because Calvary got off no shots.
The Lady Breds take on Bishop Brossart (3-3) to continue the tournament. Game time is 6 p.m.

Ryle downs NewCath:
The Thoroughbreds soccer team continues to struggle in a 4-0 loss at Ryle on Tuesday.
NewCath fell to 1-4 while the Raiders improved to 3-2 with their third straight win. Thoroughbred goalkeeper Ben Tiereny had eight saves.
NewCath travels to Montgomery County next Tuesday for a 6 p.m. contest.