Thursday Sports Briefs

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds boys soccer team (7-4-1) saw its five-game winning streak snapped Thursday at Covington Catholic, 3-2.

Chris Garbig and Cole Davis-Roberts scored the goals for Highlands. Nick Breslin made four saves at goalkeeper with Nathan Tippenhauer making one.

Highlands returns to action Saturday at Tower Park against Louisville St. Francis. Game time is 5:30 p.m.

Soccer, Boys:

Newport Central Catholic 3, Madison Central 1:

The Thoroughbreds (8-3-1) recorded a road win rebounding from Wednesday’s tough 2-1 to Bishop Brossart in the All “A” Section Tournament on Tuesday.

Matt Tolle, Evan Brannon and Pat Louis scored goals for NewCath. Teammate Paul Grosser made six saves.

NewCath does not play again for another week. The Thoroughbreds travel to Harrison County for a 7:30 p.m. contest.

Volleyball:

St. Henry 3, NewCath 0:

The 9th Region power Lady Crusaders downed the visiting Lady Breds, 27-25, 25-20, 25-22. NewCath fell to 8-9 with the loss.

NewCath plays in the Cincinnati Mother of Mercy Tournament starting Saturday. The Thoroughbreds face two Ohio schools in Dublin Coffman at 1 p.m. and Toledo Central Catholic at 2 p.m.