Thursday Sports Briefs

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds boys soccer team downed the host Covington Holy Cross Indians, 3-0 on Thursday.

Chris Garbig scored twice for the Bluebirds (9-5-1) and Colin Dean scored the other one. Nathan Tippenhauer recorded five saves for Highlands with Nick Brelin making the other.

Highlands plays again Tuesday. The Bluebirds face Conner at 7:30 p.m. at Tower Park.

Soccer, Boys:

Newport Central Catholic 1, Harrison County 0:

The Thoroughbreds improved to 9-3-1 with the win in Cythiana.

Matt Tolle scored the goal for NewCath with Ben Tierney making the assist. Paul Grosser recorded six saves at goalkeeper for the Thoroughbreds.

NewCath plays again Tuesday. The Thoroughbreds play host to Covington Holy Cross at 7 p.m.

Volleyball:

Newport Central Catholic 3, Covington Holmes 0:

The Thoroughbreds improved to 11-12 with a 25-4, 25-14, 25-7 win in Covington.

Rachel McDonald led NewCath with seven kills and Keyaira Lankheit followed with five. McDonald added 11 aces and Alyssa Maier had 15 assists.

NewCath does not play again until Thursday. Cooper comes to the Hill for a 7:30 p.m. contest.