Saturday Soccer Roundup

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds girls soccer team tied the host Boyle County Lady Rebels on Saturday, 2-2.

Highlands (4-6-5) recorded its second straight tie and is winless in its last four games. Freshman Kayla Nehus scored both Highlands goals and senior goalkeeper Sarah Owen recorded two saves.

The Bluebirds play host to Dixie Heights on Monday. Game time is 8 p.m.

Soccer, Boys:

Newport Central Catholic 2, St. Henry 1:

The Thoroughbreds (11-4-1) finished the regular season with a road win in Erlanger.

This marked the second win of the season against the Crusaders. NewCath beat St. Henry, 5-1 in the All “A” 9th Region title game on Aug. 29.

Seth Freppon and Noah Connolly scored goals for the Thoroughbreds. NewCath trailed 1-0 at halftime.

NewCath outshot St. Henry, 8-7. Paul Grosser made six saves for the Thoroughbreds.

NewCath does not play again until Oct. 15. The Thoroughbreds face Highlands for the 36th District championship at 7:30 p.m. at Tower Park.

Soccer, Girls:

Newport Central Catholic 0, Conner 0:

The Lady Breds (12-2-3) tied the Lady Cougars on Saturday at Pendery Park.

NewCath concludes the regular season at Simon Kenton on Wednesday. Game time is 7 p.m.