Saturday Girls Soccer Briefs

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Ladybirds soccer team recorded a big 1-0 victory at Woodford County on Saturday.

Highlands (5-8-1) scored the game’s only goal in the first half. Midfielder Kiersten Clukey struck the ball from just outside the box. It hit the post before Kylie Schuerman crashed the goal for the score.

Highlands head coach Brian Wiefering said the team had to adjust when Woodford County went to a 3-5-3 (defender-midfielder-forward) attack. But the Ladybirds held them off. Olivia McQueary played goal in the first half and Shannon Eaton the second. Wiefering also credited defenders like Peyton Bankemper, Sophie Steppe, Haley Crothers and Lydia Graves for playing solid defense in the back.

“The Birds are playing together as a team the past three games and starting to gel,” Wiefering said. “It’s been a very positive atmosphere for them and it’s fun to watch.”

The Ladybirds travel to Dixie Heights on Monday. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Soccer, Girls:

NewCath-Scott game moved:

The Lady Breds (10-2-1) were scheduled to play at Scott on Saturday. That game was moved to Oct. 4.

Their next game is Monday at Villa Madonna. Game time is 5 p.m.