Saturday Sports Briefs

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands senior Taylor Vaughn (11) pushes ahead in Saturday's game against South Oldham.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Ladybirds (2-4) soccer team played South Oldham tough Saturday.

But South Oldham came away with a 1-0 victory on a penalty kick. Highlands freshman goalkeeper Olivia McQueary made eight saves.

“We outpossessed them 70-30, outshot them and had more (corner kicks),” said Brian Wiefering, Highlands Head Coach. “Their goalie made a lot of great saves. I am happy feeling we could beat them 8-of-10 games, but unfortunately, not (Saturday). We need to see our fans give the girls a standing ovation after the game. I never have seen them play with so much heart.”

Highlands returns home Monday. The Ladybirds take on Campbell County at 8 p.m.

Soccer, Girls:

NewCath wins two:

The Lady Breds (5-0) stayed undefeated with two 2-0 wins Saturday.

The first one came against Beechwood in a make-up game of the All “A” 9th Region championship.

Loren Zimmerman scored both goals for NewCath. Goalkeeper Meg Martin made two saves for the Lady Breds.

NewCath then took out Russell by the same score later that evening. Taylor Tolle and Donnelly Simmins scored the goals for the Lady Breds.

NewCath takes on Dixie Heights on Monday. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Volleyball:

Highlands goes 2-2 in September Slam:

The Ladybirds are 5-7 after going 2-2 in the annual September Slam Tournament at Scott.

Highlands opened the day with a 25-8, 25-11 win over Covington Latin. Jessica Ginter led the Ladybirds with four kills and Kaitlin Hall had nine assists with Sydney Kroger recording four digs.

Highlands then lost 25-16, 25-22 to Oldham County. Ginter and Maria Hockney had three kills for the Ladybirds and Hall had three assists and eight digs.

The Ladybirds continued the tournament with a 25-22, 25-14 loss to Boone County. Ginter again led Highlands with three kills and Hall had six assists. Kroger followed with five digs.

Highlands finished the day with a 25-22, 25-22 win over Covington Holy Cross. Ginter led the Ladybirds with seven kills and Hall had eight assists. Kroger added five digs.

Highlands travels to St. Henry on Tuesday. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Soccer, Boys:

Montgomery County 3, Highlands 1:

The Bluebirds (0-6-2) continued to struggle with the road loss.

Brady Gesenhues scored the lone goal for Highlands. Senior goalkeeper Nick Breslin had two saves for the Bluebirds.

Highlands takes on Boone County on Tuesday. Game time is 8 p.m.

Cooper 2, Newport Central Catholic 0:

The Thoroughbreds (5-2-3) were shut out for the second time this season. Paul Grosser had three saves to lead NewCath.

The Thoroughbreds travel to Covington Catholic on Tuesday. Game time is 6 p.m.