Highlands, Conner Soccer Tie |
| PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Ford Orem gets in position in the tie against Conner. |
But the good news is Highlands (4-2-1 overall) did salvage a scoreless tie against the improved Conner Cougars on Thursday at Tower Park. Conner is 5-1-1.
Conner made waves in the 33rd District Tournament last year with a 2-1 win over the Ryle Raiders in the semifinals. The Cougars finished 13-7 losing 2-1 in double overtime to Dixie Heights in the 9th Region quarterfinals.
"Between injuries, some suspensions and some things like that, we're kind of still trying to figure out what's going on," said Chad Niedert, Highlands Head Coach. "We were able to keep the shutout. But the reality is we're three games without a win. Hopefully, we'll get it turned around this next week."
Highlands had 20 shots with six on goal and Conner had nine shots with three on goal. Senior goalkeeper Nick Fischer had three saves for the Bluebirds.
"We have to focus more in practice," said George Gates, Highlands senior forward. "We have to really block out more what we're worried about. In a game like that when we're not getting too many easy tap-ins, we have to convert on the (shots) that we do get."
Highlands plays Campbell County on Tuesday at Tower Park. Game time is 8 p.m.
Football, Freshmen:
Highlands 44, Simon Kenton 12:
The Bluebirds won the season opener in convincing fashion on the road.
Quarterback Charlie Noon had four touchdowns for Highlands. Running backs Sam Robinson had two and Atlas Lindeman added one more.
Highlands plays host to Cooper next Thursday at 6 p.m.
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