Both teams play to a scoreless tie in the first half. Highlands goes up 2 to 0 and then decides to quit playing and allows the Camels to pick up a little momentum and come up with the tie. Highlands needs to learn that the game is 80 minutes and not 60. Two nice goals off of hustle plays by outside mids to get the 2 goals they did get. Nearly lost the game if not for a well timed slide tackle to prevent a Camel from heading to the goal with a point blank shot. Highlands record is now 1-0-2 with a tri-match coming up on Thursday versus the Pandas.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds girls soccer team (1-0-2) tied the host Campbell County Lady Camels, 2-2 on Monday.

Taylor Vaughn scored the first goal for Highlands in the first half before Kelsey Etherton scored the second. Kristin Venneman and Kayla Nehus tallied assists.

Campbell County only took shots. Highlands goalkeeper Sara Owen saved two of them.

The Bluebirds play host to the rival and 2012 runner-up Notre Dame Pandas on Thursday. Game time is 8 p.m.

Girls Soccer:

Ryle 1, Newport Central Catholic 0:

The Thoroughbreds (1-1) lost in Union on Monday.

Freshman Meg Martin is playing goalkeeper this year. She made five saves for NewCath.

The Thoroughbreds play at Covington Holy Cross in the All “A” 9th Region semifinals on Wednesday. Game time is 5 p.m.

Volleyball:

Scott 2, Highlands 1:

The visiting Lady Eagles edged the Bluebirds, 2-1 (18-25, 25-19, 25-17) on Monday.

Kaitlin Hall and Jessica Ginter led Highlands in every statistical category. The Bluebirds (0-3) are still looking for their first win of the year.

Highlands will try for it again Tuesday. The Bluebirds travel to Kings (Ohio) for a 7 p.m. contest.

 

Fort Thomas Sports: Monday Sports Briefs