South Oldham 1 Highlands 0; NCC boys in All "A" Finals

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By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Newport Central Catholic boys soccer team (2-1-1) advanced to the All “A” 9th Region championship.

The Thoroughbreds were to face Villa Madonna. NewCath Head Coach Mike McDonald said the Blue Lightning dropped out of the tournament because they felt like they could not compete.

NewCath plays host to St. Henry (3-1) for the region championship on Thursday. Game time is 6 p.m. at Morscher Field.

Boys Soccer:

South Oldham 1, Highlands 0:

The Bluebirds (1-2) dropped their second straight in a game at Tower Park on Tuesday.

Highlands goalkeepers Nick Breslin and Nathan Tippenhauer stopped 8-of-9 Dragon shots. Breslin recorded three saves and Tippenhauer had five.

The Bluebirds travel just across the Ohio River on Thursday. They take on Cincinnati McNicholas at 5:30 p.m.

Volleyball:

Kings (Ohio) 3, Highlands 1:

The Bluebirds continued their rough start to the season on the road falling to 0-4 traveling near Mason, Ohio.

Izzy Schultz led Highlands with six kills and Jessica Ginter had four blocks. Kaitlin Hall added 18 assists and 15 digs.

Highlands travels to Boone County on Thursday. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

 

Fort Thomas Sports: Tuesday Sports Briefs

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By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Newport Central Catholic boys soccer team (2-1-1) advanced to the All “A” 9th Region championship.

The Thoroughbreds were to face Villa Madonna. NewCath Head Coach Mike McDonald said the Blue Lightning dropped out of the tournament because they felt like they could not compete.

NewCath plays host to St. Henry (3-1) for the region championship on Thursday. Game time is 6 p.m. at Morscher Field.

Boys Soccer:

South Oldham 1, Highlands 0:

The Bluebirds (1-2) dropped their second straight in a game at Tower Park on Tuesday.

Highlands goalkeepers Nick Breslin and Nathan Tippenhauer stopped 8-of-9 Dragon shots. Breslin recorded three saves and Tippenhauer had five.

The Bluebirds travel just across the Ohio River on Thursday. They take on Cincinnati McNicholas at 5:30 p.m.

Volleyball:

Kings (Ohio) 3, Highlands 1:

The Bluebirds continued their rough start to the season on the road falling to 0-4 traveling near Mason, Ohio.

Izzy Schultz led Highlands with six kills and Jessica Ginter had four blocks. Kaitlin Hall added 18 assists and 15 digs.

Highlands travels to Boone County on Thursday. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

 

Fort Thomas Sports: Tuesday Sports Briefs

I believe NCC game is at Pendrey, not Morscher.

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I believe NCC game is at Pendrey, not Morscher.

I stand corrected. Game is at Morscher.