By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

For those that like offense, this boys soccer contest gave plenty of it.

The Highlands Bluebirds (1-2-1) traveled across the river and tied the Cincinnati McNicholas Rockets, 4-4 on Thursday. McNicholas resides in the Greater Catholic League Central Division.

Chris Garbig led Highlands with two goals. Colin Dean and Logan Groneck scored the other two. The Bluebirds scored their last two goals with just 10 players.

Nick Breslin and Nathan Tippenhauer again split halves at goalkeeper. Both recorded four saves each.

The Bluebirds take on Walton-Verona on Saturday back at Tower Park. Game time is 11:30 a.m.

Volleyball:

Boone County 3, Highlands 0:

The Bluebirds continued to struggle in Florence on Thursday falling to 0-5 to start the season.

Jessica Ginter again led Highlands with 10 kills. Teammates Mallory Seidel followed with 12 digs. Izzy Schultz added eight aces and Kaitlin Hall recorded 18 assists.

Highlands returns to action Tuesday in its first 36th District contest of the year at Newport. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

 

Fort Thomas Sports: Thursday Highlands Briefs

So what was the red card for?