By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds volleyball team won its third game in three days, 3-1 (13-25, 25-17, 26-24, 25-16) over the visiting Conner Lady Cougars on Wednesday.

NewCath continued its outstanding all-around play. Setter Alyssa Maier had 21 assists and 10 digs with Rachel McDonald recording 13 kills and nine digs. Keyaira Lankheit followed with eight kills with teammates Laura Brannon and Nikki Kiernan adding three aces each.

NewCath concludes the season with three tough games. That starts Monday at undefeated Louisville Mercy. Game time is 7 p.m.

Soccer, Girls:

Newport Central Catholic 0, Simon Kenton 0:

The Lady Breds (12-2-4) recorded their second straight scoreless tie to finish the regular season on Wednesday in Independence.

NewCath also tied Conner on Saturday. NewCath has gone 0-1-2 since winning the All “A” State championship and beating rival Highlands, 2-1.

Meg Martin recorded three saves in net for NewCath.

The Lady Breds will face Highlands for the 36th District title next week at Tower Park. The game will take place Wednesday or Thursday.

 

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NCC had a great comeback after falling flat in the first game!! Conner has been a huge disappointment this year. With the talent they have on that team, they shouldn't have a losing record!!! I've seen many of those players on Elite club teams but not playing the same positions for school ball. He has a sophomore that has received letters of interest from both D1 & D2 schools for setting yet she played back row only!! She played great from the back & had some impressive down balls but was needed more at the net where her talent shows!! I know it shocked a couple other NCC parents!!! Conner's loss....Another great win by the Lady Breds!!!

Conner has a sophomore with D1 or D2 offers for setting - now that is a good one. Someone has seriously misinformed you. The person who you are referring to that only played back row - didn't set for her club team - she attempted but was replaced.

Conner has a sophomore with D1 or D2 offers for setting - now that is a good one. Someone has seriously misinformed you. The person who you are referring to that only played back row - didn't set for her club team. Plus last I heard she played for Midwest Xtreme - not a top team like NKYVC!!!

Be kind Volleyballgeek remember you are posting about relatively young kids . BTW both teams played very well last night . NCC just played a little better .

I wanted to apologize if my previous post seemed harsh. I in no way intended to disrespect or hurt this player. The player is a great athlete - jumps out of the gym and can flat out hit a ball. I wanted to clarify the fact she is a hitter not a setter. Went about it in the wrong way. I'll keep that in mind when I post again.

No harm done but she legitimately has been contacted by both schools once in person, once by phone & once by letter of interest. From what I do know nothing was offered officially due to grade level & recruiting policies but she has been contacted with an interest to play volleyball past high school level. I understand it is hard to believe given she plays for Conner & I'm sure she was scouted during club season vs school ball. She is a talented player all around so I'm guessing if Conner isn't using her as setter or hitter, it may be because they need her more for defense...who knows?! I'm not one to shoot down any player's ability or talent since these are young girls developing & not professionals yet!!!

I wanted to apologize if my previous post seemed harsh. I in no way intended to disrespect or hurt this player. The player is a great athlete - jumps out of the gym and can flat out hit a ball. I wanted to clarify the fact she is a hitter not a setter. Went about it in the wrong way. I'll keep that in mind when I post again.

Something else I thought should be added in defense of any player playing setter...a setter can only do so much with what passes they're given!! Conner's setter is only a freshman but is a mature player & does the best she can running all over the court trying to make plays from bad passes!! I think the sophomore wasn't "replaced" as you worded it but was moved to back row so the setter could actual get good passes to work with!! Either way these are young girls with more high school years left to develop skills & don't need the extra negative criticism from doubters!!!