The Lady Stangs slip past Clark County 1-0 and Campbell County takes care of business against Harrison County 5-1 in Wednesday night's 10th Region semis, setting up a highly anticipated 37th District Championship rematch in a neutral setting, for the 10th Region title.

 

The Lady Camels won 2-1 in the regular season, and it took PKs after a scoreless regulation and overtime to determine the 37th District Champion, won by Campbell County.

 

The championship game will be played at 4pm on Saturday at Clark County High School.

Should be a very good game. Both teams have had very good seasons. It is a shame that they have to play the game an hour and a half away when the two schools at 1.5 miles apart. Wish there was someway of getting the game moved to Campbell County to get a bigger crowd and better atomsphere for the game.

Game has been moved to Scott High School at 2:30 Saturday

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WINCHESTER, Ky. – Brossart only scored one first-half goal in its regional semifinal, but thanks to stellar defense, the Mustangs' lead was never seriously challenged after they took the lead.

 

Brossart advanced to the regional title match for the third straight year with a 1-0 win over host Clark County at Strode Middle School on Wednesday.

 

“We've been working hard on (defense) all year long and it's finally starting to come together at the right time of the year,” coach Kevin Hess said.

 

The championship, which will be played against Campbell County, has been moved to 2:30 p.m. at Scott, since both schools are over an hour and a half away from Winchester.

 

The Mustangs nearly took the lead nine minutes in when they crashed the net and had two looks before they were called for a foul in the box, ending the scoring chance.

 

The Cardinals barely missed the net wide at the 18-minute mark on a shot that cleared the outstretched arms of junior goalkeeper Hailee Hundemer.

 

With 12:06 left in the first half, Brossart freshman Jessica King advanced the ball with a pass to junior Olivia Nienaber, who dribbled a few times, ditched a defender and buried a shot in the far corner.

 

“I saw the defender coming, so then I cut it and then I shot it, because I had open space,” Nienaber said. “(The goalkeeper) was near post so I was going to go far post.”

 

The Mustangs controlled play the remainder of the first half and the first 20 minutes of the second half, culminating in a penalty kick midway through the latter stanza.

 

On a magnificent passing play, Nienaber sprung sophomore Mya Mairose loose with a long pass to the left wing, and Mairose fed junior Riley Orth in the box, and Orth was tripped from behind.

 

However, the ensuing PK hit the inside of the right post.

 

In addition to scoring the lone goal, Nienaber's passing was outstanding throughout the game.

 

“She's such a dynamic player – I can't say enough about her,” Hess said. “She's been making really good decisions lately, looking to score when she can, looking to assist when she can.”

 

Clark County generated some chances later, including a free kick that hit the top of the crossbar, but Hundemer was only forced to make one save, which came on a weak header in the 64th minute.

 

In addition to having a foul result in a penalty kick, the Cardinals were also assessed four yellow cards, including three in the second half.

 

“We did a really good job, keeping our heads,” Nienaber said.

 

Brossart remained disciplined and did not retaliate, even after a Clark County player pushed a Mustang on the sideline after going down.

 

“Very physical, a lot of contact, ref called an OK game – he had his hands full out there,” Hess said. “(Our players) kept their composure with (Clark County) getting frustrated with us,” Hess said.

 

Next up for Brossart is the Camels, a team the Mustangs have eliminated from the postseason three straight years. But Campbell County has won both meetings this season, including a 1-0 decision in the district final last week.

 

“Hopefully the third time's a charm for us,” Hess said. “It was a battle the last one, and hopefully we can figure them out this week.”

 

HALFTIME: 1-0. GOAL: B—Nienaber. SHUTOUT: Hundemer (1 save). RECORDS: Brossart 13-7-1, Clark County 15-5-1.

Is Nienaber, Hank and Eli's sis?

Is Nienaber, Hank and Eli's sis?

 

Yes