Highlands 4 Holmes 2

[AGullett08]

Final per scoreboard

[imsays]

Per khsaa scoreboard

[Sir!]

Highlands might have thought they could coast on last week's glory. Holmes had other ideas scoring in the first minute or so to go up 1-0 (Josh Lemus, I think). Highlands slowly climbed back into it to go up 2-1 at half. Lots of solid defending by Holmes... they do a very good job getting 9 field players behind the ball and jamming up entry to the 18. Second half was more of the same. Highlands looked better but gave up a goal on a quick counter. Holmes GK Roy Carter had a very good game. He was active enough that he cramped up in the second half and had to come out for a minute or so - I don't know if I've ever seen s GK cramp up before. Holmes transitions to counter-attack well with Kerry Nolasco providing good distribribution from a defensive midfield position. For sure Holmes' best team in years. Very good chance they could be playing in Regionale if they can avoid the 4/5 seed in their district. Good luck to them going forward.

[oldgrappler]

Congrats to Highlands on the win and kudos to Holmes for a huge improvement in their soccer program. Keep it headed in this direction. :thumb:

[Jack of all Trades]

Who are the coaches at Holmes?

[AGullett08]

Head Coach is Tom Haggard

[Aleff12]

Saw Holmes play and impressive and young. Should get better- great game HHS