The season officially begins on Monday in the state of Kentucky, but most of the NKY teams start on Tuesday.  Looking at KHSAA/Riherds scoreboard, these are some of the games to watch in my opinion in the NKY region.

Conner at Covington Catholic (8/8/23).  They Cougars make the trip to Park Hills to take on the Colonels.  Last year in the opening round of the region Conner got the ole butt whoppin...0-5.  Conner comes in being led by the senior trio of Noah Walker, Noel Alig, and Owen King.  The defense is young having two sophomores (Mason Ginn and Kellen Faulkner) as center backs who are flanked by two seniors in Ethan Davey and Andrew Toler.  Conner had problems scoring last year but can the attacking duo of Grady Noble and Mason Arevalo find the back of the net this year?  Coach Walker has two goalies to choose from with Trey Wagner and Owen King.  

Covington Catholic returns Andrew Roland and Aiden Leach who combined for 23 goals last year.  Cole Hubert and Tanner Robertson return also to help in the midfield and backline.  Goalies Lucas Short and Auggie Eilerman will battle for the man in the box.   

NCC at Simon Kenton (8/8/23).  I'm hearing the Pioneers are looking tough.  I saw NCC firsthand at Soccerama and thought they had good size down the middle of the field.  

Heading into Thursday I think both games to watch come out of the 33rd District.

Bishop Brossart at Conner (8/10/23).  Last year I believed the Cougars avoided a loss due to weather in Alexandria.  The Mustangs had a good season and return a senior group who are looking to continue their winning ways from last year.  Conner has to be ready and cannot overlook this game focusing on their matchup at Highlands next Tuesday.  

Simon Kenton at Cooper (8/10/23).  Are the Pioneers looking to revenge their 4-1 loss last year to the Jaguars?  Nothing would make the Blue & White faithful happier than driving home from Union with a W under their belt.  Depending how Tuesday goes, the Jaguars maybe clawing to find a win on Thursday.  

Other NKY games to note the opening week:

Holy Cross (Covington) at Boone County (8/8/23)

Campbell County at Calvery Christian (8/8/23)

Scott at Highlands (8/8/23)

Holmes at Mason County (8/8/23)

Beechwood at Highlands (8/10/23)

Ryle vs Fredrick Douglas (8/11/23 FCPS Soccer Showcase)

Dixie Heights at Lafayette (8/11/23)

Dixie Heights vs Fredrick Douglas (8/12/23 FCPS Soccer Showcase)

Ryle vs Henry Clay (8/12/23 FCPS Soccer Showcase)

Walton Verona at Campbell County (8/12/23)

NCC at Boone County (8/12/23)

Cooper at Madison Central (8/12/23)

St. Henry at Simon Kenton (8/12/23)

Scott at Pendleton County (8/12/23)

Covington Catholic at Trinity (8/12/23)

On 8/6/2023 at 8:38 PM, kyag said:

The season officially begins on Monday in the state of Kentucky, but most of the NKY teams start on Tuesday.  Looking at KHSAA/Riherds scoreboard, these are some of the games to watch in my opinion in the NKY region.

Conner @ Covington Catholic (8/8/23).  They Cougars make the trip to Park Hills to take on the Colonels.  Last year in the opening round of the region Conner got the ole butt whoppin...0-5.  Conner comes in being led by the senior trio of Noah Walker, Noel Alig, and Owen King.  The defense is young having two sophomores (Mason Ginn and Kellen Faulkner) as center backs who are flanked by two seniors in Ethan Davey and Andrew Toler.  Conner had problems scoring last year but can the attacking duo of Grady Noble and Mason Arevalo find the back of the net this year?  Coach Walker has two goalies to choose from with Trey Wagner and Owen King.  

 

 

 

 

 

Unless I'm completely crazy (and I've been called much worse), I think you mean Jeremy Alig for Conner.  Noel is his father.

5 minutes ago, The Double Deuce said:

Unless I'm completely crazy (and I've been called much worse), I think you mean Jeremy Alig for Conner.  Noel is his father.

Good catch...I played with Noel so I think it was a Freudian slip.  Jeremy is the Senior on this years Conner team and not his senior father.  Geez...I'm old!

2 hours ago, kyag said:

Good catch...I played with Noel so I think it was a Freudian slip.  Jeremy is the Senior on this years Conner team and not his senior father.  Geez...I'm old!

Could have been worse, you could have called Jeremy, "Rich"!  ?

52 minutes ago, The Double Deuce said:

Could have been worse, you could have called Jeremy, "Rich"!  ?

Well...he did help coach me in high school so that could've happened.  

My apologies to the Dixie Heights and Bishop Brossart fans…I totally missed this game on the KHSAA site. This probably is the best matchup Tuesday night happening in Alexandria. If Conner/Cov Cath wasn’t playing I would’ve probably made the trip east to see this game tonight. 

Flipping a coin to decide which Colonels to watch tonight. There has been quite a bit said on behalf of the Red Colonels thus far on here, and other online pages. Personally looking forward to the Connor / CCH match. With all of the preseason prognosticating related to these two it might be well worth the price of a ticket to see what things look like when the dust settles.