The battle for the 2nd seed in the 33rd district took place in Union.  Conner entered the game losing to Ryle 5-2 and Cooper hung tough with Ryle losing 2-1.  Cooper got on the scoreboard 1st as the Cougar defense had a foul in the box.  The Jaguars take a 1-0 lead into the half off the PK (Pemberton).

2nd half Conner finds the back of the net as the Cooper keeper deflects a shot but fails to control it and the ball goes into the air where an attacking Cougar I(Owen Swaney) is able to head in the back of the net to draw even with the Jaguars 1-1.  A little later, Conner would be on the attack again and Grady Noble is able to get past two Jaguar defenders and takes a shot that gets past the keeper into the side of the net to give Conner the 2-1 lead.  There were a number of cards given this game, the Cooper coach receives 2 yellow cards which of course equals 1 red card and is asked to leave the field.  Conner is able to hold on for the win and secure the #2 seed and will play Cooper again in Hebron on 10/1 in the night cap game.  

9 hours ago, kyag said:

the Cooper coach receives 2 yellow cards which of course equals 1 red card and is asked to leave the field.  

Coach Flesch stays on brand. 

Congrats Cougars!!!

Can't wait to watch this rematch in October! This is always one of the most intense games in NKY all year. Would not be surprised if we see another Red card or 2 in the district match up in a couple weeks! 

45 minutes ago, The Double Deuce said:

Coach Flesch stays on brand. 

Congrats Cougars!!!

And I heard he was actually doing much better this year......guess District rivals will make you fall off the wagon.

Crazy to think once again, Conner/Cooper (1 of them) will fail to make the Region tournament.  Always a tough District!