In my opinion, 8 weeks of high school is just not enough!  Crazy how fast this season has gone.  Teams are entering their final week with most districts having their seeding games set, NKY teams now look to fine tune set plays and rotations for the opportunity to play in the regions.

Here are some games to watch in NKY this last week of the regular season:

Monday (9/25/23)

Holy Cross (Covington) @ Lawrenceburg (IN) 

 

Tuesday (9/26/23)

Dixie Heights @ Conner - This game can go so many ways.  Dixie and Conner are very similar.  Conner just beat Cooper 2-1 and earlier in the season Dixie beat Cooper 2-1.  Both teams' records against common opponents are pretty even.  Verses NKY competition Dixie has scored 12 and conceded 9, Conner has scored 22 and conceded 16 (Conner has played 2 more games than Dixie vs NKY teams).  Conner seems to be scoring more on a regular basis but tend to give up goals due to penalties in the box.  With Conner playing at home, I'm of course going for the Cougars to win this one 2-0.  

Other games of note for Tuesday (9/26/23)

Boone County @ Beechwood

Scott @ Calvary Christian (37th District Game)

Pendleton County @ Campbell County (37th District Game)

Ryle @ Grant County

Walton-Verona @ Holy Cross (Covington)

Highlands @ Simon Kenton

 

Thursday (9/28/23)

 

 

Highlands @ Cooper - Highlands has been without their leading scorer the past few games.  Cooper is coming off a couple of losses to district foes, but their defense is very stingy.  With Conner being idle on Thursday I might venture down to Longbranch Road and check this game out.  

Newport Central Catholic @ Covington Catholic - NCC makes the trip to Park Hills and bring with them one of the best win/loss records vs NKY competition.  NCC has scored 31 goals and conceded 10 while the Colonels of Covington Catholic have scored 19 and conceded 6.  NCC last won vs the Colonels in 2013.  Cov Cath has quietly been doing what they do, play consistent strong soccer and prepare for the district and regional tournaments.  I see this game being a 0-0 tie.      

Other games of note for Thursday:

Grant County @ Beechwood

Dixie Heights @ Boone County

Villa Madonna @ Calvary Christian

Campbell County @ Ryle

Holy Cross (Covington) @ Simon Kenton

Scott @ St. Henry

 

Saturday (9/30/23)

Simon Kenton @ Bishop Brossart

Walton-Verona @ Campbell County

Beechwood @ Covington Catholic (35th District Game)

Pendleton County @ Newport Central Catholic

Highlands @ St. Henry

 

You are correct, the season goes too quick. Most teams play 2-3 games a week which isn’t sustainable. Soccer is a “Fall” sport and the majority of the season is played in the summer. I’m convinced there is a better way.

 

I know most teams are dealing with injuries. I just heard one of NCC’s top players has been in a boot since their All ‘A’ clash with Brossart. I know Highlands and Dixie have had top players out this season as well - it is tough to see.

Dixie Heights vs Conner was cancelled due to lightning and impending storm. 

9 hours ago, kyag said:

Dixie Heights vs Conner was cancelled due to lightning and impending storm. 

Same thing with the Grant Co. vs Ryle game