Well...all good things must come to an end.  The regular season comes to an end this week for boy's high school soccer.  For those schools who participate in NKY it has been an interesting season.  Covington Catholic has impressed this year with solid wins but have shown they are not invincible as they had a surprising loss to St. Henry and a tie with Highlands.   Highlands has been an interesting team too as they have really reduced their schedule this year but have performed well losing only to Cooper in NKY.  Bishop Brossart out of the 10th Region has done well and will look to make a run in their region.  

So, let's get to it...here are the games occurring Week 8 in Northern Kentucky.

Tuesday

Boone County @ Cooper - These two teams will be battling to secure the #3 seed in the 33rd District.  The Rebels were my pick for the surprise team this year and they are currently 8-7-1 verses NKY competition.  Cooper loss a tough one to Ryle and will be looking to get their first district win on Tuesday.

Highlands @ Campbell County - The Blue Birds have a nice season going.  Campbell County started hot this season, but their competition wasn't the best.  Can the Camels get a win?  You have to go back to 2017 the last time the Camels won.  

St. Henry @ Conner - The Cougars have had all of their rostered players available for Varsity the last two games.  St. Henry has put together a nice year with their biggest win coming against Cov Cath.  This could be a regional preview game.  

Dixie Heights @ Beechwood - @KYAG game of the day.  This will be a good game.  Beechwood has quietly had a very good year.  Dixie started slow but have really picked up when it is most important.  This also can be a preview game of a regional matchup.  

Holy Cross (Covington) @ Walton Verona - The Bearcats have given up 44 goals to NKY competition, I see goals conceded by Walton increasing verses the Indians.

Newport Central Catholic @ Grant County - Both teams are used to playing in pastures so no advantage there for either team.  I see the Thoroughbreds riding away with this one.  

Pendleton County @ Calvary Christian - Josh Ruwe will add to his goal total verses the Wildcats.  

Ryle @ Bishop Brossart - This was almost my game of the day.  The Mustangs have a nice team, the Raiders have been injury plagued and have had some key pieces leave.  Do the Raiders have enough to tame the Mustangs?

Thursday

Bishop Brossart @ Newport Central Catholic - Which horse will be put out to pasture?  The Mustangs will have their speed neutralized with the grass at Morscher Field.  NCC's best win of the year is verses a depleted Conner team.  I'm picking NCC with the upset win.

Boone County @ Covington Catholic - Tough way to end the regular season for the Rebels having to play the Colonels.  

Grant County @ Conner - The Braves and Cougars have not played each other since 2018.  Conner will be looking to close out the year with a win as they head into the tough 33rd District tournament the following week.  

Holmes @ Walton Verona - Not sure who to go with on this one.  Can Walton get their first win of the season verses a NKY opponent?  

Campbell County @ Simon Kenton - The Pioneers have not had the best season.  The Camels will be looking to get the road win.

St. Henry @ Highlands (NKU) - @KYAG game of the day.  St. Henry has not beat Highlands since 2017.  The Crusaders have some nice wins, will this be another?  What say ye @FrankNicodemus...we all know your pick, Bluebirds.

Saturday

Cooper @ Beechwood - @KYAG game of the day.  The Tigers will be looking to show they are for real in the 9th.  Cooper may take this one easy to avoid any injures before district play on Tuesday.  

St. Henry @ Newport Central Catholic - Which one of these "All A" schools will win?  The pasture grasses of Morscher maybe enough to knock the Crusaders off their quest to end the season on a win.  

Bishop Brossart @ Simon Kenton - This will be the 4th game this week for the Mustangs.  

 

End of Week 7 Rankings

1. Covington Catholic

2. Highlands

3. Conner

4. Dixie Heights

5. St. Henry

6. Cooper

7. Beechwood

8. Ryle

9. Bishop Brossart

10. Boone County

Coaches poll.