9th Region Week 3 Rankings and Preview

The 2025 High School season continues to steam roll ahead.  It will be interesting to see what week 3 brings us.

Rankings

1. Covington Catholic (1-3-1) Yes, they drew with Ryle but are still unbeaten in the 9th.

2. Ryle (0-2-1) - They get the draw with Cov Cath but still have not won a game this season.

3. Dixie Heights (5-0-0) - The Red Colonels have two solid wins in my opinion, Bishop Brossart and Cooper.  

4. St. Henry (5-1-0) - The All-A winner representing the 9th Region.  The Crusaders only loss is against Moller (OH) this year to date.

5. Conner (2-3-1) - The Cougars have been disappointing.  They are struggling on defense and offense...can they get a big win this week?

6. Cooper (2-2-1) - Goes 1-2-0 last week.

7. Holy Cross (3-2-0) - Nice win verses NCC

8. Beechwood (1-2-0) - Signature win verses Highlands is their claim to this spot currently. 

9. Newport Central Catholic (2-1-1) - They could be ranked anywhere from 7-10 depending how this week goes.

10. Highlands (3-2-0)- Let's see what this week brings, if they are successful, they will move up next week.

11. Boone County 2-2-0) - Got 2 wins last week.

12. Villa Madonna (0-2-2) - Still looking for their first win of the season.

13. Holmes (1-0-0) - They get their first win of the season last week.

Games to Watch

Tuesday

Beechwood at Conner - This is an interesting matchup.  The Cougars are stuggling, the Tigers played them tough last year.  Still going with Conner.

Ryle at Dixie Heights - Game of the day.  Dixie is undefeated and have not conceded a goal to a 9th region foe.  Ryle will be looking to extend their win streak verses Dixie to 4 games.

St. Henry at Cooper - This is another interesting matchup.  The Crusaders are waving their All-A championship flag for the visiting Jaguars to see.  

Thursday

Beechwood at Holmes - 35th District seeding game

Dixie Heights at Conner - The Red Colonels take on their second 33rd District opponent on Thursday.  Last year this game was a 0-0 draw.  The Cougars need this win more than Dixie does in my opinion.

Highlands at Newport Central Catholic - Can the young Thoroughbreds keep the young Bluebirds grounded?  This should be a good game that will result with a winner as it is a 36th District game at the lovely Morscher Field.  

No 9th Region Saturday games but I've listed below games outside the 9th that may interest some readers.

Bishop Brossart at Highlands - Tuesday

Moeller (OH) at Covington Catholic - Tuesday (Beat St. Henry 3-0)

Simon Kenton at Boone County - Tuesday

Bishop Brossart at Boone County - Thursday

Simon Kenton at Covington Catholic - Thursday

South Oldham at Ryle - Thursday (Beat Cov Cath 1-0, Conner 4-2).  

Conner at Elder (OH) - Saturday 

Lafayette at Beechwood - Saturday

Newport Central Catholic at Pendleton County - Saturday