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Just the fact that highlands, ryle, ncc, boone, and other 9th Region teams are not as good as previous years but still challenged CovCath to get out of the region... And now that CovCath team is beating a state semi-finalist 5-0. I feel last years 9th Region teams (CovCath included) were more talented and skilled than this years teams. IMO.

Is the State down this year? I know the ninth lost a lot of talent. Is this a surprise matchup for the State tournament?

I'm thinking both teams will come into this game focused and well prepared. This game depends on the strikers. Both teams will get chances, with that being said, who is going to finish those chances... CovCath 2 - 1.

1. CovCath 2. Cooper 3. Newcath 4. Holmes 5-10. Day-to-Day

No way NCC can afford lights... Working on an AC unit at the moment

Congratulations to the NCC Seniors. Some great and better kids. I've had the opportunity to watch these students progress over time. No reason to hang your heads fellas. The first half was a NCC domination. I belief Grosser was needed for no more than 2 saves. NCC just couldn't score. A Dixie player made a goal line save before halftime keeping it 1-0. The second half was a different story. I'd give the edge to Dixie in the second half but it was about even. The speed of play picked up quite a bit. Dixie would attack 3 on 4 and NCC would attack 6 on 7. Dixie took the lead on two goals in the run of play. Grosser made some nice saves to keep it at that scoreline. NCC was then awarded a "gift" pk which leveled the scoreline at 2-2. ET presented great scoring opportunities but no goals. Dixie in PKs. Could Coach McDonald have made an impact? History thinks so. Is Coach Martin to blame? Absolutely not. Overall, Dixie played more enthusiastic. I think someone forgot to tell the Thoroughbreds it was regional time.

Well put. Job*

Having been associated with the NCC staff and new principal, I have a huge amount of confidence that the enrolment of the young man is not just for a basketball gain.

Or NCC takes on the task of teaching this young man. If this man was 5'10 and had no athletic ability, I can guarantee the staff at NCC would still take the man. Maybe not everything is about themselves, maybe NCC is just taking on it's role as a Catholic school..... Just a thought.

SK - Cooper. 2-2 Holmes - Latin. 3-0 BB - Rule. 1-1 Cru - CCHS. 1-2

Who Is Cooper's new assistant coach? And I see Highlands having a good year.

I love Geiman's game. A physical presence in the mid field is (IMO) very important to dictating how a game will be played.

Bornhoeffer was a great coach, but everything out of his team. He just never made any noise cone region play, as much as McDonald did with his team. I'm not trying to question Bornhoeffers legitimacy.

NCC has Liles up top. Finds himself in the right spot at the right time a lot. Not very fast, not very big, not very technical. I believe NCC should play Muck up top. They don't have the talent to control the ball and game, so their best chance will be to Have their best player up top to possibly beat a few players and score. No other scoring threats I know of. A good chance for some players to step up and make a name for themselves and their school.

Then I am afraid you are not achieving your goal.

I completely agree. Embarrassing and tarnishing the NCC name

I feel you are a very recent graduate who didn't have the best relationship with your coach. Bottom line, McDonald took NCC from Being a "joke" team, to a region contending team. Always got his team prepared for the post- season. That's indisputable.

9th: 1. CCHS 2. Cru 3. HHS 4. Cooper 5. Ryle 6. NCC 7. Rest of Region

"We?" are you a player or coach? If so, not sure you Are Being a bit bias? Confidence turns to Cockiness, Cockinesss leads to embarrassment. We will see how valid your statements are Come October.

Region titles have been spread around the last 6 years. I feel NCC has been the most consistent team the last 6 years. Making the regional championship game in 2010-2013. Overlooked is a fair statement for the breds, but I'm afraid that consistency and constant competitive edge will drop off due to a lack of talent. Being a top 3 team is not realistic for this year's NCC team

I disagree. A small school like NCC depends on a few star players with an average supporting cast. This year, NCC has a rising star in Muck. Not much after that. Defense Will struggle, offense Will struggle. The only consistency I see them having Will be the coaching and keeping. Brian Anderson will start in between the pipes this year. Ending the dynasty of Grossers. Anderson allowed 2 goals in his sophomore year on JV. Athletic and impressive keeper. As for the new coach, Jeff Martin is a "go hard" coach. He won't shy away from a challenge, and neither will his team, but the lack of depth and star players for NCC will lead to a below average year for the thoroughbreds.

I'm not sure they have been in their own way the past 5 years. It seems to me that they have been beaten the last 5 years. With that being said, I see CovCath as a clear favorite to take the 9th, and possibly advance further and represent the NKY well in the State tournament this year