Not even a minute into Simon Kenton’s matchup with Carroll County, Nasser Hussein found Parker Monson for a goal and an early lead. That was all the Pioneers needed. Simon Kenton added seven more goals over the next 56 minutes of game action, triggering the mercy rule with 24 minutes remaining in an 8-0 win […]
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Simon Kenton makes quick work of Henry County in 8th Region quarterfinals
“You play better when you’re having fun.” Simon Kenton freshman Savannah Piper put it simply after scoring her first goal of the season, one of nine the Lady Pioneers tallied in their 8th Region quarterfinal matchup. Along with the goals came smiles and laughter throughout the match. Simon Kenton had plenty of reasons to celebrate, […]
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Seven years in the making: St. Henry ends Dixie Heights’ district reign
The current senior class at St. Henry was in fifth grade the last time the Crusaders won a girls’ soccer district championship. Seven years later, they can say they’ve done it themselves. St. Henry defeated six-time defending district champion Dixie Heights 3-0 to claim the 34th District title Wednesday night at James Rigney Memorial Stadium, […]
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Region title contenders Ryle, Highlands wrap up regular season in draw
A postseason preview? With the postseason looming in KHSAA boys soccer, Ryle and Highlands used their regular-season finale as an opportunity to prepare for what lies ahead. The fifth-ranked Raiders prioritized rest and depth, while the 18th ranked Bluebirds looked to measure themselves against one of the region’s top teams ahead of district play. The […]
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Lloyd falls to Bourbon County in battle down to the final inches
A game of inches. Fittingly, when time expired Friday night at Eugene “Cotton” Correll Stadium in Paris, a game that saw Lloyd Memorial and Bourbon County trade blows all night long came down to just that…inches. The game ended when the Colonels got the last stop of the night, as the Juggernauts fell 41-34 in […]
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Beechwood takes down St. Henry for the second time this season
Once can be chalked up to a good night. Twice is a pattern. Beating St. Henry in volleyball is never an easy task. The sixth-ranked Crusaders have been a consistent powerhouse in the region, and as is the case in any sport, a team can have a good night while its opponent has an off […]
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Too tall a task: Kondik, Roose help Notre Dame sweep Ryle
Preparing for two 6-foot-1 Division I commits is one task. Facing them is another. No. 14-ranked Ryle did all they could to prepare for the towering talents on No. 2 Notre Dame, junior Makayla Roose and senior Teagan Kondik, but at the end of the night, the Pandas prevailed 3-0 (25-17, 25-14, 25-22) Thursday night […]
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Walton-Verona keeps rolling, runs past Harrison County
Run the ball. Protect it. Play hard on defense. It’s a simple formula, but it’s one that’s starting to change the way Walton-Verona looks this season. The Bearcats improved to 3-1 Friday night with a 29-0 win over Harrison County in Cynthiana, putting together another strong performance on the ground while holding the Thorobreds to […]
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No one blinks: Highlands, CovCath end in a draw
There was just one thing that could stop Covington Catholic and Highlands in their soccer match Thursday night: a fire alarm. With just under 30 minutes remaining, a fire alarm went off at the Bluebirds soccer field at Tower Park in Fort Thomas, causing a brief delay as fans made their way to the parking […]
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Weather wins: Brossart and Notre Dame halted at halftime due to lightning
No tale of two halves between Bishop Brossart and Notre Dame. For now. There was no winner Wednesday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Alexandria, and no goals to separate the two teams. Just 40 minutes of soccer between the No. 2 Pandas and No. 9 Lady ‘Stangs before lightning in the area suspended […]
