Newport Central Catholic just announced the hiring of Ray Joshua as the new head coach of the Thoroughbreds girls soccer team. He takes over for Hillary Johnson, who took the same position at Simon Kenton. Johnson took her three assistants with her. “I think it’s a great opportunity,” Joshua said. “I enjoy the game and […]
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With new head coach, associate, Beechwood soccer hopes to continue building
Two familiar faces have accepted promotions in the Beechwood boys soccer program. Zach Young is the new head coach while Brandon Forshey was named associate head coach. Both served as assistants under Zach Rechtin, the Ft. Mitchell school’s head coach for the entire seven years of the program’s history. The Tigers enter 2022 coming off […]
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Johnson Takes Reins of Simon Kenton Girls Soccer Program
Hillary Johnson and staff had been preparing for another season with the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds girls soccer team. Johnson completed her fifth season at NewCath this past fall and the team just held a youth camp. But then the same position opened up at Simon Kenton when seven-year Head Coach Rob Zoeller took the […]
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Ponchak takes over Highlands boys soccer team
Brandon Ponchak said that he and his wife want to raise their three kids in Northern Kentucky. The family moved to the area in 2017 so Ponchak could work with the pre-professional soccer organization, Kings Hammer Football Club. Ponchak has held several roles with the club and currently has several soccer-related side jobs. When the […]
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Takeaways from NKU women’s soccer spring season and looking ahead to fall season
Written by Jared Darwish, Reporter at The Northerner The preseason for Northern Kentucky women’s soccer has seen a lot of changes to the team. With the departure of a couple key seniors, the team is transitioning its younger players into more prominent roles. So far, the spring season for the squad has had its ups […]
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Niedert steps down as Highlands boys soccer coach, teacher
Chad Niedert will tell you he likes to put everything he has into anything he’s doing. The 34-year old has made the decision to pursue professional interests outside of education. With that, he can not make the same commitment to the Highlands Bluebirds boys soccer program so he resigned his head coaching and teaching positions […]
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NKU Names New Men’s Soccer Coach
Northern Kentucky University announced a new head men’s soccer coach on Thursday. Tom Poitras arrives in Highland Heights from the University of Hartford, where he was head coach since 2011. There he established the Hawks program as a perennial power in the America East Conference. Over 28 years as a head coach, Poitras has compiled […]
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Highlands Girls Soccer Gives Valiant Effort in 9th Region Championship Loss
Bluebirds Have Made it to Four Straight Region Championship Games Highlands senior midfielder Faith Broering earned the 9th Region Offensive Most Valuable Player of the year and a spot on the all-tournament team along with fellow seniors Jade Rehberger and Chloe Bramble. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re there, in-person, every week! Please […]
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Heartbreak ends Highlands Boys Soccer season in Kicks from Mark against Covington Catholic
Bluebirds Won 18 Games in Solid Season PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Joel Kendall boots away a free kick in the 9th Region semifinal game against Covington Catholic. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re there, in-person, every week! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We […]
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Highlands Girls Soccer Holds Off Dixie Heights in Region Semifinals
Bluebirds Make Early Goals Stand PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Faith Broering (17) and sophomore Claire Cavacini (5) wait for instructions on a corner kick in the 9th Region semifinal game against Dixie Heights at Boone County on Wednesday. The two scored goals in the 2-1 win. No one covers Highlands […]