Through three weeks of high school soccer action, the Northern Kentucky High School Boys Soccer Coaches Association have revealed their second bi-weekly poll of the season. Covington Catholic stays in the number one spot, while Highlands trails in second and Ryle right behind in third.
The Colonels are 5-3-1, winning their last two over Beechwood (3-1) and Cooper (2-0) who sits at number four in the poll. Tyler Turnpaugh leads the way with six goals this season. Booker Gifford is the head of the team in saves with 14.
The Bluebirds have lost their last two to Lafayette (1-2) and Cooper (0-1), but sit at .500 on the season with a 2-2 record. They will have a potential bounce back game on Thursday at Bishop Brossart.
The Raiders bounced back from a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Newport Central Catholic on Tuesday, moving to 4-5 overall. Ethan Timon, Eddie Wilson, and Pierce Wilson each had a goal against the Thoroughbreds, while goalkeeper Nicholas Heredia had six saves.
Finishing out the top 10 are, Cooper, Conner, Dixie Heights, Bishop Brossart, St. Henry, Boone County and Beechwood. Others receiving votes included Campbell County, Newport Central Catholic and Simon Kenton.
Recent scores around the area were Simon Kenton and Cooper finishing in a 2-2 tie, Conner rolling past Ryle 2-1, Beechwood over Boone County 1-0, Dixie Heights defeating Simon Kenton 3-1 and Campbell County 2-1, Holmes and Scott tying 2-2, Cooper clearing Highlands 1-0 and Boone County defeating Bishop Brossart, 3-1.
Some top 10 matchups over the next week are St. Henry at Dixie Heights on Wednesday, Highlands at Bishop Brossart on Thursday, St. Henry at Covington Catholic on Saturday, Beechwood at St. Henry on Tuesday, Conner at Boone County on Tuesday, Covington Catholic at Ryle on Tuesday and Dixie Heights at Cooper Tuesday.