Suli Kayed said it would have to be the right fit for him when he stepped down as head soccer coach from the Notre Dame Pandas in March. About three months later, Kayed found that right fit taking the same spot with the Highlands Bluebirds boys soccer program. Kayed takes over after Brandon Ponchak resigned […]
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Ponchak steps down at Highlands to go back to college ranks
After one season leading the Highlands boys soccer team, Brandon Ponchak has resigned to go back to the college ranks. Ponchak accepted a position with the Jacksonville State University women’s soccer team to be an assistant. The Gamecocks have a new head coach in Sean Fraser after finishing 3-13-2 overall and 1-7-2 in conference play […]
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Thursday NKY sports round-up: Dixie, Highlands soccer tie; Ryle nabs 33rd District top seed
The Highlands Bluebirds and Dixie Heights Colonels met at Rice Mountjoy Stadium for another tough 9th Region boys soccer battle. They left with a 2-2 draw. Dixie rallied from two goals down to even things up. With the tie, Highlands is now 9-4-3 on the season while Dixie is 12-2-2. “We started off slow,” said […]
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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 Soccer Beats Cov Cath in Park Hills
Bluebirds Make 1-0 Lead Stand Against Colonels PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Colin Pieper (10) gets in position in the match at Covington Catholic on Tuesday. 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 rely solely […]
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2021 Highlands Boys Soccer Preview
Bluebirds Seek Return to Region Championship Game PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Connor Mathis returns at goalkeeper this season for the Bluebirds. He recorded 54 saves last year. Highlands shut out seven opponents. This story didn’t just write itself! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely […]
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Heartbreaker in Penalty Kicks for Highlands Boys Soccer
Highlands Loses to One-Loss Henry Clay in State Quarterfinals PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. The Highlands Bluebirds finished the season 17-6-4 with a second straight appearance in the state quarterfinals on Saturday. Penalty kicks helped the Highlands Bluebirds boys soccer team win the 9th Region championship a week ago. They unfortunately did not […]
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Another Region Crown for Highlands Boys Soccer
Bluebirds Travel to Danville for Semi-State PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Members of the Highlands boys soccer team celebrate with the OZone following the hard-fought 3-2 win over Covington Catholic in the 9th Region title game at Dixie Heights on Saturday. PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands Head Coach Chad Niedert […]
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Bluebird Boys Soccer Ranked Third in Maher Rankings
Bluebirds Only Behind Trinity, St. Xavier PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Caymon Stevie (middle) moves in for a score against Newport Central Catholic on Tuesday. Stevie scored twice in the win. The Highlands boys soccer team found itself ranked third in Kentucky in the latest Maher rankings only behind defending state champion Louisville St. […]