Conner Boys Soccer Team Advances to 9th Region Tournament Final
Conner has reached the 9th Region championship final in boys soccer for the first time since the eight-team tournament format was created in 2012, according to NKyTribune sports reporter Terry Boehmker.
The Cougars defeated Highlands, 2-1, in a semifinal match on Wednesday to get a shot at their first title. They will face defending champion Covington Catholic at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Holmes to determine the region’s representative in the state tournament.
- Covington Catholic outscored Newport Central Catholic, 4-2, in a penalty kick shootout to come away with a 2-1 victory in the other semifinal match.
- The Colonels have a 4-5 record in 9th Region finals over the last 13 years.
- CovCath defeated Conner, 2-1, in the first match of the season for both teams on Aug.
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The Colonels have won their last seven matches while the Cougars have gone 4-3. Conner will play for the title on Saturday.
Author's summary: Conner boys soccer team advances to regional final.