Conner Boys Soccer Team Advances to 9th Region Tournament Final
The Conner boys soccer team has reached the 9th Region championship final for the first time since 2012, defeating Highlands 2-1 in a semifinal match.
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 defeated Newport Central Catholic 2-1 in a penalty kick shootout in the other semifinal match.
- The Colonels have a 4-5 record in 9th Region finals over the last 13 years.
The Cougars will play for their first title since the eight-team tournament format was created in 2012.
Author's summary: Conner advances to 9th Region final.