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.
The Cougars defeated Highlands, 2-1, in a semifinal match to get a shot at their first title. They will face defending champion Covington Catholic at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Holmes.
In the other 9th Region boys semifinal match, CovCath outscored Newport Central Catholic, 4-2, in a penalty kick shootout to come away with a 2-1 victory.
- CovCath has 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.
- The Colonels have won their last seven matches while the Cougars have gone 4-3.
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Author's summary: Conner advances to 9th Region final.