Quickly, name a four-syllable reason Simon Kenton’s girls soccer team is 8-0-1 so far this season. The answer: seniority. The Pioneers are off to their best start in coach Hillary Johnson’s three-plus years in Independence and best start since 2015 (when they started 8-0) thanks largely to 10 seniors – Ella Smith, Reese Johnson, Alexis […]
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Simon Kenton boys win third straight 32nd District; Pioneer girls rout Walton-Verona to complete sweep
You could call Andrew Petty the Prince of Penalty Kicks. Simon Kenton needed every one of Petty’s three against Grant County on Wednesday. The first one tied the score at 1-1 in the 79th minute, and his other two led the Pioneers to a 2-1 win (9-8 in PKs) – and third straight 32nd District title – […]
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32nd District semifinals: Walton-Verona girls set records for wins, shutouts, WV boys fall short to Grant
Walton-Verona’s girls soccer team set two records Monday. The Bearcats overwhelmed Grant County, 7-0, behind two goals each from Campbell Christy, Emma Landrum and Trinity Bauwens. They’ll meet Simon Kenton for the championship at 6 p.m. Wednesday. And the records? Walton-Verona’s 17-3-2 record is the best in school history, and goalkeeper Brynn Willis recorded a all-time program-high 13th shutout. […]
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Wednesday NKY HS round-up: Simon Kenton girls soccer earns county rivalry win
The Simon Kenton girls soccer team has taken its lumps this year. But they have responded recently with two wins in their last three games, including a 3-2 win at home over the Dixie Heights Colonels in a county rivalry game. Cam Ruble scored all three goals for the Pioneers (5-7), tying Reese Johnson for […]
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Wednesday NKY HS round-up: Simon Kenton, Scott girls soccer teams earn big wins
The Simon Kenton Pioneers girls soccer team ended its six-game losing streak with a confidence boosting 1-0 home win over the Conner Cougars. Alexis Howard scored the goal for the Pioneers (4-6) and Macie Bach had the assist. “We challenged them to come out and fight for every 50/50 ball, fighting to hold possession, fighting […]