Highlands loses to South Oldham, 2-0, in girls soccer state semifinals

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Highlands had trouble finding space against one of Kentucky’s best defenses, falling 2-0 to South Oldham in a Kentucky High School Athletic Association girls soccer state semifinal Nov. 3 at Dunbar High School.

Highlands was shut out for the fourth time this season against a South Oldham team that posted its 12th. The Dragons have allowed only 11 goals all season and advance to the state championship game Nov. 7.

South Oldham, now 17-1-2, had beat Highlands 4-1 on Sept. 26. Highlands finishes 17-7-2.

Players of the game

Ally Lickert, Highlands: She came back into the game six minutes after injuring her ankle in the first half, and led the Highlands offense against a tough South Oldham defense. She ends her sophomore season with 24 goals.

Abigayle Hammons, South Oldham: The senior scored her 12th goal of the season to put the Dragons ahead 1-0 and helped draw a penalty which led to the second goal.

Piper Roberson, South Oldham: She assisted Hammons’ goal and made things happen for the Dragons up front with her speed and playmaking. She has seven goals and two assists for the year.

Maggie Murphy and Lydia Gardner, South Oldham: They anchored the South Oldham back line to shut out the Bluebirds.

Highlands senior salute

Highlands seniors are Kristie Deegen, Ella Jones, Loralie Manning, Parker Moses, Adalyn Armstrong Cattani, Maddy Lickert, Gabby Simons and Avery Schweitzer. Deegen was the second-leading scorer with eight goals and 11 assists. Simons had three goals and 10 assists and was a starter in the back. Lickert had five goals, Moses three and Cattani two.

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