The recent Bluegrass State Games soccer tournament showcased a pair of Kentucky high school teams that entered the competition with clear ambitions.
The Christian County Lady Tigers concluded their run with a perfect 3‑0 record, a feat highlighted by Kaydon Coats’ hat trick in a 6‑0 victory over Boone County. Carlie Hobson, Azaa Enkhtugs and Yadira Idrogo also found the net in that match, and Hobson’s 30‑second‑late strike secured a 3‑2 win against Louisville Eastern.
Key Moments from the Tournament
University Heights Academy’s Lady Blazers opened their campaign with a 7‑1 thrashing of Estill County before adding a 7‑0 rout of Mason County, underscoring their early dominance.
On the boys’ side, the Christian County Tigers fell 1‑0 to Campbell County but answered with a 2‑2 draw against George Rogers Clark, where Erick Hernandez and Kevin Galvin each scored and Joseph Lopez supplied the two assists.
University Heights Academy’s boys’ team, after a 2‑0 loss to Cooper High School, rebounded with a 1‑0 win over Franklin County, the decisive goal coming from Jayden Williamson, setting up a Sunday morning showdown with Montgomery County.