Coach Mott and his varsity soccer squad entered the season with high hopes. After a disappointing finish in last year’s run for a state title, the Colonels needed to redeem themselves. They would be taking part in a highly competitive tournament in Louisville early on in the season, and CovCath knew that a good showing would be necessary in order to contend well later on in the season.

The current varsity squad is led by a talented group of thirteen seniors, ten of which are starters, and many juniors capable of playing extremely well off the bench. For this reason CovCath was considered one of the top teams in Northern Kentucky. During their tournament in Louisville, the Colonels faced off against the then number one team in the state: Ballard High School. Defeating the Bruins in an upset, the prominent varsity squad won in penalty kicks after a last-minute goal by Ballard that tied the game 2-2. The Soccer Colonels would go on to win the entire tournament. With this incredible feat, Covington Catholic earned a first-place state ranking. Their hard work was finally paying off. Later, a coaches’ poll would come out, placing the Colonels on the national leader board and ranking them 23^rd in the entire nation. The pressure that comes with recognition did not stop CovCath, however, and they would continue their season of dominance.

Next up on the Colonels’ radar was Campbell County, the team that ended last year’s hope of a state title. Vengeance would be exacted on that Tuesday. CovCath came away with a commanding victory of six to nil, but their onslaught could not be stopped by their next two opponents either. McNicholas and Cooper both fell to the Colonels, making the overall record 8-0. Ryle, though, was able to stall Covington Catholic’s roll, and the two ended their contest in a 1-1 tie.

Coach Mott and his Colonels are still undefeated. The tie will only serve to harden their resolve as they continue taking on opponents, and now an even more aggressive and tactical team will emerge. CovCath can smell victory, but they realize that everything will have to be earned, and nothing will come easy. May they have the best of luck as they near the post-season.