SK Boys With Nice Win over New Cath in Soccer

Senior Captain Kevin Niehaus had surgery today to repair his jaw that was broken in SK’s game with Boone County last week. His teammates traveled to Pendrey Park for a contest with New Cath. The Breds came into tonight’s game with an impressive 6-2-1 record. The Pioneers were coming off two losses in a row against Boone and Scott and hadn’t posted a "W" since September 4th. Instead of playing like the underdog, the Pioneers came out and left everything they had down by the riverside in Campbell County in a match that had everyone talking about the physicality of the game.

SK got on the board first in the opening half as Tanner O’Hara scored for the 1-0 advantage.

New Cath came out in the second half and brought all kinds of pressure on the Pioneer defense. Goalkeeper Sam Benner had to come off his line multiple times to challenge the New Cath attackers. Unfortunately, the game had to be stopped for injuries after several such plays. One play cost Benner a tooth as the New Cath player’s knee appeared to catch the Pioneer keeper in the jaw. While the New Cath player was being attended to, Benner went to the sideline, rinsed his mouth out and returned to the field to finish the game and post the shutout. A very gutsy performance by the Sophomore keeper to say the least. Garrett Jacobs was able to give the Pioneers some insurance when the New Cath keeper came out on a play but didn’t come up with the ball. Jacobs’ shot found the back of the net for the final score of the game.

This was an impressive win Coach Wolfe’s Pioneers who phoned Niehaus from the field to give him the good news about the SK victory. It was apparent from SK’s play that this one was played for their missing captain. Get well soon Kevin.

Senior Adam Wilson takes one of the direct free kicks following the New Cath foul.


Benner with the tough save.


Benner with another hard play.


Branstetter looking like Pete Rose after getting fouled on the breakaway. A booking was issued after this play.


Jacobs follows through on his shot as the goal keeper comes up empty.


Oh yeah.


That's what I am talking about.


This game was a battle. Benner goes down after getting his tooth knocked out.


Jacobs in a battle for the ball.