Northgate

It was expected that Sandy Creek, the reigning Class AAAA state champions, would come out and make a statement against one of their county rivals in the season opener. And they did.

The 2010 Girls All – Region Soccer Team for 5-AAAA was announced this afternoon and local girls are all over the team.

The all area girls lacrosse team for area 1-AAAA was announced this week and there are a number of local players on the list.

The four teams in the Class AAAA girls semifinals were all from region 5-AAAA. The teams are familiar with each other and the results tonight were the same as they were during the regular season, although the scores were a little different.

If you were worried about the Marist girls team upsetting one of the Fayette teams hopes for a state title, you don’t have to worry about them anymore this year. Make sure you thank a McIntosh Lady Chief.

Three out of the four teams from region 5-A AAAA made the state tournament.

More local teams moved on in the state playoffs with first round wins on Wednesday night.

Two teams from region 5-A AAAA have punched their tickets to the Class AAAA playoffs.

Three local varsity boys soccer teams have taken the first step towards reaching the state final in their respective classifications. Their second steps will likely be significantly more challenging.

McIntosh, the top ranked team in AAAA, beat Clarke Central 3-0 on Tuesday to advance to a second round game with Hillgrove, ranked seventh in Class AAAA next Tuesday. Hillgrove (15-2-2) is 3-1-1 over their last five games. They have scored 87 goals this season and have allowed 25. The second round game will be played at McIntosh. A kickoff time has yet to be determined.

Saturday was a good day for baseball and a good day for Whitewater and Starr’s Mill.