By: Stella Feistritzer

 On Tuesday, October 21st, the Lady Rebels soccer team faced off against Highlands on Boyle's home turf in a 7 pm match-up.

  Boyle County started off hot with Senior Ellery Taylor having the first goal of the night. But the joy was short-lived, Highlands tied the game 1-1 and carried the same score into the second half. 

Going into the second half, both teams came out with energy and fought for that elite 8 spot. Although Boyle had multiple promising shots, the Lady Blue Birds managed to set the score in their favor by scoring in the last few minutes of the half. 

Seniors Braylee Leffew, Maggie Burke, Ellery Taylor, Raegan Britt, and Addison Hazlett made sure to spread their love and gratitude to their teammates. They walked off the field as a family and with their heads held high. Even though these girls fought to an undefeated season they all managed to stay humble and finish with pride and love for the game.

By: Stella Feistritzer

On Wednesday, October 16th, the Boyle County Lady Rebels returned to Rebel Stadium for the Regional Finals against a tough West Jessamine squad. With a trip to the state tournament on the line, both teams battled hard from the opening kickoff.

The first half was a defensive showdown. Neither side could find the back of the net, and the Rebels went into halftime locked in a 0–0 tie. West Jessamine’s defense stayed organized and disciplined, forcing Boyle County to adjust their attack.

After the break, the Rebels found their spark, and her name was Ellery Taylor. The Senior took control of the match, scoring three consecutive goals to record a stunning hat trick and put Boyle County firmly in command.

Claire Combs said, “The backs kept all of the players out forward and away from the goal! I am confident in our team moving forward.”

Taylor’s explosive second-half performance sealed the victory and secured the Regional Championship for the Lady Rebels. The win capped off an incredible postseason run and punched their ticket to the state tournament!

By: Stella Feistrizter

The Lady Rebels were awarded district champions for the 15th time in a row against Garrard County on October 8th. 

Being the number 1 seed, Boyle hosted all 3 rounds of the region to follow. Tuesday, the 14th, the Lady Rebels played Mercer County in the first round, where they defeated the Titans 8-0. 

Advancing to the second round, the Rebels played Southwestern in the second round on Wednesday. An exciting 5-0 win for the Rebels, projecting them into the finals. 

In both games, the rebels came out with energy and determination. Sophomore, Stella Thompson states after the Southwestern game ¨Im proud of how we played this week and am excited for the championship Thursday!¨

These amazing ladies play Thursday the 14th make sure to prepare for the next game!

By: Blake McCowan

On the night of October 1st, the stage was set for one of the biggest showdowns in Kentucky high school soccer. The Lady Rebels of Boyle County traveled to take on Sacred Heart in a battle between the last two undefeated teams in the state.

Sacred Heart struck first, drawing early cheers from the home crowd with a quick goal. But Boyle County wasn’t rattled. Before long, Sophomore Claire Combs put one in the net and tied the game 1-1. Both teams go into the half tied with one goal. Then, Combs scored two unanswered goals in the second half! Claire Combs ended the game with a hat trick and kept the Rebels undefeated!

Sophomore Claire Combs said “I’m so proud of my team and the way they played yesterday against #1 Sacred Heart! With everyone playing their best and no one giving up we won against our most difficult opponent yet! With about half way through the first half Mia won the ball and took it down towards the goal to cross for me to finish it! It was perfect! From then on we knew we could win. When we stepped on the field in the 2nd half we came out to play. We ended the game 3-1 beating Sacred Heart for the first time in Rebel history! I'm confident that we will bring our undefeated spirit into the rest of the season! Go rebs!”

The girls will resume play after fall break in the district tournament!

By: Stella Feistrizter

Monday night, September 29th Boyle faced off against the Lady Bruins on their home turf at 6:30. 

Kick off started with high intensity from both teams and back-and-forth possessions. Sophomore Claire Combs had the first goal of the game with a 40-yard drive straight to the goal. Central Hardin's Junior goal keeper, Hannah Ferguson got a hand on the ball but she was just a little short of the recovery. 

The Lady Bruins were determined to tie the game. At the 25 minute mark, Senior Braylee Lefew had a foul in the box, resulting in a Bruins penalty kick, which they scored on. With the game tied up in the first half, both teams had a shot. Both teams battled for another 15 minutes before Boyle took a corner kick that bounced out of Central's Hardin’s goalkeeper's hand and landed in front of Senior Ellery Taylor, who volleyed it in the net. This allowed a 2-1 lead for the Lady Rebels.

 Another goal was scored shortly after by Senior Maggie Burke, making the score 3-1 going into the second half. The second half had just as much energy as the first, with both teams fighting for the ball. The Bruins had a shot on goal that was deflected off a Boyle defender and unfortunately bounced into the goal. The game ended 3-2 with a Rebel win! 

 Sophomore Claire Combs gave a quote. “I feel like we played great! Central Hardin is a great team; they played great. I felt our team came out with a lot of pressure towards their midfield and backline, and they didn't know what to do. I'm very proud of my team.¨

Make sure to clear your calendars for the Lady Rebels vs Sacred Heart game! These hard working ladies will be traveling to Sacred Heart to fight for another win!

By: Bryce Combs

The Rebels were coming off a big win over GRC the night before, 8-0 and were looking to secure a win during Senior Night! 

The Rebels start the game off hot, scoring 4 goals in the first 15 minutes. The Lady Rebels continued to control the game and had multiple opportunities to score, but  the Pulaski goal keeper kept the score 4-0. Boyle scored two goals in one minute! The Rebels continued to control the game by scoring another goal with 7 minutes left in the half. The last goal was scored within the last minute in the half to win the game 8-0.

 All the seniors got on the stat sheet with Reagan Britt with one assist, Maggie Burke with two, and Braylee Leffew with one, and Junior Mia Kilby also had one assist as well! Addison Hazlett had an impressive hat trick and Senior Ellery Taylor had two goals, Sophomore Claire Combs with two goals, and Junior Mia Kilby with one goal. 

The Rebels will look to continue their winning streak on Monday, September 29th, as they travel to Central Hardin.

By: Blake McCowan

On Wednesday, September 24th, the Rebels soccer team traveled to face off against George Rogers Clark, and they came ready to play.

From the start, the girls controlled the pace of the game, displaying strong teamwork, quick passes, and relentless pressure on offense. Their hard work paid off early, as they surged ahead with a commanding lead. Boyle scored eight goals in just the first half, causing the mercy rule to be in play.

Leading the offensive charge was Addison Hazlett, who had a standout performance by scoring three goals, earning herself a well-deserved hat trick. She was supported by an equally impressive group of teammates: Mia Kilby, Ellery Taylor, Maggie Burke, Claire Combs, and Finly Briese each added a goal to the scoreboard, showcasing the team’s depth and ability to share the ball.

The Rebels defense also played a key role, keeping George Rogers Clark’s offense in check and maintaining a shutout throughout the first half.

Sophomore Bella Wade said “After last year's game vs grc we were ready to play them again. They were a good team last year so we came in ready for competition. Overall we played better as a team, and we had people make great runs and taking shots. I think what really got us the win was staying positive and taking advantage of space and opportunities.”

The girls will play on Thursday against South Laurel on their senior night!

By: Blake McCowan

Last weekend, the girls soccer team headed to Owensboro to compete in the Final Four 2A state tournament!

In the semifinal game, the Rebels dominated Calloway County with a huge 7-1 win. Claire Combs scored an incredible hat trick, and teammates Mia Kilby, Maggie Burke, and Ellery Taylor each added goals of their own. Calloway managed to score late in the game, but it wasn’t nearly enough. After that win, the girls were pumped to play in the championship for the second year in a row.

The final game had the Rebels name written all over it. Claire Combs scored early, followed by Ellery Taylor and Regan Britt. Then Claire and Regan scored again collectively having 4 goals this game! Lilly Hazlett and Mia Kilby each put up one goal. By halftime, the Rebels were already up 9-0!

With that huge lead, the Rebels held strong and claimed their second straight 2A State Championship! To celebrate, Coach Deem even got a Gatorade bath from the team.

Sophomore Claire Combs said, “Our team did great this weekend! We started strong in the first game with a 7-1 win! We had great possession of the ball most of the time. In the 2A Championship, we knew we had to come out strong and finish it as soon as we got onto the field. We scored in the first 5 minutes, and the other team didn’t know how to respond for the rest of the game. Therefore, we became back-to-back 2A state champions! I’m so proud of my team!”

The Rebels are back in action this Thursday at Rebel Stadium against Tates Creek!

By: Stella Feistrizter

On Tuesday night, the Lady Rebels took on Garrard County at the Rebel arena. The Rebels sealed the deal with a win and captured their 7th mercy rule of the year.  

The Lady Lions kicked off in the first half, where they had a few promising runs until an offside call gave Boyle the possession. Leading Junior Mia Kilby to her first goal of the game. Minutes later, Senior Maggie Burke had a 60-yard run toward the goal, where she put the score to 2-0. Garrard County had a few shots on goal that were saved by Junior keeper Seierra Zottolo. The half ended 4-0 due to a goal from Senior Regan Britt and a second goal for Maggie Burke. 

Boyle had kicked off in the second half, where the team came out with energy and determination. Leading them to another 4 goals before the clock ran out. Maggie Burke had 2 more goals in the second, finishing the game with 4 goals. Mia Kilby scored again in the second, bringing her goal count to 2. Regan Britt finished the game early with a 30-yard shot just out of the keeper's reach, bringing her goal count to 2 as well. The Rebels jogged off the field and shook the other team's hands before they did a quick celebration and headed home for the night. Junior Mia Kilby states after the game ¨ I'm excited for what the future holds for all of us and so proud of this team, we've grown so much, but it's only up from here!¨

These girls have worked so hard to get to where they are now, make sure to congratulate them for their win tonight! They will continue on with their winning streak and will play against Calloway County, away!

By: Blake McCowan

On September 8th, the Rebel Girls Soccer team took on the Lady Rams on their home field and came out on top!

The Rebels came out strong, scoring two goals in the first half. In the second half, they added one more and kept the Rams from scoring. Sophomore Claire Combs was on fire! Claire scored all three goals and earned a hat trick! Maggie Burke helped out with two awesome assists.

Claire Combs  said “I feel like we played great yesterday! DuPont Manual is a strong team, and they played really well. But I think our team connected a lot of passes, created tons of chances, and played amazing overall. I’m super proud of us!”

The Rebels are back at it again on September 9th with another district game against Garrard County. Good luck, Rebels!

By: Blake McCowan

Saturday, September 6th, the girls soccer team headed down to Nelson County to face off against the Bardstown Lady Tigers.

The game started on the wrong foot with Bardstown leading off the game 0-1 within the first 5 minutes of the game. The girls then responded with four goals scored by Mia Kilby, Claire Combs, Maggie Burke, and Reagan Britt!

These girls played impeccable defense which held the tigers scoreless for 15 minutes straight! The girls then sealed the victory and advanced to the next round!

Sophomore Maddie Fields said, “We played very well. We made sure to play our game and play as a team. Our defense was so fast and had great recoveries. Our offense worked just as well and had great shots. We were talking good the whole game. Early in the game, Bardstown got really physical but that didn’t stop us. The bench was also very positive and we were ready to jump in when we were needed. After our victory we are already ready to compete against Lincoln. Trust me we are ready!”

The girls will face off against Lincoln next Monday in a district matchup at Rebel Stadium!

By: Stella Feistrizer/Bryce Combs

The Constitution Cup stays at home. Thursday the 4th, both Boyle's soccer teams played against Danville at home in the annual Danville vs Boyle Constitution cup, double header. 

Both teams walked off the field with a trophy in hand. Our Lady Rebels played first at 6 pm at the rebel stadium, where they defeated the Admirals 8-0. The Rebels had a slow start in the first half with a few good shots. The first goal was scored by Addison Hazlett at the 10-minute mark, followed by a beautiful cross and goal from Claire Combs, connecting to Ellery Taylor, who finished it. Mia Kilby had a 30-yard shot shortly after, but it was stopped by the keeper. Claire Combs received her second goal at 26 minutes, which Maggie Burke assisted. Mia Kilby had a breakaway right before the half ended, making the score 4-0 going into the second half. 

The Rebels came out with lots of energy. The Rebels had possession at kickoff with a strong lead. The 5th goal was a result of a mishap at the 15-yard line, where the center ref disrupted the play, resulting in a drop ball to Boyle. Mia Kilby took advantage of this and scored in the lower left corner goal. 

The highlight of the game happened shortly after when Mia Kilby had a shot that bounced off the crossbar to senior Ellory Taylor, who headed it into the goal over the keeper. Another header resulted in a 7th goal for Boyle shortly after. Senior Regan Britt had a beautiful corner shot which was headed into the goal by Senior defender Braylee Leffew. Sophomore Claire Combs finished the game with a goal at the 64-minute mark, sending the Admirals home and securing the Constitution cup. 

The boys started the game off hot, controlling the game with multiple opportunities to score. The first half was very quiet in terms of scoring, but both teams were being very aggressive and fighting hard for the win. The first half ended 0-0, with senior goalkeeper Bryce Combs having a very active first half with 11 saves. 

The Rebels feel amazing heading into the 2nd half. The Rebels get a corner with 27 minutes left in the game and sophomore Maverick Toon takes a corner kick and puts it right on the six, where junior Welles Delair scores the 1st goal of the game.

The Rebels were feeling amazing but they knew their job wasn’t finished. The defensive side of the ball was played perfectly, stopping all the opportunities for Danville. With two minutes left junior Zach Kirechner passed the ball to Eli Wilson, who dribbled past the defensive line and scored to give the Rebels a 2-0 lead. The Rebels end up closing out and winning 2-0! Senior goalkeeper Bryce Combs recorded 17 saves and a clean sheet. Bryce Combs states, “I'm very proud of our team and what we can become by the end of the season.” 

Make sure to wish both the girls and boys team good luck! As the boys play Boone County on September 6th, at Madison Central. And the girls who play Bardstown September 6th, at Bardstown!

By: Blake McCowan

On September 2nd, the girls soccer team crushed Lincoln County 8-0 at Rebel Stadium in their first district game!

The team came out strong, scoring all 8 goals before halftime. Ellery Taylor, Addison Hazlett, Abby Brown, and Lily Hazlett each scored one goal, while Regan Britt and Maggie Burke both scored twice!

The defense was solid, not letting Lincoln County score at all. Because of the 8-goal lead, the mercy rule was called right after halftime. (The mercy rule kicks in when one team is ahead by 8 goals.)

Junior Stella Feistritzer said, “The team played great together. They were very determined to win and came out playing hard.”

The girls are back in action on September 4th with a doubleheader against Danville at Rebel Stadium! Make sure to wish both the boys and girls team good luck!

By: Stella Feistrizer

On Wednesday, August 27, the Boyle County Girls soccer team traveled to Marion County to take down the Lady Nights in the 2A Section 4 championship. 

This was a hard fought game for the Lady Rebels with an ending score of 8-0. Within the first 10 minutes, the score was up 4-0 with goals by Maggie Burke, Ellery Taylor, and Claire Combs. Boyle was up 7-0 going into the second half.

 Mia Kilby ended the game with a penalty kick, similar to Regan Britt, who also scored with a penalty kick in the first half. 

Both teams showed respect at the end of the game by shaking hands, and the night ended early with the Rebels walking off the field with a champion's trophy and ready to face off Bardstown on September 6 at the 2A semi-finals.

By: Blake McCowan

On August 25th, the girls' soccer team played an incredible game against Taylor County, winning 8-0 In the 2A State Semifinals held at Larue County High School.

The Rebels came out strong, showing great speed, teamwork, and ball control from the very beginning. Their defense held firm, keeping Taylor County away from the goal. While the offense worked hard to move the ball up the field and finish plays.

Ellery Taylor and Braylee Leffew each scored one goal, while Claire Combs, Addison Hazlett, and Maggie Burke all netted two goals apiece!

By halftime, the Rebels had taken a commanding 7-0 lead. The final goal came with 36:29 remaining in the second half, ending the game early due to the mercy rule.

Sophomore Bella Wade shared her thoughts after the game:

“We had lots of combination passes and a lot of subs who were intense and ready to play. Great corners and shots thanks to a strong team connection.”

The Rebels now advance to the 2A State Finals, where they’ll take on Marion County this Wednesday. Good luck, girls!

Last night, on October 22nd girls soccer played Campbell County in the Sweet 16. Even though this was their last game for the season, they all kept persevering and fought their hardest for this game. 

The game started out with Campbell County scoring early by a header off of a corner kick. The Rebels responded with two goals around the middle of the first half, to take the lead 2-1. The Camels then tied it back up just before halftime. 

Later in the game, Campbell County secured the win, finishing a cross, leading to a devastating end score of 3-2. Sophomore Addie Hanes says, “I’d say that as tough as this loss is, everyone put their heart and soul into every minute out there. I'm incredibly proud of the fight and determination, and even though we didnt go all the way, we gave it our all.”

As the season comes to an end for girls soccer we are all so proud of the girls and everything they’ve worked for.

Last Saturday afternoon on October 19th, our Rebels played in the 12th Region Championship against West Jessamine. West took the lead early and with 18 minutes left in the half, Ellen Gnann had a well placed shot to tie the game. Boyle played great defense leaving us on offense with many opportunities to score. 

 At the half, the game remained tied with the score being 1-1. With 30 minutes remaining in the game West scored giving them the lead with the score being 2-1. Maggie Gnann scored a penalty kick with 26 minutes left on the clock, resulting with the game tied once again. 

As an outcome of the score ending in a tie we had our first overtime. Addison Hazlett scored 26 seconds into overtime giving the Boyle County Rebels the Regional title! Some of what Maggie Gnann had to say about the game is, ¨It was a really exciting game, very back and forth. I was super proud of the way we battled and won the ball out of the air. It was really cool for Ellen (Maggie’s sister) and I to both score and fun to see the way everyone came together. I’m so proud of Addison Hazlett for finding the back of the net in overtime and allowing us to move on to state!” 

 With the game ending 3-2 Boyle will advance to the Sweet Sixteen on Monday, October 21st!

Last night on October 17th, the girls soccer team played an outstanding game against Southwestern in the 12th Region Semifinals. All the girls on this team have been very determined to prove how remarkably hard they’ve been working during this season. 

The game started off great for the girls, with them playing swiftly and having excellent touches on the ball. Their defense made sure that the ball was kept away from the opposing team's goal, while the offense worked tremendously hard to drive the ball down the field in order to score. 

Halfway into the game, the score was 4-0 and the girls were feeling confident about winning. As mentioned by freshman Claire Combs, “With all of our good footwork we were able to be behind the ball and get it into the back of the net.” Again, the great teamwork from this team really shows how diligent they are. 

The girls kept working and ended the game with a score of 7-0. Combs says, “If we play like this on Saturday, we should do very well.”

The Lady Rebels Soccer team will play on Saturday against West Jessamine at 1:00 pm in the 12th Region Finals!