Bluebirds hope for better start against Jaguars to open season PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Bradley Greene (86) returns a kick in the scrimmage against Cincinnati St. Xavier on Friday. Greene could be key on defense and special teams in the season opener against Cooper. It may be a new year, but the 50-8 […]
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2016 Highlands Bluebirds Soccer Preview
Depth gives Bluebirds another shot at long postseason run PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Collin Ginter (20) makes a move on the Boone County goalkeeper while Solomon Farris (10) trails. Ginter and Farris are two of 11 seniors on the squad this year. Head Coach Matthew Winkler said it would eventually happen and last […]
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Highlands-St. Xavier Scrimmage
Bluebirds see things to build off in scrimmage loss PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior wide receiver Nick Veneman (9) makes his move toward the end zone while sophomore offensive lineman Trent Johnson (65) finds a defender to block. CINCINNATI – The Blue and White generally have not had the preferred outcomes of scrimmages in […]
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Highlands at Cincinnati St. Xavier Scrimmage Preview
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands scrimmages at Cincinnati St. Xavier on Friday at 7 p.m. When it comes to scrimmages, the Blue and White don’t hesitate to schedule bigger schools that show them where they are in many aspects entering the season. The Highlands Bluebirds football team will do that again Friday in the annual […]
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2016 Highlands Football Preview: Defense
Bluebirds aim for more aggressive, disciplined defensive play PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Trey Bowden (17) returns at linebacker this year. Editor’s Note: This is the final preview before the football season begins. The defense took its share of lumps early in the season in the 1-5 start.
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2016 Highlands Girls’ Soccer Preview
Ladybirds hope to continue climb up mountain PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior midfielder Kiersten Clukey (15) plays the ball in a game at Notre Dame last season. Clukey is one of seven seniors on the squad. The rise back to glory has been a sight to see these past two years. The Highlands Ladybirds […]
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Highlands FB Preview: Offensive Line
Highlands offensive line hopes to maintain aggressive play PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Mitch Schry (62) is one of four senior offensive linemen for the Bluebirds. Editor’s Note: This is the next of a number of previews leading up to the season. The returning offensive linemen looked forward to spring ball for a number […]
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Highlands Football Preview: Wide Receivers
Receiving corps looks to be as deep as ever PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Trent Buchert is the leading returning senior wide receiver for the Highlands Bluebirds. Note: This is the next in a continuing series of previews leading up to the season. They may not have a huge amount of experience as a group. But […]
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2016 Highlands Football Preview: Running backs
Four returning running backs bring different styles to table PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Grant Murray takes off for a touchdown in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs against Woodford County last November. Murray is the leading returning rusher with 534 yards on 63 carries for six touchdowns and an average of […]
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Gosney named Highlands starting quarterback
A senior enters season as starter for sixth straight year PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Brady Gosney (left) has been named the starting quarterback this fall. He is the sixth straight senior to start at that position. Note: This is a series of previews leading up to the season. Some things may change with […]