Bluebirds Capitalize on Four Turnovers in Victory PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands sophomore Brody Benke stepped in at quarterback helping the Bluebirds knock off the Bowling Green Purples, 21-18 on Saturday. Benke completed 11-of-21 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns. The Highlands Bluebirds football team ventured south hoping to play loose in the season opener […]
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Highlands-Bowling Green Football Preview
Bluebirds Open Season Against Defending Class 5A State Champions PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands senior wide receiver Oliver Harris (14) goes in for a block in the scrimmage Aug. 7 against Louisville Male. Harris brings experience back at wide receiver for the Bluebirds. They open the season Saturday against Bowling Green at Western Kentucky University. Does […]
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Campbell County Coach Inching Closer to 200 Career Soccer Wins
Morris, Camels Off to 3-1 Start Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! Dave Morris entered the season needing five wins to reach […]
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Highlands Senior Football Player Making Most of Situation
Henry Helps Team Prepare for Games PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Logan Henry (38) walks on the sidelines of the Blue and White scrimmage on Friday. Henry is not able to play this year. But he’s still helping the team. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a […]
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Highlands Alum Showing Versatility at University of Cincinnati
Gessner Excited for Full Season PHOTO: Cincinnati Athletics. Highlands graduate Ali Gessner hopes to help the University of Cincinnati to an American Athletic Conference Tournament title this year. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing […]
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Highlands Finds Ways to Grow in Scrimmage Against Male
Welch Records Five Catches for 71 Yards PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands assistant coach Mark Dill goes over some things during the scrimmage Friday against Louisville Male. Local coverage costs money! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any […]
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2021 Highlands Football Preview: Bob Sphire takes the reins
Bluebirds Seek Return to Consistent, Winning Habits PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands junior linebacker Sam Robinson (52) returns after recording 41 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries last year. He returned an interception 52 yards for a touchdown against Cincinnati (Ohio) Moeller. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation […]
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Highlands Football leads into new season with 18 seniors
PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands senior Henry King (33) is one of 18 on the team this season. He played a good bit on the defensive line last year. He hopes to contribute at defensive end or outside linebacker this year. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help […]
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2021 Highlands Boys Soccer Preview
Bluebirds Seek Return to Region Championship Game PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Connor Mathis returns at goalkeeper this season for the Bluebirds. He recorded 54 saves last year. Highlands shut out seven opponents. This story didn’t just write itself! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely […]
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2021 Highlands Girls Soccer Preview
Highlands Hopes to Gel Quickly on Defense, Midfield PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands forwards Claire Cavacini (5) and Chloe Bramble (right) get in position during a corner kick against Newport Central Catholic in the 36th District Tournament title game last year. Highlands returns its top five point scorers from last year including […]