Baseball Handles Tigers PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Anna Greenwell (4) claps after reaching base in a recent game at Dixie Heights. The Highlands Bluebirds softball team (12-4 overall) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 16-0 four-inning win over the St. Henry Crusaders (0-8) at Winkler Field.
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Four Highlands State Champs Headed to NKU
Vinson Not Disheartened Over Mr. Kentucky Honor PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands seniors Sam Vinson (left) and Luke Muller (right) pose with the state championship banner and trophies after helping the Bluebird win the first boys basketball championship in school history two weeks ago. Vinson and Muller will play basketball and golf […]
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Tuesday Highlands Roundup: Baseball Rebounds from Loss
Softball Fighting Through Lull PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands freshman left fielder Bailey Markus waits during the game at Dixie Heights on Tuesday. The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (7-6 overall) played host to the county rival Bishop Brossart Mustangs (9-5) on Tuesday instead of Wednesday before the snow hit the area. Following […]
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Monday Highlands Round-up: Newport Catholic tops Highlands, 4-2
Softball Loses Tough One PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands Head Coach Jeremy Baioni (blue jacket) holds a conference on the mound with the infield in the 4-2 loss to Newport Central Catholic on Monday. During the run of four straight 9th Region championships between 2015 and 2018, Highlands head baseball coach Jeremy […]
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Saturday Highlands Roundup: Baseball Snaps Losing Streak
Softball Drops Game to Henry County PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands beat Covington Holy Cross, 10-0 on Saturday. The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (6-5 overall) won its final game of the Doc Morris Invitational with a 10-0 win over the Covington Holy Cross Indians (3-10) at Meinken Field.
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Sam Vinson Wins MaxPreps Kentucky Basketball Player of Year Honor
More Awards for Highlands Senior Point Guard PHOTO: Dale Dawn, Fort Thomas Matters.. Highlands senior point guard Sam Vinson (3) goes in for the score in the state semifinal win over Ashland. Vinson won the MaxPreps Kentucky High School Basketball Player of the Year award. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider […]
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Highlands Baseball Falls to Trinity Again
Highlands Faces Holy Cross in Final Game of Doc Morris Invitational PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Austin Eads gets in defensive position in a recent game. The undefeated Louisville Trinity Shamrocks (12-0) baseball team came to Fort Thomas on Friday for the Doc Morris Invitational and left with another run-ruling 13-2 […]
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Thursday Highlands Round-Up: Bluebirds Best Ohio Opponent
Highlands Baseball Starts Doc Morris with Extra-Inning Loss PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands sophomore pitcher Kennedy Baioni (right) prepares to deliver during a game earlier this season while freshman third baseman Michelle Barth (left) gets in position. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help […]
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Wednesday Highlands Results: Baseball, Softball Dominate District Competition
Bluebirds Earn 10th Victory of Season PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands seventh grader Kaitlyn Dixon (22) fires home in the win at Newport Central Catholic on Wednesday. Junior shortstop Anna Greenwell (left) gets in position. The Highlands Bluebirds softball team (10-1 overall) scored early and often dominating the host Newport Central Catholic […]
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Late Explosion Lifts Highlands Softball to Region Win
Bluebirds Win Eighth Straight PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Anna Greenwell (4) waits on a pitch in a recent game. Do you appreciate this story? 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 […]