Highlands Wins Fifth Straight PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior guard Leyton Read inbounds the ball in a recent game. The final score does not indicate it. But the host Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (14-4) fell behind 13-2 to start the game before rallying for a 98-70 victory over the Simon […]
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Highlands Basketball Teams Post Weekend Victories
Bluebirds Defeat 10th Region Opponents PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands seniors Emma Riccobene (31) and Kate Vaught (5) close in on defense in the win over Scott on Saturday. The Highlands Bluebirds girls basketball team (12-5 overall) used a solid defensive effort in the second half to pull away for a non-region […]
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Highlands Clinches Top Seed in 36th District Tournament
Bluebirds Finish 3-0 in District Seed Play PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Luke Muller (left) and Will Herald look to trap the ball in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (12-4 overall) had to beat another district opponent in three days to take the top seed in the […]
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New Highlands Head Football Coach Working to Put Solid Staff Together
Hayden Sphire Hopes to Relate to Players Not Far-Removed From Playing Days Facebook Photo. New Highlands Head Football Coach Bob Sphire talks to son Hayden Sphire during their days at North Gwinnett High School (Georgia). Hayden Sphire is the new offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. Leaky roof? Call Tip Top! Over 50 years experience in NKY. Mention FTM. […]
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Highlands Unable to Come Through Down Stretch
Highlands Drops Close One PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior forward Kelsey Listerman (right) gets in position to drive in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds girls basketball team (11-5 overall) lost its home battle to the Cooper Lady Jaguars (12-2) on Thursday in 9th Region action. Cooper has won eight in […]
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Highlands pulls away from NCC, moves to 10-4
Halftime Adjustments Again Work Wonders for Hosts PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior forward Cole Kocher (2) gets in defensive position in the 82-60 win against Newport Central Catholic on Wednesday. The first half resembled a good battle between two 36th District boys basketball rivals. But the Highlands Bluebirds (11-4 overall) took […]
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New Highlands Head Football Coach Working on Building Relationships in Community
PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands sophomore Brennan Kelsay punts the ball in the playoff win at Conner last season. Kelsay is one of many returning players with varsity experience that new head coach Bob Sphire will have to work with this year. Get takeout tonight! 14 N. Grand Ave. Bob Sphire may see his 63-year-old self […]
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Weekend Highlands Round-Up: Highlands Boys Hoops Beats Louisville St. Xavier
Highlands Girls Dominate Beechwood PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands sophomore guard Will Herald (left) dribbles right trying to attack the basket in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (10-4 overall) found out it would be playing Louisville St. Xavier on Saturday late Thursday. The Bluebirds originally had North Oldham […]
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Highlands Alum Helped Troy Make NCAA Record-Setting History 29 Years Ago
Hunt Scored 200th Point in Record-Setting Victory Photo Courtesy Troy State Sports Information Department. Highlands alum Steve Hunt pulls up for a shot against DeVry Institute in the record-setting game Jan. 12, 1992. Hunt scored 15 points including the 200th point with 7:37 left when Troy beat DeVry, 258-141. That is an NCAA record for […]
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Highlands Handles County Rival on Road
Bluebirds Record Consecutive Wins over Camels PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior guard Zach Barth makes a pass in a recent game. Barth scored 30 points in the 86-74 Highlands victory at Campbell County on Tuesday. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (9-3 overall) traveled south hoping to earn another impressive win […]