Bluebirds Even Record PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. The Highlands OZone Section cheered the Highlands boys basketball team to victory Tuesday. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (2-2 overall) withstood a big challenge from the visitors in their first home win of the season Tuesday. The Bluebirds took down the Scott Eagles (0-3) […]
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Bluebirds Lose Late Lead, Game Against McCracken County
Highlands Falls in Overtime PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands sophomore Cam Giesler gets in position in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (1-2 overall) led the McCracken County Mustangs (3-0), 47-33 entering the fourth quarter in the rematch of last year’s state quarterfinal game. But the Mustangs rallied with […]
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Highlands Records Big Win over Tennessee Runner-Up Squad
Bluebirds Pull Away in Overtime PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Will Herald (15) makes a move in a recent game while senior Cole Kocher (2) gets in position. Experienced players such as junior guard Will Herald have a huge message for the teammates that are either new to varsity or not […]
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Walton-Verona Edges Highlands in Shoot-Out, 97-94
Bluebirds Figuring Out Roles in Early Season PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior guard Seth Ryan takes the in-bounds pass in the season opener against Walton-Verona. Nearly eight months after winning the first state championship in school history, the Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team knows it has to figure out an identity […]
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Preview: Defending State Champs, Highlands Bluebirds Face High Expectations
Three Starters Return from State Championship Team PHOTO: Dale Dawn. Highlands junior guard Will Herald (15) goes up for a shot against Ashland in the state semifinals at Rupp Arena in Lexington last year. Herald is one of three starters returning from last year’s state championship team. Herald averaged 13.1 points per game last year. […]
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Sam Vinson leads NKU over Eastern Michigan, 74-73
#LINKAthlete, Sam Vinson, an NKU freshman led the way for the Norse. The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team rallied to overcome Eastern Michigan in a nail biter at BB&T arena, 74-73. With the win, NKU improves to 2-1 on the year, while EMU slides to 1-2. Sign up for The Daily Link and get news […]
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2021-2022 Highlands Girls Basketball Preview
Highlands Faces Numerous Unknowns Entering Season PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior point guard Alyssa Harris brings the ball up the court in the 9th Region semifinals against Dixie Heights last year. Harris is the team’s lone returning starter from last year’s team that finished 20-7. It’s one of those years where […]
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NKU’s 15 3-pointers leads on season opener over Wheeling, 82-54
Link Athlete, Sam Vinson, made his regular season debut Tuesday for the Norse. The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball team (1-0) put on a high-flying show with five dunks and let it fly from 3-point range with 15 made threes as it defeated Wheeling in its home opening matchup at BB&T arena, 82-54. Learn […]
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Glick Returns to NKU Women’s Basketball Program as Director of Operations
Northern Kentucky University’s women’s basketball program announced that Molly Glick will serve as director of basketball operations and the NKU Athletics Department announced that Sarah Crosby will be interim director of sports performance. Glick is an NKU graduate and played on the women’s basketball team through 2020, and is a member of 1,000-point club. “We […]
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Highlands’ Sam Vinson Named Kentucky Gatorade Player of Year
Senior Takes Home Another Individual Honor PHOTO: Dale Dawn. Highlands senior Sam Vinson just earned the Gatorade Player of the Year award for Kentucky. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to help fund our work? We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing […]