G. Michael Graham Photo. The Newport Central Catholic quarterbacks warm up during a practice Thursday. Senior Mac Franzen (white pants) will take over the position for the defending Class 2A state champions after spending most of last year at wide receiver. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Editor’s Note: District 6-2A Preview […]
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Recent Success, Margins of Victory among reasons Northern Kentucky teams don’t schedule Bluebirds
G. Michael Graham Photo. The recent success of the Highlands football team as displayed on the new press box ranks among the reasons teams in Northern Kentucky are not scheduling the Bluebirds. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Co-Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Dale Mueller would be the first tell you the Highlands Bluebirds […]
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Highlands sophomores prepare for Friday Night Lights
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The freshman season may tough for many football players across the country. But for the Highlands Bluebirds, the sophomore year is perhaps the toughest season because they have to make some big adjustments. The biggest one is facing players two years older on the varsity level. […]
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HHS grad sets new standards for Football at Campbell County
G. Michael Graham Photo. Highlands graduate Stephen Lickert has guided the Campbell County Camels to their first two district championships in 31 years in two seasons as head coach. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter ALEXANDRIA – One of the toughest things about coaching can be earning the respect and trust of […]
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Highlands, NewCath Football Entitled?
G. Michael Graham Shortly after Clay Clevenger took over as the new head football coach of the Danville Admirals, he put a picture on Twitter of the title years on the school’s stadium and raised the question, “What are you doing that will help hang another banner?” The Admirals rank fifth in Kentucky for the […]
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KHSAA Football Playoff System not Perfect, but is Clear-Cut
G. Michael Graham By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The argument makes sense, and is one I will not debate with people. Six classes for Kentucky High School football has diluted the competition level and allowed the same teams to win the crown on a yearly basis. I’ve heard it from Highlands […]
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HHS Football Take Full Advantage of Cold
G. Michael Graham Photo. Highlands rising juniors Jacob Noe (left) and Daniel Kremer (right) do leg exercises in a recent workout. The Bluebirds just concluded spring practice on March 27 and continue to prepare for the upcoming season. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter March saw a lot of cold temperatures, particularly […]
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Loaded Schedule
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter It may take a few looks for people to familiarize themselves with many of the new opponents on this football schedule. But they will learn about the competition quickly. It’s loaded with nine teams that had winning records last year. The Highlands Bluebirds will take on […]
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Outworking the Competition
G. Michael Graham Photo. Highlands Co-Head Football Coach Brian Weinrich guides the players in a recent offseason workout. The Bluebirds expect to have about 100 players on the sidelines this fall. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The Highlands Bluebirds football tradition of outworking opponents in the offseason seems to be continuing […]
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Christian signs with Dayton
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter It is sometimes hard to notice when an offense is as balanced as the Highlands Bluebirds football team has been over the years. But every contribution adds up to teams winning their ultimate goals. David Christian found himself in this spot, especially in the playoffs after […]
