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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Former Highlands Football Coach Honored with Statue Unveiling at Georgia Tech
Dr. Homer Rice, alongside his statue at Georgia Tech. The Georgia Institute of Technology unveiled a statue on campus in Atlanta to pay tribute to Dr. Homer Rice, a 1945 graduate of Highlands High School and the Bluebirds’ football coach from 1954-1961. Rice went on to serve with great distinction as the Georgia Tech […]
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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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NKU’s Sam Vinson makes it two in a row, named Horizon League Freshman of the Week
#LINKAthlete, Sam Vinson, is stacking awards. For the second time in as many weeks, Northern Kentucky’s Sam Vinson has been named the Nike® Horizon League Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Week. Sign up for The Daily Link and get news just like this delivered to your inbox each weekday. 👇 https://linknky.com/newsletter-signup/ Vinson continued to […]
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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 named Horizon League freshman of the week
Award follows standout performance against Eastern Michigan Sam Vinson. Photo by: Mikela Aynedjian. The Horizon League office announced on Monday afternoon that Northern Kentucky’s Sam Vinson was the Nike Horizon League Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Week after his sensational game against Eastern Michigan. Sign up for The Daily Link and get news just […]
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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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Highlands Football Working with Nevels Fitness in Offseason
Bluebirds Look Forward to Full Offseason with Coaching Staff PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands sophomore quarterback Cam Bottom (7) hands the ball off to junior Charlie Noon (1) while sophomore Cam Giesler (38) looks to block. The Bluebirds hope the collaborative effort with Nevels Fitness will help make up ground with opponents in the weight room. […]
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Highlands Football Bids Goodbye to 19 Seniors
Highlands Recorded Huge Wins Over Bowling Green, Cooper PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands wide receiver Clayton Lloyd is one of 19 seniors to graduate this year. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re there, in-person, every week! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising […]
