By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds football team is not afraid to play teams in bigger classes to prepare for district play and this year is no different. The defending Class 2A champions open the year against one of the top 10 teams in Kentucky in overall […]
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Highlands falls to Trinity, NCC beats Holmes in scrimmages
G. Michael Graham Photo. The Highlands defense pursues Trinity quarterback Reggie Bonnafon in Friday’s scrimmage at Marshall Stadium. The Shamrocks won the three-quarter scrimmage, 48-21. Both teams are tied for the most state championships in Kentucky with 22 each. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter LOUISVILLE – Scrimmaging the highly-ranked Louisville Trinity […]
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Highlands travels to Trinity for annual scrimmage; NC faces Holmes
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter It may be just a scrimmage. But the Highlands Bluebirds will be taking the trip to Louisville Trinity seriously. After all, it will feature the two teams tied for the Kentucky state record of 22 state championships each for the fourth consecutive season. Highlands is looking […]
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Highlands aims for seventh consecutive crown
G. Michael Graham Photo. Highlands Co-Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Dale Mueller instructs the Bluebirds during a recent practice. Mueller and the Bluebirds are aiming for their seventh straight state championship this fall. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Editor’s Note: A District 7-4 preview can be found in the Sports Section tab above. […]
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Highlands offense wants to keep lighting up scoreboards
G. Michael Graham Photo. The Highlands Bluebirds stretch during a recent practice. The six-time state champions averaged 52.1 points per game last year and are hoping to keep lighting up scoreboards this year. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter There is a prevailing question about the Highlands Bluebirds offense before every game. […]
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Thoroughbreds hope to defend title better this year
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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HHS Girl Dishing Her Way into Campbellsville History
Contributed Photo. Highlands 2010 graduate Katie Allen (11) makes a move during a game last season. Allen owns 418 assists in 97 games for an average of 4.3 per game in three years at Campbellsville University. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Once Katie Allen arrived on campus, the Campbellsville University Lady […]
