Gessner Excited for Full Season PHOTO: Cincinnati Athletics. Highlands graduate Ali Gessner hopes to help the University of Cincinnati to an American Athletic Conference Tournament title this year. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing […]
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Highlands Finds Ways to Grow in Scrimmage Against Male
Welch Records Five Catches for 71 Yards PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands assistant coach Mark Dill goes over some things during the scrimmage Friday against Louisville Male. Local coverage costs money! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any […]
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2021 Highlands Football Preview: Bob Sphire takes the reins
Bluebirds Seek Return to Consistent, Winning Habits PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands junior linebacker Sam Robinson (52) returns after recording 41 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries last year. He returned an interception 52 yards for a touchdown against Cincinnati (Ohio) Moeller. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation […]
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Highlands Football leads into new season with 18 seniors
PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands senior Henry King (33) is one of 18 on the team this season. He played a good bit on the defensive line last year. He hopes to contribute at defensive end or outside linebacker this year. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help […]
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2021 Highlands Boys Soccer Preview
Bluebirds Seek Return to Region Championship Game PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Connor Mathis returns at goalkeeper this season for the Bluebirds. He recorded 54 saves last year. Highlands shut out seven opponents. This story didn’t just write itself! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely […]
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2021 Highlands Girls Soccer Preview
Highlands Hopes to Gel Quickly on Defense, Midfield PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands forwards Claire Cavacini (5) and Chloe Bramble (right) get in position during a corner kick against Newport Central Catholic in the 36th District Tournament title game last year. Highlands returns its top five point scorers from last year including […]
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2021 Highlands Volleyball Preview: growth, progress now the norm
Bluebirds Have Nine Seniors This Year PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Sophia Sarakatsannis sets up to serve in a game last year. Sarakatsannis is one of eight seniors with varsity experience returning this year. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to […]
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2021 Highlands Girls Golf Preview
Bluebirds Hope to Build Solid Team Behind Toole Highlands senior KJ Toole has qualified for the state tournament individually the last two seasons. She became the first Highlands girls golfer to make it to the second day of the state tournament since 2010 last season. Toole also finished region runner-up. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands […]
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2021 Highlands Boys Golf Preview: Expectations are high
Expectations Still High for Bluebirds PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Joel Craft is one of three players returning who golfed in the state tournament last fall. Highlands placed a program-best sixth in state last year. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation […]
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2021 Highlands Cross Country Preview
Highlands Teams Each Return Five Runners Who Ran at State Last Year PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Sam Hopper is one of five runners who ran at state last year returning this season. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. […]
