The host Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers and Boone County Lady Rebels met both needing a win in big ways with the postseason approaching. Simon Kenton (12-10) had lost six of seven and Boone County (8-15) dropped five in a row against good competition. The Pioneers pulled out an 11-5 win on Senior Day honoring their […]
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Friday NKY HS sports round-up: Ryle downs Boone County in intense 33rd District softball seed game
This 33rd District softball match-up had a bigger reason than usual for its intensity. The Boone County Lady Rebels and Ryle Lady Raiders met in Union seeking their first district seed victory of the season. Tied 4-4 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, Ryle scored four times to pull through for the 8-5 victory. […]
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Highlands Saturday Hoops Round-Up: Bluebirds Record Thrilling Comeback Win
Highlands Girls Overwhelm Boone County PHOTO: G. Michael Graham. Highlands senior point guard Sam Vinson receives instructions from Head Coach Kevin Listerman and staff before guiding the offense. Vinson scored 32 points in the 78-75 come-back win over the Cougars. Sam Vinson gave the home team faithful a reason to let everything loose with one […]
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Coming Out Stronger and Finishing
Ladybirds Survive 9th Semifinals, Bluebirds Fall PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Maria Wiefering (20) puts in the game-winning shot against Boone County with 18:39 left in the game while Lady Rebel senior Peyton Black (right) watches. The Ladybirds won 2-1 to advance to the championship game at Tower Park on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. […]
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Highlands earns 30th victory in 9th quarterfinal win over Boone County
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior McKenzie Leigh (31) and Lydia Graves (20) get in defensive position as Boone County’s Macey Ford (3) brings the ball upcourt. Highlands won 50-39 to advance to the 9th Region semifinals for the third straight year. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS – They may have reached an incredible milestone with their 30th […]
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Ladybirds make history with 25th win of year
Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands first baseman Brennah Dutcher comes through a clutch hit in Tuesday’s 9th Region semifinal game against Boone County. The Ladybirds won 6-3 to advance to the regional championship for the first time in school history. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter HIGHLAND HEIGHTS – The objective changed from […]
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Highlands captures eighth straight win
G. Michael Graham Photo. The Highlands Bluebirds get in defensive position in Friday’s game at Conner against Boone County. The Bluebirds defeated the Lady Rebels, 52-40 for their eighth straight win. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter HEBRON – The wins are still not the prettiest. But the Highlands Bluebirds girls basketball […]