The 33rd District doubleheader at Florence Y’alls Stadium told the tale of four teams at certain crossroads entering the second of six district seed games. The Conner Cougars and Cooper Jaguars hoped to earn another step toward a potential top seed in the district tournament in a matter of weeks. On the other side, the […]
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Wednesday NKY HS sports round-up: Covington Catholic baseball opens season with win at Boone County
One generally thinks the team that has already played some games has the upper hand on the team opening the season. But that did not turn out to be the case when the Covington Catholic Colonels baseball team opened with a 4-1 9th Region win on the road against the Boone County Rebels (2-2). The […]
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Boys 33rd District semifinals: Cooper, Conner build early leads, hold on to advance to title game
The teams that built leads in the first quarter ended up winning both games. But no lead in these games felt safe in the rugged 33rd District semifinals at Ryle on Wednesday. The Cooper Jaguars (22-5) took care of the host Raiders (13-20) in the first game and the Conner Cougars (19-9) bested the Boone […]
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Highlands Football Earns Much-Needed Victory against Boone County
Bluebirds Take Advantage of Field Position on Boone County’s New Turf PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands senior defensive back Isaac Surrey (18) scores in the second half against Boone County on Friday. 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 […]
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PREVIEW: Highlands Hopes to Play More Loose at Boone County
Bluebirds, Rebels Seek First District Win of Season PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands junior defensive back Adam Dunn (26) celebrates after a defensive play while senior linebacker Eli LaFrange (64) watches in the game against Conner on Friday. LaFrange wore 64, instead of the usual 21 on Friday. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re […]
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Highlands Handles Boone County
Bluebirds Win Final Game Before Crucial District Contests PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior point guard Sam Vinson (3) shoots a free throw in a recent game. This game had lopsided win marked all over it for the Blue and White. The Associated Press’ 10th-ranked Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (17-1 overall) […]
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Highlands-Boone County Game Story
Bluebirds Record Third Shutout of Season PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands senior Sawyer Depp (3) celebrates after running 61 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter Friday against Boone County. Depp ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns on six carries in the victory. Like every team in the country, the Highlands Bluebirds football team […]
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Highlands travels to Boone County Friday, looking for district win
Bluebirds, Rebels Seek First District Win PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior defensive lineman Conner Zell has helped provide solid play up front. The process of digging out of the tunnel the Highlands Bluebirds football team finds itself in began Saturday morning. The Bluebirds (4-3 overall, 0-1 district) had just suffered a […]
