When track and field was the sport, Curtez Hill ran fast in a straight line. Holmes’ newly-graduated alumnus also ran fast when curves were involved. But when Hill combined curves and straight lines on the football field, he often made would-be tacklers look 10 steps behind. His next stop: Eastern Kentucky University’s football team this […]
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NKY among the state’s elite in track and field
You don’t have to look far to find local runners atop the Class A state rankings. “We don’t have to travel, and every week is basically the best competition we’re going to see all year,” Brossart boys coach Chris Davis said. “When we get to state, we’re running against Walton (Verona) and St. Henry and Beechwood almost […]
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Ryle wins Region 5 wrestling over Walton-Verona
You hope Tim Ruschell rested easy Saturday night. Ryle’s wrestling coach should’ve had sweet dreams because the Raiders won the Region 5 meet over Walton-Verona, 233-215, on the Bearcats’ mats. “I could sleep, relax and breathe for a while,” Ruschell said. “I’ve been doing this a long time. It wears on you after a while.” […]
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Highlands Moves to 2-0 in Region Play
Highlands Wins Fifth Straight PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior guard Leyton Read (12) brings the ball up the court while senior forward Cole Kocher (left) get in position in a recent game. It was a classic case of the underdog wanting to slow down the tempo and the favorite wanting to […]
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Highlands Run-Rules Host Holmes
Highlands Records Four Triples in Victory PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior pitcher Jason Noe sets up in the win at Covington Holmes on Monday. Noe struck out five picking up the win in his first decision of the season. When the Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (4-3 overall) hit the ball hard […]
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Highlands (#6 in the state), beats Holmes 90-61
Bluebirds Playing Well as Postseason Approaches PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (19-4 overall) managed another win over the Covington Holmes Bulldogs (4-14) on the road Tuesday. They are now ranked #6 in the state in the KSR Prep Rankings. But this one was not as close. The […]
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Highlands Downs Holmes, moves to 15-4
Bluebirds Own Six Straight Wins PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior guard Leyton Read brings the ball up the court in a recent game. 18 N. Fort Thomas Ave. Located in the Hiland Building. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (15-4) may not have run away with this one. But the Bluebirds […]
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Bluebirds rebound from first loss of season, now sit at 15-1
Highlands Records 15th Win of Season PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands sophomore guard Zach Barth (10) watches during a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (15-1 overall) rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 97-79 victory over the Covington Holmes Bulldogs (6-10). The Bulldogs have lost six […]
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What first did the Bluebirds accomplish at Holmes on Friday?
Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands senior Alex Veneman (6) hauls in a pass in Friday’s game at Covington Holmes. The Bluebirds improved to 107-6 since the start of 2007 with the 36-0 win. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter COVINGTON – It had been a little more than a year since the Blue […]
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Bluebird Notebook: How did the younger players develop Friday?
Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands quarterback Beau Hoge (7) scored on a sweep right in the first quarter of Friday’s game at Covington Holmes. Hoge completed 9-of-19 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns in the 36-0 Bluebird win. Allen Ramsey Photo. Evidence shows that Alex Veneman (6) caught the ball with one foot in-bounds in […]