On Monday, July 6, there will be a Grand Opening event at Highland Park. The event starts at 4:45 p.m. with a Youth Toss and High School exhibition game between incoming freshman at 6 p.m. Social distancing is encouraged. By Joe Grimme Field of dreams – right here at home For many years, it was […]
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Drew Rom Named Kentucky Mr. Baseball
Highlands Senior Pitcher, Drew Rom, has been named Kentucky Mr. Baseball. Rom, who has committed to the University of Michigan and was recently drafted in the fourth round by the Baltimore Orioles, got the win in the team’s first round game in the state tournament. Pitcher Hunter Dreves and shortstop, Ethan Kavanaugh, were also named […]
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Drew Rom Selected in Fourth Round (#115) of MLB Draft
Highlands Senior Pitcher, Drew Rom, has been selected in the fourth round of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft at number 115 overall by the Baltimore Orioles. Rom originally committed and signed with the University of Michigan to play baseball. He’ll now have to decide whether to sign professionally with the Orioles and forego his college […]
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Highlands Girls Track and Field Wins Red Dog Meet
More Highlands sports reporting can be found at FTMSports.com By G. Michael Graham The Highlands Bluebirds softball team won its second game against an Ohio opponent Tuesday with a convincing 19-7 win over the host Cincinnati Turpin Spartans in six innings. Highlands reached double digits in the win column at 10-6 overall with its second […]
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Highlands Baseball Senior Day & Fan Appreciation Day
PHOTO: Wayne Litmer. The Highlands baseball team is hosting their Senior Day and Fan Appreciation Day today, May 12th, 2017. Kids are invited to toss baseball with the players on the field from 3:30-4:15 p.m. Presentation of the Senior’s and their parents begin at 4:30. Raffle Drawing at 5:00. The game starts at 5:30. This […]
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Highlands at Great American Ball Park
All pictures courtesy Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands Bluebirds played the St. X Bombers Saturday at Great American Ball Park. While the Birds were on the losing end of the game, the experience of playing at a major league stadium is something the players, coaches and fans will always remember. Photographer, Allen Ramsey (DWCPhoto.com), captured […]
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Bluebirds Fall to Bombers at Great American Ball Park
Finding Rhythm for Bluebirds Baseball PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team played Cincinnati St. Xavier on Saturday at Great American Ballpark. The site was something to take in. But playing at Great American Ballpark did not help the Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (4-5 overall) overcome its struggles offensively and defensively Saturday in […]
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Mike Dunn Golf Scholarship Outing Masters Thirty Years
Mike’s family at the 29th annual outing (Mike Dunn Scholarship Fund) On Friday June 9th a couple of hundred people will gather at AJ Jolly Golf course in Alexandria to play some golf and raise some money in memory of Fort Thomas resident Mike Dunn. That someone is so well liked and remembered that they […]
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Highlands Baseball Player To Sign Letter of Intent
FTM file. Highlands High School baseball player Trey Bowden will sign a letter of intent to play baseball at Northern Kentucky University. The signing will be held at 3:15pm on Friday, January 27, 2017, in the media center at Highlands High School. Orangetheory Fitness Newport. Win $500 by losing weight. Challenge going on NOW! This […]
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Highlands baseball, softball teams take care of business in 9th semifinals
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Members of the Highlands softball team pose after the 9-4 9th Region semifinal win over Boone County. The Ladybirds and the Bluebird baseball team play for region championships Thursday. FLORENCE – It has become a staple in recent years. The 36th District champion Highlands Bluebirds baseball and Ladybird softball teams found […]