The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (19-8 overall) had faced three 2021 region champions it defeated either in the state tournament or during the regular season last year on its way to the state championship. But the Bluebirds have not won any of the rematches this year. The defending 8th Region champion Oldham County Colonels […]
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Weekend Highlands Round-Up: Highlands Boys Hoops Beats Louisville St. Xavier
Highlands Girls Dominate Beechwood PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands sophomore guard Will Herald (left) dribbles right trying to attack the basket in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (10-4 overall) found out it would be playing Louisville St. Xavier on Saturday late Thursday. The Bluebirds originally had North Oldham […]
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KHSAA pushes back start of high school basketball due to Covid-19
Sam Vinson, FTM file. With the recent rise in Covid-19 cases recently, the Kentucky High School Athletic Association has pushed back the start of the basketball seasons. “I really can’t in clear conscience tell you that I think it’s a good idea for our member schools to start playing official games this coming Monday,” said […]
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Highlands Boys Basketball Prepare for Region Tournament
PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Alex Starkey (4) gets down in defensive stance in the 36th District championship Thursday. Saturday morning brought the usual anticipation with the 9th Region basketball draws at Covington Holmes High School. For the first time since 2014, both the Highlands basketball teams found themselves involved in […]
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Ben Sisson Voted MVP, Defensive Player of Year by NKY Coaches
Highlands forward Ben Sisson was named Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in Division II by the Northern Kentucky Boys Basketball Coaches Association. Sisson, a 6-foot-5 senior is having a breakout season, leading his team by averaging 16.7 points and 10 rebounds a game for the Bluebirds. At 19-10, Highlands has […]
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Critical Off-Season for Highlands Hoops Squads
Returning Players Already Preparing for Next Winter PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Ashley Hayes is one of 14 players who dressed on varsity to return next season. PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Ben Sisson attempts a free throw in the 36th District semifinals against Newport Central Catholic. Sisson led the Bluebirds averaging 9.2 […]
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Crucial District Games
Highlands plays host to solid 36th District opponents PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Olivia Gessner makes a move in a recent game. Before reaching for higher goals in any high school sport, teams clearly have to take care of business in their own back yards.
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Holiday Hoops Tournament Previews
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Jenna Martin goes in for the score in a recent gamge against Bellevue. Highlands takes on undefeated Nelson County at 3:45 p.m. in the LaRosa’s Holiday Classic at Conner today. It’s a holiday tradition the Highlands Ladybirds basketball team has enjoyed over the previous four seasons. Highlands has played […]
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Highlands Hoops Notebook: Ladybirds prepare for Newport, Bluebirds conclude season
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Mitch Cain goes in for the score in Wednesday’s 36th District semifinal game against Newport Central Catholic. The Highlands Ladybirds basketball team may have expected another rematch with the rivals on The Hill in the 36th District championship Thursday at Bellevue.
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PREVIEW: Highlands Basketball May Take 9th Region by Surprise
Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Parker Harris (10) puts up a shot in the 9th Region quarterfinals against Covington Holmes last year. Harris is one of two returning starters for the Bluebirds. by G. Michael Graham FTM Sports Writer, originally published to Fort Thomas Matters Sports It was a feeling the squad hopes to see […]