No Change of Dates from July Meeting Highlands sophomore Sam Hopper runs in the Class AA State Cross Country Meet last fall. By G. Michael Graham The Kentucky High School Athletic Association board met today to review the guidance for high school sports and came to some decisions. Residential & Commercial Roofing, Gutters, Siding & […]
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Highlands Fall Sports Adjusting to Fewer Games
Bluebirds Add Tradition-Rich Crusaders to Schedule Highlands senior Dominic Robinson surges ahead in the playoff game at Conner last season. The Bluebirds will play Cincinnati (Ohio) Moeller on Oct. 30 in Fort Thomas. (Img: Ed Harber) The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control set some parameters for the fall season on July 28 in […]
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KHSAA Makes More Decisions Regarding Fall Sports
KHSAA Board of Control Delays First Practices to Aug, 24, Olympic Sport Games to Sept. 7, Football Games to Sept. 11 Games for Highlands Cross Country, Volleyball and Soccer will start Sept. 7. The first game for the Highlands football team will be Sept. 11. (Img: G. Michael Graham) By G. Michael Graham Coaches and […]
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Highlands Bluebirds Golf Teams Given Go-Ahead for Tryouts, Regular Practices, Games
Other Highlands Fall Sports Limited to Conditioning until Aug. 3 Highlands boys soccer Head Coach Chad Niedert (left) and his assistants observe practice last season. The fall sports resumed in-person activities Monday, but only the golf teams can have tryouts and mandatory practices until Aug. 3 at this point. (Img: G. Michael Graham, FTM) By G. […]
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New Highlands AD Brings Numerous Years of Experience in Athletics
Caldwell Calls Highlands AD Position “Top Five Premier Jobs in Kentucky” New Highlands Director of Athletics Wes Caldwell helped Lexington Catholic to state championships in baseball in 2006 and football in 2005. The new Highlands Director of Athletics in Wes Caldwell has had a lot of positive experiences growing up around athletics. Caldwell wants to […]
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Highlands Athletics May Begin Again Soon
Administrators, School Board Members Indicate Desire to Honor Regular Dead Period Highlands eighth grader Jenna Richey watches the ball following a putt in a practice last fall. The Fort Thomas Independent School District Board indicated a vote to allow sporting activities for July 13 could occur on June 8 at the regular meeting. (Img: G. […]
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Highlands Spring Sports Cancelled Amid Pandemic
Highlands Coaches Frustrated for Seniors PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Abby Rust stands ready for the pitch in a game last season. The Coronavirus 2019 pandemic forced the cancellation of spring sports this year. Highlands senior catcher and second baseman Brittney Johnson recently rode past Winkler Field where the Bluebirds play […]
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2019-2020 Highlands Athletics Year in Review
Highlands Co-Ed Swimming and Diving, Large Pom Dance Teams Win State Titles Twitter Photo. The Highlands Bluebirds Combined Swimming and Diving Teams won their first state championship since 1995 in February. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association cancelled spring sports for the 2019-2020 academic year. But the Highlands Bluebirds teams earned two state championships, some […]