Martin helps Panthers to Winning Record Submitted Photo by KWC Athletics. Kentucky Wesleyan College guard Jenna Martin brings the ball up-court during the season. Martin, a 2017 Highlands graduate, started 24-of-27 games for the Panthers this past season averaging 25 minutes per game. Jenna Martin did not wait long to make an impact at Kentucky […]
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Highlands Girls Hoops Focused on Controllable Things
Undisputed Top Seed in District Tournament on Line Friday PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman guard Kenzie Nehus goes up for a shot in the win over Campbell County on Saturday. The long-term goals have not changed. But for now, the 14-6 Highlands Bluebirds girl basketball team is focusing on the things only the players […]
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Bluebirds Shock State’s Second-Ranked Squad
Highlands Grinds Out Overtime Victory over Lady Camels PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Zoie Barth scored 28 points to lead Highlands to a monumental 53-52 overtime win over second-ranked Campbell County on Saturday. PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands bench celebrates after pulling off the win. From left, the team members are Piper Macke, […]
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2017-18 Highlands Boys Basketball Preview
Bluebirds Continue to Build Positive Culture PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Tyler Gulley (33) goes in for the score in the inter-squad scrimmage Saturday. Gulley could give the Bluebirds solid play in the paint this year. Fifth-year Head Coach Kevin Listerman proudly stated these players have been fun to coach. The hope is that […]
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Highlands and New Cath Rivalry Heats Up
Thoroughbreds pull away for 13th straight win over Bluebirds PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Kyle Finfrock (25) celebrates after scoring a huge bucket against Newport Central Catholic on Thursday. Finfrock had 22 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots, but Highlands fell 62-47 to NewCath for the 13th straight time. They came in confident […]
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Changing the Culture
Highlands discovers balance during recent stretch PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands Head Coach Kevin Listerman (center) gives instructions during the win over Newport on Saturday. Highlands takes on Ryle at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. If four wins in the past five games is a great indication, the Blue and White will bring plenty more smiles to […]
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Bluebirds Basketball Preview
Highlands Hopes for Breakthrough Season PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Luke LaFrange (33) takes a shot against Covington Catholic last year. LaFrange is one of four returning starters for the Bluebirds. Head Coach Kevin Listerman has previously said he believes in treating people well and success will come. He knew it would be a […]
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Refurbished Gym Helping Birds Seek Home Court Edge
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands cheerleaders perform at a recent game. Many in the community quickly notice the lighting difference in the refurbished gym. It does not take one long to notice numerous differences in the renovated Highlands High School Gym once he or she steps inside.
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Highlands seeks continuous improvement
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior post Kyle Finfrock (25) pulls down a rebound in Tuesday’s game at Newport Central Catholic. Finfrock’s emergence in the post has helped Highlands go 3-1 in recent games. It is that time of year coaches hope things come together.
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Highlands Freshman Boys Experience Hoops Against Another Country
Contributed Photo. The Highlands freshman team (White uniforms) took on a team from Marist School in Australia (Blue) on Dec. 29. Highlands won 60-29. Teams do a number of team bonding to build unity. But facing a team from another country gives teams a unique experience. The Highland Bluebirds freshman team took on players the […]