The Highlands Bluebirds had to answer the call when the host Lexington Catholic Knights tied the game 20-20 with 10:57 left in the game. The Bluebirds responded with two scoring drives to pull off a 34-27 win in Lexington. Senior quarterback Brody Benke hit senior Carson Class for a 29-yard touchdown on 4th-and-10 and Benke […]
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Time to say it: The Bluebirds are back and ruling their 5A district after whipping up on Cooper
This story has been updated. Adversity begone, Bob Sphire declared on his arrival in Ft. Thomas 18 months ago. Highlands football, with one of Kentucky’s and the nation’s most honored gridiron histories, had had enough of getting setbacks and then letting them – well, letting them knock them on their Bluebird butts. No more, Sphire […]
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Highlands beats Covington Catholic for first time since 2015
The Highlands Bluebirds drove to the 28-yard-line of the arch-rival Covington Catholic Colonels down 21-17 before CovCath junior defensive back Noah Johnson picked off a Highlands pass at the Colonel 3-yard line with 7:06 left in the game. But after that fifth turnover, the momentum in the game shifted and Highlands pulled away to beat […]
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Friday NKY sports round-up: Highlands FB holds off feisty Raceland; Volleyball tournament results
Editor’s Note: The Ashland Daily Independent contributed to this report. Months ago when the Highlands Bluebirds football team (2-2 overall) scheduled the Raceland Rams (3-1), Head Coach Bob Sphire expressed concern about the Bluebirds listening to outsiders. Weeks ago on Facebook, a poster even said there is nothing special about a Class 5A team beating […]
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South Warren capitalizes on short field position, mistakes in win over Highlands
Coming in off a full off-season with Head Coach Bob Sphire and staff, the Highlands Bluebirds football team took the ball at its 16 and had a nice play called. Junior wide receiver Matteo Matteoli had some steps on his defender and sophomore quarterback Hayden Haas threw the ball where it needed to go. But […]
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SOURCES: Gino Guidugli Promoted to Offensive Coordinator for Cincinnati Bearcats
Guidugli Helped Bearcats Football Program to Historic Heights in 2021 PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands alum Gino Guidugli (right) observes a play during a practice in December, 2019. UC Head Coach Luke Fickell is standing to the left. A University of Cincinnati source has confirmed that Gino Guidugli is being promoted to […]
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Highlands Downs Louisville DeSales
Bluebirds Face County Rival on Monday PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team won its third in a row Saturday. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (4-2 overall) earned a huge win in the Donate Life Classic on Saturday at Louisville St. Xavier. The Bluebirds downed the Louisville DeSales […]
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Highlands Football Working with Nevels Fitness in Offseason
Bluebirds Look Forward to Full Offseason with Coaching Staff PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands sophomore quarterback Cam Bottom (7) hands the ball off to junior Charlie Noon (1) while sophomore Cam Giesler (38) looks to block. The Bluebirds hope the collaborative effort with Nevels Fitness will help make up ground with opponents in the weight room. […]
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Highlands Football Bids Goodbye to 19 Seniors
Highlands Recorded Huge Wins Over Bowling Green, Cooper PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands wide receiver Clayton Lloyd is one of 19 seniors to graduate this year. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re there, in-person, every week! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising […]
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Covington Catholic Eliminates Highlands in Football Playoffs, 38-8
Colonels Pull Away in Second Half PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands sophomore running back Cam Giesler looks for running room in the playoff game at Covington Catholic on Friday. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re there, in-person, every week! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support […]