Eddie James. IMG: (Nick Moore, 44 Sports Photography). The Highlands administration named Franklin County Head Coach Eddie James the new head coach of the Bluebirds football team. Franklin County encompasses the state capitol of Frankfort. James, a 2005 Franklin County alum, served as head coach of the Flyers the last three seasons. Franklin County appeared in […]
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Highlands Hopes to Have New Head Coach by January 1
Bluebirds Hope Lumps Taken This Year Pay Off in Coming Years Photo: Ed Harber. Highlands sophomore running back Dawson Hosea (left) hits the hole hard for a touchdown in the 23-14 win at Ryle earlier in the season. Hosea is one of a number of younger players to receive valuable varsity experience this year. Highlands […]
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Highlands Gives Valiant Effort in Playoff Loss at Covington Catholic
Colonels Score 28 Straight to Pull Away in Second Half Twitter Photo. The Highlands Bluebirds football team lost 38-21 at Covington Catholic in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs Friday. Editor Note: There will be no video highlights for this game. The scoreless skid at Wooten Field stopped Friday. But unfortunately for the […]
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Highlands Hopes to Play Loose in Playoff Rematch at Covington Catholic
Bluebirds Searching for Ways Break Scoreless String Against Arch-Rivals PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands players Dominic Robinson (19), Charlie Noon (1), Charlie Moore (53), Adam Bowman (51), Chase Gordon (75) and Jake Arthur (71) wait on the play call Friday in the playoff win over Conner. The Highlands offensive line has been key to allowing skill […]
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Highlands Takes Down Conner Again to Start Class 5A Playoffs
Bluebirds Make Halftime Lead Stand PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands junior running back Griffin Richter made his return to action Friday in the first round of the playoffs against Conner. Highlands won 27-16 to advance to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs. Note: There will be no video this week. Coronavirus 2019 may have […]
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Highlands Bluebirds Gear up for Class 5A Playoffs
Bluebirds Ready for Second Battle with Cougars PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands sophomore defensive lineman Atlas Lindeman (34) walks toward the line during the 34-21 win at Campbell County on Nov. 6. Highlands travels to Conner for the first round of the playoffs this Friday. Even after the loss to Cooper that forced the Highlands […]
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Kentucky Football Playoffs Delayed One Week
The Highlands Bluebirds football team (4-5 overall) will be headed to Hebron to take on the Conner Cougars (3-3) to open the Class 5A playoffs. But it will not happen for a week. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association announced that it’s pushing back the start of the high school football playoffs one week. KHSAA […]
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Highlands Earns Much-Needed Road Win Against County Rival
Bluebirds Pull Away from Camels in Second Half PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands sophomore wide receiver Ryan DeBurger goes through warm-ups before the game at Campbell County on Friday. DeBurger had a key 30-yard catch in the fourth quarter of the 34-21 Highlands win. Editor’s Note: There will be no video this week. Both teams needed […]
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Highlands Hoping to Right Ship in Final Regular Season Game
Bluebirds Face County Rivals on Friday PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands junior defensive back Will Hartman (30) and senior linebacker Jack Cavanagh (3) bring down Moeller senior Thomas Rotello (5) on Friday. This make-up rivalry game gives both football teams one more chance to taste the thrill of victory entering the playoffs. The Highlands Bluebirds (3-5 […]