Bluebirds Hope to Build on Bright Spots for Rest of Season PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands junior offensive lineman Conner Barton (72) sets up to block Moeller sophomore defensive lineman Brandon Martin (94). Two plays kept this one from a shut-out and hitting the running clock late in the non-district football game in a 50-14 Cincinnati […]
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Highlands Seeks Momentum in Postseason Prep
Tradition-Rich Programs Meet for First Time Since 1997 Highlands junior wide receiver Oliver Harris (14) heads upfield in the recent loss against Cooper. (Img: Ed Harber) By G. Michael Graham They are two programs that invoke fond memories in their respective states and they meet again Friday in Fort Thomas for the first time […]
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Cooper Runs Away from Highlands
Jaguars Shock Bluebirds in Rain-Delayed Game PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands junior offensive lineman Kaleb Kissee sets up for a block in Friday’s game against the Cooper Jaguars. By G. Michael Graham The Highlands Bluebirds football team knew what had to be done defensively. Stop Cooper Jaguars senior quarterback Jeremiah Lee and senior running back Eric […]
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Birds fall to Covington Catholic in Park Hills
Bluebirds Lose Sixth Straight to Colonels Highlands sophomore quarterback Charlie Noon (1) goes over the play with the offensive linemen in junior Kaleb Kissee (69), senior Charlie Moore (53), sophomore Adam Bowman (51) and senior Chase Gordon (75). (Img: Ed Harbor) By G. Michael Graham The Blue and White found itself beyond the opposing 30 […]
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Highlands Alum Learning New Defensive Scheme at Eastern Michigan
Eagles Run 4-2-5 Defensive Set Eastern Michigan Sports Information photo. Eastern Michigan freshman linebacker Brycen Huddleston, a 2020 Highlands graduate, is adapting to a new defensive scheme at the college level. By G. Michael Graham The reason the Eastern Michigan University Eagles recruited 2020 Highlands graduate Brycen Huddleston is a familiar one. “The same skill […]
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Bluebirds Working without Spring Practice
No Spring Practice for Highlands for Just Second Time Since 1998 PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands junior offensive lineman Jackson Roy (66) looks up-field after completing a block against Conner in the first round of the playoffs last season. Roy is one of two starters returning on the offensive line next season. For only the second […]
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Highlands Falls in First Round of Class 5A Playoffs
Conner Makes Clutch Plays in Win over Bluebirds PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands senior quarterback Collin Hollingsworth looks to make a play against Conner in the first round of the playoffs Friday. Hollingsworth completed 16-of-28 passes for 169 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in his final game as a Bluebird. Going into the game, the […]
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Highlands will take on Conner in the first round of the playoffs
Bluebirds Set for Rematch Against Cougars PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands sophomore running back Griffin Richter could be counted on for carries when the Bluebirds open the playoffs at Conner on Friday at 7 p.m. It is the time of the year when you take advantage of a second chance, prove yourself again or see your […]