The Highlands Bluebirds softball team (22-6-1) ventured to Park Hills seeking to finish undefeated in 9th Region action. Highlands accomplished the feat finishing 11-0 in region play with a 13-4 win over the Notre Dame Pandas (11-7) for the sixth win in a row and seventh in the last eight meetings. The Pandas kept things […]
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Saturday NKY HS roundup: Highlands softball run-rules Ryle minus ace pitchers
The Highlands Bluebirds (21-6-1) and Ryle Raiders (14-8) softball teams met at Winkler Field in Fort Thomas trying to stay undefeated in 9th Region action. Highlands run-ruled Ryle, 11-0 in five innings to move to 10-0 in region play and drop Ryle to 10-1. But both teams know things could be different if they face […]
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State Softball Tournament: Underdog Highlands falls to South Warren in opening round
The Highlands Bluebirds softball team (26-15) knew this game would be a challenge after winning their first 9th Region crown since 2016. The 4th Region and 14th District champion South Warren Lady Spartans (37-2) came into the game ranked third in the final Kentucky Softball Coaches Association poll and are also on a roll, winning […]
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Tuesday NKY HS sports round-up: Highlands softball handles Notre Dame in rivalry match-up
Flying under the radar to a small extent, the Highlands Bluebirds softball team bested the archrival Notre Dame Pandas at Winkler Field in Fort Thomas by a score of 9-2, taking control after the top half of the first inning. Highlands accomplished two other feats in the win. The Bluebirds, at 20-13, became the second […]
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Monday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Highlands Outlasts Cooper in Battle of 9th Region Softball Contenders
The Highlands Bluebirds and Cooper Lady Jaguars met in a huge battle between two 9th Region contenders at Union. Cooper (18-5 overall) held Senior Day for its four seniors in pitcher Amber Chaney, Hanna Hollis, Miami (Ohio) University commit Dylan Scott and catcher Gweny Wessling. But the Bluebirds (14-10) used their hot bats to build […]
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Weekend NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Highlands, Ryle softball bring home wins in Dan Cummins Classic
The Highlands Bluebirds and Ryle Raiders softball teams won one game out of three in the cold in the Dan Cummins Classic at Great Crossing Park in Georgetown against tough competition. The teams are 2-4 on the season. Highlands opened the day with an 8-0 loss to Collins in four innings. An inning could not […]
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Tuesday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Campbell County pounds out win over county rival Highlands
The Campbell County Camels softball team (2-0 overall) may not have seen the best pitcher or even the best line-up from the county rivals on the road. But 35 runs in the first two games is impressive. Campbell County recorded another run-ruling against a 9th Region opponent, 16-3 over the Highlands Bluebirds (1-1) in six […]
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Cooper Ends Highlands Softball Season
Bluebirds Finish Season with 28 Wins PHOTO: Cody Skaggs, www.codyskaggs.myportfolio.com. Highlands sophomore pitcher Kennedy Baioni (9) fires to the plate in a recent game while junior shortstop Anna Greenwell (left) gets in position. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to help fund our work? We […]
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Highlands Softball Wins Twice on Saturday
Bluebirds Surpass 25 Victories PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands freshman Bailey Markus (12) steps in against Harrison County on Saturday. Markus went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI in the 6-2 Highlands victory. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to […]
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Late Explosion Lifts Highlands Softball to Region Win
Bluebirds Win Eighth Straight PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Anna Greenwell (4) waits on a pitch in a recent game. Do you appreciate this story? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount […]