Jim DeLong did not hesitate to point out the issue for Highlands in the second set of the 36th District championship on the Hill against Newport Central Catholic. Their were 15 hitting errors sailing long or wide and three serving errors into the net. DeLong even added it was impressive the Bluebirds still had a […]
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Monday NKY HS sports round-up: Notre Dame soccer knocks off defending state champs on road
The Notre Dame Pandas headed down Interstate 71 ready for a battle between the last two state champions. Notre Dame (6-1) came back up the dark highway with a huge 2-1 win over the South Oldham Dragons (4-2), erasing a 1-0 halftime deficit with two unassisted goals in the second half. Kate Lenihan tied the […]
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DeLong returning to Highlands volleyball
Jim DeLong admits there was no reason to leave Cincinnati (Ohio) Wyoming. It just came down to proximity. DeLong is a retired United States Post Office letter carrier and lives in Fort Thomas. He graduated from Highlands in 1976 and his kids did the same. The 64-year-old could have applied for the Highlands job last […]
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Wednesday NKY volleyball round-up: Highlands coaches resign; district titles claimed
The Ryle Raiders volleyball team (22-15 overall) has been a fixture in the region tournament during Tasha Lovins’s 21-year tenure as head coach, missing it just one time in her second season in 2003. Ryle won its 14th district championship Wednesday with a 3-1 victory over the host Conner Cougars (21-12) by scores of 25-18, […]
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Highlands Hires Northern Kentucky Native to Take over Volleyball Program
Woods Excited about Highlands Facilities, Traditions Contributed Photo. New Highlands Volleyball Head Coach Michelle Woods (right) holds the 2020 Ohio Division III District Tournament Championship Trophy with assistant Kat Sickinger (left). Woods spent the last two seasons as head coach at Cincinnati McNicholas leading the Rockets to consecutive district tournament championships. Woods is a 2009 […]
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Katelyn Sallee Stepping Down as Highlands Head Volleyball Coach
Bluebirds Won 25 or More Games Four of Past Five Seasons PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands head volleyball coach Katelyn Sallee shouts out instructions in the region quarterfinal game against Cooper on Tuesday. Sallee is stepping down after leading Highlands to a record of 173-99 in eight seasons guiding the Bluebirds including […]
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Cooper Again Ends Highlands Volleyball Season
Bluebirds Graduate Nine Seniors Highlands senior Sophia Sarakatsannis (10) attempts to hit one past the block of Cooper’s Holland Morris (13) while Sadie Smith (3) gets in position in the 9th Region Quarterfinals at Conner. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re there, in-person, every week! Please consider a small donation to help fund […]
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Highlands Volleyball Smashes Way to Fifth Straight 36th District Crown
Bluebirds Use Balanced Attack in Victory PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Senior four-year starter CC Shick has been a part of the last four of five consecutive 36th District championships for the Bluebirds. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re there, in-person, every week! Please consider a small donation to help fund […]
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2021 Highlands Volleyball Preview: growth, progress now the norm
Bluebirds Have Nine Seniors This Year PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Sophia Sarakatsannis sets up to serve in a game last year. Sarakatsannis is one of eight seniors with varsity experience returning this year. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to […]
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Highlands Volleyball Alum Transitions to Defensive Role at Hanover
Dunn Helps Panthers to Winning Season PHOTO: Zach Stringer, Hanover College Sports Information. Hanover College freshman Casey Dunn (middle) passes the ball in a game during the season. Dunn, a 2020 Highlands alum, recorded 94 digs for the Panthers this spring. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to […]