Sometimes it’s just a matter of putting the ball in play. Trailing 2-1 and down to their final three outs, Highlands’ softball team did just that and eventually came away with a 3-2, 8-inning victory over North Hardin in Saturday’s KHSAA state tournament quarterfinals at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington. The win gets them to […]
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Highlands breaks through, gets state tournament win
Fourth time is the charm. In their fourth state softball tournament trip in the last five years, Highlands finally broke through. They took down South Laurel 3-0 on Thursday morning at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington. “I thought this team was as prepared to do this as any team I’ve ever coached,” Bluebirds coach Milt […]
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Bluebirds ready to flex their muscles at state softball tournament
It’s dusk in Fort Thomas and sunshine is disappearing at Monday’s softball practice at Highlands High School. But the sun is not setting on the Bluebirds’ season, especially after winning yet another 9th Region championship. “We’re all really excited for the state tournament,” said .352-hitting second baseman Morgan Pompilio, one of four talented seniors for […]
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Bluebirds soar back to state, defeat Ryle for 9th Region Championship
To win a region softball tournament, you need 63 outs. When you have Kaitlyn Dixon on your side, it makes getting those 63 outs a lot easier. The Highlands senior pitcher struck out 44 batters in three games as the Bluebirds won their fourth 9th Region title in the last five years with a 9-2 […]
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9th Region Semifinals: Hirshey delivers for Ryle, Highlands rolls behind experience
Nine years ago, Ryle and Highlands met in the 9th Region softball championship. Nine years later, that matchup returns Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. at Thomas More’s “The Hill,” as the two programs square off once again with a berth in the KHSAA state softball tournament on the line. To reach the title game, Ryle […]
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9th Region softball quarterfinals: Highlands, Ryle, Notre Dame and Dixie Heights advance
After a 24-hour delay, the 9th Region softball Tournament finally got underway Monday in two different locations. Two games were held at Holmes’ Mitchell Wolfe Field in Covington, two others at Thomas More University. Highlands defeated Conner in a tightly contested battle, while Ryle outlasted Newport Central Catholic in a game that ended early via […]
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Blonde, buzz cut or frosted tips? Ryle takes down defending champ Highlands
Ryle’s baseball team wanted to loosen things up headed into Monday’s 9th Region baseball tournament quarterfinals with Highlands. Players had their choice of bleach blonde hair, frosted tips or a buzz cut. While the bright orange jerseys really brought out the blonde hair, so did the winning as they took down the reigning champs, 3-1 […]
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Highlands tops Conner in weather-shortened 9th Region showdown
Lightning had the final say before either side could finish what felt like a potential preview of the 9th Region’s top contenders, but even in a weather-shortened ending, Highlands and Conner still delivered a clear snapshot of where things stand. Through five innings, the Bluebirds held a 4-1 lead, and with lightning ending the night […]
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Ryle breaks the goose egg, holds off Highlands
Runs were hard to come by Thursday night at Thomas More Stadium in Florence, but one was all it took. Behind a lack of timely hitting and a lights-out pitching duel, Ryle scratched across the game’s only run and made it stand, beating Highlands 1-0 in a matchup of two of the 9th Region’s premier […]
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A couple of volleyball hires and an AD opening
Highlands and Simon Kenton have made girls volleyball hires while Ryle is on the lookout for a new Athletic Director with Mike Woolf stepping down. Highlands is bringing in Leah Fryman, while Simon Kenton has tabbed Monica Hurd to be the next leader of the program. Fryman takes over for Jim DeLong, who coached the […]
