Highlands High School junior Treiston Collins has been selected as the Kentucky representative for the 2023 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference. As the Kentucky representative, Collins will attend the conference in Washington, D.C., June 24 through 29 and receive a $1,000 scholarship to the college of his choice. During the conference, he will […]
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Bluebirds find a way to win a tight one over Ryle
Nine of Highlands 19 games on the season have been decided by three runs or less. Thursday was no different with Ryle, who had already owned a one-run victory over the Bluebirds to begin Highlands season on March 21. Highlands returned the favor at Highland Hills Park, Zach DeSylva’s two-run walk-off single giving them a […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week April 10 – 16
To be the winning team, fan votes play a heavy role, along with consideration from our sports team here at LINK. Nominations are reader-submitted or recommended by our sports team. Our Team of the Week program honors all local sports at all levels, whether it’s youth or adult-oriented recreation, high school or college, professional or amateur. Want to get […]
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Fort Thomas native Ordonez called up to U-20 Guatemalan National Team
FC Cincinnati soccer player Arquimides Ordonez has been called up to the Guatemalan U-20 National team as the country begins training for the 2023 U-20 World Cup that begins in May. Ordonez is a Fort Thomas native who played club soccer throughout high school with Kings Hammer Academy and Cincinnati United Premier. His older brother […]
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Wednesday NKY HS round-up: Highlands softball holds on for rivalry win over Campbell County
The Highlands Bluebirds softball team (1-1) appeared headed for a run-rule victory against the Campbell County Camels (3-2) at Winkler Field, building a 12-0 lead after three innings. But the Camels avoided it and made a game of it shutting out the Bluebirds after the third inning. Highlands still held on for a 12-8 victory […]
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Newport tops Highlands for first district title since 2019
Newport’s athleticism and skillset was on full display Friday night in the 36th District Championship against Highlands in Fort Thomas. A couple of Marquez Miller dunks, the all-around play of backcourt mates Taylen Kinney and Jabari Covington, some blocked shots by James Turner, then DaSahwn Anderson’s one-handed dunk in the final minute to put the […]
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Normally known for offense, Bluebirds defense gets the job done late in win over Lloyd
Highlands knows they can pretty much score with anybody. The third highest scoring offense in the state proves that point. But Kevin Listerman and his team knows in order for the Bluebirds to be successful in late February, early March, they have to get it done on the other end. The Bluebirds (21-6) were able […]
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Smith and Lorenzen were an inseparable pair
While they grew apart as the two went their separate ways with their careers, Derek Smith knew every time he’d see Jared Lorenzen at an annual golf outing or function, it was just like old times. “It was the running joke every time we’d come back to play in golf outings, once we saw each […]
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Thomas More football hones in on “backyard”
As Thomas More football is just about set to make the transition from NAIA to Division II, they wanted to make sure they found the players that fit their system and help them move forward into a new era with their 2023 recruiting class. Coach Chris Norwell said they’re waiting on some more additions to […]
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Craddock’s bounce beats Highlands at buzzer in OT
Alexis Craddock hadn’t scored all game. She missed a buzzer-beater in the JV game. But when the sophomore guard caught the ball on the wing with time winding down in overtime of Conner’s (13-6) varsity game with Highlands (15-7), she didn’t hesitate. Craddock took two dribbles, pulled up from about 15-feet and drained a buzzer-beating […]