G. Michael Graham. Highlands senior defensive back Jackson Bardo (3) escorts junior linebacker Brady Murray (with ball) downfield in the first quarter after Murray recovered a Lexington Catholic fumble. Highlands recovered two fumbles and intercepted one pass in Friday’s 49-35 Class 4A semifinal win over the Knights. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports […]
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Highlands hopes for more Knights out
G. Michael Graham. Highlands defenders Nathan Merkle (39) and Braden Hicks (9) pursue on defense in Friday’s 28-13 win over Covington Catholic. The Bluebirds travel to Lexington Catholic on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. Class 4A semifinal contest. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Now that they’ve beaten their arch-rivals for the […]
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Highlands-LexCath Notes: Bluebirds contain Bouvier
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The Highlands Bluebirds defense wanted to contain Lexington Catholic wide receiver David Bouvier in Friday’s state semifinal contest. The Bluebirds accomplished the feat in the 61-28 victory. Bouvier had just three catches for 41 yards. His longest catch went for 18 yards. “They (Highlands defenders) just […]
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Knights Out: Highlands heading back to state championship with convincing win
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter When you think the Highlands Bluebirds football team will not do something, Class 4A’s top-ranked squad proves you wrong. The Bluebirds (13-1) came into Friday’s state semifinal matchup against the fourth-ranked Lexington Catholic Knights as favorites. But few expected them to beat the Knights worse than […]
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Highlands faces LexCath in 2011 semifinal rematch
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The Highlands Bluebirds do not need to be told every football team in Class 4A is aiming for them. They’ve been in that position for years, especially with a state-record 21 state championships, including the previous five. Highlands (12-1) again puts its 28-game playoff winning streak […]
