The rise ball Kaitlyn Dixon threw Tuesday looked like a few thousand others. But it wasn’t. Highlands senior pitcher struck out Dixie Heights first baseman Madison Skees and reached another milestone – her 1,000th career. She now has 1,004 after fanning six in the Bluebirds’ 14-3, five-inning win at Winkler Field. You wouldn’t have known […]
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Highlands’ Dixon desires a state softball win
Kaitlyn Dixon can laugh at herself. Highlands junior pitcher Kaitlyn Dixon remembers the time she slipped and fell – in the circle during a game – two years ago. “I’m kind of a clumsy person, and normally I don’t let it infiltrate into softball,” she said Tuesday. “But that time it really got the best […]
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“Godfather of Highlands Softball” Takes Over Program
Horner Named Fifth Head Coach in Fast Pitch Team History PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. New Highlands Head Softball Coach Milt Horner watched during a game last year. He’s been involved with the fast pitch program since its inception in 2001. Highlands Director of Athletics Kevin Nieporte calls Milt Horner the Godfather of […]