Highlands discovers balance during recent stretch PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands Head Coach Kevin Listerman (center) gives instructions during the win over Newport on Saturday. Highlands takes on Ryle at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. If four wins in the past five games is a great indication, the Blue and White will bring plenty more smiles to […]
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Coming Out Stronger and Finishing
Ladybirds Survive 9th Semifinals, Bluebirds Fall PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Maria Wiefering (20) puts in the game-winning shot against Boone County with 18:39 left in the game while Lady Rebel senior Peyton Black (right) watches. The Ladybirds won 2-1 to advance to the championship game at Tower Park on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. […]
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Thursday Highlands Sports Results
Bluebirds make first-half goal stand up PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Colin Ginter (20) makes a move in a recent game. Ginter had an assist on the game’s lone goal Thursday against Ryle. To get your sports fix like this article, you can click the sports tab above (desktop version) or head over to […]
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Highlands-Ryle Game Story
Ryle rolls past Highlands PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior wide receiver Griffin Huber (14) hauls in a pass during Friday’s game at Ryle. Things began to look bleak when two starting offensive linemen showed up not dressed before the game. They became worse as the game dragged on. The host Ryle Raiders scored on […]
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Highlands-Ryle Preview
Bluebirds hope to snap two-game losing skid in Union PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior wide receiver Jared Wogan (10) and senior wide receiver Brent Angel (16) run downfield on special teams in Friday’s game against Scott County. Highlands travels to Union to face Ryle in a 7:30 p.m. contest Friday. The feeling in Fort […]
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David Cecil Memorial Stadium: Ryle 48 – Highlands 24
Ryle pulls away from Highlands in second half PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Braden Posey (87) breaks off a long run in the first half against Ryle. People are used to the Blue and White making the plays down the stretch to win tight ballgames. That had been the case most of the time […]
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Highlands-Ryle Preview
Highlands aims to avoid first 1-3 start since 1967 PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Nick Kendall (8) breaks free during the second half of Friday’s game at Scott County. Kendall leads the Bluebirds with six touchdowns on the season. It is not necessarily a must-win game. But the tradition-rich Highlands Bluebirds football team hopes […]
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Bluebirds earn elusive 9th Region crown
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands players celebrate after winning the 9th Region title Wednesday. The Bluebirds will make their first state tournament appearance since 1973. PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior and Tournament Most Valuable Player Jake Whitford (4) goes up to make a play. PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Brady Murray slides […]
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Highlands handles Ryle rushing attack, rain
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter UNION – It has been a trademark of the Ryle Raiders. They spread you out and put one or two running backs in the backfield and try to run the ball at different angles. Ryle came into the year with high expectations with the return of […]
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Highlands smashes Ryle, 58-13
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter UNION – A little optimism abounded for the home team here – for a quarter. After a turnover-filled first quarter, the Highlands Bluebirds found their offensive groove. The quick-scoring offense put up 31 points in the second quarter and Highlands pulled away from the host Ryle […]