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 offense wants to keep lighting up scoreboards
G. Michael Graham Photo. The Highlands Bluebirds stretch during a recent practice. The six-time state champions averaged 52.1 points per game last year and are hoping to keep lighting up scoreboards this year. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter There is a prevailing question about the Highlands Bluebirds offense before every game. […]
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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 […]
