There are changes this season on how the post-season works in Kentucky high school golf competition. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association said that it hopes the change increases the number of golfers advancing past the regional tournaments and to create more postseason opportunities. After regional play, a ‘state first round’ takes place at three […]
Tag: St. Henry Crusaders
Posted inBasketball, Sports
Highlands Moves Above .500 on Season
Bluebirds Win First Region Game of Season PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior guard Zach Barth (10) gets in position in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team (3-2 overall) took advantage of the opportunity to move above .500 with the 9th Region road win Thursday. Highlands ventured to Erlanger […]
Posted inEtc., Sports
Tuesday Highlands Sports Round-Up: Boys Tennis Records Huge Win
Softball Pulls Out Road Win at Simon Kenton Contributed Photo. The Highlands boys tennis team defeated Covington Catholic, 3-2 at Tower Park on Tuesday. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for […]
Posted inEtc., Sports
Thursday Highlands Round-Up: Softball Snaps Losing Streak
Baseball Handles Tigers PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Anna Greenwell (4) claps after reaching base in a recent game at Dixie Heights. The Highlands Bluebirds softball team (12-4 overall) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 16-0 four-inning win over the St. Henry Crusaders (0-8) at Winkler Field.
Posted inUncategorized
Bluebirds Advance to 9th Region Championship Game
Highlands Avenges Regular Season Loss to St. Henry PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior point guard Sam Vinson sets up a play in the 9th Region semifinals Wednesday. Vinson had a double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds to help the Bluebirds beat St. Henry, 74-68. Do you like this story? Please […]
Posted inUncategorized
Highlands Earns Home 9th Region Victory
Bluebirds Win Third Straight PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Rory O’Hara shoots free throws in a recent game. The Highlands Bluebirds girls basketball team (5-3 overall) will take the 52-34 9th Region win over the St. Henry Crusaders (1-4) at home Friday. But Head Coach Jaime Walz-Richey pointed out some things […]
Posted inUncategorized
Highlands Loses Heartbreaker
Crusaders Win in Final Seconds in Fort Thomas PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior forward Luke Muller (behind) guards St. Henry center Cody Teeten while senior forward Bryson Cody (31) looks to help. The Bluebirds lost 82-80 to the Crusaders in the game’s final seconds. The final play turned into the exclamation […]
Posted inUncategorized
Highlands Wraps Up Season This Week
Bluebirds Drop 9th Region Battle PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands sophomore guard Zach Barth (10) gets in defensive position in the game at St. Henry on Wednesday. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team has put together a solid season at 23-3 overall. But the one bugaboo has been going on the road […]
Posted inUncategorized
Bluebirds Seeking Unprecedented Fifth Straight Regional Championship
Highlands Baseball Looking to Make History PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Ethan Kavanagh gets in position in a recent game. Baseball: 9th Region Semifinals: Highlands 5, St. Henry 2: The Bluebirds (29-9) advanced to their sixth straight region championship game and seventh in the last eight seasons with the Memorial Day […]
Posted inUncategorized
Bluebirds Smash Way Back to Region Championship Game
Bluebirds Score 15 Runs in First Two Innings of Semi-Final Blowout PHOTO: Bob Jackson. Highlands junior Drew Rom fires to the plate in the game against Beechwood on Monday. Highlands handled St. Henry, 15-1 in five innings to advance to its fifth region championship game in six years Tuesday. Lately, the 9th Region Baseball Tournament […]