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Sunday, December 31, 2017

Bluebirds Hold off Bearcats

Highlands Takes Fifth at Gateway Holiday Classic

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Jacob Noe (23) puts up a shot in a recent game.
The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team wanted to end 2017 with a .500 record.

The Bluebirds built another nice lead in the third quarter and had to hold on at the end to beat the Anderson County Bearcats (4-8), 62-59 to finish fifth in the Gateway Holiday Classic at Montgomery County on Saturday. Highlands is 6-6 on the year.

Friday, December 29, 2017

Bluebirds Win in Mount Sterling

Conner Defeats Highlands Girls in LaRosa's Holiday Classic Title Game

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Hanna Buecker (20) goes up for the score in front of Conner's Maddie Burcham (22) while Savannah Jordan (14) watches. Highlands lost 51-41 in the title game of the LaRosa's Holiday Classic.
It came by the slimmest margin possible.

But that's all the Highlands Bluebird boys basketball team (5-6 overall) needed in a 49-48 win over the Powell County Panthers (5-5) from the 14th Region on Friday in the 11th Annual Gateway Holiday Classic at Montgomery County. Powell County veteran Head Coach Dave Fraley led the Pulaski County Maroons to the state championship in 1986.

Bluebirds Move to Holiday Title Game

Highlands Earns Win Over Cooper

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior guard Brooke Dill (4) goes in for a shot while Cooper senior guard Lexi Held (10) pursues. Highlands advanced to the championship game of the LaRosa's Holiday Classic with a 68-57 victory over the Lady Jaguars. Highlands faces host Conner for the title at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
It was more about advancing to the championship game of the seventh annual LaRosa's Holiday Classic at Conner for the fourth time since its inception more than anything else.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Highlands Declaws Fern Creek

Bluebirds Pull Away in Second Quarter

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Chloe Jansen (34) sets up for a three-point try in the win over Fern Creek on Wednesday. Jansen had nine points, four rebounds, five assists and three steals in the win.
The Highlands Bluebirds girls basketball team (8-4 overall) opened the 7th Annual LaRosa's Holiday Classic at Conner with an impressive victory.

Highlands pulled away from the Louisville Fern Creek Tigers (7-5) by a 70-46 count using a 24-11 blitzing in the second quarter. The Bluebirds expanded a 19-18 deficit to a 42-30 halftime lead and extended it to 57-40 after three quarters.

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Highlands Earns Huge Win in Lexington

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Zoie Barth (10) drives in for a score in a recent game. Barth had 19 points, seven steals and two blocked shots as the Bluebirds beat Hazard, 51-35 to conclude the Traditional Bank Holiday Classic at Lexington Catholic.
The Highlands Bluebirds girls basketball team (7-4 overall) came away from the Traditional Bank Holiday Classic at Lexington Catholic with perhaps its biggest win of the season.

The Hazard Lady Bulldogs (7-3) came into the event on a five-game winning streak including a huge win over 9-2 Clay County. Hazard beat Scott, 66-65 in double overtime before losing 69-48 to Scott County in the first two games of the classic. The Lady Bulldogs then exploded for an 88-59 win over Cooper on Friday. Cooper eliminated Highlands from the 9th Region Tournament last year.

But Highlands put together a strong showing to beat the Lady Bulldogs, 51-35 to conclude the classic with a 2-2 record. Hazard has not been to the 14th Region Tournament since 2005, but does have three region championships to its credit and a state championship in 1997.

"We told the girls when we drove back down that we wanted to end the tournament with a win," said Jaime Walz-Richey, Highlands Head Coach. "It was a possibility that we should win this game. They came out, defended well and executed offensively."

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Another Close Loss in Lexington for Birds

Kittens Escape with Three-Point Win

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Rory O'Hara (35) puts up a shot in a recent game. O'Hara scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds in the loss to Ashland on Friday.
The Highlands Bluebirds girls basketball team (6-4 overall) faced another squad from the 64th District on Friday and the result mirrored the one Thursday.

Highlands could not do enough to pull out the victory losing again by three points, 54-51 to the Ashland Blazer Kittens (8-2). It marked the third day of the Traditional Bank Holiday Classic at Lexington Catholic.

Friday, December 22, 2017

Two Tough Losses for Highlands Hoops

Bluebirds Come Up Short Against Undefeated Lady Lions

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands girls basketball team came up three points short against undefeated Boyd County on Thursday. Pictured from left are Chloe Jansen, Zoie Barth, Brooke Dill, Rory O'Hara and Hanna Buecker.
The Highlands Bluebird girls basketball team (6-3 overall) gave a valiant effort Thursday against the undefeated Boyd County Lady Lions (8-0) in the Traditional Bank Holiday Classic at Lexington Catholic.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Bluebirds Take Down Tournament Hosts

Third Quarter Key in Highlands Victory

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Kenzie Nehus (3) looks to make a pass in a recent game.
It had been six days since the Highlands Bluebird girls basketball team played because of finals.

But Highlands (6-2 overall) overcame the rust after the first half against the host Lexington Catholic Lady Knights (4-3) to record a 52-44 victory to open the Traditional Bank Holiday Classic. Highlands will play no less than four games in the tournament.

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Bluebirds Move to .500

Highlands Wins Fourth Straight

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Austin King puts up a shot in a recent game.
The Highlands Bluebird boys basketball team evened its record at 4-4 overall with a narrow 50-48 win over the Bishop Brossart Mustangs (3-4) on Saturday.

Friday, December 15, 2017

Bluebirds Dish Out 30 Assists in Region Win

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Nate Roberts goes up for a shot in a recent game. Roberts had eight assists in the win at Ludlow on Thursday.
Head Coach Kevin Listerman said it speaks volumes for how unselfish this Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team has become.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Another District Win for Highlands Girls Hoops

Highlands Handles Bellevue

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Emma Mallery dribbles toward the basket in a recent game.
The Highlands Bluebird girls basketball team (5-1 overall) moved to 3-0 in 9th Region action and 2-0 in 36th District play with a convincing 70-28 win at Bellevue on Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Bluebirds Handle Visitors from Down Under

Highlands Owns Two Straight Victories

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey. DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Griffin Huber (15) makes a move in a recent game. Highlands won its second in a row Monday with a 77-47 win over Trinity Grammar from Sydney, Australia.
The Highlands Bluebird boys basketball team (2-4 overall) would not mind seeing more lopsided games in their favor like this.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Saturday Briefs

Great Day for Highlands Competitive Cheer, Basketball Squads

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands Co-Ed A Competitive cheerleading squad finished fourth in the state competition on Saturday.
The Highlands competitive cheerleading squad finished fourth in the Co-Ed A Class over the weekend at Alltech Arena in Lexington scoring 77.5 points. Bullitt Central won that class with 88.9 points.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Bluebirds Still Searching for First Win

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Alex Starkey (32) goes up between two defenders for a shot in a recent game.
The Highlands Bluebird boys basketball team hit the road down to the 13th Region on Friday and came home with a 75-54 loss to the host South Laurel Cardinals.

Highlands is still winless in four games. The Cardinals (4-0) led 26-10 after the first quarter, 45-21 at halftime and 56-40 entering the fourth quarter.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Highlands Uses Defensive Pressure to Win District Game

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Zoie Barth goes up for a score in a recent game. Barth scored 11 points in the 68-13 win over Dayton on Tuesday.
The Highlands Bluebirds girls basketball team struggled against a zone defense in the loss Saturday.

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Tough Day for Highlands Basketball

Kokomo Northwestern Hands Highlands Girls First Loss of Season

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Maggie Hinegardner goes in for a score against St. Henry on Thursday.
The Highlands Bluebird girls basketball team (2-1) lost for the first time this year by a 42-25 count to Kokomo (Indiana) Northwestern in the Hoops for Harvest Classic at Dixie Heights on Saturday.

Rebels Pull Away From Bluebirds in Third

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior guard Robby Gabbard (5) goes up for a score against Holmes earlier in the week.
Boone County pulled away from the Highlands Bluebird boys basketball team (0-2 overall) to win 67-50 in Fort Thomas on Friday.

Friday, December 1, 2017

Highlands Improves to 2-0 with Home Win

Bluebirds Win 9th Region Opener

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Chloe Jansen goes to her left for a score against St. Henry on Thursday.
Things started off well for the hosts.

The Highlands Bluebird girls basketball team (2-0 overall) scored the game's first 10 points and did not allow the St. Henry Lady Crusaders (0-1) a field goal until five seconds remained in the first quarter. But Highlands learned it needs to finish better in a 55-39 9th Region home win Tuesday.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Tough Way to Open Season

Holmes Escapes with Narrow Win

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Carl Schoellman goes up for a shot in a recent scrimmage.
The Highlands Bluebird boys basketball team held nice leads throughout most of the season opener Tuesday at home.

Monday, November 27, 2017

Highlands Opens Season with Impressive Win

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Ashley Hayes fires up a shot in the Hoops for Hunger scrimmage. Highlands beat Scott, 70-57 to open the season Monday.
The Highlands girls basketball team opened its season with a nice 70-57 win over the host Scott Lady Eagles on Monday in Taylor Mill.

Sunday, October 29, 2017

2017 Highlands Bowling Preview

Bluebirds Have Eyes on Ultimate Prize

Fort Thomas Matters Photo by G. Michael Graham. Highlands senior Kate Schneider is part of a deep, talented group of bowlers this season.
Fort Thomas Matters Photo by G. Michael Graham. Highlands senior Andy Campbell prepares for a bowl in a recent practice. He's one of four key returning players from last year for the Bluebirds.
Just outside of Fort Thomas at La Ru Lanes in Highland Heights, another Highlands sports tradition has been building quietly over the past six years.

Highlands Girls CC Continues Region Domination, Boys Finish Runner-Up

PHOTO: Bob Jackson. Highlands senior Karsen Hunter runs in the Class AA, Region 4 Meet in Union on Saturday. The Highlands girls cross country team won its sixth straight region championship.
The deep Highlands Bluebird girls cross country team wants nothing more than to climb back to the top of the Class AA mountain.

The first step to that came in proving its dominance in the Class AA, Region 4 meet in Union on Saturday. That turned out to not be an issue as the Bluebirds dominated the girls race on their way to the sixth consecutive region championship while the boys finished region runner-up.

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Fantastic Finish for Highlands Freshmen Football

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Sam Vinson hauls in a two-point conversion pass during the 15-12 win Thursday over Newport Central Catholic. The Bluebird Freshmen team finished 8-1 on the season.
The Highlands Bluebirds pulled out a 15-12 victory over the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds to finish the season Thursday at David Cecil Memorial Stadium.

End of Great Season

Bluebirds Put Up Tough Fight with 9th Region Power

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Casey Dunn (center) takes a swing while teammates Olivia Gessner (6), Gracie Schweitzer (2) and Margot Seidel (19) watch. Highlands finished its season witn an impressive 25-11 record.
The Highlands Bluebirds volleyball team (25-11 overall) came out playing loose against the six-time defending 9th Region champion Notre Dame Pandas in the 9th Region semifinals Wednesday at Holmes.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Another Goal Accomplished for Highlands Volleyball

Bluebirds Advance in 9th Region Tournament

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior setter Skyler Phillips (middle) plays the ball forward while teammates Joy Kappesser and Ava Hockney (right) get in position. Highlands beat Dixie Heights in the 9th Region quarterfinals Monday at Holmes for its first region tournament win since 2010.
Solid net play put the Highlands Bluebirds volleyball team one game away from another first in a while.

Dixie Heights did not go down without making Highlands (25-10 overall) earn it. But the Bluebirds withstood the challenge taking down the Lady Colonels (20-10), 3-2 (25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 23-25, 15-7) in the 9th Region quarterfinals on Monday at Covington Holmes. That marked the first region tournament win for Highlands since finishing 10th Region runner-up in 2010 and the first-ever since the current 9th Region alignment changed in 2012.

Sunday, October 22, 2017

9th Region Volleyball Preview

Bluebirds Face Dixie Heights in 9th Quarterfinals

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Audrey Graves (8) and the team come take the 36th District volleyball championship trophy Thursday. Highlands takes on Dixie Heights in the 9th Region Quarterfinals on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Holmes.
Once a major goal is accomplished, teams take a day or so to celebrate it. Then it is time to move on to the next order of business.

The accomplishment of 36th District champions for the Highlands Bluebirds volleyball team (24-10 overall) ranked high on the preseason priority list. Highlands beat Newport Central Catholic, 3-1 (25-17, 22-25, 28-26, 25-13) for its first district title since 2012. That also marked just the third time in 27 meetings that the Bluebirds beat the Thoroughbreds since 2005 including two out of three times this year. But Head Coach Katelyn Sallee said the championship meant something bigger in the grand scheme of things.

Counter-Ending to Highlands Soccer Season

Ryle Tops Bluebirds, 3-1 for 9th Region Championship

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Nick Gish fires a penalty kick earlier in the week against Covington Catholic. He is one of six seniors on the team that finished 15-8 this year.
It not be a traditional soccer strategy.

But the bottom line is it worked. The visiting Ryle Raiders let the Highlands Bluebirds dribble into the attacking zone of the field then counter-attack in the 9th Region boys soccer championship Saturday at Tower Park. The Raiders walked away for a 3-1 victory and their first region championship since 2011 when they finished state runner-up losing 3-0 to Louisville St. Xavier in the state championship.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Rough Ending to Good Highlands Girls Soccer Season

St. Henry Upsets Highlands on Penalty Kicks

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Lindsey Meyer battles between two Cooper defenders in the 9th Region Quarterfinals. Highlands lost on penalty kicks to St. Henry in the region semifinals at Dixie Heights on Wednesday.
The Highlands Bluebirds girls soccer team hoped to use its speed once more to move on to the 9th Region title game.

But to earn another shot at the arch-rival and six-time region champion Notre Dame Pandas, Highlands had to take down the St. Henry Crusaders. St. Henry employed a strategy of pulling back seven defenders anytime Highlands dribbled into the attacking half of the field in the 9th Region semifinals Wednesday.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Golden Tuesday for Highlands Soccer, Volleyball

Bluebirds Advance in Region, District Tournaments

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Luke Schweitzer (14) goes up for a header in the 9th Region quarterfinals against Cooper on Tuesday at Tower Park.
It seemed fitting these two teams met after the regular season meeting was cancelled.

But one thing did not change from the regular season. The Highlands Bluebirds boys soccer team (14-7 overall) used its speed advantage to down the visiting Cooper Jaguars, 3-1 in the 9th Region Quarterfinals on Tuesday at Tower Park.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Region One-Sider

Bluebirds Earn Comfortable Win Against Cooper

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Maria Wiefering heads one home in Monday's 6-0 win over Cooper. Wiefering leads Highlands with 54 points on 22 goals and 10 assists this year.
It has not been a problem advancing past the 9th Region quarterfinals for the Highlands Bluebirds girls soccer team in the four seasons with Brian Wiefering as head coach.

It's just that the wins have been a little too close for comfort. But that changed Monday. The Bluebirds (17-4-1 overall) dominated the Cooper Jaguars (14-9-1) from start to finish in a 6-0 victory.

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Familiar Soccer Draws

Highlands Soccer Teams Face Cooper in 9th Region Quarterfinals

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Mike Penrod makes a move in the 36th District championship game against Newport Central Catholic on Tuesday. Both Highlands teams take on Cooper in the 9th Region Quarterfinals at Tower Park.
After claiming 36th District championships over the Newport Central Catholic teams, both Highlands soccer teams knew they could draw an opponent from the same school after all four districts had almost identical results.

Saturday Sports Round-Up

Highlands Girls Cross Country Wins NKAC Division I Crown

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands juniors Logan Guy (4) and Liam Ehram (85) celebrate a touchdown in a recent junior varsity game.
The Highlands Ladybirds cross country team ran away with the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference Division I crown Saturday at Idlewood Park in Burlington.

Highlands finished with 36 points out of nine teams. Second-place Ryle finished with 72 points.

Friday, October 13, 2017

Thursday Sports Notes

Highlands Volleyball, Freshman Football Team Record Victories

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The five Highlands volleyball seniors pose with their families on Senior Night. Highlands celebrated with a 3-0 win over Bishop Brossart. The five seniors, from left, are Joy Kappesser, Maddie McCoy, Skyler Phillips, Mary Claire Redden and Gracie Schweitzer.
The Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team is headed into the postseason with the most wins since 2010.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Tuesday Sports Briefs

Ladybird Volleyball, Soccer Victorious

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Joy Kappesser makes some signs in a recent game against Cooper.
The Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team hopes to have 22 victories entering the regular season.

Not only would that add to a season-high since current Head Coach Katelyn Sallee took over in 2014, it would be the most wins in a season since 2010. The 2010 team was led by the likes of seniors Kelsey Dunn and junior Jesse Bryson, who is in her second year as head coach at George Rogers Clark in Winchester, Kentucky. Highlands finished 22-19 in 2010 and lost to Newport Central Catholic in both the 37th District and 10th Region Tournament championship games.

Monday, October 9, 2017

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Weekend Round-Up

Bluebirds Finish Regular Season with Convincing Win

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Will Hochleutner (13) dribbles up the field in a recent game against North Oldham.
The Highlands Bluebirds soccer team served notice it is playing some great soccer headed into the postseason on Saturday.

The Bluebirds (12-7 overall) took down the solid Simon Kenton Pioneers (15-5) by a convincing 5-1 mark at Tower Park. They finished the solid week with two wins over teams with 15-plus wins. They recorded a huge 2-0 win at Ryle on Tuesday.

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Thursday Sports Briefs

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Jason Noe (24) looks for running room in a recent game. The Highlands freshman team defeated Conner on Thursday.
The Highlands Bluebirds soccer team (11-7 overall) could not earn another big win Thursday losing 2-1 to the Cincinnati Madeira Mustangs at Tower Park.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Gabbard Ties for 20th in State Golf Tourney

HHSBlueBirdies Twitter Photo. Highlands freshman JD Gabbard prepares for the second day of the state golf tournament Wednesday. Gabbard shot a 76 for a two-day total of 150 good for a tie for 20th in the state tournament.
Highlands freshman JD Gabbard had the best individual performance in recent years for the Bluebirds golf team.

Gabbard shot a 76 good for four over par at the state golf tournament at Bowling Green Country Club on Friday. That made a two-day total of 150 strokes good for a four-way tie for 20th in the tournament.

Tuesday Sports Results

Gabbard Moves on to Second Day of State Golf Tournament

HHSBlueBirdies Twitter Photo. Highlands junior Ryan Leigh fires a shot in the state golf tournament Monday. Highlands shot 331 as a team to tie for 17th out of 24 teams in the state tournament, but freshman JD Gabbard qualified for the second day as a freshman.
 The Highlands Bluebirds golf team had a nice showing on the first day of the state golf tournament Tuesday at the Bowling Green Country Club.

The Bluebirds tied for 17th as a team with Clay County shooting a 331. While the team did not make it to the second day, Highlands freshman JD Gabbard qualified for the second day shooting a 74 on the Par 72 course.

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Weekend Round-Up

Ladybird Soccer beats Girls GCL leaders; Volleyball Goes 3-2 in JCIVT

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomores Audrey Graves (8) and Ava Hockney (26) go up for a block in a game earlier this year. Highlands went 3-2 in the JCIVT over the weekend to move to 19-9 on the season equaling last year's win total.
The Highlands Ladybirds soccer team (14-4-1 overall) concluded the regular season with a huge 3-2 victory on the road over the St. Ursula Bulldogs from the Girls Greater Catholic League.

Friday, September 29, 2017

Thursday Briefs

Ladybird Soccer Shuts Out Boone County

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Luke Schweitzer plays the ball in a recent game.
The Highlands Ladybirds soccer team (13-4-1 overall) pulled away from the Boone County Lady Rebels in the second half for a 3-0 9th Region victory.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Ladybirds Wrap Up Top Seed

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Lindsey Meyer makes a move in a recent game.
The Highlands Ladybirds soccer team finished off the top seed in the 36th District Tournament with a 4-0 win over Newport Central Catholic at Morscher Field on Wednesday.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Tuesday Sports Briefs

Highlands Volleyball, Soccer Victorious

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Margot Seidel (19) goes up for a spike in a recent game.
The Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team (15-7 overall) may not have had Ava Hockney or Mary Claire Redden available Tuesday. But Highlands still overcame the Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers, 3-1 (25-27, 25-17, 25-15, 25-20) for its sixth straight win.

Monday Sports Briefs

Bluebird Golf Headed to State

Twitter Photo. The Highlands Bluebirds Golf Team stands with the trophy after finishing runner-up in the 8th Region Tournament at Houston Oaks Golf Course in Paris on Monday afternoon.
The Highlands Bluebirds golf team is headed to the state tournament after finishing runner-up in the 8th Region Tournament at Houston Oaks Golf Course in Paris on Monday.

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Weekend Sports Round-Up

Ladybird Volleyball Wins Cake Classic

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands senior soccer players celebrated their Senior Night on Saturday with a 5-0 win over Beechwood. The six seniors, from left, are Molly Wiefering, Olivia McQueary, Kaitlyn Meyer, Kylie Stava, Sophie Steppe and Isabella Thomas.
Head Coach Katelyn Sallee and staff want the Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team to keep grinding.

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Highlands Volleyball Wins Cake Classic Pool Play Games

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Maddie McCoy (14) and junior Margot Seidel (19) attempt a block in a game at Campbell County earlier in the year. The Ladybirds won both games Friday in the Cake Classic.
The Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team won its own Cake Classic Tournament two years ago.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Tuesday Round-Up

Ladybird Volleyball Gives Good Effort in Loss at Scott

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore setter Audrey Graves bumps the ball in a recent game.
The Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team (9-7 overall) managed to take a set from the host Scott Lady Eagles on Tuesday.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Saturday Round-Up: Highlands Soccer, Boys Golf Teams in Action

Bluebirds Complete Oldham County Trifecta

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Alex Ford (middle) goes up to head the ball out in Saturday's game against North Oldham.
The Highlands Ladybirds soccer team (10-3-1 overall) enters the season each year knowing it could face the arch-rival Notre Dame Pandas three times in a season with the final meeting having the most importance.

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Thursday Sports Round-Up

Highlands Soccer, Volleyball Teams Win

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore midfielder Porter Hedenberg battles for position in a recent game.
Between the 10th and 20th minutes, Head Coach Chad Niedert said the Highlands Bluebirds played some great soccer.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Wednesday Round-Up

Ladybird Volleyball Takes Care of Business at Newport

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior libero Gracie Schweitzer (2) digs one up in a recent game.
The Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team (8-6 overall) is not taking anything for granted in its pursuit of another second seed in the 36th District Tournament.