Highlands Claims Third Straight Over NCC

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior midfielder Blake Shuley dribbles forward in a recent game.

It took a match-up with the 36th District arch-rival to end the losing streak.

But the Highlands Bluebirds soccer team (5-3 overall) wore down the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds (5-4) in the second half on their way to a 4-2 victory at Morscher Sports Complex in front of a good crowd. The Bluebirds have won three in a row in the series.

Ladybirds Dominate In-County Rivals

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Katelynn Helminiak passes the ball in a recent game.

For the third time since Wednesday and the fourth time this season, the Highlands Ladybirds soccer team (7-2-1 overall) hit the 10-goal mark. They did it to county rival Bishop Brossart, 10-0 at Tower Park on Monday.

Great Effort for Ladybirds Against Defending State Champs

Highlands, West Jessamine Tie 1-1

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Sophie Steppe (19) heads one back toward the opposing goal in a recent game.

Brian Wiefering made a great point after the Highlands Ladybirds soccer team tied the defending state champion West Jessamine Lady Colts, 1-1 at Tower Park on Saturday.

Highlands tied West Jessamine but lost 1-0 to Sacred Heart on Aug. 26. West Jessamine beat Sacred Heart, 2-1 on Aug. 16. Sacred Heart beat Lexington Catholic, 3-1 to open the season on Aug. 14. But LexCath beat West Jessamine, 3-2 on Aug. 23.

Saturday Round-Up: Bluebird soccer plays better, JV Football drops close game

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Zach Lewin looks for running room in the JV game at Beechwood on Saturday.

The Highlands Bluebirds soccer team may have finished off a rough week at 0-3. But Highlands (4-3 overall) did find some positives in their 2-1 loss at the Trinity Shamrocks on Saturday.

Ladybird Volleyball Snatches Elusive Win Over NCC

First Victory over Thoroughbreds since 2012

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Casey Dunn (middle) bumps the ball ahead in a recent game while teammate Gracie Schweitzer (left) watches.

TAYLOR MILL - Head Coach Katelyn Sallee and staff knew this group could do it.

It just became a matter of proving it. After battling some injuries last week, the Highlands Ladybirds had everyone back Thursday and put together a nice three-day stretch of volleyball going 5-1 to move above .500 on the season at 6-5 overall for the first time this season.

Ladybird Volleyball Goes 1-1 To Open September Slam

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Maddie McCoy goes up for a spike in a recent game. Highlands went 1-1 to open the September Slam at Scott on Friday.

Highlands played twice Friday in the September Slam at Scott High.

Highlands Volleyball, Girls Soccer Record District Wins

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Members of the Highlands volleyball team celebrate a point in a recent game.  The ladybirds celebrated our 36th district victory on Thursday.

The Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team snapped its three-game losing streak with a 3-0 (25-9, 25-9, 25-15) win at Dayton on Thursday. Highlands moved to 2-4 overall and 1-1 in 36th District play with the win.