Highlands basketball teams down Conner

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highland Bluebirds boys basketball team has its first two-game winning streak of the season.

The Bluebirds (5-10) took down the 7-9 Conner Cougars, 51-38 on Saturday in Hebron. This marked Highlands’ first 9th Region win outside of 36th District play.

Highlands saw two players reach double-digits. They were Brendan Buten with 21 and Drew Houliston with 13.

Highlands returns home Tuesday against Cincinnati Schroder. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Basketball, Girls:

Highlands 51, Conner 40:

The Bluebirds (15-5) snapped a two-game losing streak with a home 9th Region win Saturday.

Highlands saw two players reach double-digits. Lydia Graves scored 15 and Brianna Adler scored 11.

Highlands made 22-of-28 free throws for 79 percent and Conner made just 6-of-15 for 40 percent. Graves hit all eight attempts for the Bluebirds.

Highlands returns to action Monday at Scott. Game time is 7:30 p.m.