Ladybirds to play for classic title

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior McKenzie Leigh (31) goes in for two of her 21 points in Tuesday's game against Notre Dame. Highlands won 56-46.

The Highlands Ladybirds will be playing for the LaRosa's Holiday Classic Tournament championship against the host Conner Lady Cougars at 3 p.m.

Highlands handles Ashland to open holiday classic

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Kiersten Clukey (middle) goes in for a shot in Monday's game against Ashland at Conner. Clukey saw her first action this year after returning from injury. Highlands won 48-35.

The Highlands Ladybirds started the annual LaRosa's Holiday Classic with a nice win.

Bluebirds finish 2-1 in Swauger Tournament

PHOTO:Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Mitch Cain (right) drives in a recent game against Morgan County. Cain scored 19 points against Dayton to earn all-tournament honors in the Swauger Holiday Classic at Bellevue.

Highlands quickly evened its record at 2-2 with a 62-52 win over Dayton on Wednesday in the Swauger Holiday Classic at Bellevue. Highlands finished fifth in the tournament.

Bluebirds earn first win

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Bradley Greene dribbles toward the basket in Monday's game against Morgan County.

The Highlands Bluebirds basketball team (1-2) hit the win column with a 58-43 victory over McGregor School (Canada) on Tuesday. This marked the second game of the Swauger Holiday Classic.

Highlands basketball: Both teams drop contests

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands point guard Haley Coffey puts up a shot in Monday's game against Cambpell County.

This loss came down to rebounding and free throws.

Highlands hoops: Ladybirds win again, Bluebirds drop opener

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Bo Hebel (55) puts up a shot in Saturday's game against Bishop Brossart at Thomas More College.

The Highlands Bluebirds saw action for the first time Saturday against in-county rival Bishop Brossart.

Ladybirds win sixth straight

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Brianna Adler (10) puts up a shot between Bishop Brossart's Sydney Shannon (23) and Abby King (24) in Friday's game. Adler scored 21 points in the Ladybird victory.

The second of four straight meetings against Campbell County opponents also went to the Blue and White as the Highlands Ladybirds basketball team ventured down US Highway 27 and handled the host Bishop Brossart Lady Mustangs, 63-38 on Friday.

Highlands downs Newport, 65-39

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior forward Lauren Epperson (24) goes up for a shot in Monday's 65-39. The Ladybirds have won five in a row since opening the season with a loss.

The Highlands Ladybirds basketball team handled another 36th District opponent with a 65-39 victory over the host Newport Ladycats on Monday.

Highlands dominates South Oldham, 56-21

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior point guard Haley Coffey (15) looks ahead in a recent game.

The Highlands Ladybirds held their three opponents to an average of 23 points this week concluding with another convincing 56-21 win over the host South Oldham Lady Dragons on Saturday.

Highlands routes Grant County, 64-26

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior center McKenzie Leigh gets in position to shoot a free throw in a recent game. Highlands improved to 3-1 with a convincing 64-26 victory over Grant County on Friday.

The streak hit three in a row following another route Friday.

Ladybirds record first district win of season

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Taylor Baioni makes a move in Wednesday's junior varsity game against Dayton.

The Highlands Ladybirds basketball team (2-1 overall) recorded its first 36th District win of the season with a 57-22 decision over the Dayton Lady Devils (3-1) Wednesday at Highlands Middle School.

Ladybirds earn first win of year

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Zoie Barth drives in the season-opener. Highlands beat Scott, 47-42 Saturday.

The Highlands Ladybirds basketball team has had good balance in two games.

Ladybirds drop tough one to open season

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Chloe Jansen (34) drives to the basket in Monday's season opener against Sacred Heart. Jansen scored eight points in her varsity debut.

The Highlands Ladybirds lost a tight one in the final seconds Monday.