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Monday, May 30, 2016
Highlands leaves CovCath feeling blue once again
The Covington Catholic Colonels.
They happened to draw each other in the 9th Region quarterfinals Monday at University of Cincinnati Health Stadium. The Bluebirds (21-17 overall) took advantage of three early Colonel errors to build a nice lead and cruised to a 7-0 blanking.
Highlands one-hits way into 9th semifinals
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Taylor Baioni gets in position in Monday's game against Covington Holy Cross. |
The Highlands Ladybirds softball team (22-10 overall) played that well defensively in the 9-0 win over the Covington Holy Cross Lady Indians (14-14) on Monday in the 9th Region quarterfinals at Veterans Field. Highlands senior pitcher Bailey Spencer struck out 10 in the one-hit win and Highlands player error-free defense behind her. Highlands moved to 16-0 against the region this season.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Region baseball, softball tournaments start Monday
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Head Coach Rob Coffey has guided the Highlands softball team to a 15-0 mark in 9th Region action this season. |
The Highlands Ladybirds softball team (21-10 overall) is 15-0 against the region and opens the tournament Monday at 1 p.m. against Covington Holy Cross at Vets Field in Newport. The winner takes on either Dixie Heights or Boone County on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.
Ladybirds finish runner-up in AA track and field
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Highlands baseball, softball earn 36th District crowns
That is play solid defense. The Bluebirds (20-17 overall) took care of Newport Central Catholic, 5-0 at Bellevue for their fifth straight district championship and the Ladybirds (21-10) edged NewCath, 2-1 to win their third straight district crown. The Bluebirds have outscored district opponents, 44-0 on the season and the Ladybirds outscored district competition 76-1.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Highlands baseball, softball soundly advance to 36th title games
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Highlands track teams claim Region 4 titles
The Highlands track teams won convincing Class 2A, Region 4 titles Friday at Pendleton County.
The Bluebirds ran away with 196 points besting second-place Lexington Catholic's 127 by 69 points. The Ladybirds tallied 181 points outdistancing Lexington Catholic by 28 points. None of the other seven teams scored triple digits.
The Bluebirds ran away with 196 points besting second-place Lexington Catholic's 127 by 69 points. The Ladybirds tallied 181 points outdistancing Lexington Catholic by 28 points. None of the other seven teams scored triple digits.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Friday Briefs: Highlands baseball, softball cancelled
The Highlands baseball and softball games were cancelled Friday because of excessive rain.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Thursday Briefs: Herman makes state round of 16, HHS softball, baseball resume action
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Taylor Baioni hauls in the ball in the game Thursday against Dayton. Highlands won 10-0 in six innings on Senior Day. |
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Highlands takes down Covington Catholic
The rubber match went to the Blue and White on Wednesday.
The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (18-16 overall) took down the rival Covington Catholic Colonels in Park Hills for the second time in five days by a 9-2 score. The Colonels won the earlier game in Fort Thomas. Highlands moved to 11-5 in 9th Region action with the victory.
The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (18-16 overall) took down the rival Covington Catholic Colonels in Park Hills for the second time in five days by a 9-2 score. The Colonels won the earlier game in Fort Thomas. Highlands moved to 11-5 in 9th Region action with the victory.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Highlands avenges earlier loss
The Highlands Bluebirds avenged an loss earlier in the season with a 1-0 road victory over the Dixie Heights Colonels.
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Ladybird tennis makes semifinals in state tournament
Highlands softball stays unbeaten in region play
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Highlands shuts out Notre Dame, 4-0
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Zoie Barth makes a catch in foul ground Friday against Notre Dame. Highlands won 4-0. |
It was just a matter of proving their role as the 9th Region favorites against the Notre Dame Pandas on Friday. The Highlands Ladybirds softball team (17-9 overall) did that with a 4-0 blanking at Winkler Field. The game moved from Notre Dame to Highland Park because Notre Dame's field was too wet from rain earlier in the week. Highlands still played as the visiting team.
Friday Briefs: Highlands tennis teams win 10th Region team titles
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Highlands earns unanimous top seed in district tournament
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands Head Coach Jeremy Baioni watches in a recent game. |
But at Highland Park on Thursday, the Bellevue Tigers made the Bluebirds (15-15 overall, 4-0 district) earn it with a 1-0 victory in eight innings. Brady Gosney batted in Trey Bowden in the bottom of the eighth to win the game off Bellevue pitcher Brady Hayes.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Ryle downs Highlands in region championship rematch
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Highlands-Boone baseball cancelled
The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (14-14 overall) saw its game against Boone County cancelled Monday because of excessive rain. The Bluebirds play host to Ryle on Wednesday. Game time is 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Highlands softball, baseball drop both games Saturday
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Drew Rom lights into a pitch in a recent game. |
Both teams dropped both games played in or near Lexington. The Bluebird baseball team (14-14 overall) fell to the host Lexington Catholic Knights, 8-1 before losing to Louisville Trinity, 13-0. Highlands takes on Boone County at Highland Park on Monday. Game time is 5 p.m.
Highlands run-rules streak to six straight vs. rival NCC
Photo: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior pitcher Ricky Raisor (4-3 overall) threw a one-hit shutout against the rival Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds on Friday. |
Combine that with 10 walks, five Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbred wild pitches, two passed balls, nine stolen bases and a solid outing from senior pitcher Ricky Raisor and it added up to a 10-0 five-inning run ruling for the Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (14-12 overall). The Bluebirds took a step closer to another top seed in the 36th District Tournament to be played at Dayton in a few weeks.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Beechwood run-rules Highlands
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands pitcher Ethan Doty fires to the plate in a recent game. |
Beechwood outhit Highlands, 9-2. Brayden Combs went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a triple, five runs batted in and three runs scored to lead the Tigers. Kyle Rust doubled for Highlands.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Tuesday Briefs: Highlands baseball, softball record wins
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior first baseman Brennah Dutcher makes a play in a recent game. Highlands won its 10th straight with a 3-1 win at St. Henry on Tuesday. |
Highlands outhit Elder, 10-8. Conner Kreeger, Austin Mayhew and Brady Gosney had two hits and two runs batted in each. Kreeger and Gosney added doubles. Kreeger, Trey Bowden and Mayhew scored twice for the Bluebirds.
Monday, May 2, 2016
Highlands earns 15th win of campaign
PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior pitcher Bailey Spencer fires away in Monday's game against Newport. Highlands won 6-0 to clinch the top seed in the 36th District Tournament. |
Highlands stayed undefeated in 9th Region action at 9-0 and moved to 3-0 in district play. The only district seeding game remaining is May 19 against Dayton.
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