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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

Tuesday Highlands Soccer, Golf Results

Bluebirds Drop Tight One to Rivals

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Nick Gish boots the ball ahead in a recent game.

For the first time in school history, the Highlands Bluebirds soccer team stepped onto the field of the rival Covington Catholic Colonels under the new lights.

Highlands Edges Simon Kenton, 2-1

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Abby Stein makes a move in a recent game against Ryle.

The Highlands Ladybirds soccer team (9-2-1 overall) rallied past the Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers to open the annual Lexington Catholic Cup on Monday by a 2-1 score.

Saturday Sports Round-Up

Highlands soccer, JV Football Teams Record Wins

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Elias Ordonez (19) dribbles upfield against Newport Central Catholic on Tuesday. Highlands recorded a huge 2-1 win at Louisville Collegiate on Saturday.

The Highlands Bluebirds soccer team (7-3 overall) recorded its third straight win with a 2-1 victory over the host Louisville Collegiate Titans (5-2) on Saturday.

Thursday Sports Round-Up

Highlands Soccer, Volleyball, Frosh Football Post Victories

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands wide receiver Sam Vinson (3) looks for yards in a recent game while Diego Carlos (4) trails.

The Highlands volleyball team made it back above .500 at 7-6 overall with a 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-17) victory at Walton-Verona on Thursday.

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.