Monday Sports Briefs

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands seventh-grader Rachel Gabbard (16) makes the play in Monday's win over Bishop Brossart. Highlands moved to 18-11 with the 11-1 win.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team fell behind 6-0 in the first inning.

But the Bluebirds (16-15) slowly chipped away at it and scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat the Ryle Raiders, 7-6 Monday at University of Cincinnati Medical Center Field. Ryle won the 9th Region crown last year.

Thursday Sports Briefs

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands senior Ashley Grosser (5) slides into second in Thursday's game against Covington Holy Cross. The Ladybirds run-ruled the Lady Indians, 11-0 in five innings for their eighth straight win.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team clinched the top seed in the 36th District Tournament for the second straight year.

Tuesday Sports Briefs

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands shortstop Haley Coffey makes a routine play in Tuesday's 12-0 win over Dayton. Highlands moved to 14-11 with its sixth straight win.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Ladybirds softball team handled 36th District rival Dayton in five innings on Tuesday.

Thursday Sports Briefs

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands sophomore Shelby Graybill belts a home run in Thursday's game against Campbell County. The Ladybirds won 13-6 to move to 11-11 on the year.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Ladybirds are back at .500 following a home win Thursday.

Highlands (11-11) downed the Campbell County Lady Camels, 13-6 for its second win over the Lady Camels this year. The Ladybirds have won three straight following a seven-game losing streak.

Wednesday Sports Briefs

Allen Ramsey Photo. Newport Central Catholic's Casey Kohls (22) makes the catch in Wednesday's win over Beechwood.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds softball team manhandled another 9th Region opponent Wednesday.

Weekend Sports Briefs

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds softball team finished 2-2 in the All “A” State Tournament on Saturday and Sunday in Owensboro. The Thoroughbreds are 13-5 overall.

Monday Sports Briefs

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands senior Ashley Grosser (right) records the first hit for Highlands at Winkler Park on Monday.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM
Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team snapped a three-game losing streak Monday.

Highlands (11-8) shut out the visiting St. Henry Crusaders, 2-0 in a rematch of last year’s 9th Region quarterfinal contest. This marked the fourth shutout of the year for the Bluebirds. Two have come against St. Henry.

Wednesday Sports Briefs

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands senior Ashley Grosser makes a catch in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Bishop Brossart. Highlands moved to 7-4 with the win.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team dominated its 9th Region contest Wednesday.

Highlands (8-4) handled the Covington Holy Cross Indians, 10-0 in five innings at Northern Kentucky University. The game took place as part of the Reds Futures Showcase.

Wednesday Sports Briefs

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds lost for the first time on the road trip.

Glenbard South (Illinois) downed Highlands, 6-1. The Bluebirds dropped to 6-2 on the season.

Highlands returns to action at the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach at Noon. The Bluebirds take on Ashland at Noon.

NC Baseball, Softball Cancelled:

The Newport Central Catholic softball game against Boone County and baseball game against Newport were both rained out Wednesday.

The baseball team begins the All “A” 9th Region Tournament against Bellevue at 5 p.m. Thursday. The softball team travels to Harrison County at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

Tuesday Sports Briefs

Allen Ramsey Photo. Newport Central Catholic junior Sarah Neace (25) records an out in Tuesday's game against Louisville Presentation. Neace went 3-for-3 with two walks in the loss for the Thoroughbreds.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

It turned into their second win in two days in the Palmetto State.

But this one was more convincing.

Highlands baseball, NC softball record wins; Ryle beats Highlands softball

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands junior Whitney Quillen (24) records an out in Friday's game against Ryle at Tower Park. Highlands lost to the Lady Raiders, 5-1 to fall to 2-1 on the season.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team opened the season on a high note Friday.