Highlands aims to bring gold ball back to Fort Thomas

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands wide receiver Alex Veneman (left) hauls in a pass against Lexington Catholic in last year's Class 4A semifinal contest. Veneman leads a solid returning core of wide receivers for quarterback Beau Hoge to throw to.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

Some may be wondering if the Blue and White will go through a Viva La Vida.

That is a 2008 song by the British band Coldplay about a king who falls from his throne to an average citizen. But the Highlands Bluebirds football team hopes tradition proves otherwise.

Highlands football adjusts to more offseason changes

G. Michael Graham Photo. A new weight room facility and parking lot are among the things being built in Death Valley at Highlands High School.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

Off to the south of David Cecil Memorial Stadium is a place known as Death Valley.

It once housed the field of the Highlands softball team and served as a practice field for the football team. It is currently covered in construction.

Most common opponent last obstacle to another Highlands district crown

 

G. Michael Graham Photo. Highlands defensive back Andrew Abner (11) tackles Grant County's Grant Carr after a catch in a recent Class 4A, District 7 contest. The Bluebirds look to move to 8-0 on the season against Covington Holmes on Friday at 7 p.m. in Fort Thomas.

 

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

Standing in the way of another district title is the most common opponent in school history.

The top-ranked, undefeated Highlands Bluebirds football team (7-0 overall, 2-0 district) has played the Class 4A, District 7 rival Covington Holmes Bulldogs more than any other opponent since the program began in 1915. The two meet at 7 p.m. on Friday at David Cecil Memorial Stadium for the 72nd time.