How many home games could Highlands, NC have in the football playoffs?

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands senior defensive lineman DJ Mills (42) tries to tackle Holmes' Andrew Arnold (10) in a recent game. The Bluebirds could be at home four times in the playoffs.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds football team could have four home playoff games this postseason like two years ago.

How can Highlands control Warren Central, Feggins on Friday?

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands cornerback Austin Beal intercepts a pass against Holmes in a recent game. Beal could be matched up against old teammate Jensen Feggins on Friday at Warren Central.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

One can either give in to the adversity or rally around teammates and conquer it.

The Highlands Bluebirds football team (7-2 overall) is known for doing the latter and it hopes to do that this week on a long road trip to end the season. Highlands fell to Cincinnati Elder, 49-35 on Friday in Fort Thomas and wants to remove that sour taste from its mouth and head into the postseason on a high note.

What does NC need to do to beat streaking Beechwood?

Allen Ramsey Photo. Newport Central Catholic senior Clint Bartels (4) looks for running room in a recent game against Newport. The Thoroughbreds are aiming for their fifth straight win of the season Friday against Beechwood.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

This line should be familiar entering the season finale for both teams.

The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds and Beechwood Tigers football teams once again rolled through their respective districts and want to continue that momentum entering the playoffs. NewCath (4-4) of Class 6-2A has won four straight and Beechwood (7-2) of District 4-1A has won seven in a row.

Cooper ends NC volleyball season

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds volleyball team saw its season end Wednesday in the 9th Region quarterfinals to the Cooper Lady Jaguars, 3-1 (25-17, 25-13, 16-25, 25-15).

How much did Highlands volleyball improve this year?

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM
Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The season once again came to an end in the 9th Region quarterfinals.

But it saw marked improvement for the Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team. Highlands improved four wins from each of the previous two seasons finishing 17-18 overall. Perennial 9th Region volleyball Notre Dame handled the Ladybirds, 3-0 (25-11, 25-4, 25-9) at Ryle on Tuesday.

Did NC end Notre Dame's region win streak?

G. Michael Graham Photo. Newport Central Catholic's Loren Zimmerman (center) plays the ball while Taylor Tolle (right) moved upfield in the 9th Region title game against Notre Dame. Notre Dame won its 11th straight region game with the 3-0 win.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

UNION – Until someone develops the depth they possess, the Notre Dame Pandas may continue to rule the 9th Region in girls soccer and contend for state championships.

Did Highlands manage its first win over Elder at home?

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands quarterback Beau Hoge takes the snap while Josh Watson (28) and Chandler New (14) head downfield in Friday's game against Cincinnati Elder.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

Things have not been kind to the Highlands Bluebirds this year against non-Kentucky competition.