Ladybirds to play for classic title

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior McKenzie Leigh (31) goes in for two of her 21 points in Tuesday's game against Notre Dame. Highlands won 56-46.

The Highlands Ladybirds will be playing for the LaRosa's Holiday Classic Tournament championship against the host Conner Lady Cougars at 3 p.m.

Highlands handles Ashland to open holiday classic

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Kiersten Clukey (middle) goes in for a shot in Monday's game against Ashland at Conner. Clukey saw her first action this year after returning from injury. Highlands won 48-35.

The Highlands Ladybirds started the annual LaRosa's Holiday Classic with a nice win.

Bluebirds finish 2-1 in Swauger Tournament

PHOTO:Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Mitch Cain (right) drives in a recent game against Morgan County. Cain scored 19 points against Dayton to earn all-tournament honors in the Swauger Holiday Classic at Bellevue.

Highlands quickly evened its record at 2-2 with a 62-52 win over Dayton on Wednesday in the Swauger Holiday Classic at Bellevue. Highlands finished fifth in the tournament.

Bluebirds earn first win

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Bradley Greene dribbles toward the basket in Monday's game against Morgan County.

The Highlands Bluebirds basketball team (1-2) hit the win column with a 58-43 victory over McGregor School (Canada) on Tuesday. This marked the second game of the Swauger Holiday Classic.

Highlands basketball: Both teams drop contests

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands point guard Haley Coffey puts up a shot in Monday's game against Cambpell County.

This loss came down to rebounding and free throws.

Highlands hoops: Ladybirds win again, Bluebirds drop opener

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Bo Hebel (55) puts up a shot in Saturday's game against Bishop Brossart at Thomas More College.

The Highlands Bluebirds saw action for the first time Saturday against in-county rival Bishop Brossart.

Ladybirds win sixth straight

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Brianna Adler (10) puts up a shot between Bishop Brossart's Sydney Shannon (23) and Abby King (24) in Friday's game. Adler scored 21 points in the Ladybird victory.

The second of four straight meetings against Campbell County opponents also went to the Blue and White as the Highlands Ladybirds basketball team ventured down US Highway 27 and handled the host Bishop Brossart Lady Mustangs, 63-38 on Friday.