Bluebird Notebook: Highlands handles adversity well

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands senior linebackers Jacob Noe (left) and Rocco Pangallo (right) try to intercept a pass in Friday's game at Lexington Bryan Station. The Bluebirds beat the Defenders, 47-41 to move to 2-0.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Bluebirds football team does not trail much.

But the Bluebirds had to come back from down 15 in the second quarter to beat the host Bryan Station Defenders, 47-41 on Friday. They trailed 28-13 at one point of that quarter.

Camels hand Thoroughbreds 30-17 defeat

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds football team played better than the first game.

But the Thoroughbreds (0-2) could not make the plays they needed in a 30-17 loss to the Campbell County Camels on Friday. NewCath has lost three straight in the series to Campbell County.

Thursday Sports Briefs

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands' Kaitlin Hall (back) and Maria Hockney record a block in Thursday's game at Bishop Brossart.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Ladybirds soccer team had not played in 10 days.

Towles, Kentucky aim for new traditon

Kentucky Athletics Photo. Kentucky redshirt sophomore quarterback Patrick Towles sets up in Saturday's non-conference game against Tennessee-Martin. Towles completed 20-of-29 passes for 377 yards and a touchdown in the win. The Wildcats play host to the Ohio University Bobcats on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM
Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

For many falls, there has been a predominant thought around the Bluegrass State.

“I can’t wait until basketball season.”

Highlands ready for athletic Bryan Station squad

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands quarterback Beau Hoge (7) points ahead in the win at Campbell County. The Bluebirds travel to Lexington Bryan Station on Friday.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Blue and White have displayed similar traits to past football teams more and more each week.

Thoroughbreds hope to bounce back against Camels

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM
Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

It may not be time to press the panic button yet.

Tuesday Roundup: Highlands, Brossart tie 1-1

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands senior Vadim Lightner (left) goes up for the ball in Tuesday's game against Bishop Brossart. The teams tied 1-1.

Allen Ramsey Photo. Highlands senior Lauren Maines (26) passes to the front row in Tuesday's game at Dixie Heights. The Ladybirds won their third straight to move to 3-3 on the season.

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The record of 0-4-2 does not look good.

But that does not mean the Highlands Bluebirds soccer team is going to mail in the season. The Bluebirds are battling adversity now with several key players injured.