Highlands downs Newport, 65-39

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior forward Lauren Epperson (24) goes up for a shot in Monday's 65-39. The Ladybirds have won five in a row since opening the season with a loss.

The Highlands Ladybirds basketball team handled another 36th District opponent with a 65-39 victory over the host Newport Ladycats on Monday.

Highlands dominates South Oldham, 56-21

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior point guard Haley Coffey (15) looks ahead in a recent game.

The Highlands Ladybirds held their three opponents to an average of 23 points this week concluding with another convincing 56-21 win over the host South Oldham Lady Dragons on Saturday.

Highlands routes Grant County, 64-26

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior center McKenzie Leigh gets in position to shoot a free throw in a recent game. Highlands improved to 3-1 with a convincing 64-26 victory over Grant County on Friday.

The streak hit three in a row following another route Friday.

Ladybirds record first district win of season

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Taylor Baioni makes a move in Wednesday's junior varsity game against Dayton.

The Highlands Ladybirds basketball team (2-1 overall) recorded its first 36th District win of the season with a 57-22 decision over the Dayton Lady Devils (3-1) Wednesday at Highlands Middle School.

Ladybirds earn first win of year

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Zoie Barth drives in the season-opener. Highlands beat Scott, 47-42 Saturday.

The Highlands Ladybirds basketball team has had good balance in two games.

Ladybirds drop tough one to open season

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Chloe Jansen (34) drives to the basket in Monday's season opener against Sacred Heart. Jansen scored eight points in her varsity debut.

The Highlands Ladybirds lost a tight one in the final seconds Monday.

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Highlands hopes to develop younger players

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Zoie Barth (14) makes a move to the basket in the 9th Region Semifinals last year. Barth could fill in a starting role this year.

The experience and team chemistry came together so well last year that it equaled a banner year for the Highlands Ladybirds basketball team.