Ryle downs Highlands in region championship rematch

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Bradley Greene lays down a bunt in a recent game.

In a rematch of last year's 9th Region title game, the visitors fell 6-1.

Highlands-Boone baseball cancelled

The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (14-14 overall) saw its game against Boone County cancelled Monday because of excessive rain. The Bluebirds play host to Ryle on Wednesday. Game time is 5 p.m.

Highlands softball, baseball drop both games Saturday

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Drew Rom lights into a pitch in a recent game.

It turned out to be a bad day for both the Highlands baseball and softball teams Saturday.

Both teams dropped both games played in or near Lexington. The Bluebird baseball team (14-14 overall) fell to the host Lexington Catholic Knights, 8-1 before losing to Louisville Trinity, 13-0. Highlands takes on Boone County at Highland Park on Monday. Game time is 5 p.m.

Highlands run-rules streak to six straight vs. rival NCC

Photo: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior pitcher Ricky Raisor (4-3 overall) threw a one-hit shutout against the rival Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds on Friday.

SILVER GROVE - The White and Blue did manage nine hits in the annual tilt against the rivals on The Hill.

Combine that with 10 walks, five Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbred wild pitches, two passed balls, nine stolen bases and a solid outing from senior pitcher Ricky Raisor and it added up to a 10-0 five-inning run ruling for the Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (14-12 overall). The Bluebirds took a step closer to another top seed in the 36th District Tournament to be played at Dayton in a few weeks.

Beechwood run-rules Highlands

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands pitcher Ethan Doty fires to the plate in a recent game.

The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (13-12 overall) fell to the Beechwood Tigers in Fort Mitchell, 12-2 in five innings on Wednesday. The Bluebirds dropped to 6-3 in 9th Region play.

Beechwood outhit Highlands, 9-2. Brayden Combs went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a triple, five runs batted in and three runs scored to lead the Tigers. Kyle Rust doubled for Highlands.

Tuesday Briefs: Highlands baseball, softball record wins

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior first baseman Brennah Dutcher makes a play in a recent game. Highlands won its 10th straight with a 3-1 win at St. Henry on Tuesday.

The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (13-11) beat an Ohio opponent for the first time in six tries this season with an 11-4 win over the Cincinnati Elder Panthers on Tuesday at Highland Park.

Highlands outhit Elder, 10-8. Conner Kreeger, Austin Mayhew and Brady Gosney had two hits and two runs batted in each. Kreeger and Gosney added doubles. Kreeger, Trey Bowden and Mayhew scored twice for the Bluebirds.

Highlands earns 15th win of campaign

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior pitcher Bailey Spencer fires away in Monday's game against Newport. Highlands won 6-0 to clinch the top seed in the 36th District Tournament.

The Highlands Ladybirds softball team (15-6 overall) clinched another top seed in the 36th District with a 6-0 blanking of Newport on Monday.

Highlands stayed undefeated in 9th Region action at 9-0 and moved to 3-0 in district play. The only district seeding game remaining is May 19 against Dayton.