Wednesday Briefs

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands freshman football team defeated Campbell County on Wednesday to move to 2-2 on the year.

The Highlands Ladybirds (8-9 overall) dropped a 3-1 (25-7, 21-25, 25-17, 25-11) decision at St. Henry in 9th Region play. Highlands fell to 3-6 in region action.

Tuesday Briefs: Highlands soccer, volleyball win

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Nick Gish (7) makes his move in a recent game. The Bluebirds won their fourth in a row with a 1-0 victory at Simon Kenton on Tuesday.

The Highlands Bluebirds soccer team (7-1-2) continues to win at a astounding rate.

Highlands recorded its fourth straight win with a 1-0 victory at Simon Kenton. The Bluebirds also recorded their eighth shutout of the season in the process.

Saturday Sports Briefs

Highlands soccer teams shut out road opponents

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior defender Lily Lorenz (left) makes a move in Wednesday's game against Bellevue. Highlands moved to 7-0 on the season with a convincing 6-0 victory at West Jessamine on Saturday.

It looks like just another Blue and White domination on paper.

But it is the biggest win of the season to date for the 7-0 Highlands Ladybirds soccer team. Highlands entered the week ranked fifth in the latest Maher Rankings poll. The Ladybirds ventured down to Nicholasville and handled the eighth-ranked West Jessamine Lady Colts by a 6-0 count for the seventh shutout in seven games. Highlands has outscored the seven opponents by a combined 36-0. Highlands junior goalkeeper Olivia McQueary had seven saves in the win.

Thursday Briefs: Highlands soccer, volleyball collect wins

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior Gracie Schweitzer (middle) bumps the ball ahead while teammates Katy Ball (34) and Lauren Epperson (left) get in position. Highlands beat Simon Kenton, 3-0 to move to 5-5 on the season.

The Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team evened its record at 5-5 with a 3-0 (25-16, 26-24, 25-21) win at Simon Kenton.

Ladybird soccer, volleyball post region wins

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore defender Hannah Gish (6) plays the ball while senior defender Annalee Brewer (2) gets in position in a recent game against Campbell County.

The Highlands Ladybirds soccer team made short work of the neighboring Bellevue Lady Tigers with a 14-0 36th District victory Wednesday at Tower Park.

Highlands maintained its best start since 2005 at 6-0 overall with the victory. The Ladybirds moved to 3-0 in 9th Region action in the district opener and have outscored opponents by a combined 30-0.

Bluebirds record fifth shutout of season

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior defender Tommy Steppe boots the ball ahead in a recent game.

The Highlands Bluebirds ventured to Alexandria on Tuesday and picked up a 2-0 victory over the Campbell County Camels.

Ladybirds continue to roll

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior Sydney Ossege makes her move against Campbell County on Monday. Ossege scored two goals as Highlands moved to 5-0 on the season with the 6-0 victory.

The depth again showed its value for the Highlands Ladybirds soccer team.

Highlands rotated 22 players in and out and it helped beat the Campbell County Lady Camels, 6-0 Monday at Tower Park. Highlands stayed undefeated at 5-0 and has outscored the opposition, 16-0 as junior goalkeeper Olivia McQueary recorded her fifth shutout of the season. Defenders Karolyn Lukjan, Parker Price, Hannah Hartman and Hannah Gish pitched in on that effort.