Highlands Girls Soccer, Freshman Football pick up wins

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands freshmen football team downed Simon Kenton, 16-0 to move to 3-2 on the season.

It is not the typical way to decide an in-season tournament champion.

But the Highlands Ladybirds soccer team (10-0-1 overall) have taken care of business in two games against some of the top teams in the state from the rugged 7th Region. Highlands put itself in position to win at least a co-championship of the Lexington Catholic Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Louisville DuPont Manual Lady Crimsons (6-3) on Wednesday.

Weekend Sports Briefs

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. The Highlands golf team defeated Beechwood on Friday to move to 8-0-1 on the season.

The Highlands Bluebirds golf team defeated Beechwood, 168-171 at Summit Country Club on Friday. Highlands moved to 8-0-1 on the season. Aaron Verst and JD Gabbard led the Bluebirds shooting 40s.

Thursday Briefs: Highlands boys soccer, girls golf victorious

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands midfielder Drew Rom (18) boots the ball ahead in a recent game.

The defense has done well for all but one game this season.

But when it mixes with an offensive explosion, it leads to a blowout. The Highlands Bluebirds soccer team (8-1-2 overall) has scored seven or more goals in a game four times this year following an 8-0 9th Region victory over the Dixie Heights Colonels (1-3-1) on Thursday.

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.