Tuesday Round-up

Ladybirds drop season opener

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior pitcher Jenna Martin fires to the plate in the season-opener against Campbell County on Tuesday.

The Highlands Ladybirds softball team dropped their season opener to Campbell County, 9-4. Campbell County improved to 3-0.

Another Softball Cancellation

The Highlands Ladybirds softball team hoped to open the season against Bellevue on Monday. It did not happen as a result of excessive rains.

Two Saturday Wins for Bluebirds

Highlands takes both games at Simon Kenton

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands junior pitcher Ryan Adkins fires to the plate in a recent game.

The Blue and White ventured to Independence and came home with two more victories in two different fashions Saturday.

Bluebird Baseball Comeback

Highlands wins shootout against Boone County

PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands freshman Ethan Kavanagh swings through a pitch against Boone County on Friday. The Bluebirds edged the Rebels, 10-9 in 9th Region action at Thomas More College.

The Highlands Bluebirds baseball team (2-0) wanted to take better approaches at the plate in the second game of the season.

Bluebirds Dominate Bearcats to Open Season

The score does not indicate it necessarily.

But like a lot of teams, the defense is head of the offense to start the season. The Highlands Bluebirds recorded 10 hits to go with excellent pitching and error-free defense on their way to a 12-0 victory over the host Walton-Verona Bearcats (1-1) to open the season Wednesday.

Cancellation

The Highlands Bluebirds could not open the season against Conner on Tuesday because of the weather. Highlands travels to Walton-Verona on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Highlands-Newport softball cancelled

The Highlands Ladybirds softball team scheduled its season-opener at Newport on Tuesday. But it was cancelled because of cold weather.