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The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper

The Ladybirds celebrate a big win, 67-25, over Lloyd Memorial high school.

Ladybirds take on districts

Maren Orme February 21, 2025

It is the District Finals. The stands are filled, with the Bluebirds up by 34, and the buzzer sounds. Suddenly, they are District Champions once again. Last year, the LadyBirds took care of the...

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The team huddles up during a timeout.

Varsity girls tip off against Saint Henry

Kaya Santini February 20, 2025

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Two men from Minnesota and Air Force wrestling.

Bo Bassett, top wrestler, commits to Iowa

Xander Bailey February 20, 2025

Bo Bassett is currently the number-one ranked wrestler in the class of 2026. He had many options for where to commit to college including the University of Oklahoma and Ohio State. Even with the variety...

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Adam Surrey (12) poses for a photo with his family after signing to Eastern Kentucky University. “I chose this college because it is close to home,” Surrey said.

Seniors sign to colleges, marking athletic milestones

Lilly Ahlfeld February 18, 2025

Students, family, and coaches gathered in the Performing Arts Center to celebrate and honor the seniors of Highlands High School as they officially announced their college decisions. This occasion...

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Finn Bouldin (11) shoots a three as the O-ZONE cheers behind him. “Energy in the gym improves my performance and I feel like I play better with good energy,” Bouldin said.

Boys basketball defeats the Conner Cougars

Carly Skirvin and Isla Green February 12, 2025

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Griffin Barlow (12) swims the 100-yard breaststroke during the postseason.

Bluebirds advance to state final

Keira Kobida February 11, 2025

The first round of state championships, also known as semi-state, is a critical meet in the advancement of swimmers throughout the state process. Athletes have to place among the top 24 in Kentucky to...

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Chelsea Crisler (12) stunts during the HHS cheer showcase on February 4. 

Cheerleading heads to Orlando for UCA Nationals

Haidyn Kelsay and Maylee Shen February 10, 2025

On February 7,  the Highlands High School cheerleading team took the mat at the biggest competition for high school cheer in the United States. The team has earned their spot at the National Cheerleaders...

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Marissa Green (12) protects the ball as she drives to the basket to shoot a layup.

Girls basketball crushes Lloyd Memorial 67-25

Jenna Richey, Photo Editor February 10, 2025

On Thursday, February 6th the girls' basketball team took on the Lloyd Memorial Juggernauts at 7:30 at Highlands High School. The Birds were coming off two tough losses against Assumption and Campbell...

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