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Gabriella Simon (11) competes with a Bellevue player for the ball. "Overall there were some things we could've done better, but coming out with our first win was great," Simon said.

The girls soccer team scores a victory against Bellevue

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant August 29, 2025

On Tuesday, August 27, the Highlands Varsity Girls' soccer team competed against the Bellevue Tigers. This match took place at Northern Kentucky University. The Birds came out victorious, with a score...

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The boys varsity soccer team cheers together before the game.

Varsity boys’ soccer beats Bishop Brossart at their latest game

Hope Darnell and Zac Crawford August 29, 2025

The boys varsity soccer team beat Bishop Brossart 2-0. Sophomore Ethan Lang (10)  scores the first goal of the night for the birds in the first half. Brossart was a fairly competitive team and gave...

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Girls' varsity team a few minutes before their race.

Cross country team competes at Centerville

Sophie Taylor, Copy Editor August 28, 2025

Last Saturday, Aug. 23, the Highlands cross country team completed its first meet of the season. In cross country, teams compete to earn the fewest points possible. The boys' varsity team placed 7th, with...

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Abbie Rowland (12) dances during half time. "The huge ozone gave the whole stadium a rush of energy, which allowed us to feed off the crowd and motivate us to perform our very best," Rowland said.

The Bluebirds take down Frederick Douglass 21-20 in double overtime thriller

Highlands secured a 21-20 victory over Frederick Douglass in double overtime last Friday, August 22. Offensively, Highlands racked up 180 rushing yards while allowing 81, with 133 passing yards,...

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Orion Scully (11) runs to secure control of the ball.

The Birds lose to the Cougars

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Keira Kobida August 21, 2025

On Monday, August 18, the Highlands Varsity Boys soccer team took on Connor High School. After a hard fought match, the Cougars came out victorious with a score of 3-1.  Luis McVicker (11) scored...

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Brady Carnohan (12) starts the first run out with the American flag.

Highlands Bluebirds start the season fresh and new in Blue and White Scrimmage

Xander Bailey, Staff August 20, 2025

The fans were cheering in the stands, players about to make the next play, tension was high. The coaches called out plays for the players. There was no room for error, or they risk losing the game....

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Girls track and field for 2008-2011 state champions.

Highlands High School celebrates athletic legacy during the Hall of Fame night

Audrina Trauth, Photo Assistant August 19, 2025

On August 15th Highlands High School announced the new people for the Hall of Fame who showed either leadership and or sportsmanship in their graduating class. They valued their achievements of varsity...

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This photo shows a spotlight on the football field, by Alexander Mils, Unsplash.

The story behind Kyren Lacy and Derrick Harmon is revealed

Adrianna Smedley May 16, 2025

On April 12, 2025, Louisiana football star Kyren Lacy tragically passed away. The death was ruled a suicide, after police were brought out due to a “weapons disturbance call” from Lacy, who fired a...

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Star Lakers player Lebron James considers retirement. (DepositPhotos, editorial use permitted)

Students discuss LeBron James’ possible retirement

Zac Crawford, Staff May 14, 2025

At the final buzzer in game number five against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers fell short 103-96 to end their season in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. This brings up the...

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