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The official student news site of Highlands High School

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Brooks Hendrix (11) slides in to first base on a pickoff.

Varsity birds outlast Dixie Heights 4-2 on Senior Night

Nick Rucker and Zac Crawford • May 16, 2025

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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 • 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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Julia Luhn (12) and Alli Meyers (10) jog off the field with smiles after a clean inning. "We are more than just teammates, we are a family built on dirt," Luhn said.

Varsity softball game brings awareness to breast cancer

Morgan Janosick • May 14, 2025

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The Highlands varsity outfield gathers at the mound during a timeout to discuss their game plan.

Baseball birds come up short against Conner in 7–4 loss

Avery Barber • May 13, 2025

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Kate Class (9) prepares to hit the ball. "This game we did really good against this team," Class said.

Highlands softball crushes the competition 8-0

Cora Bolser • May 13, 2025

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Braden Glaser (10) steps into his batting stance and prepares to hit.

Highlands Baseball playoff game against Conner High School

Coco Grimm • May 13, 2025

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Adam Forton (12) signs his commitment to play baseball at Thomas More University.

Highlands students Sign for College Athletics

Natalie Hinegardner and Luke Deegan • May 13, 2025

On Wednesday March 7, eight seniors at Highlands High School signed to participate in collegiate athletics at the next level for their college career.  The students are: Sarah Jones – Butler...

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Joe Subach (12) and Josh deSylva (11) work together to win their match. "I was preparing for a big hit," Subach said.

Varsity boys tennis face off against McNicholas

Riley Tolle • May 12, 2025

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Ryder Perme(12) walks away after he scores a point.

Varsity boys tennis leap for the serve

Maren Orme • May 12, 2025

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