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The Highlands girls soccer team holds up "W" after taking down Notre Dame Academy.

Girls soccer heads to state with a 1-0 victory over Notre Dame Academy

Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 20, 2025

Highlands secured victory over Notre Dame Academy on Saturday, October 18, in the 9th Region Championship. Offensively, Highlands was led by Ally Lickert (9) who scored the game's only goal to give...

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Katie Bucher (12) and Macy Hargis (12) hug after a goal is scored.  “Beating any team in region is always great, but doing it by 4 goals boosted our confidence. It is exactly what we needed going into the game against Notre Dame”, Bucher said.

Highlands defeated Dixie Heights 4-0 in the semifinals

Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 20, 2025

Highlands defeated Dixie Heights on Thursday, October 16, in the 9th Region Tournament semifinal. Offensively, Highlands displayed a balanced attack with multiple players adding to the scoreboard....

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The Highlands boys soccer team gets together for one last talk. "We left everything on the field together," Ethan Lang (10) said.

Highlands falls 2-1 to Conner in the 9th Region Semifinals

Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 20, 2025

Despite the loss, Highlands showed strong offensive pressure throughout the match, recording 15 total shots, 8 which were on goal, while holding Conner to just 2 shots all game.  Ethan Adhikary...

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Ethan Lang (10) throws the ball into the field.

Highlands secures a 1-0 victory over Beechwood

Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 16, 2025

The Bluebirds controlled possession for most of the 9th Region quarterfinals match on Oct. 13, 2025, keeping constant pressure on the Tigers’ back line. Nick Wilson (12) scored the game’s only...

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 Coach Bob Sphire talks to his players before the game begins.

Highlands takes second loss of the season against Elder High School 40-16

Ady Klosterman and Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 13, 2025

The Highlands Bluebirds brought home the a 40-16 loss, making it the second of their season, against the Elder Panthers. Offensively, Highlands had 118 rushing yards, allowing 315, and 267 passing...

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The Highlands Boys soccer team celebrates after winning the 36th District Final versus NCC.

Both soccer programs move onto the ninth region tournament

The girls and boys varsity soccer teams faced Newport Central Catholic in the District finals for a double header. The boys won 4-1, the goals were scored by Ethan Adhikary (11), Luis McVicker (11),...

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The Highlands Volleyball Team huddles up between a rally.  “In the huddle after every rally, we discussed what we needed to do to get better, but made sure to congratulate and encourage each other for good moves even if we ended with a mistake,” Perkins said.

The Birds fall to the Pioneers 3-1 on Monday night

Despite strong efforts across the board, the Bluebird couldn't overcome the Pioneers’ offensive, dropping their record to 17-7 on the season. Offensively, Liz Perkins (12) led Highlands with 38...

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The Highlands volleyball team huddles together before the game begins.

Volleyball falls 3-0 to Beechwood

Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 7, 2025

Highlands volleyball faced off against Beechwood in a highly competitive match-up on Thursday, Oct. 3. Despite a hard-fought effort, the Bluebirds came up short but showed strong performances across...

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Tenley Graves (12) dribbles the ball.

Girls Soccer dominates Cooper

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant October 7, 2025

On Wednesday, October 1, the Highlands Varsity Girls' soccer team defeated the Cooper Jaguars. This match took place at Tower Park. The Birds won with a score of 2-0.  The 2 goals were scored in the...

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Tayden Lorenzen (11) prepares to throw a pass to his teammate.

Highlands beats Covington Catholic 31-28 in Friday night comeback thriller

Ady Klosterman and Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 6, 2025

  After a long night of back and forth, the Highlands Bluebirds came through with a 31-28 win against the Covington Catholic Colonels. Offensively, Highlands had 190 rushing yards, allowing...

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