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Before the game began the girls huddle to wish good luck to their teammates.

Girls basketball advances to district finals over Dayton high school

Lilly Ahlfeld February 27, 2025

On Tuesday, February 25th, the Highlands girls' basketball team faced off against Dayton High School. The Bluebirds came out on top with a 56-20 victory, securing their spot in the championship. The team...

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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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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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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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Adelaide Foley (12), Addison Tinkler (11), and Sophia Caballero (11) cheer on their teammates as they race.

Swim team competes at prelims

Sophie Taylor and Kara Laber February 7, 2025

On Friday, January 31, prelims, the first round of Regionals, began for the Highlands girls' swim team. The team left school early at 1:55 PM to prepare for the meet, which started at 5:15 PM with warm-ups...

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Get ready for the City BBQ Classic at Truist Arena on February 2nd with exciting games featuring Highlands, Campbell County, Newport, and St. Xavier.

City BBQ Classic brings top teams to NKU

Avery Barber and Morgan Janosick January 31, 2025

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) will host an exciting triple-header basketball event on February 2, bringing together some of the best local and state-level talents for an unforgettable day of competition....

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An Eagles fan holds up a flag to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl win in 2018.

What viewers can expect from the Eagles vs. Chiefs Super Bowl match-up

Ady Klosterman, Photo Assistant January 28, 2025

Super Bowl LIX is less than two weeks away and as the semi-finals just wrapped up this past weekend, it is time to look ahead. This year’s match-up in New Orleans includes the Philadelphia Eagles and...

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The varsity cheer team posing in a group photo at state. (Photo from Rudi Wilson)

Varsity cheer takes third place at state

Kayla Lehn, Hilltopper Editor December 19, 2024

Excitement roared as the varsity cheer team made their way to the mat to perform their game day routine. The crowd was flooded with anticipation as the top 3 scores were announced.  On November 14,...

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The Highlands Varsity Dance team with their trophies. (Photo from Highlands Dance Team)

Dance team makes history

Adalyn Armstrong-Cattani and Mia Shrout December 17, 2024

Hundreds of people in the audience wait for the show to begin. Multiple teams line up to impress the judges. As the lights dim, a hush rolls over the crowd and the first routine begins. The Highlands...

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