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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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Kaylee Mills (11) and Katie Bucher (11) celebrate a touchdown.

Seniors dominate the 2024 powderpuff game

May Shen December 16, 2024

During football season on Friday nights, Highlands High School hosts regular football games where students cheer for their team.  But once a year, the junior and senior girls take the field for a special...

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Ohio State player, Davidson Igbinoson, rips the Michigan flag away from their staff after the brawl breaks out in Ohio Stadium. Ohio State and Michigan fight by Austin Meek and Lauren Merola, via The New York Times

Chaos is presented in this weeks rivalry lineup

Ava Muzumdar, Copy Editor December 10, 2024

Helmets flying off, reporters and officials were trapped by the swarm of players. The pushing and shoving seemed to have no end. While tension is common between teams during the last week of the regular...

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Marrissa Green jumps to make the basket.

Boys’ and girls’ basketball teams both take wins in their first games

Kaitlyn Ryan, Yearbook Editor December 9, 2024

The start of the Highlands High School basketball season brings in excitement and energy, with the first games setting the tone for the teams’ journeys ahead. For both the girls' and boys' teams, these...

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Ragan Moore (11) dives into the pool for the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Highlands dives into the swim season

Luke Deegan and Ady Klosterman November 14, 2024

This season, the swim team has big goals.  They hope to win the state overall. Last year, they came up short with being second in the state, behind Ryle. The team is hitting the ground running with...

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On January 26 of 2023, Marissa Green(12) was captured hitting the ball away from the Ryle player during their game at NKU.

Hoops heat up for the girls and boys basketball teams

Luke Deegan and Ady Klosterman November 14, 2024

                                                         2024 Girls Basketball season leaps to a start   Last season, the Lady Birds had a win-loss record of 22-9...

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Ellie Mohr (12) serves the ball over the net.

Highlands Hosts Cake Classic Volleyball Tournament

Sophie Taylor and Kara Laber September 18, 2024

The Cake Classic was hosted at Highlands High School as well as Highlands Middle School and Moyer Elementary. The event took place from Sept. 13-14. But what is the Cake Classic? Cake Classic is a tournament...

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Swim State 2024: Birds take the Cake

Swim State 2024: Birds take the Cake

Ady Klosterman and Luke Deegan February 28, 2024

The Bluebirds achieved high ranks at swim state, breaking three school records and showcasing unity and determination. The boys' team finished seventh, while the girls' team placed ninth. Their combined...

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The wrestling girls stand on the podium to show where they placed.

Take It To The Top: Wrestling Team Goes To State

Grayson Thomas, Yearbook Editor February 27, 2024

Over the long weekend, the wrestling birds attended state. Boys wrestling competed on February 15 and 16, while the girls competed on February 17.  Senior Zach Russ said: “I was a bit disappointed...

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