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Rio Litmer (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in last year’s rivalry game on Aug. 30, 2024.

The Bluebirds and Colonels’ longstanding rivalry continues this Friday

Harper Wade, Nora Baker, and Phin Weiss October 1, 2025

It’s a Friday night where the lights are reflecting off the field, the OZONE is already cheering, and the game that’s about to start is more than just an event, but now a tradition for the entire community....

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Outside of Great American Ballpark during the day (Leah Newhouse, permission granted)

Reds fight their way into the playoffs

Ava Muzumdar, Copy Editor September 30, 2025

Players in red shirts reading “October Baseball” celebrate as champagne rains from above. The Cincinnati Reds are officially back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The last time they made...

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Washington quarterback Jake Browning runs against Ohio State defensive line Jaylee Johnson during the first half of the Rose Bowl (Photo by Wikimedia Commons).

Bengals fans question Browning’s ability

Hope Darnell and Xander Bailey September 23, 2025

On Sunday, Sept.14, the Bengals faced off against the Jacksonville Jaguars when disaster struck. Beloved quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a severe toe injury. Burrow suffered from turf toe, caused...

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Overhead View of the Bengals Stadium (Courtesy of Juliana Myles, Unsplash)

Bengals face questions about Super Bowl contendership following close victory

Xander Bailey, Staff September 12, 2025

Fans are roaring because the Cincinnati Bengals have just won their first game of the National Football League (NFL) season versus the Cleveland Browns. The last time the Bengals have won their first game...

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Ohio Stadium filled with fans before the start of the first game. (Emma Newquist, Used with permission)

College football begins with a bang

Ava Muzumdar, Copy Editor September 10, 2025

The crowd roars with excitement as the team walks through the tunnel. 110,000 people stand and cheer as 125 red jerseys run through the fire. The first game of the season brings incomparable energy and...

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Outside back Maddy Lickert (11) gets ready to throw the ball in.

Girls soccer team overcomes a tough start to the season

Meg Gallagher and Hope Darnell September 4, 2025

The Highlands Varsity Girls Soccer team walked into Northern Kentucky University’s field, their temporary home, craving a win after some tough losses. The team’s struggle for success has been frustrating...

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Overhead view of PayCore Stadium Home of the Cincinnati Bengals for 25 years 
Courtesy of Kelly on Pexels

The Bengals prepare for their first game of the season versus the Browns

Xander Bailey, Staff September 2, 2025

On Sep. 7, 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals will step onto the field for the first regular-season game in the National Football League (NFL). The Cincinnati Bengals have been a team since 1968, and so far,...

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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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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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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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