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The official student news site of Highlands High School

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Highlands student completes March Madness bracket for the 2025 tournament.

Madness begins in March

Ava Muzumdar and Cydni Martin March 24, 2025

March Madness has returned for its 89th season. Every year the tournament consists of 68 teams battling to be the national champion.  Selection Sunday is when the bracket for the annual competition...

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Katie Bucher (11) attempts to block Emme Orme (12).

Seniors and juniors take on the court in Legacy basketball game

Ady Klosterman and Luke Deegan March 21, 2025

On Thursday, March 20, the Junior and Senior classes faced off in the semi-final match of the LEGACY basketball tournament. The game was announced by Eli Hills (11) and officiated by Principal John Darnell...

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Ty Berry gives directions to her teammates as she runs down the court.

Girls varsity basketball takes a loss to Notre Dame

Eva Smith March 7, 2025

On March 5, 2025, the Highlands Girls' Basketball team fell to Notre Dame Academy with a final score of 52-43. The game was tight until the 3rd quarter, with the score going in between tied and one or...

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Kayson White (9) winning his match.

Wrestlers journey to state

Xander Bailey March 6, 2025

On February 27 to March 1, the Highlands High School boys and girls wrestling team went to the KHSAA Championships to compete for the state title. The only girl that went to state was Emma Hood (10) while...

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The Birds will start their season on March 19 against the Dayton Green devils.

Bluebird baseball takes the field

Ethan Lang March 6, 2025

As the cold of winter turns into the warmth of spring, the Bluebirds baseball team is preparing for another competitive season.  With all the returning varsity players, Highlands is focusing on challenging...

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The Highlands High School OZONE erupts in cheers as the Highlands varsity football team charges into the endzone for a touchdown.

School spirit erupts in the OZONE

Avery Barber and Morgan Janosick March 5, 2025

“C-A-K-E,  C-A-K-E,”​​ The OZONE  erupts with roaring cheers, beaming smiles, and electrifying energy as the Highlands High School football team charges into the end zone for a touchdown. The...

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Vincent Listerman (11) makes his way to the basket, ball in hand. "Shooting the winning shot of the game felt pretty good. I felt confident in doing it," Listerman said.

Boys basketball prepares for districts

Haidyn Kelsay March 4, 2025

As the Highlands Varsity Boys Basketball team prepares for the district championship, tension fills the air, but so does determination. The players have spent numerous hours preparing for these games,...

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Photo of Natalie Hinegardner’s (11) Hudl profile with highlights from specific games.

Highlight videos are made for student athletes

Natalie Hinegardner, Staff March 4, 2025

Highlight videos are essential to the recruiting process for student athletes. Many athletes have to make a video that shows clips of their best plays during their season, whether that is club season or...

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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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