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Sports Photo Gallery

The starters for the Highlands boys soccer team huddle together before the match begins.

Highlands Shows Fight in Rivalry Loss to Dixie 4-2

Andrea Suarez Espinosa September 18, 2025

Highlands boys soccer fell 4-2 to Dixie Heights on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Nick Wilson (12) and Ethan Lang (11) each scored for Highlands with no credited assists.  The Bluebirds managed 4...

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Macy Hargis (12) heads the ball. "I think that it was probably our best game so far in terms of wanting it, and I think that last night we really came together as a team," Hargis said.

Varsity girls’ soccer dominates the field at Dixie Heights

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant September 18, 2025

On Wednesday, September 17, the Highlands Varsity Girls' soccer team competed against the Dixie Heights Colonels. This match took place at Dixie. The Birds came out victorious, with a score of 2-0.  Goals...

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Macy Hargis (12) takes a shot on the goal.

Highlands Falls to NDA 1-0

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Zac Crawford September 16, 2025

Notre Dame Academy won 1-0 against Highlands on Saturday, September 13.  Highlands had several scoring opportunities but could not find the net. Ariana Harms (12) and Hope Darnell (10) each registered...

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Highlands Seniors Colton Bailey, Brady Carnohan, Andrew Lucas, and Isaac Niemann walk down the field for the coin toss.

Highlands becomes 3-1 in the season after losing to Boyle County 21-20

Ady Klosterman and Andrea Suarez Espinosa September 15, 2025

Highlands brought home their first loss last Friday, Sept. 12, after taking defeat from the Boyle County Rebels.  Although there are no statistics uploaded for the Rebels, offensively, Highlands had...

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Wade Fedders (11) kicks the ball to his teammate.

The Birds tie the Colonels 1-1

Andrea Suarez Espinosa September 15, 2025

Highlands and Covington Catholic battled to a 1-1 draw in a heated rivalry match on Thursday, September 11.  Highlands struck first when Luis McVicker (11)  scored a goal, giving them more momentum....

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Avery Nieporte (12) strikes a pose during the ending of the show. "I enjoy the show this year because it is a chance to show off a higher skill level and choreography than in the past," Nieporte said.

Highlands marching band performs at Beechwood

Edy Hobson, Copy Editor September 11, 2025

On September 6, the marching band performed at Beechwood High School for their first competition. In preliminaries, the band competed in Class 3A, where they swept the awards, achieving outstanding...

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Seniors Madison Barlow, Avery Barber, Franny Smith, Katie Bucher, and Hayden Gessner stand together for a photo in the ozone.

Highlands crushes Campbell County in a 55–13 blowout

Highlands, now 3-0, came through with another win, 55-13 over the Campbell County Camels last Friday, Sept. 5. Offensively, Highlands racked up 183 rushing yards while allowing 82, with 376 passing...

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Mia Perron (12) serves the ball.

Girls volleyball beats Dixie Heights in a 3-0 match

Andrea Suarez Espinosa September 8, 2025

Highlands secured a win, beating Dixie Heights 3-0 last Thursday, September 4. On the court, Highlands dominated in straight sets, winning 25-15, 25-9, and 25-11. This game extended their home match...

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Ian Garrahan (12) aligns on the line of scrimmage for the next play.

Highlands defeats Cooper 28-14 in Friday night Showdown

Ady Klosterman, Photo Editor September 3, 2025

Highlands brought home a 28-14 victory over the Cooper Jaguars last Friday, Aug. 29. Offensively, Highlands racked up 194 rushing yards while allowing 98, with 186 passing yards, and allowed the Jaguars...

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Gabriella Simon (11) competes with a Bellevue player for the ball. "Overall there were some things we could've done better, but coming out with our first win was great," Simon said.

The girls’ soccer team scores a victory against Bellevue

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant August 29, 2025

On Tuesday, August 27, the Highlands Varsity Girls' soccer team competed against the Bellevue Tigers. This match took place at Northern Kentucky University. The Birds came out victorious, with a score...

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