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The official student news site of Highlands High School

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Shelby Shields (12) and Aaliyah Haretuku (9) practice hand off for their upcoming relay race. "It felt amazing finally being able to run in fresh air again on a 400 meter track," said Haretuku.

3/22 track meet is held at Boone County

Elizabeth Murriner • March 25, 2025

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Senior and Sophomore teams prepare to face off in the basketball game. " I felt confident going into it. We had people that played basketball and we were bigger. so I felt like we were going to win before the game started, " Harrison Gamble (12) said.

Seniors and sophomores take the stage at LEGACY basketball game

Hudson Hargis and Avery Barber • March 25, 2025

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Hayden Newton (11) focuses before his serve during a tennis match.

Boys varsity tennis serves to Beechwood

Isabella Roderick and Abigail Jennings • March 24, 2025

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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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Principal John Darnell calls the last play of the game.

Freshmen take on juniors at Legacy basketball matchup

Andrea Suarez Espinoza and Hudson Hargis • March 19, 2025

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Craig Miller (12) handshakes his opponent after winning his game. "I left my racket do the talking," Miller said.

Varsity tennis springs into the season

Caleb McIntosh, Hudson Hargis, and Morgan Janosick • March 17, 2025

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The Highlands Varsity Baseball Team heads out to the baseball field to practice before the game.

Varsity baseball loads the bases

Caleb McIntosh • March 11, 2025

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Finn Bouldin (11) and Cale Harris (10) do their handshake for the last time in their 2025 basketball season.

Boys varsity basketball takes a tough loss in regional tournament

Andrea Suarez Espinoza • March 11, 2025

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Emme Wilke (9) attempts to jump over the bar at the height of 4”8.

Track takes state

Andrea Suarez Espinoza • March 10, 2025

On March 6, the girls’ and boys’ varsity Track and Field team traveled to Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center’s athletic track to compete with many schools around the area for their state...

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Henry Hosea (9) moves in to return the ball. "I felt ready," Hosea said.

Boys varsity tennis serves success

Abigail Jennings and Isabella Roderick • March 10, 2025

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