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The Highlands Volleyball Team huddles up between a rally.  “In the huddle after every rally, we discussed what we needed to do to get better, but made sure to congratulate and encourage each other for good moves even if we ended with a mistake,” Perkins said.

The Birds fall to the Pioneers 3-1 on Monday night

Despite strong efforts across the board, the Bluebird couldn't overcome the Pioneers’ offensive, dropping their record to 17-7 on the season. Offensively, Liz Perkins (12) led Highlands with 38...

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The Highlands volleyball team huddles together before the game begins.

Volleyball falls 3-0 to Beechwood

Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 7, 2025

Highlands volleyball faced off against Beechwood in a highly competitive match-up on Thursday, Oct. 3. Despite a hard-fought effort, the Bluebirds came up short but showed strong performances across...

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Tenley Graves (12) dribbles the ball.

Girls Soccer dominates Cooper

Keira Kobida, Photo Assistant October 7, 2025

On Wednesday, October 1, the Highlands Varsity Girls' soccer team defeated the Cooper Jaguars. This match took place at Tower Park. The Birds won with a score of 2-0.  The 2 goals were scored in the...

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Tayden Lorenzen (11) prepares to throw a pass to his teammate.

Highlands beats Covington Catholic 31-28 in Friday night comeback thriller

Ady Klosterman and Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 6, 2025

  After a long night of back and forth, the Highlands Bluebirds came through with a 31-28 win against the Covington Catholic Colonels. Offensively, Highlands had 190 rushing yards, allowing...

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Gabby Simon (11) and Avery Schweitzer (11) hug Natalie Hinegardner (12) after her first kick in the season due to an injury.

Soccer program honors seniors

The girls' varsity soccer team celebrated their senior night with a 3-1 win against Holy Cross High School on Sept. 25 The seniors who were celebrated are Katie Bucher (12), Tenley Graves (12), Ariana...

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Highlands soccer girls and parents come together for senior night recognition.

Soccer program honors seniors under the lights

Andrea Suarez Espinosa September 29, 2025

On Sept. 25, Highlands High School’s soccer programs had their senior night, recognizing the Class of 2025 players and their families. Seniors were honored on the field with their parents before...

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(cover) Catcher Tyler Stephenson hits a home run. The Reds were down 2-1, and in the bottom of the 9th, Stephenson came in clutch with a game tying home run.

With a loss to Pirates, Reds fall into crunch time for playoff spot

Zac Crawford, Staff September 25, 2025

As many know, the Cincinnati Reds are in a race for the final wild card spot for the National League. The last time the Reds made the playoffs was in 2020, when the MLB had an extended playoff bracket....

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Wyatt Zepf (12) kicks the ball into the goal.

The Birds end their slump and top the Jaguars 5-3

Andrea Suarez Espinosa September 25, 2025

Highlands boys soccer secured a strong 5-3 victory over Cooper on Thursday, Sept. 23.  Offensively, the Bluebirds spread the scoring around with goals from Wyatt Zepft (12),  Nick Wilson (12), Preston...

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Seniors Madison Barlow, Franny Smith, Avery Barber, Katie Bucher, and Hayden Gessner smile at the camera.  “This year, the ozone leaders are focusing on boosting involvement and school spirit by promoting big games each week. The goal is to make games fun, support every sport, and strengthen school pride,” said Bucher.

Highlands breaks through with a 28-24 win over Ryle

Audrina Trauth, Andrea Suarez Espinosa, and Zac Crawford September 23, 2025

Highlands had a 28-24 home field win over the Ryle Raiders last Friday, Sept. 19. Offensively, Highlands racked up 150 rushing yards while allowing 175, with 76 passing yards, and allowed the Raiders...

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Hayden Gessner (12) serves the ball.  “Sweeping any team is always amazing because it truly shows the hard work we put in to really execute during our games,” Gessner said.

The Birds dominate in a 3-0 volleyball victory over the Thoroughbreds

Andrea Suarez Espinosa September 22, 2025

Highlands secured a 3-0 sweep over Newport Central Catholic High School on Thursday, Sept. 18.  Offensively, the Bluebirds looked dominant, taking the sets 25-20, 25-12, and 25-16. Hayden Gessner (12)...

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