The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Charlie Golden (10) swims his final lap of his 500 free.

Bluebirds take a plunge at Flying Turkey Invitational on 11/16

Luke Deegan and Kiera Kobida • November 19, 2024

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Ty Berry (12) speaks on how special it is being recognized at the athletics signing.

Highlands athletes participate in annual athletic signing on 11/13

Kara Laber, Photo Assistant • November 15, 2024

On November 14, 2024, three students who have decided to continue their sport in college gathered in the PAC to be recognized and signed the national letter of intent. These students were Ella Cox (12),...

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Highlands takes down Collins High School in the second round of the playoffs 45-0

Ady Klosterman, Photo Assistant • November 14, 2024

Highlands beat Martha Layne Collins High School 45-0 last Friday, November 8th.  The team had 145 rushing yards and allowed 25 yards. They had 207 passing yards and 64 allowed yards. Rio Litmer...

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The juniors run out of the tunnel as they get excited to play.

Highlands senior girls win the 2024 Powder Puff game in last minute thriller

McKinley Jones and Elizabeth Murriner • November 4, 2024

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Sam Feldbruegge (10) tackles Beechwood player.

10-26 JV football vs. Beechwood

Luke Deegan, Staff • October 30, 2024

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Katie Bucher (11) makes a pass up the field. Bucher said, "I thought we moved the ball pretty well. Lex Cath is a good team so being able to get around them and have scoring opportunities was good for us."

Girls soccer loses the first round of state to Lexington Catholic in penalty kicks

Jenna Richey, Photo Editor • October 24, 2024

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Max Merz (11) and Tommy Ferring (12) our captains wait for the coin toss.

The Birds dominate Conner with a 42-14 victory

Ady Klosterman, Photo Assistant • October 22, 2024

Highlands secured a 42-14 victory over Conner last Friday, October 21. Offensively, Highlands racked up 212 rushing yards while allowing 270, excelled in the air with 334 passing yards, and limited...

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Craig Miller (12) chases after the ball.

Boys soccer team falls short against Covington Catholic in the Regional Championship

Jenna Richey, Photo Editor • October 21, 2024

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Sam Lang (12) kicks the ball.

Boys soccer beats Beechwood High School in an exciting overtime win

Jenna Richey, Luke Deegan, and Kiera Kobida • October 17, 2024

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Reese Wilkens (11) hugs Kendall Graves (12) after an exciting game.

Girls Soccer defeats Dixie in a 2-1 comeback win to advance to the regional finals

Jenna Richey, Photo Editor • October 17, 2024

On Wednesday, October 16th, the girls’ soccer team faced off against Dixie Heights to see who would advance to the regional finals.  The game started off not on the Birds' side, with Dixie scoring...

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