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The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

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Cale Harris (10) contests for the possession of the ball and gets it. “We just had a game plan going in, didn’t come out the way we wanted it to, but we try to stick to the game plan,” Harris said.

A gritty fight, a tough loss, Highlands falls to Holy Cross

Alecia Cogsville and Ashley Franco Cestary • February 20, 2025

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The team huddles up during a timeout.

Varsity girls tip off against Saint Henry

Kaya Santini • February 20, 2025

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Adam Surrey (12) poses for a photo with his family after signing to Eastern Kentucky University. “I chose this college because it is close to home,” Surrey said.

Seniors sign to colleges, marking athletic milestones

Lilly Ahlfeld • February 18, 2025

Students, family, and coaches gathered in the Performing Arts Center to celebrate and honor the seniors of Highlands High School as they officially announced their college decisions. This occasion...

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Finn Bouldin (11) shoots a three as the O-ZONE cheers behind him. “Energy in the gym improves my performance and I feel like I play better with good energy,” Bouldin said.

Boys basketball defeats the Conner Cougars

Carly Skirvin and Isla Green • February 12, 2025

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Katie Bucher (11) defends the basket.

Girls basketball falls short to Sacred Heart

Jenna Richey, Kara Laber, Sophie Taylor, and Ashley Franco Cestary • February 11, 2025

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Marissa Green (12) protects the ball as she drives to the basket to shoot a layup.

Girls basketball crushes Lloyd Memorial 67-25

Jenna Richey, Photo Editor • February 10, 2025

On Thursday, February 6th the girls' basketball team took on the Lloyd Memorial Juggernauts at 7:30 at Highlands High School. The Birds were coming off two tough losses against Assumption and Campbell...

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Lily Grau (10) picks out her ball, getting ready to bowl.

Bowling approaches regionals

Elizabeth Murriner and Maren Orme • February 7, 2025

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Brett Sower (10) holds up a sign well yelling into the crowd.

Cheer showcases their talents before nationals

Jenna Richey, Photo Editor • February 6, 2025

On Tuesday, February 4 the cheer team performed their national routine to the community in the middle school gym. This event was a way to send off and support the cheer team before they traveled to Orlando...

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Finn Bouldin (11) walks down the court to reset for the next play.

Boys varsity basketball faces off against the Camels at City BBQ Classic

Andrea Suarez Espinoza, Jenna Richey, Eva Smith, Bailee Class, and Zac Crawford • February 5, 2025

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Aubrey Barret (12) fakes her defender to get an open layup.

Girls varsity face off against the Camels at City BBQ Classic

Andrea Suarez Espinoza, Zac Crawford, Eva Smith, Jenna Richey, and Bailee Class • February 5, 2025

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