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Kayden Massie (9) in the middle of her 100 yard backstroke during the Simon Kenton Sprint Meet on Nov. 8. “I like meet day the most because it’s really fun cheering people on and competing to get better each meet,” Massie said.

Highlands swim team sets the pace in season debut

Keira Kobida and Taryn Ripley November 11, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Highlands swim team competed against various teams at the Simon Kenton Sprint Meet. The Bluebirds came out on top for boys and girls combined. On the men's side, outstanding...

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The Highlands girls soccer team poses with their runner up trophy at the final round of state. "I think we all definitively had a little bit of nerves coming into this match," Kaylee Mills (12) said.

Girls’ Soccer season ends with 3-0 loss to Sacred Heart

Andrea Suarez Espinosa November 4, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 1, Highlands' girls' soccer team fell 0-3 to Sacred Heart, dropping their season record to 15-10-2. Over the course of the 27-game season, Highlands scored 65 goals while allowing...

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The Varsity team gets ready to perform their pom routine. “It was really fun to showcase our dances for everyone to see before we head to regionals on Saturday,” Abby Gabennesch (11) said.

Dance birds showcase skill in season opener

Ava Chadderton, Keira Kobida, and Savannah Kellner November 4, 2025

The Highlands JV and Varsity dance team showcase was a huge success. The JV team performed a hip hop routine as well as a pom routine. The team members include Reese Fausz (9), Hannah Fritz (9),...

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The Highlands girls volleyball get together for a photo on the bench.  “After we won against Newport Central Catholic, we felt very motivated and productive. We were all very prepared to play our next opponent, Beechwood,” Alexis Steinhauser (10) said.

Highlands sweeps NCC to extend winning streak to four

Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 31, 2025

Highlands extended their winning streak to four on Thursday, Oct. 23. With a dominant 3-0 victory over Newport Central Catholic.  Offensively, the Bluebirds were sharp and consistent, led by Liz...

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Jax Moeves (8) celebrates after he scores a touchdown. “It was a crazy feeling, I didn't expect to score, so it felt awesome to make an impact as an underclassmen and be apart of something big,” Moeves said.

Freshman Bluebirds repeat as football champions

Lilly Donelan October 31, 2025

The Freshman Bluebirds dominated the Covington Catholic Colonels with a score of 56-26 on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Quarterback Bryce Armstrong (9) led the birds with 5 out of the 8 touchdowns. He ended...

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Maren Orme (10) kicks the ball towards the other side of the field.

Girls soccer advance to state finals

Natalie Hinegardner and Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 31, 2025

The Highlands girls' varsity soccer team took down Central Hardin with a 2-1 win on Oct. 29. During the game, Ally Lickert (9) scored late into the game to put the birds up 1-0, but Central Hardin...

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Hayden Gessner (12) goes to serve the ball.

The Bluebirds push Beechwood to the limit in a 3–2 loss

Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 30, 2025

Highlands battled hard but fell to Beechwood in a five-set thriller on Saturday, October 26. Despite being counted out early, the birds showed resilience and heart, pushing the match to five sets...

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Kaylee Mills (12) and Madison Lickert (11) hug after a goal. "I am excited for our next matchup because we get to play in the final four," Mills said.

Highlands keeps rolling beating Johnson central 6-0

Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 29, 2025

Highlands dominated Johnson Central with a 6–0 shutout victory on Saturday, October 25, to advance to the final 4.  Offensively, the birds were doing great, finding the back of the net six times....

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Kai Anderson (11) goes in for a field kick. "I always prepare myself before going on the field. I usually just kick on the sidelines," Anderson said.

Highlands holds out a final win in the regular season against Scott County, 42-28

Ady Klosterman and Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 28, 2025

Highlands, with a 42-28 victory, finished out the regular season playing at home against the Scott County Cardinals. Offensively, Highlands had 254 rushing yards, allowing 404, and 122 passing yards,...

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The Highlands Girls soccer team get together to show off their win.

Highlands girls “deflate” Boyle County in state

Natalie Hinegardner and Andrea Suarez Espinosa October 23, 2025

The Highlands girls' varsity team defeats Boyle County 2-1 in the first round of the state tournament. Boyle County was previously undefeated in their season with a record of 24-0-1 with 24 wins, no...

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