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The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

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Highlands High School varsity football team runs out before the state semi-finals start.

Cooper defeats the Birds in state semi finals

Audrina Trauth, Staff • December 5, 2024

On Friday, November 29, The Highlands High School’s football team took on Cooper for the state semi-finals. The winning team would advance to the state championship at the University of Kentucky on Kroger...

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The blue team huddles up before the Varsity scrimmage.

Annual “Hoops 4 Hunger” gives back to the community

Jenna Richey, Photo Editor • December 4, 2024

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The team captains raise the trophy after their November 22, 2024 win. The team won 42-18 after a rough first few minutes, with Pulaski scoring in the first ten minutes of play. “After we win a game I feel happy about it, but there are always things to fix.” Said number 70 on the varsity team, Torin Bryant.

Highlands Varsity football reaches the state final four

November 26, 2024

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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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