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The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The official student news site of Highlands High School

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The Highlands Varsity Baseball Team heads out to the baseball field to practice before the game.

Varsity baseball loads the bases

Caleb McIntosh • March 11, 2025

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Finn Bouldin (11) and Cale Harris (10) do their handshake for the last time in their 2025 basketball season.

Boys varsity basketball takes a tough loss in regional tournament

Andrea Suarez Espinoza • March 11, 2025

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Emme Wilke (9) attempts to jump over the bar at the height of 4”8.

Track takes state

Andrea Suarez Espinoza • March 10, 2025

On March 6, the girls’ and boys’ varsity Track and Field team traveled to Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center’s athletic track to compete with many schools around the area for their state...

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Henry Hosea (9) moves in to return the ball. "I felt ready," Hosea said.

Boys varsity tennis serves success

Abigail Jennings and Isabella Roderick • March 10, 2025

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Ty Berry gives directions to her teammates as she runs down the court.

Girls varsity basketball takes a loss to Notre Dame

Eva Smith • March 7, 2025

On March 5, 2025, the Highlands Girls' Basketball team fell to Notre Dame Academy with a final score of 52-43. The game was tight until the 3rd quarter, with the score going in between tied and one or...

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Isa Neufarth (11) and Katie Bucher (11) pose for a picture while in the outfield during the kickball game. "Playing kickball was a fun experience that brought the upperclassmen together, and I had a lot of fun competing against the seniors," Neufarth said.

Juniors and Seniors face off in Legacy kickball matchup

Hudson Hargis and Ethan Lang • March 6, 2025

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Charlie Messmer (11) receives an award from Newport Central Catholic's athletic director.

Boys and girls basketball leap to the district finals

Andrea Suarez Espinoza • March 5, 2025

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Emma Hood (10) wrestles her last match to determine whether she can advance to the finals. “It was a good test right before the finals to just prove to myself that I can wrestle through hard matches,” Hood said.

Girls wrestling straddles state

Meg Gallagher • March 5, 2025

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Layton Riesenbeck (9) catches the ultimate kick, and a switch of kick sides. "My Legacy selected me last minute, and it was a great experience, even though the freshmen ended up with a loss," Riesenbeck said.

Freshman and sophomores participate in Legacy kickball

Avery Barber and Morgan Janosick • March 4, 2025

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Owen Ebert (11) prepares to shoot the ball up for a layup

Boys varsity basketball thrash Newport Central Catholic in districts round #1

Eva Smith • March 3, 2025

On February 26, 2025 Highlands boys varsity basketball destroyed Newport Central Catholic with a final score of 71-53. Highlands was ahead for most of the game with only being behind for the first 5 minutes....

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