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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

The Hilltopper
Content by Andrea Suarez Espinosa
A group of Highlands juniors gather for a photo.

Prom proved to be a night of magic for students

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Lilly Ahlfeld
April 16, 2025
Iain Carner (12) runs to the next base. “I get my head in the right mindset by going by myself to read my bible. It allows me to shift my focus from stressing about the game to being present in the Lord,” Carner said.

Varsity baseball pitches off to Bishop Brossart

Andrea Suarez Espinosa
April 14, 2025
Emma Gillman (12) shows off a Celsius energy drink.

Students compare Celsius to Alani energy drinks

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Meg Gallagher
April 9, 2025
The baseball team gets together for a talk before the game.

Varsity baseball hits home

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Jenna Richey
April 7, 2025
Softball players Ava Freppon (10), Kaitlyn Dixon (11), Payton Brown (11), and Alli Meyers (10) stand together to face the flag.

Varsity softball pitches success

Andrea Suarez Espinosa
March 26, 2025
Principal John Darnell calls the last play of the game.

Freshmen take on juniors at Legacy basketball matchup

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Hudson Hargis
March 19, 2025
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 Espinosa
March 11, 2025
Emme Wilke (9) attempts to jump over the bar at the height of 4”8.

Track takes state

Andrea Suarez Espinosa
March 10, 2025
Charlie Messmer (11) receives an award from Newport Central Catholic's athletic director.

Boys and girls basketball leap to the district finals

Andrea Suarez Espinosa
March 5, 2025
Katie Bucher (11) congratulates Jenna Richey (12) during senior night.

Varsity girls basketball brings the shots

Andrea Suarez Espinosa, Zac Crawford, Kara Laber, and Sophie Taylor
February 27, 2025
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 Espinosa, Jenna Richey, Eva Smith, Bailee Class, and Zac Crawford
February 5, 2025
Aubrey Barret (12) fakes her defender to get an open layup.

Girls varsity face off against the Camels at City BBQ Classic

Andrea Suarez Espinosa, Zac Crawford, Eva Smith, Jenna Richey, and Bailee Class
February 5, 2025
Peyton Zimmerman (10) shoots a floater.

JV swishes hoops at regional tournament

Andrea Suarez Espinosa
January 16, 2025
Avery Barber (11) jogs and high fives her teammates after the announcer calls her name in the starting five before the game.

Varsity girls suffer loss to Scott Eagles 66–57 in rematch

Andrea Suarez Espinosa, Zac Crawford, and Hope Darnell
January 13, 2025
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