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Content by Andrea Suarez Espinosa
The Highlands Boys soccer team celebrates after winning the 36th District Final versus NCC.

Two wins for the Birds

Natalie Hinegardner and Andrea Suarez Espinosa
October 9, 2025
The Highlands Volleyball Team huddles up between a rally. “In the huddle after every rally, we discussed what we needed to do to get better, but made sure to congratulate and encourage each other for good moves even if we ended with a mistake,” Perkins said.

The Birds fall to the Pioneers 3-1 on Monday night

Andrea Suarez Espinosa and Natalie Hinegardner
October 8, 2025
The Highlands volleyball team huddles together before the game begins.

Volleyball falls 3-0 to Beechwood

Andrea Suarez Espinosa
October 7, 2025
Tayden Lorenzen (11) prepares to throw a pass to his teammate.

Highlands beats Covington Catholic 31-28 in Friday night comeback thriller

Ady Klosterman and Andrea Suarez Espinosa
October 6, 2025
Gabby Simon (11) and Avery Schweitzer (11) hug Natalie Hinegardner (12) after her first kick in the season due to an injury.

Soccer program honors seniors

Natalie Hinegardner, Andrea Suarez Espinosa, and Zac Crawford
September 30, 2025
Highlands soccer girls and parents come together for senior night recognition.

Soccer program honors seniors under the lights

Andrea Suarez Espinosa
September 29, 2025
Wyatt Zepf (12) kicks the ball into the goal.

The Birds end their slump and top the Jaguars 5-3

Andrea Suarez Espinosa
September 25, 2025
Seniors Madison Barlow, Franny Smith, Avery Barber, Katie Bucher, and Hayden Gessner smile at the camera. “This year, the ozone leaders are focusing on boosting involvement and school spirit by promoting big games each week. The goal is to make games fun, support every sport, and strengthen school pride,” said Bucher.

Highlands breaks through with a 28-24 win over Ryle

Audrina Trauth, Andrea Suarez Espinosa, and Zac Crawford
September 23, 2025
Hayden Gessner (12) serves the ball. “Sweeping any team is always amazing because it truly shows the hard work we put in to really execute during our games,” Gessner said.

The Birds dominate in a 3-0 volleyball victory over the Thoroughbreds

Andrea Suarez Espinosa
September 22, 2025
Sydney Schomaker (12) and Lyla Bottom (12) pose for a picture in the stingray tank.

[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.

[Photo] Varsity baseball pitches off to Bishop Brossart

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

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Varsity softball pitches success

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

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Boys varsity basketball takes a tough loss in regional tournament

Andrea Suarez Espinosa
March 11, 2025
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