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The student news site of Highlands High School

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The student news site of Highlands High School

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Luke Deegan

Luke Deegan, Staff

Luke Deegan is a Sophomore at Highlands High School and transferred from Campbell County Middle where he went to Cline Elementary for grades K-5. This is his second year in the journalism program. Luke does a lot of sports photography and enjoys taking photos.

Content by Luke Deegan
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
Ragan Moore (11) dives into the pool for the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Highlands dives into the swim season

Luke Deegan and Ady Klosterman
November 14, 2024
On January 26 of 2023, Marissa Green(12) was captured hitting the ball away from the Ryle player during their game at NKU.

Hoops heat up for the girls and boys basketball teams

Luke Deegan and Ady Klosterman
November 14, 2024
Sam Feldbruegge (10) tackles Beechwood player.

10-26 JV football vs. Beechwood

Luke Deegan, Staff
October 30, 2024
The senior class does the bluebird rumble cheer at the pep rally.

Seniors bring the spirit on ’25 day

Kara Laber and Luke Deegan
October 29, 2024
Sam Lang (12) kicks the ball.

Boys soccer beats Beechwood High School in an exciting overtime win

Jenna Richey, Luke Deegan, and Kiera Kobida
October 17, 2024
The Highlands Girls Soccer team celebrates with Kendall Graves (12) after scoring.

10-15 Girls Varsity Soccer secures a spot in the semi finals after beating Cooper 1-0

Jenna Richey and Luke Deegan
October 16, 2024
Adalyn Armstrong Cattani gets the ball while Campbell player tries to kick the ball. Cattani (10) said, "The game was pretty close in the end, but I thought we kept our calm and overall worked together as a team well and brought home the win.

Girls soccer takes on Campbell County 9/16

Luke Deegan, Staff
September 19, 2024
Kelsey Etherton and Katie Bucher (11) share a high five on the field.

Etherton Selected for Girls Head Soccer Coaching Position

Jenna Richey, Luke Deegan, and Caleb Hurley
September 12, 2024
Sam Arnold (12) takes a shot on the goal.

Highlands Boys Soccer Team Gets Revenge on NCC with a 5-1 Win

Jenna Richey and Luke Deegan
September 12, 2024
Sarah Jones (12) runs past the 2 mile marker. Jones said, "I love running because I get to spend time with friends I don't normally get to talk to in school."

Highlands Cross Country Team soars in Ryle Invitational

Luke Deegan, Staff
September 4, 2024
Adalyn Armstrong Cattani (10) kicks the ball, and attempts to make it into the goal.

Girls Varsity Soccer Sinks Ryle’s Ship

Luke Deegan, Staff
August 30, 2024
Tayden Lorenzen (10) runs the ball and dodges a Campbell County player.

Birds Take Win-JV Football 08/24

Luke Deegan, Staff
August 27, 2024
Photo of Lance Bucher.

Building The Legacy Lance Bucher New Head Cross Country Coach

Luke Deegan, Staff
August 26, 2024
Max Merz (11) runs out on the field after breaking the poster. Merz said, "I felt amazing being the first teammate to break through the poster our cheerleaders made for us."

Highlands Bluebird Kicks Off the Season With the Blue-White Scrimmage

Jenna Richey, Ady Klosterman, Luke Deegan, and Audrina Trauth
August 21, 2024
Freshman Kai Anderson (6) swinging on the ball.

[Photo] Out Standing Season for Bluebirds Baseball

Audrina Trauth, Staff
May 1, 2024
The team taking a huddle.

4/20 Freshmen Baseball

Luke Deegan, Staff
April 23, 2024
Senior Connor Wallace gets ready to begin a set.

A look into the boys tennis season

Luke Deegan, Staff
April 12, 2024
Senior Matteo Matteoli, Senior James Gibson, and Senior Deven McKim at the beginning of their 100-meter dash at the CCHS Quad 1 track meet.

[Photo] Running Their Hearts Out: Highlands Track Start-up

Ethan Adhikary and Ryan Schaber
March 27, 2024
Freshman Ethan Krebs running the 110 meter hurdles.

PG: Highlands first track meet of the year

Luke Deegan, Staff
March 22, 2024
Micheal Tichner making a catch.

Freshman Baseball loss to Trinity

Ryan Schaber and Luke Deegan
March 20, 2024
Photo of Da'Vine Joy Randolph, the winner of Best Supporting Actress award.

Oppenheimer takes 7 Oscars

Luke Deegan and Ryan Schaber
March 13, 2024
Swim State 2024: Birds take the Cake

Swim State 2024: Birds take the Cake

Ady Klosterman and Luke Deegan
February 28, 2024
Freshman Chanith Abeysinghe said, "I was feeling a ton of adrenaline diving into the water, anchoring for the team and winning the 400 free relay.

Swimming Success: Swim Regionals 2/2-2/3

Luke Deegan, Staff
February 6, 2024
NKAC Boy’s Swimmer Of The Year-Griffin Barlow.

Success Found: HHS Swim Team

Luke Deegan and Ryan Schaber
February 2, 2024
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