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The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
The student news site of Highlands High School

The Hilltopper
Will Todd

Will Todd

Will is a Senior at Highlands High School. This is his fourth year in the journalism program at HHS. He has a strong passion for sports creative media. At the end of the 2021-2022 school year, he took on the role of director of creative media for Highlands Football. Based on his work with the football team he has also landed a spot with NKU men’s basketball as a member of their creative media team. This school year he will be the main sports photographer for the Highlands High School journalism department.

Content by Will Todd
Michael Penix Jr. Holding his jersey in his first conference in Atlanta, Forbes.

The NFL draft, America’s favorite days

Will Todd and Peyton Fossett
May 7, 2024
WR Keenan Allen's first time talking at press conference for new team.

What is going on with the NFL free agency/off-season signings

Peyton Fossett and Will Todd
April 22, 2024
Coach Calipari in his first press conference at Arkansas.

A change in the coaching staff at the University of Kentucky

Peyton Fossett and Will Todd
April 11, 2024
Elly De La Cruz showing praise after hitting a home run. (NBC sports.)

2024 Cincinnati Reds Season Preview

Peyton Fossett and Will Todd
March 7, 2024
Senior Tyler Parks tries to keep his grip on the Cooper wrestler.

Left it all out on the mat: Wrestling Senior Night 1/18

Aster Bredwell, Grayson Thomas, and Will Todd
January 24, 2024
Highlands head coach Bob Sphire addresses his team prior to kickoff in their final regular season game

Photo Gallery: Varsity Football vs Scott

Will Todd, Editor
October 23, 2023
Junior Ethan Grimm (26) takes his position on the line of scrimmage waiting for the upcoming play to begin

Photo Gallery: Highlands football vs Conner

Liam Downie, Audrina Trauth, Olivia Clark-Tipton, Ady Klosterman, and Will Todd
October 17, 2023
The HHS boys work together to take down a Boone player on the 22-yard line.

Photo Gallery: Highlands vs Boone Country Football

Olivia Clark-Tipton, Will Todd, and Ady Klosterman
October 10, 2023
"Our offense was executing in the run game so it made it really easy to score off the play action," said junior Tommy Ferring.

Bluebirds offense leads them to victory Friday night: Highlands beats Cooper 58-51

Jenna Richey and Will Todd
September 25, 2023
Highlands defensive line coach, Mark Dill, talks to Senior Hollan Schweitzer and Aiden Howard in between the first and second quarter.

Birds sank the ship: Win over Ryle Raiders

Will Todd and Saylor Macke
September 12, 2023
Junior Adam Surrey jumps and catches a pass over two Campbell County players.

Photo Gallery: Birds vs Campbell Co 9/1

Jade Sandmann, Will Todd, Liam Downie, Jenna Richey, and Saylor Macke
September 6, 2023
Senior Carson Shelton lunges as he sacks the Knights' quarterback.

Birds football wins over Lexington Catholic 34-27

Will Todd, Editor
August 21, 2023
Junior Jack Haggard looks to keep the Highlands lead in the relay.

Photo Gallery: 5/23 Region Track

Will Todd, Editor
May 24, 2023
Junior Nathan Vinson attempts to dunk the ball in a back-and-forth game against Cooper.

Boys Basketball falls to Cooper in overtime in 9th Region quarter-finals

Jenna Richey and Will Todd
March 3, 2023
Senior Seth Ryan blows by his defender in an attempt to get to the basket.

[Photo] Highlands boys basketball suffers first losses of the season in Christmas break tournaments

Owen Yelton, Staff
January 4, 2023
Junior Carson Shelton soares over a blocker to tackle Campbell Countys quarterback.

PHOTO GALLERY: Highlighting the best moments of this year’s football season

Will Todd, Editor
October 28, 2022
Senior Davis Burleigh attempts to split the uprights against Cooper.

[Photo] Burleigh kicks his way into the record books, sets field-goal record

Owen Yelton, Staff
October 28, 2022
Junior Cam Geisler runs down the field.

[Photo] We fight together: Annual pink out football game

Ella Cox and Kayla Lehn
October 13, 2022
Coach Sphire elaborating on the importance of continuing to improve each week

[Photo] Determination to thrive: HHS passion shown by football players and their coaches

Olivia Clark-Tipton
October 12, 2022
Sophomore Haley Barth looks out at the audience while singing her songs.

[Photo] Make some noise: Barth performs live for the first time

Kayla Lehn and Ella Cox
October 3, 2022
Senior Charlie Noon runs through his competition holding the football.

[Photo] Road to 5k: Noon set to run to massive accomplishment on Friday

Owen Yelton, Staff
September 22, 2022
Junior Carson Class soaks in the last words Head coach Bob Sphire relays to his team before they take the field

Photo Gallery: Highlands Varsity Football vs Ryle High School 9/16

Will Todd, Editor
September 19, 2022
Junior Brody Benke prepares for the drive at the Simon Kenton game.

[Photo] Benke steps up as unlikely quarterback yet again

Sara Price and Kiara Raaker
September 13, 2022
Juniors Brody Benke and Carson Class celebrate after scoring a touchdown late in the game.

PHOTO GALLERY: Varsity and Junior Varsity Football vs. SKHS 8/26-8/27

Sara Price, Kiara Raaker, Will Todd, and Olivia Clark-Tipton
August 30, 2022
Junior Brody Benke signals for his wide receiver to move across the field.

[Photo] Highlands falls in opening game to South Warren 49-14

Sara Price, Kenzie Henegar, and Kiara Raaker
August 24, 2022
Freshman Tyus McCarter and Sophomore Lincolin Hicks face-off.

[Photo Gallery]: Bluebirds prepare for 2022 football season during spring ball

Ty Boler and Will Todd
April 25, 2022
Junior William Herald dribbling down the court.

[Photo] HHS Varsity Boys Basketball suffers heartbreaking loss against Lloyd in regional tournament

Emerson Fraley, Staff
March 7, 2022
Head Football Coach Bob Sphire briefs his team as they prepare to head up to the weight room for their third day of the Lift-A-Thon.

PHOTO GALLERY: Lift-A-Thon

Will Todd, Editor
March 4, 2022
Girls Basketball Coach Jamie Richey coaches the team during her 400th win against Bishop Brossart High School

Richey celebrates 400th win

Will Todd and Jenna Richey
February 10, 2022
This piece of hardware will be going home with either the Bengals or Chiefs after Sunday night's game.

Bengals and Chiefs meet again in the AFC Championship game

Will Todd and Ty Boler
January 27, 2022
This trophy will be awarded to the winner of the 2022 College Football Playoffs.

Score predictions and a breakdown of the College Football Playoffs

Will Todd, Editor
December 17, 2021
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[Photo] Hoops for Hunger: 2,300 pounds of happiness

Emme Orme and Jenna Richey
November 29, 2021
The Seniors line up on defense hoping to keep up their dominant performance.

Seniors by 90: Powderpuff 2021

Emme Orme, Will Todd, and Karter Houze
November 11, 2021
The seniors converse with their parents and friends during the Senior Night ceremony.

Girls varsity soccer ladybirds win against Saint Henry during Senior Night

Will Todd, Editor
September 29, 2021
Sophomore Kamauri Rainey holds up his arms in victory after winning the USA National Boxing Junior Olympics.

Rainey dominates National Junior Boxing Olympics

Ty Boler and Will Todd
September 3, 2021
This image depicts the teams in the Sweet Sixteen this weekend.

The craziness of March Madness continues as upsets filled the headlines

Will Todd, Editor
March 26, 2021
2021 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship bracket.

OPINION: An explanation of the top seeds and possible upsets in the first round of March Madness

Will Todd and Ty Boler
March 19, 2021
New Highlands head football coach Bob Sphire, brings a wealth of experience to Fort Thomas.

Sphire seeks to return Highlands football to full potential, his players reflect on time thus far

Will Todd and Ty Boler
March 17, 2021
New Highlands head football coach Bob Sphire, brings a wealth of experience to Fort Thomas.

Sphire plans to spark change in Highlands Football community

Will Todd, Editor
March 16, 2021
Senior Rory OHara searches for an opening.

Highlands High School Athletics – Week of 1/11/21 Wrap Up

Will Todd, Editor
January 19, 2021
Fort Thomas Independent Schools released a statement regarding James' backing out of coaching Highlands football.

Shocking news strikes mere days after hiring of new head football coach

Will Todd, Editor
January 13, 2021
Head football coach Eddie James greets kicker Davis Burleigh as he talks with many of the players before his press conference.

[Photo] Hiring of a new head coach sparks hope for the return of the Highlands football dynasty

William Todd
January 11, 2021
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