It may not be a focus within the team itself. But it’s not a secret the Dixie Heights Colonels softball team (18-4 overall) is the hottest team in the 9th Region. The Colonels know they will be getting the best shot from opponents, especially heading into the postseason. The host Conner Lady Cougars (12-10) gave […]
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Wednesday NKY HS sports round-up: Ryle softball downs Conner, making the 33rd District tournament seeding clearer
Knowing they are going to face each other in the 33rd District semifinals and have a ton of games in what is expected to be a sunny week, neither the visiting Ryle Lady Raiders (15-12 overall) nor the Conner Lady Cougars (10-7) softball teams started their aces. Ryle Head Coach Jarret Goddard said he’s not […]
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Highlands Softball Wins Twice on Saturday
Bluebirds Surpass 25 Victories PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands freshman Bailey Markus (12) steps in against Harrison County on Saturday. Markus went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI in the 6-2 Highlands victory. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to […]
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Late Explosion Lifts Highlands Softball to Region Win
Bluebirds Win Eighth Straight PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands junior Anna Greenwell (4) waits on a pitch in a recent game. Do you appreciate this story? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount […]
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Highlands gets signature win against Conner
Bluebirds Earn Signature Region Win PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior forward Rory O’Hara (35) looks to put up a shot against Conner on Monday. O’Hara scored 11 points in the 45-35 Highland win. The Highlands Bluebirds girls basketball team (8-4 overall) sought its first signature 9th Region win this season. Highlands […]
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Bluebirds Draw Conner for 9th Region Quarterfinals
Bluebirds Went 0-2 Against Lady Cougars During Regular Season PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands sophomore Piper Macke puts up a shot in the district semifinals against Dayton. There is no doubt the Highlands Bluebirds girls basketball team has been rolling along lately. Highlands (24-7 overall) has won 13 of its last 14 games entering the […]
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Simple adjustment helps NC rally past Conner
G. Michael Graham Photo. Newport Central Catholic junior Loren Zimmerman (15) directs traffic in Tuesday’s 9th Region quarterfinal contest. The Thoroughbreds downed Conner, 65-55 for their first region win since 2011. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter HIGHLAND HEIGHTS – The vaunted on-ball pressure defense of the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds girls […]