Until someone knocks off the Covington Catholic Colonels in Class 5A, District 5, it’s hard to place them anywhere other than the top. The Colonels have gone 18-0 against district opponents during the regular season and the first round of the playoffs entering the fourth of the final year of the current alignment. But during […]
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2022 NKY Boys Golf Preview: Several teams set sights on state
There are changes this season on how the post-season works in Kentucky high school golf competition. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association said that it hopes the change increases the number of golfers advancing past the regional tournaments and to create more postseason opportunities. After regional play, a ‘state first round’ takes place at three […]
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Saturday NKY HS Sports Round-Up: Beechwood baseball wins 9th Region battle against Highlands
A pop fly in foul territory near third base set the tone for this battle between two 9th Region contending baseball teams in the top of the second inning. With two out, the Beechwood Tigers (11-1 overall) loaded the bases at Highland Park against the Highlands Bluebirds (9-4). Beechwood senior center fielder Brett Holladay worked […]
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9th Region Girls Basketball Quarterfinals: More Balanced, Experienced Colonels Advance Past Bluebirds
These two girls basketball teams owned the longest streak of consecutive appearances in the 9th Region Tournament entering the quarterfinals Sunday. The Highlands Bluebirds (12-17 overall) made their 12 straight appearance and the Dixie Heights Colonels (25-7) made their 11th straight. Beyond that, the Colonels had more experience and it showed in the 58-40 balanced […]
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NKY Friday boys basketball district tournament championship round-up: Walton-Verona wins first 32nd title since going to state in 2019
The Walton-Verona Bearcats (19-10 overall) needed to beat another 32nd District opponent they’d lost to during the regular season to win the district tournament title on their home floor. Walton-Verona built a nice lead and never relinquished it in an 83-67 win over the Grant County Braves (18-15). The Bearcats have won eight in a […]
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Highlands Boys Cross Country Wins Region
Highlands Girls Also Qualify for State Contributed Photo. The Highlands Bluebirds boys cross country team won its first region crown since 2015 Saturday. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re there, in-person, every week! Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing […]
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Campbell County Coach Inching Closer to 200 Career Soccer Wins
Morris, Camels Off to 3-1 Start Does this story bring some value to you? 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 helps. Click here to donate! Dave Morris entered the season needing five wins to reach […]
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Highlands Football, Track and Field Senior Hit Full Potential in Spring
Welch Hopes for Monster Year in Both Sports PHOTO: Ed Harber. Highlands senior wide receiver Jake Welch makes a move against Boone County last season. He is one of a number of wide receivers returning this year. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. […]
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2020-2021 Highlands Year in Review: Recognizing the State Champs, Runner-Ups
Highlands Hoops Leads Headlines of School Year PHOTO: Dale Dawn. The Highlands Bluebirds boys basketball team celebrates after winning the first state championship in school history. Editor’s Note: This is one of two stories reviewing the Highlands school year. Coronavirus 2019 pushed back and shortened much of the fall and winter seasons. But that did […]
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Five Shields Granddaughters to Run at Class 2A State Meet for Highlands
“Fab Five” Helped Highlands to Class 2A, Region 4 Runner-Up Finish Contributed Photo. Five granddaughters of legendary Highlands Boys Basketball and Northern Kentucky University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ken Shields will run at the Class 2A state meet in Lexington on Friday. From left, they are eighth grader Shelby Shields, junior Emmie Brewer, sophomore Ruby […]