G. Michael Graham Photo. Highlands sophomore defensive lineman Tyler Robinson (50) puts pressure on University Christian quarterback Billy Cobb (4) in Saturday’s game. Robinson recorded the sack in the Bluebirds’ 47-17 win. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter It can be a hard pill to swallow when you’re told you’re out for […]
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NCC outlasts Ashland, 37-26 (Video Highlights)
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter NEWPORT – Friday’s victory gave great signs toward another big year based on the way they tend to improve as the season progresses. The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds held off the visiting Ashland Blazer Tomcats, 37-26 to open the season. The two teams had not met […]
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Highlands opens campaign on national television
G. Michael Graham Photo. Highlands quarterback Drew Houliston (right) lines up to take the snap in the Bluebirds’ Spread offensive formation in the scrimmage Friday at Louisville Trinity. The Bluebirds take on the University Christian (Fla.) Fighting Christians on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in a nationally-televised game on ESPNU. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas […]
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NCC opens tough pre-district schedule against Ashland Blazer
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds football team is not afraid to play teams in bigger classes to prepare for district play and this year is no different. The defending Class 2A champions open the year against one of the top 10 teams in Kentucky in overall […]
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Highlands falls to Trinity, NCC beats Holmes in scrimmages
G. Michael Graham Photo. The Highlands defense pursues Trinity quarterback Reggie Bonnafon in Friday’s scrimmage at Marshall Stadium. The Shamrocks won the three-quarter scrimmage, 48-21. Both teams are tied for the most state championships in Kentucky with 22 each. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter LOUISVILLE – Scrimmaging the highly-ranked Louisville Trinity […]
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Highlands travels to Trinity for annual scrimmage; NC faces Holmes
By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter It may be just a scrimmage. But the Highlands Bluebirds will be taking the trip to Louisville Trinity seriously. After all, it will feature the two teams tied for the Kentucky state record of 22 state championships each for the fourth consecutive season. Highlands is looking […]
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Highlands aims for seventh consecutive crown
G. Michael Graham Photo. Highlands Co-Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Dale Mueller instructs the Bluebirds during a recent practice. Mueller and the Bluebirds are aiming for their seventh straight state championship this fall. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Editor’s Note: A District 7-4 preview can be found in the Sports Section tab above. […]
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Highlands offense wants to keep lighting up scoreboards
G. Michael Graham Photo. The Highlands Bluebirds stretch during a recent practice. The six-time state champions averaged 52.1 points per game last year and are hoping to keep lighting up scoreboards this year. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter There is a prevailing question about the Highlands Bluebirds offense before every game. […]
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Thoroughbreds hope to defend title better this year
G. Michael Graham Photo. The Newport Central Catholic quarterbacks warm up during a practice Thursday. Senior Mac Franzen (white pants) will take over the position for the defending Class 2A state champions after spending most of last year at wide receiver. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Editor’s Note: District 6-2A Preview […]
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Recent Success, Margins of Victory among reasons Northern Kentucky teams don’t schedule Bluebirds
G. Michael Graham Photo. The recent success of the Highlands football team as displayed on the new press box ranks among the reasons teams in Northern Kentucky are not scheduling the Bluebirds. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Co-Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Dale Mueller would be the first tell you the Highlands Bluebirds […]
