Bluebirds Won 25 or More Games Four of Past Five Seasons PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands head volleyball coach Katelyn Sallee shouts out instructions in the region quarterfinal game against Cooper on Tuesday. Sallee is stepping down after leading Highlands to a record of 173-99 in eight seasons guiding the Bluebirds including […]
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Cooper Again Ends Highlands Volleyball Season
Bluebirds Graduate Nine Seniors Highlands senior Sophia Sarakatsannis (10) attempts to hit one past the block of Cooper’s Holland Morris (13) while Sadie Smith (3) gets in position in the 9th Region Quarterfinals at Conner. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re there, in-person, every week! Please consider a small donation to help fund […]
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Highlands Volleyball Smashes Way to Fifth Straight 36th District Crown
Bluebirds Use Balanced Attack in Victory PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Senior four-year starter CC Shick has been a part of the last four of five consecutive 36th District championships for the Bluebirds. No one covers Highlands sports like FTM! We’re there, in-person, every week! Please consider a small donation to help fund […]
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St. Henry Honors ’81 Volleyball Team, Former Principal
St. Henry District High School honored its 1981 state champion volleyball team and renamed the floor at its athletic complex in honor of a former principal. The volleyball team was recognized during an alumni event between varsity and junior varsity games against Louisville Assumption late last month. The team will also be inducted into the […]
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2021 Highlands Volleyball Preview: growth, progress now the norm
Bluebirds Have Nine Seniors This Year PHOTO: G. Michael Graham, Fort Thomas Matters. Highlands senior Sophia Sarakatsannis sets up to serve in a game last year. Sarakatsannis is one of eight seniors with varsity experience returning this year. Fort Thomas Matters has brought you Highlands Sports Coverage for years. Would you please consider a small donation to […]
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Highlands ends skid against NewCath, wins first district title since 2004
Photo by G. Michael Graham. The Highlands Ladybirds volleyball team defeated the Newport Central Catholic Lady Breds, 3-0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-20) on Wednesday at Newport High to win the District 36 Tournanemt championship. This marked Highlands’ first district title since 2004. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter The number 13 may be […]
