Alright sports fans...as many would tell you, this is the biggest rivalry week of the regular season for the folks in Ft. Thomas and Park Hills. Highlands High School and 4A district rival Covington Catholic will be taking the field against each other for the 62nd time in their football programs' histories. The series stands at 44-17 in Highlands' favor, with the Colonels last win against the Bluebirds taking place in November of 2006, when Cov Cath won their district by beating the Bluebirds 25-15 at Wooten Stadium, two weeks after having traveled to David Cecil Memorial Stadium and beating them 29-27. The Colonels went on to win the 3A state championship that year. Since then, Highlands has beaten Cov Cath all 11 times they have met on the football field, and the Bluebirds have gone on to compete in the state championship game each of the 7 following years, bringing home 6 consecutive titles, and the runner-up trophy last season.

 

Highlands comes into the game on Friday with a 4-0 record on the season, with victories against 6A Campbell County, 6A Bryan Station, 5A John Hardin, and 3A Paducah Tilghman. Cov Cath comes into the game following their bye week with a 3-1 record, with victories over 6A Boone County, 6A Dixie Heights, and 6A Henderson County, and a loss coming from week 3 against Ohio Division 1 defending back-to-back state champions, Archbishop Moeller.

 

Let's hear which team folks think will be going home with a 1-0 record in the district?

I'll be following this game next Friday for sure. Looking forward to it. I have no clue who will win.

This fan hasn't a clue.

I don't know who is going to win and that's not a feeling I've had in awhile. Good luck to both teams and pray for no injuries either way. Go Birds!

Highlands 34

CovCath 31

I'm nervous, and I truly mean it. In my opinion, Birds have been progressing nicely week by week. They will need their A-game. Much respect for Colonels in blue!

I know who is going to win! CovCath 42 to 28!

Cov Cath 49

Highlands 21

This fan hasn't a clue.

 

I'm with you. If you guess one way or the other you are jimmy the greek or jimmy the geek!

This fan hasn't a clue.

 

I agree with this, but it will be fun to watch!

I will be holding my breath till final buzzer. Cov Cath has always been the team that never goes quietly, i.e. 1997 Mud Bowl. Much to be concerned with. This will be true test of Birds' intestinal fortitude.

Covington Catholic 35

Highlands 14

 

Going to be a great game and looking forward to it. Anyone know when presale tickets go on sale?

Hope the cols can win but it's going to be tough.

CovCath by 14

I agree with this, but it will be fun to watch!

 

You bet!