No details from me on this one. Wasn't able to attend. I do know HHS played without their starting PG in this one. Resting a wrist injury.

Highlands comes out making crispy nets in Walton, hitting 6 of 8 from 3 land in the first quarter. They build a comfy lead and never look back. Walton buckled down, started to chip away, but the early hole was too big to overcome. Highlands is a very quality basketball team.

 

Hopefully Coffey can get back and healthy soon! There is no doubt Highlands misses her and they are better with her on the floor. I will be honest though, with all the ball handlers and shooters on that team, the Birds still did great tonight, even without her.

 

Walton will be fine. They were missing 2 girls of their own tonight with concussions (DeZarn and Beckham). They will get them back soon and they will be set to finish strong. :ylsuper:

 

Caoch Clinkenbeard had to miss this one also for a much more important funeral for his father in law. If you would, please say a prayer for that family. They are special people.

Highlands comes out making crispy nets in Walton, hitting 6 of 8 from 3 land in the first quarter. They build a comfy lead and never look back. Walton buckled down, started to chip away, but the early hole was too big to overcome. Highlands is a very quality basketball team.

 

Hopefully Coffey can get back and healthy soon! There is no doubt Highlands misses her and they are better with her on the floor. I will be honest though, with all the ball handlers and shooters on that team, the Birds still did great tonight, even without her.

 

Walton will be fine. They were missing 2 girls of their own tonight with concussions (DeZarn and Beckham). They will get them back soon and they will be set to finish strong. :ylsuper:

 

Caoch Clinkenbeard had to miss this one also for a much more important funeral for his father in law. If you would, please say a prayer for that family. They are special people.

 

Heard about Coach Clink. Sorry for their loss. Never easy. He is a class act and really like his coaching style.

 

Injuries stink and I agree Walton will bounce back. Didn't realize the Walton girls were out. Hope for a speedy recovery.

 

HHS has been shooting very well. Shooters are playing with a lot of confidence. Hopefully they can keep it up!

 

Good luck to Walton and way to go Birds!

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Ladybirds basketball team stepped out of region for the last two games of the regular season.

The Ladybirds (26-3 overall) tied the most wins in a season since Jaime Walz-Richey has been head coach with a 69-50 victory at Walton-Verona (14-12). Highlands also recorded its second win over the Lady Bearcats this season and won its ninth straight as a result.

Highlands again saw three players reach double digits. Eighth grader Zoie Barth led the way with 24 points hitting 9-of-11 shots including both three-point tries and all four free throws.

Ladybird posts Alex Combs and McKenzie Leigh also had big games. Combs made all five free throws on her way to 15 points and Leigh made 3-of-5 three-point shots for 11 points.

Highlands had 14 assists to nine for Walton-Verona. Leigh and Lydia Graves had four each.

The Ladybirds outscored the Lady Bearcats, 23-7 in points off turnovers. They had 12 steals off 16 Walton-Verona turnovers while yielding seven steals on 10 turnovers. Brianna Adler led Highlands with four thefts.

Highlands made 23-of-42 shots for 55 percent, including 9-of-17 from downtown for 53 percent. The Ladybirds also hit 14-of-17 free throws for 82 percent.

Walton-Verona made 17-of-44 shots for 39 percent, including 7-of-19 from three-point range for 37 percent. The Lady Bearcats made 9-of-16 free throws for 56 percent.

Walton-Verona saw three players score in double figures. Morgan Simpson led the way with 17 points. Allie Mills and Hailey Ison followed with 15 each.

Highlands finishes the regular season Thursday at home against another 32nd District opponent. The Ladybirds play host to Simon Kenton (22-3) at 7:30 p.m.

 

Fort Thomas Matters Sports: Hoops Roundup: Ladybird win streak hits nine

By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM

Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter

The Highlands Ladybirds basketball team stepped out of region for the last two games of the regular season.

The Ladybirds (26-3 overall) tied the most wins in a season since Jaime Walz-Richey has been head coach with a 69-50 victory at Walton-Verona (14-12). Highlands also recorded its second win over the Lady Bearcats this season and won its ninth straight as a result.

Highlands again saw three players reach double digits. Eighth grader Zoie Barth led the way with 24 points hitting 9-of-11 shots including both three-point tries and all four free throws.

Ladybird posts Alex Combs and McKenzie Leigh also had big games. Combs made all five free throws on her way to 15 points and Leigh made 3-of-5 three-point shots for 11 points.

Highlands had 14 assists to nine for Walton-Verona. Leigh and Lydia Graves had four each.

The Ladybirds outscored the Lady Bearcats, 23-7 in points off turnovers. They had 12 steals off 16 Walton-Verona turnovers while yielding seven steals on 10 turnovers. Brianna Adler led Highlands with four thefts.

Highlands made 23-of-42 shots for 55 percent, including 9-of-17 from downtown for 53 percent. The Ladybirds also hit 14-of-17 free throws for 82 percent.

Walton-Verona made 17-of-44 shots for 39 percent, including 7-of-19 from three-point range for 37 percent. The Lady Bearcats made 9-of-16 free throws for 56 percent.

Walton-Verona saw three players score in double figures. Morgan Simpson led the way with 17 points. Allie Mills and Hailey Ison followed with 15 each.

Highlands finishes the regular season Thursday at home against another 32nd District opponent. The Ladybirds play host to Simon Kenton (22-3) at 7:30 p.m.

 

Fort Thomas Matters Sports: Hoops Roundup: Ladybird win streak hits nine

 

Wow. Look at the size of this write-up and look at the write-up for the boys team. Does the saying "front-runner" mean anything here? Heck NCC gets a bigger write-up than Highlands boys basketball. Just a reminder Psalm, Highlands is the public school in Fort Thomas.

I'd prefer to see the NCC write ups limited to the Newport publications myself. But, the writer does a nice job and must feel there's enough interest to warrant their stories. Now if he's skipping Highlands games to cover NCC, then I could understand someone having an issue. But I don't think that's the case. Any and all positive coverage such as these articles is good for high schools. I enjoy his thorough coverage.

I am sure you do since the the thorough ones are on Highlands. LOL