I realize I'm not knowledgeable on all things Highlands and all, but I have seen a few of those teams over the years. I have a hard time believing Lorenzen would be able to be beaten. He would make ALL the big plays.

Many of you are not old enough to remember the 1960 - '70 era, but there were some very good teams back in those days. Remember in those days there were only 3 classes in KHSAA football with Class AAA being exclusively Jefferson County schools.

 

1960 12-0 Class AA Champions Head coach was Homer Rice.

 

First of the now 23 KHSAA (on field) Championships.

 

They outscored their opponents 432-65 including 7 shutouts. Wins included a win over Class AAA champion Louisville Male.

 

 

1961 12-0 Class AA Champion Head coach was Homer Rice.

 

They outscored their opponents 497-64 including 5 shutouts and were unscored on during the playoffs.

 

1964 13-0 Class AA Champions Head coach was Owen Hauck.

 

They outscored their opponents 423-63 including 8 shutouts including a 36-0 finals win over Richmond Madison.

 

1968 13-0 Class AA Chamipon Head coach was Mike Murphy.

 

Outscored their opponents by 608-43 including 7 shutouts. Only allowed one extra point all season, to Elizabethtown in the championship game.

 

1970 14-0 Class AA Champions Head coach was Mike Murphy.

 

They outscored their opponents by 507-62 including 8 shutouts.

 

They began the season by beating Madisonville (with Alfred 'Sonny' Collins) 27-14 in the Recreation Bowl in Mt. Sterling and ended the season by defeating Madisonville (with Alfred 'Sonny' Collins) 30-13 in the championship game. Madisonville finished the season with a 12-2 record. Alfred 'Sonny' Collins went on to play his college football at UK.

Many of you are not old enough to remember the 1960 - '70 era, but there were some very good teams back in those days. Remember in those days there were only 3 classes in KHSAA football with Class AAA being exclusively Jefferson County schools.

 

1960 12-0 Class AA Champions Head coach was Homer Rice.

 

First of the now 23 KHSAA (on field) Championships.

 

They outscored their opponents 432-65 including 7 shutouts. Wins included a win over Class AAA champion Louisville Male.

 

 

1961 12-0 Class AA Champion Head coach was Homer Rice.

 

They outscored their opponents 497-64 including 5 shutouts and were unscored on during the playoffs.

 

1964 13-0 Class AA Champions Head coach was Owen Hauck.

 

They outscored their opponents 423-63 including 8 shutouts including a 36-0 finals win over Richmond Madison.

 

1968 13-0 Class AA Chamipon Head coach was Mike Murphy.

 

Outscored their opponents by 608-43 including 7 shutouts. Only allowed one extra point all season, to Elizabethtown in the championship game.

 

1970 14-0 Class AA Champions Head coach was Mike Murphy.

 

They outscored their opponents by 507-62 including 8 shutouts.

 

They began the season by beating Madisonville (with Alfred 'Sonny' Collins) 27-14 in the Recreation Bowl in Mt. Sterling and ended the season by defeating Madisonville (with Alfred 'Sonny' Collins) 30-13 in the championship game. Madisonville finished the season with a 12-2 record. Alfred 'Sonny' Collins went on to play his college football at UK.

 

My mom graduated in 1965 @ Highlands and I remember going through her yearbooks for those yrs and it seemed like they blew everyone out 60- 0. Definitely a great Era in Highlands football.

 

I would say the 1998 team with Lorenzen and Smith.

Amazing program.

Many of you are not old enough to remember the 1960 - '70 era, but there were some very good teams back in those days. Remember in those days there were only 3 classes in KHSAA football with Class AAA being exclusively Jefferson County schools.

 

1960 12-0 Class AA Champions Head coach was Homer Rice.

 

First of the now 23 KHSAA (on field) Championships.

 

They outscored their opponents 432-65 including 7 shutouts. Wins included a win over Class AAA champion Louisville Male.

 

 

1961 12-0 Class AA Champion Head coach was Homer Rice.

 

They outscored their opponents 497-64 including 5 shutouts and were unscored on during the playoffs.

 

1964 13-0 Class AA Champions Head coach was Owen Hauck.

 

They outscored their opponents 423-63 including 8 shutouts including a 36-0 finals win over Richmond Madison.

 

1968 13-0 Class AA Chamipon Head coach was Mike Murphy.

 

Outscored their opponents by 608-43 including 7 shutouts. Only allowed one extra point all season, to Elizabethtown in the championship game.

 

1970 14-0 Class AA Champions Head coach was Mike Murphy.

 

They outscored their opponents by 507-62 including 8 shutouts.

 

They began the season by beating Madisonville (with Alfred 'Sonny' Collins) 27-14 in the Recreation Bowl in Mt. Sterling and ended the season by defeating Madisonville (with Alfred 'Sonny' Collins) 30-13 in the championship game. Madisonville finished the season with a 12-2 record. Alfred 'Sonny' Collins went on to play his college football at UK.

 

Sonny Collins won the 100 yard dash at the state track meet that year weighing in at 220 lbs.

 

Talk about collisions, Sonny Collins meet Bill Roller!!! :eek:

This thread alone speaks volumes about everything that is Highlands Football. Absolutely remarkable program and it seems that no matter who was at the helm they found success. Speaks alot to the players they have had over the years. "The Golden Standard" within our state when it comes to football. Trinity has the same appeal to me. But something about Highlands, puts them as the number 1 all time program, imo.

This thread alone speaks volumes about everything that is Highlands Football. Absolutely remarkable program and it seems that no matter who was at the helm they found success. Speaks alot to the players they have had over the years. "The Golden Standard" within our state when it comes to football. Trinity has the same appeal to me. But something about Highlands, puts them as the number 1 all time program, imo.

 

Yes, two successful programs but Trinitys enrollement numbers comparied to Highlands in addition to the fact that Trinity is a tuition school is a huge factor in thier success.:up: