46 minutes ago, Walter_White said:

Looks like it will be a CovCath/Highlands rematch on 10/31

And that's how it should be. The Best programs play each other. Every year. The cream always rises to the top. Both are Bluebloods in Kentucky High School Football. 

15 hours ago, Bluebird said:

Highlands beat Campbell County 29-14.

The 8th Grade Championship rematch.. The Birds take the win largely in part to their defense who only gave up one TD (the other was an incredible KR by CC before half) and had 2 INT’s. 
 

Notables were Highlands QB Riesenbeck who was accurate on his throws and had a few 3rd down scrambles to keep the chains going, CC RB who was a shifty runner and I believe the player who returned the kickoff for a TD, and Birds RB Kremer who has been their X-Factor all year long. 

Highlands vs Cov Cath for the championship will be a great one!

On 10/8/2024 at 11:47 AM, En Fuego Hombre said:

How long until we see the response to this, saying that all the best freshman are playing varsity and JV, and if they were playing freshman ball, SK would be undefeated?

Since you asked Freshmen  RB Mo Smith has played varsity and has not played in several weeks he is injured.

15 minutes ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Since you asked Freshmen  RB Mo Smith has played varsity and has not played in several weeks he is injured.

I hope he has a quick and full recovery. Unfortunately, I think the fact that freshman often play up at SK  says a lot more about the lack of depth at the varsity level than it does about the freshman players being ready to play there.

21 minutes ago, En Fuego Hombre said:

I hope he has a quick and full recovery. Unfortunately, I think the fact that freshman often play up at SK  says a lot more about the lack of depth at the varsity level than it does about the freshman players being ready to play there.

Not really they 4 or 5 running backs.

6 hours ago, PawPrints said:

The 8th Grade Championship rematch.. The Birds take the win largely in part to their defense who only gave up one TD (the other was an incredible KR by CC before half) and had 2 INT’s. 
 

Notables were Highlands QB Riesenbeck who was accurate on his throws and had a few 3rd down scrambles to keep the chains going, CC RB who was a shifty runner and I believe the player who returned the kickoff for a TD, and Birds RB Kremer who has been their X-Factor all year long. 

Highlands vs Cov Cath for the championship will be a great one!

And just two short years ago these kids were pretty much written off.  Showed progress last year and it has continued.  Guess that is what happens when coaches teach them the game and how it is played.  Addition of Kremer was the missing piece, but others have been really solid and continue to improve each week.

7 hours ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Not really they 4 or 5 running backs.

Ok, make that, lack of 'varsity level depth'. 

4 hours ago, Jack of all Trades said:

And just two short years ago these kids were pretty much written off.  Showed progress last year and it has continued.  Guess that is what happens when coaches teach them the game and how it is played.  Addition of Kremer was the missing piece, but others have been really solid and continue to improve each week.

I would love to know what the thought process was during that 7th grade season.   Thankfully, last year they had the leadership of a young man who had no hidden agendas.   I often wonder if those 7th grade coaches are keeping tabs on this group.   I've not seen a better QB, RB or WR throughout NKY.   The defense has played lights out all year too. 

18 hours ago, Walter_White said:

I would love to know what the thought process was during that 7th grade season.   Thankfully, last year they had the leadership of a young man who had no hidden agendas.   I often wonder if those 7th grade coaches are keeping tabs on this group.   I've not seen a better QB, RB or WR throughout NKY.   The defense has played lights out all year too. 

The Freshman Bluebirds look bigger, faster, and stronger. I can’t speak for the former 7th grade coaches but I would imagine they would have loved to have Kolt Kremer! Kid has been an absolute workhorse on both sides of the ball.1

10 hours ago, Woody Hayes said:

The Freshman Bluebirds look bigger, faster, and stronger. I can’t speak for the former 7th grade coaches but I would imagine they would have loved to have Kolt Kremer! Kid has been an absolute workhorse on both sides of the ball.1

Kolt has been a welcome addition. Great vision!!!   Not sure how connected you are but the 7th grade season was a nightmare.    Pulled the starting QB and ran a halfback passes for him whenever we were in third and long.   It was 2 different season.   Hopefully those guys are no longer involved and there are no more hidden agendas.  Looking forward to hanging the next state championship on the scoreboard

On 10/8/2024 at 9:16 PM, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

Week 7 Games: Oct 7-Oct 13
Wed Oct 9 Covington Catholic at Cooper 6:00pm
Thu Oct 10 Dixie Heights at Conner 6:00pm
Thu Oct 10 Highlands at Campbell County 6:00pm
Thu Oct 10 Mason County at Simon Kenton
Thu Oct 10 Ryle at Beechwood 6:00pm

Week 7 Results: Oct 7-Oct 13
Conner 44 Dixie Heights 34
Covington Catholic 35 Cooper 6
Highlands 29 Campbell County 14
Ryle 28 Beechwood 13
Simon Kenton 32 Mason County 8
 

Week 8 Games: Oct 14-Oct 20
Thu Oct 17 Beechwood at Simon Kenton 6:00pm
Thu Oct 17 Cooper at Dixie Heights 6:00pm
Thu Oct 17 Covington Catholic at Scott 6:00pm
Thu Oct 17 Ryle at Campbell County 6:00pm
Thu Oct 17 Conner at Highlands 6:30pm

I believe all games are being moved from 10/31 to 10/30 to avoid Halloween Night. I know Highlands is playing on 10/30.

Highlands 50 Conner 16 Final.