Final.

Running clock start of 2nd quarter.  Highlands did whatever they wanted.  All 3 quarterbacks looked good.  Lorenzen’s final pass was effortless; reminded me of his Dad.  

Birds defense shuts out the #4 scoring offense in 5A. Pretty good after holding #3 to 17 points of offense last week. Nice work from all 3 phases tonight. 

Have to give credit to Highlands players and staff. Great game plan and execution. Going into this game we felt like we needed to make Highlands one-dimensional by stopping the run and we did ok in that regard outside the 75-yard QB run. Full disclosure we did not expect the passing to be as on as they were tonight. Nothing we didn’t prepare for just credit #6 who did well to avoid what little pressure we got and the receivers did well with yards after catch. In short, our secondary was exposed. You’ll have that with one corner a sophomore the other with a high ankle sprain and a safety playing in a cast. We knew Highlands does well against the run but we felt like we could get positive yards with #7 and #26. Then they got hurt and it made us the one-dimensional team. Although we have a QB with a cannon, if the whole stadium knows you’re throwing, it’s going to be a long night. And, this one stings a lot and everyone in our orbit feels it. Two positives I’d like to point out if I may. 1. I drive the equipment for our team to games and although Highlands is a crap place to play as a visiting team, there is not a more accommodating welcome there with help to get your sideline set up and tore down. 2. Appreciate the Bluebird faithful who were checking on #7 after the game it means a lot. We don’t have a status on him yet but we all know it’s bigger than football. 

7 hours ago, CoachStew said:

Have to give credit to Highlands players and staff. Great game plan and execution. Going into this game we felt like we needed to make Highlands one-dimensional by stopping the run and we did ok in that regard outside the 75-yard QB run. Full disclosure we did not expect the passing to be as on as they were tonight. Nothing we didn’t prepare for just credit #6 who did well to avoid what little pressure we got and the receivers did well with yards after catch. In short, our secondary was exposed. You’ll have that with one corner a sophomore the other with a high ankle sprain and a safety playing in a cast. We knew Highlands does well against the run but we felt like we could get positive yards with #7 and #26. Then they got hurt and it made us the one-dimensional team. Although we have a QB with a cannon, if the whole stadium knows you’re throwing, it’s going to be a long night. And, this one stings a lot and everyone in our orbit feels it. Two positives I’d like to point out if I may. 1. I drive the equipment for our team to games and although Highlands is a crap place to play as a visiting team, there is not a more accommodating welcome there with help to get your sideline set up and tore down. 2. Appreciate the Bluebird faithful who were checking on #7 after the game it means a lot. We don’t have a status on him yet but we all know it’s bigger than football. 

To add to your post. I have been watching for about a year now and agree that Highlands now goes all out on accommodations. You would be hard pressed to find another program in the State of Ky that gives you the Keys to their Kingdom on Friday Nights like Highlands does. Its why we moved here and sent our kids to Highlands. Its just different.

1 hour ago, BirdDaddy said:

To add to your post. I have been watching for about a year now and agree that Highlands now goes all out on accommodations. You would be hard pressed to find another program in the State of Ky that gives you the Keys to their Kingdom on Friday Nights like Highlands does. Its why we moved here and sent our kids to Highlands. Its just different.

Yeah, my city tax bill reflects that lol.

7 hours ago, BirdDaddy said:

To add to your post. I have been watching for about a year now and agree that Highlands now goes all out on accommodations. You would be hard pressed to find another program in the State of Ky that gives you the Keys to their Kingdom on Friday Nights like Highlands does. Its why we moved here and sent our kids to Highlands. Its just different.

What kind of things do they do?

On 10/5/2024 at 3:24 PM, BLUEHOUND said:

What kind of things do they do?

Well for starters they met the truck with two gators to drive the equipment up to the sideline. This is huge to start. The field house is a great place for the team to stretch out, they place a cooler of water in there for the team with cups. As soon as the game goes final they are right there for you to tear down the sideline and get your equipment back down the hill. As many kids as we had with crutches and various other injuries (before and after) they even gave those young men a lift to and from the field. Anyone on here who has the privilege of driving equipment to/from games knows what a pain in the rear it is sometimes at certain Schools. Highlands just does it right and I for one appreciate it. I'm not saying other schools are not accommodating, just saying by far the best welcome you will get is in Fort Thomas. 

5 minutes ago, CoachStew said:

Well for starters they met the truck with two gators to drive the equipment up to the sideline. This is huge to start. The field house is a great place for the team to stretch out, they place a cooler of water in there for the team with cups. As soon as the game goes final they are right there for you to tear down the sideline and get your equipment back down the hill. As many kids as we had with crutches and various other injuries (before and after) they even gave those young men a lift to and from the field. Anyone on here who has the privilege of driving equipment to/from games knows what a pain in the rear it is sometimes at certain Schools. Highlands just does it right and I for one appreciate it. I'm not saying other schools are not accommodating, just saying by far the best welcome you will get is in Fort Thomas. 

Thanks for that @CoachStew and good job Highlands!

On 10/5/2024 at 8:59 AM, 9068 said:

Yeah, my city tax bill reflects that lol.

Yep....Thanks so much for helping keep the Lights on!?

17 hours ago, CoachStew said:

Well for starters they met the truck with two gators to drive the equipment up to the sideline. This is huge to start. The field house is a great place for the team to stretch out, they place a cooler of water in there for the team with cups. As soon as the game goes final they are right there for you to tear down the sideline and get your equipment back down the hill. As many kids as we had with crutches and various other injuries (before and after) they even gave those young men a lift to and from the field. Anyone on here who has the privilege of driving equipment to/from games knows what a pain in the rear it is sometimes at certain Schools. Highlands just does it right and I for one appreciate it. I'm not saying other schools are not accommodating, just saying by far the best welcome you will get is in Fort Thomas. 

We appreciate the good review. We like to think we just do things right in Ft Thomas. We hope that everyone's experience at David Cecil Memorial is a memorable one for sure. Definitely a product of the current state of the Program.

Any word on how #7 is after the game for Dixie? 

37 minutes ago, BLUEHOUND said:

Any word on how #7 is after the game for Dixie? 

Out for the season with ligament tear in the elbow.

14 hours ago, NKY-guy said:

Out for the season with ligament tear in the elbow.

Dang it....Prayers for the Kid!

On 10/8/2024 at 8:45 PM, NKY-guy said:

Out for the season with ligament tear in the elbow.

Not necessarily true.  He's trying to play tonight as he's been practicing this week.