8 hours ago, PawPrints said:

As I was told, yes. I have also heard a rumor that the ‘Bird’ logo will change throughout the year to reflect the different versions that have been wore through the years. That would be awesome, if true.

Media day included a “hype video” & photoshoot of the players as well. Smoke machine and lights were some describing terms. Players seemed pumped about it, looking forward to seeing those when they’re released. And for what it’s worth, kids notice those things these days.. Marketing your team/school is more important than ever via social media, etc. 
 

 

I just love the regular helmet look. 
 

You’d  think they could mirror the angry bird to be facing forward on both sides of the helmet. 
 

I'd like to see the early 80s H-wing before the angry bird. 

From what I know the Old Bird will be on one side and the block H on the other. Most of the alumni that has been questioned love the idea and all it stands for. And yes, @Breds82 teaching tradition in this day an age is a full time gig. 

40 minutes ago, BLUEHOUND said:

From what I know the Old Bird will be on one side and the block H on the other. Most of the alumni that has been questioned love the idea and all it stands for. And yes, @Breds82 teaching tradition in this day an age is a full time gig. 

Well they should have put the angry bird on the other side so he’s pointing forward. ?. I do like this fun historical decal stuff. 

8 minutes ago, El Diablo said:

Well they should have put the angry bird on the other side so he’s pointing forward. ?. I do like this fun historical decal stuff. 

It's very possible that can be arranged. 

I am glad tradition is something being taught.  Things move fast and it is easy to get lost. 

Rule 2 reads in part:

2. No disparaging, taunting, or boastful comments--especially between opponents trying to intimidate each other. This includes, name calling or personal attacks toward any member, username, player, team, or school. Additionally this includes a pattern of posts that inflames or incites other posters (i.e. trolling or gaslighting). 

Highlands put Lorenzen out wide and has him go in motion would make for a nasty jet sweep.

30 minutes ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Highlands put Lorenzen out wide and has him go in motion would make for a nasty jet sweep.

This year is probably Sphire’s best shot at a championship at Highlands. Perfect timing for getting creative with Lorenzen. 

I’ve heard a bunch of negatives on how the coaching staff handled the players in the semi final last year. No jackets, no heaters etc. Is there a head strong issue with the HC? This oline is massive and I’d just run run run the ball until it was stopped. Then they have obvious weapons with the qb being able to run and Lorenzen who seemingly catches anything that gets to his finger tips. Good luck this year. 

On 1/13/2025 at 10:05 AM, FrankNicodemus said:

Well I am ready to begin discussing the 2025 Outlook with the Birds packing their bags and moving to 4A.  With the move they will once again meet up with their BFFs the Cov Cath Colonels in their District.  All is right in the world with that being the case.

Highlands will be starting Year #5 in the Sphire era, which has seen the program get so close the last 2 years to making a trip down to Kroger Field but has been stymied by their NKY new foe in Cooper Jaguars both times in the State Semi's.  Coach Sphire has a current Highlands record in his 4 years at the helm of 37-14.  

The Birds are graduating probably their smallest class in recent history but within that class were some really nice skilled players which included the likes of:  Adam Surrey, Jackson Arnold, Deven James, Jack White, Ethan Grimm, Tyus McCarter, Torin Bryant, and a handful of others.

In my opinion here are the key players for 2025 (class listed will be next years class):

QB room:  Rio Litmer (Sr), Cale Harris (Jr), Tayden Lorenzen (Jr)

RB room:  Isaac Niemann (Sr), Gabe Williams (Jr), Colt Kremer (So)

WR room:  Brady Carnohan (Sr), Peyton Klosterman (Sr), Ian Garrahan (Sr), Tayden Lorenzen (Jr), John Feldbrugge (Jr)

The Big Boy room (linemen):  Max Merz (Sr), Brady Cook (Sr), Mason Howard (Sr), Peter Murriner (Sr), Teegan Haretuku (Jr)

DB room:  the secondary last year was so much Senior led the only one that I believe saw a ton of time the is retuning is Ryan Dunn (Sr)

I am sure there will be some other names maybe some BGP members could enlighten us that might make a splash.  I didn't attend any JV games so I don't know who the rising stars on that team that might contribute in big ways in 2025.

Schedule:

I haven't seen anything floating around on Social Media yet on an official schedule but with the new District Highlands will be in that means the following District opponents will be:  Cov Cath, Mason Co, Harrison Co & Holmes

I saw on the Boyle Co 2025 thread it states that Highlands will play them in 2025 which will be a huge 4A match up in the regular season.

I gotta think most if not all of these opponents "might" be on the schedule but what do I know:  Cooper, Ryle, Camp Co, Simon Kenton, Conner & Lex Cath??  But again these are a Frank guess!  I did also see on the Raceland and Dixie thread they DO NOT show Highlands on the schedule so those to games from the past few years looks to have ended.

Outlook:

A lot of people not just including myself has very high expectations for the 2025 Birds, especially getting so close the last 2 years we are all hungry to break through and make it to State.  Its like UK Basketball, we expect Championship trophies not runner up, not Region titles but State Titles.  That's why kids grow up and play football in the Fort, gotta get the RING BLING!

OK the thread is up and running.  What say you???  Would love to hear from my fellow Bird Nation peeps on any other names we should be watching for.  

#GO BIRDS, BEAT COLONELS!!!

Man you said it !!!! "With the move they will once again meet up with their BFFs the Cov Cath Colonels in their District.  All is right in the world with that being the case."

On 7/21/2025 at 7:10 PM, PawPrints said:

This years Bluebirds helmet. Throwin’ in back!

Love this.

Fifteen Days until 1st Scrimmage!!

On 7/22/2025 at 10:15 PM, Breds82 said:

I’ve heard a bunch of negatives on how the coaching staff handled the players in the semi final last year. No jackets, no heaters etc. Is there a head strong issue with the HC? This oline is massive and I’d just run run run the ball until it was stopped. Then they have obvious weapons with the qb being able to run and Lorenzen who seemingly catches anything that gets to his finger tips. Good luck this year. 

When you're ahead 17-7 at half and lose 61-24 you can blame the coaches decisions all you want, but that basically occurred because they didn't take care of the ball or make plays when they needed too. I can honestly say I never witnessed a turnaround like that. 

It was something I haven’t seen as well, that drastically at least. I’m just adding what I’ve heard people talk about since I feel it’s relevant with how good I think this team will be, even with how hard the schedule potentially will be.

2 minutes ago, Breds82 said:

It was something I haven’t seen as well, that drastically at least. I’m just adding what I’ve heard people talk about since I feel it’s relevant with how good I think this team will be, even with how hard the schedule potentially will be.

He's been pretty insulated in his time in Blue Heaven. Dropping to 4A was smart. I guess all of that travel is not an issue now lol. Their schedule will really help their RPI. I honestly thought the natives would have been a little more upset about that second half performance in the semis than it seemed.