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Since it was a team win, lets add all contributors who were not only major contributors to this game but all games throughout the season. Add McGhee, Rosenhagen,Trapp, Houston, Napier, Hollingsworth, Rouse, Sheehan, Gall and Schultz to the "team win". And least we forget that this jv team stepped it up when Towles was called to varsity duty, but with whom they will join forces again next year.

Congrats to the entire HHS JV team! It showed that it was a team effort. They prepared their new QB prior to the game and he did a nice job. The jv team has played great this year, this being their 3rd QB of the season. How about the extra point kicker who hadn't kicked all year, the two offensive linemen that made huge holes play after play, the receiver that made more out of plays than was there, the two backs that gained several hundred yards, and the center that played in his first jv game.

For HHS fans there are some great photos of your boys on the local Fort Thomas guy's website.

The HHS coaching staff for making the 99 yard pass call on 1st down after being pinned to the 1 inch line on the Cov Cath punt.

Towles played awesome period! Furthermore he was one of five varsity players that was at the 10 am JV game on Saturday at Dixie standing on the sidelines to root for his fellow players and friends. He was the first guy in the end zone for every touchdown Friday night to extended congratulations to his teammate. There's absolutely no doubt that he understands his leadership duties as the QB. It is going to be a great ride for HHS football the next three years.

To all the players on HHS that read this blog. You have a lot of support behind you and you guys are awesome. Get it done! Anyone that truly supports you day in and day out would vote for you in this poll. Go Birds!

Of course there have been better athletes at Highlands...HHS has turned out more great ones than anyone in the state. But Beau was certainly athletic...definitely not the most athletic, but certainly could run, jump and throw with most anyone. IMO there were few tougher to walk through those doors. Ever since Tuff Duff very few kids have played football & basketball. Anyway if you want to watch him play, his teams are still winning championships in the Sunday Night Basketball league at the Y.:thumb:

I believe Newport and Dayton bring back the most experience. NCC should be fine with Pangallo and Geisler. Calvary and Beechwood are rebuilding. Bellevue will play hard. Villa has Bryan and Shue?... Not sure about Holy Cross. Ludlow returns a couple kids (Can't remember big kids name who shoot 3 ball) St. Henry will be disciplined of course- Don't know about Holy Cross. Am I forgetting anybody?

It is true Beau worked very hard... countless hours shooting at the Armory. It was not as though the cupboard was bare talent wise though. He was always one of the biggest, fastest and strongest kids growing up. He was coordinated, dribbled and passed well. I believe he led the 9th Region in 3-point shooting his senior year, and averaged a double/double in points/rebounds. I know he lettered 3 years and had several different dunks he could throw down as a sophomore...and he was just over 6ft. 2 I remember one of the baseball coaches wanting him to pitch...I think he threw in the high 80's. And when he played Jr. and Middle league football he caught anything thrown his way, usually taking several guys to bring him down. The thing that will set him apart though, is his competitive fire. I've never seen anyone want to win more than he does. Ever. He does a good job building relationships as well. I think everyone should pull up a chair and enjoy the show that is about to begin! http://www.bluegrasspreps.com/ubb/popcorn.gif

If you are a talented 8th grader and you deserve to make the team, there is no doubt JB would put the kid on the team. However, although the opportunity was offered, absolutely no 8th grader took the opportunity to work out with the team the past couple of months. Coach JB specifically stated at the parent's baseball team meeting that he want players with not only talent, but those that give effort and leadership. JB has the same philosophy as the HHS football program. Tryouts are next week. Those that "deserve" to make the team, will make the team.

You heard right. Pat has a great arm. He looked impressive yesterday!

Both Brossart and the Camels are good teams with a lot of high quality athletes and very good coaching staffs! These Birds are wishing all of you guys good luck!

Bingo! Michael Porter gives 110%, but in watching the game last night, every time (but once) he brought the ball down court, he stopped short of the 3 point line. Miss. State backed off of him and guarded UK guys in the paint, didn't gaurd Porter, and gave him any 3 point shot he wanted. We need a point guard bad!

Austin Collinsworth, a senior this year. How fun this year is going to be! Congrats to Austin, a great football family.

Great athletes, great students, great parents. This team will be real good!

Birds all the way! Towles will be the difference in this game.

I suggest that before anyone posts negative comments about the HHS football or baseball program not working, or not working together, if you don't have a kid involved in both of the programs, go up to the high school on Monday-Friday afternoons and watch how both programs are operating, and operating together. Coach Dale and Coach JB are working together. JB lives baseball, like Coach Dale lives football. We are blessed to now not only have one, but two good programs like this at HHS. Let Coach JB coach! He will bring HHS baseball to a top level in a couple of years, if not this year! The HHS baseball players know what is expected of them, just as the football players do. If you want to go on spring break, any player can go, but he risks the possibility of losing his position to someone else that plays baseball during spring break.That was clearly explained at the baseball meeting. Sorry about your luck! Coach JB plays the best player at each position, he doesn't play favorites. The HHS baseball team is heading down south to play some games during spring break, so the kids get some enjoyment out of spring break while playing baseball. Obviously, Coach JB put a lot of thought into this spring break trip. You can find the HHS baseball coaches e mail on the HHS website. Volunteer your time and services and help build this program instead of criticizing the program when the first pitch hasn't been thrown. Also, like HHS football, HHS baseball has opened the line of communication, between parents, students, and the coach. He has everyone's e mail and everyone is informed about the current baseball upcoming events. At the baseball meeting, Coach JB invited any student from the 8th grade on up to work out in the off season with his team. The football team works out on M,W,F and the baseball team works out on T,Th. Coach JB purposely picked these days to work with the football program and allow kids to get involved in baseball. Working out M-F to play two sports, then doing homework after that, is a lot of time and commitment for a kid, but it is my understanding that JB makes the work outs not only beneficial but fun for kids, just like football does. As far as boys sports go at HHS, football will understandably always be #1, but baseball will be a program that we all will be proud of, and will be glad that our sons participate in, and from what I have seen will be #1A. Spend some hot afternoons this spring attending a game and supporting HHS baseball. HHS football and HHS baseball, two great programs!

I could not agree with you more ft bronc! This Head Coach has been involved in the HHS baseball program for years. Not only has he coached for HHS for many past seasons, but he is very active in the Ft T. community. Last spring/summer, he also coached two other knothole teams, one of which was 5 and 6 year olds. He lives baseball from sun up to sun down 365 days a year and was a darn good former HHS baseball player. He regularly attends other HHS functions, not only in HHS's backyard, but he makes road trips. Beyond that he is a great family man and dad! Kids love playing for him! Also impressed with the staff that he chose. Obviously he put a lot of thought into it.

Ask the boys in the student section why they aren't playing. Why aren't there any seniors? People involved in sports in the city know why. There are several excellent coaches external and internal that wanted to coach JV, freshman and middle school. Ask them why they aren't involved in the program. It's interesting the talent of the 15 seniors on the football team and how they were coached and the final outcome. There is a lot of talent at HHS! HHS baseball is upcoming and right behind football. NCC coaches coached a great game!

It's pretty simple. You run a great program, you get great attendance. You run a poor program, you drive your students away, they stay home and your attendance is basically parents of the team members.

Congrats to the Camels. Jared White is a top of the line basketball (and baseball) player. The Camels run their basketball program right.

Congrats to the Camels. There are a bunch of Birds rooting for you guys to have a great season!

The freshman HHS boys are a great class. Ironically, there was immediate great interest from Brossart, NCC, Bellevue, and CC. They have been after him for sometime. I know he played other sports outside of the Ft. Thomas area and his family hangs out with coaches and parents associated with these schools. It's one thing to cut a kid, it is another to ridicule them, and write that they he has not only no athletic ability, but no skills.