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This is the correct Highlands Freshman 2024 Schedule. This is what was sent to the NKY Officials Association for Crew scheduling.

Mick Abner

Big Merz was offered by Louisville today! Visits Kentucky this Sat.

Max is a really hard Worker and even a better young Man. Can’t wait to see where he ends up. Let’s just enjoy Big Merz at Highlands while we can. 

On 3/9/2024 at 1:41 PM, theguru said:

2024 seems like the worst year ever to leave the Cooper football program.  Is it to take another job?  Boone County?  Something else?

Yes very odd….Maybe he is stepping away for more Family time. None the less I am sure Coach Borchers is very grateful for his time he has devoted to the Cooper program. Good Luck to him!

13 hours ago, theguru said:

Is this a full ride scholarship or a PWO or something else?

Full Ride….And I was told last Night by his Father that they told him to be prepared to play as a True Freshman. That would be awesome.

Congratulations Brody!

Cooper left 6 points on the Board from earlier with 2 4th down attempts when both Possessions could of ended in 3 points. They have a very good kicker. Found that out last week. I know it’s raining but being down 14 next to 8 with a chance to Tie is a huge difference. 

Fla State/Lou tied at 3

21 minutes ago, Breds82 said:

Everything I have seen has Kickoff at 7:30pm. Outside source(s) have told me 8pm. I'd have to go with the KHSAA 7:30pm Kickoff time. Can I get a confirmation from the Highlands folks? I'm going to try and watch this one and the CovCath game as long as the internet helps me out.

7:30 Start

At halftime Highlands had 426 yards of Offense to Dixie’s 6. It was once again the Benke/Geisler show.

1 hour ago, Kenny Powers said:

South Oldham makes the trek to Fort Thomas for the opening round of the 5A playoffs.

The Dragons come into the matchup at 6-4 overall and 1-3 in their district.

The Birds have been rolling coming into the playoffs, albeit with little competition to end the season. The Birds are looking to put together a long playoff run that hopefully ends with taking home trophy number 23 from Kroger Field in early December. 

What are you looking for in this matchup? 

Would be #24….Still a lot of Football still to be played. 
 

Go Birds!

All the Freshman have dressed up for the last 3 Varsity games. With the 80 man roster limit for the Playoffs, only a handful will Dress moving forward. 

#5 John Feldbruegge celebrates 1st quarter TD with Chase Jacob last Night in Park Hills.

57 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

Correction- played at Beechwood.

What were the scores from last night? The main one being CCH vs Dixie. That result impacts who plays in the title game next week.

Highlands locked their spot in the Title game with the Win over Cooper last Night.

That game tonight between CCH vs DHS just determines if CCH hosts the Championship or goes to a Coin flip for a 3 way Tie for 2nd. If Dixie were to Win tonight, Highlands is the 1 seed and Host next week. 
 

With a CCH win tonight 

1. CCH(Host) vs

2. HHS

3. Beechwood(Host) vs

4. Ryle

With a Dixie win tonight

1. HHS(Host) vs

2 A. Beechwood

2 B. CCH

2 C. Ryle

Coin flip to determine who gets the 2 seed

1 hour ago, Bluebird said:

Any response to the “standings “ request?  What is the schedule for the week?

Thursday Highlands @ Conner. 6 p.m.

4 hours ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Highlands JV travel to Independence today.

Final from JV action in Ft Thomas. Highlands 47 Simon Kenton 8

On 9/23/2023 at 3:28 PM, throwback32 said:

I believe that Rio and declined opportunities to play JV in the past this year.   Again, I am not in the know but that’s the word I’ve heard from multiple people so it must be true 😆.

Multiple people told you In correct Info! Rio will be plenty ready even by not playing JV. No player in our program picks and chooses when and where they play. If we feel a player needs extra development by playing they will dress JV. Otherwise we have bigger goals. 

The Team is planning to play 9 more weeks and need everyone Healthy no matter the sacrifices made that just don't make sense to everyone else….

It doesn’t look like we can hide him anymore. Its getting ready to explode for this young man.

This game was played in Ft Thomas led by Two very talented Freshman QB’s. 
 

Sounds like it was a great day to be a Bluebird! Congrats….

On 7/20/2023 at 12:05 AM, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

Highlands Freshman:

Wed Aug 23 at Covington Catholic 6:00pm
Thu Aug 31 vs. Dixie Heights 6:00pm
Thu Sep 7 at Elder (OH) 6:00pm
Wed Sep 13 at Ryle 6:00pm
Thu Sep 21 vs. Simon Kenton 6:00pm
Thu Sep 28 at Beechwood  6:00pm
Thu Oct 5 vs. Campbell County 6:00pm
Thu Oct 12 at Conner 6:00pm
Thu Oct 19 vs. Cooper 6:00pm

All Highlands Freshmen home games are now set to start @ 6:30. We made the change yesterday.

Also Highlands has added a game @ Elder September 7th. Game is scheduled for 6:00

Very excited for the Cru community! It will be slow start but great things will come from starting their own Football program. Good Luck to them...

On 6/14/2023 at 4:28 PM, RedHawk said:

How has Cam Giesler looked lately? Haven’t heard too much about him in a while. 

Cam is doing great. He has had probably the best Two weeks of practice going into his Senior season. It's a challenge telling kids during their Summer break to be at practice every morning at 7 am so when Kids show discipline on getting there, that's half the battle.

Cam has leaned up and gained incredible strength during the off season. We look for Cam to have a very good season....

Today at 3 Highlands puts the pads on for Spring practice. Today and Thursday will be Light Contact Instructional where Friday Period 1 will be Oklahoma Drill.

Gates are always open if you want to catch a sneak peek of what 2023 will look like in Ft Thomas.
 

Go Birds! 

On 3/21/2023 at 1:31 PM, Nitro Knows said:

First day that they get back from spring break. april 11th is the first official date. 

Tuesday April 11th at 3:00 pm.

Spring game is tentatively scheduled for Friday April 28th at 5:30 pm.

8 minutes ago, gchs_uk9 said:

I've heard the same. I've never been to a game at Dayton but it is on the list for the upcoming season because I'd like to go before a new place is built.

It is truly a special place. I will see what Highlands Bye week is this year and see if Dayton has a Home game that Night. I want to catch One more game there before the Crap starts flowing.....LOL!