THUNDERBIRDS

20 hours ago, theguru said:

It kind of boggles my mind that Highlands would be having an issue with a camp and to a lesser extent that the dirty laundry is being aired.  With that said, I am glad the powers that be got it worked out and I am ready for the season to start. 

It's always been worked out. Why do you think Coach Sphire and his entire Family moved 900 miles North to little ole Ft Thomas. Some people have no Clue what's going on. Actually they do but choose not to accept it. And I agree with you! Time for the Season to start and play Bob Sphire Football!

13 hours ago, Kenny Powers said:

We usually agree on most things, However…

Having a football camp is essential to the development/continuation  of a program. It gets kids excited and it motivates and gets kids excited to be a part of something special. It is not just “practice”. Not having a camp because it doesn’t benefit you is not putting the program first. 
 

Dale Mueller started the camp over 20 years ago and literally 1000s of  kids went and found a desire to be an HHS football player. 
 

Brian Weinrich got highly criticized for not doing things “traditional” to the program. I find it interesting that the current staff is not held to the same standard. 

Have you ever considered there might be more to what you're hearing? Could he have some other things going on in his Life outside of Football/School that may be a Conflict? It's possible. Have you thought about that? His family is about to have a very busy June. Not everything you're hearing is completely true or false. Remember the ole saying?!? There is always Two sides of the story and the Truth lies somewhere in the middle. 

12 hours ago, theguru said:

I was recently told that Cooper has a couple of great football players that will attend the 9th grade at Cooper later this year.  

Heard the same. 

Highlands continues to have Error issues....Just not going to win many games playing that way.

On 3/24/2022 at 4:06 PM, theguru said:

Essentially the KHSAA is almost in a "no win" situation because of new information, first time information, made up information they can't disprove, sensitive information, conflicting information, disinformation, misinformation, information information, and so on. 

Spot on....

Final from the Birdcage!

18 hours ago, BubbyKY said:

What was the deficient lift?

Power Clean. 90% is low. Only really One kid in the program could perform and do it properly and that's credit to working with Jordan Nevels....

7 minutes ago, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

The 1988 Highlands headgear was Blank. The decals came in and were purple so they decided just tI leave them off. The “H” started in 1989

Conner Frosh at Highlands tonight.  6 p.m. start in Ft Thomas. 

In JV action today. It was Highlands 51 Conner 0. 41-0 at Half. Just keep moving forward Birds. On to next week….

Prayers to the Johnson Central Family! RIP Coach Matney!

The JV Birds continue to Roll. Soph Cam Geisler with a Huge day at RB.

The JV Birds led by Soph QB Cam Bottom rolled this morning in Ft Thomas. 

Highlands Freshman action vs Male. 1st play from Scrimmage Devon James gets the Edge. 

On the 24th of July Highlands Varsity will be at EKU’s 7 on 7 and the Freshman will be attending Ryle’s Freshman 7 on 7

Highlands travels to Hoover Alabama on the 15th to participate in their Annual National tournament. Lou Male will be there too.

I love that the District is finally creating this position. It will be a Huge asset to the School to have someone in the Building to work with the Kids/Players on a daily basis. We have the Facilities......Why not utilizes it!

Go Birds!

https://fortthomas.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Don’t care if you’re a Bama fan or not. This is some good stuff. 

So blessed Coach Sphire is in Ft Thomas. Is it Football Friday yet?

Go Birds!

#1march

21 hours ago, The Oracle said:

Highlands is doing these senior spotlights on Twitter that I think are a pretty cool notion. One of the details about them gave me a good chuckle though. The 2021 goal for everyone is apparently to "WIN STATE!" But then, there are two things on each of the senior spotlight graphics that are typed in significantly larger text than the 2021 goal, one is the player's name, and then the other one is.......

#1march

#1march

Highlands.....

Vinson goes to another level if that's even possible! This kid has been waiting for this for a very long time. And he has the Shooters to make a run...

Go Birds!

6 hours ago, ChiefSmoke said:

All KHSAA rules are still in place. No transfers for athletic reasons. My understanding, the answer to your question is no. 

So now the KHSAA is going to start enforcing the Rules?🤣 I’m joking! Or am I?😁 So basically you’re saying that Financial Hardship/Divorce Cases will again be at a all time high? 

There’s more than One way to skin a Kitty!
 

1 hour ago, theguru said:

That is a very interesting point, for example, if Highlands says no to 5th year seniors and Newport Central Catholic says yes, will 5th year seniors be able to transfer to NCC with no strings attached?

They're absolutely going to say yes.....Especially NCC! They need the Cash.

I just don't see Schools like the FTIS and Beechwood even considering this. I really don't! Highlands wouldn't even approve a Senior who met all Academic qualifications per se to leave after Christmas to enroll in College early just last year. Yes it was Sports related but it would of helped that Student get a leg up on his College classes.

I get it, the more Kids in school the more the money but Highlands suffers from Overcrowded classrooms as it is. We shall see......I just don't see it happening. But whose to say that Student Athlete doesn't move schools if the FTIS doesn't approve it....Right? This could get interesting to say the least.