Tuesday, October 5, 2010

THIS WEB LOG HAS MOVED!!!

As of October 2010, this web log will no longer be updated, as new updates are now being provided on the upgraded and enhanced website dedicated to the Fort Thomas Highlands football program, http://www.Highlands-Bluebirds.com/. Updates can now be found under the News section of the Highlands football website.

For details about the history and tradition of the Highlands football program, as well as loads of information about the current team and season, please go to:

http://www.Highlands-Bluebirds.com/

Go 'Birds!

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Highlands Begins District Play with a Victory

2010 Week Seven: Highlands 42 Dixie Heights 14
Date/Time: Friday, October 1 at 7:00PM
Location: Dixie Heights High School

Fort Thomas Highlands defeated district rival Dixie Heights 42-14 to begin district play this year. Quarterback Patrick Towles completed seven of 16 passes for 140 yards and two passing touchdowns, along with a rushing score. Towles' favorite receiver in the contest was wide receiver Daniel Gold, who hauled in three passes for 98 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Gold also returned a Dixie kick 88 yards for a score in the game; Gold finished with 215 all-purpose yards against the Colonels. On the ground, running back Jordan Streeter led all 'Birds with 70 rushing yards. Running back Corey Compton added 35 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown. On defense, defensive back Ty Seidl picked off a Dixie pass and returned it 56 yards for the score. He also recovered a fumble.

With the win, Highlands' win streak stands at 35 games.

Also, the Highlands junior varsity (JV) team defeated the Dixie Heights JV team 69-6 on Saturday, October 2 at 10:00AM to stay perfect on the season; the game was played at Highlands. The Highlands freshman squad shut out the Dixie Heights freshman team 53-0 on Thursday, September 30 at 6:00PM, played at Highlands.

To-date:
- Highlands' 2010 varsity record: 7-0 (1-0 in district play)
- Highlands' 2010 junior varsity record: 5-0
- Highlands' 2010 freshman record: 6-0