2007 Week Ten: Highlands 41 Madison Central 0

Fort Thomas Highlands traveled to Kentucky Class 6A Madison Central and defeated the host team 41-0 to remain perfect for the 2007 season. Madison Central entered the contest with a 6-2 record. Highlands' defense played exceptionally well, sacking Madison Central's quarterback six times in the game. The Bluebirds' offense amassed 376 total yards, while the defense held Madison Central to only 190 total yards. Running back Josh Conner scored three touchdowns in the game to lead the Bluebirds in scoring. Highlands' 2007 varsity district record to-date: 4-0. Highlands' 2007 varsity record to-date: 9-0.

Also, the Highlands freshman team defeated Conner 20-0, improving the team's record to 6-3 on the 2007 freshman season. The Highlands JV team defeated Beechwood 34-13 to move to 8-1 on the 2007 JV season.

2007 Week Nine: Bye Week

The Highlands Bluebirds have a bye during week nine. The 'Birds are a perfect 8-0 overall and 4-0 in district play, thus ensuring home-field advantage throughout the entire 2007 Kentucky Class 5A playoffs. Currently, Highlands is ranked first in northern Kentucky, regardless of football classification, and is ranked first in Kentucky Class 5A by several state ranking services.

Also during the week, the Highlands freshman team lost to Simon Kenton 14-7 to fall to 5-3 on the 2007 freshman season, while the Highlands JV squad defeated Scott County 49-20 to move to 7-1 on the 2007 JV season.

2007 Week Eight: Highlands 32 Lexington Catholic 9

Highlands defeated Lexington Catholic to remain perfect on the 2007 season. This game pitted the top-ranked team in Class 5A (Highlands) against the top-ranked team in Class 4A (Lexington Catholic). The contest was a defensive struggle for the first half, with the 'Birds leading 11-3 at halftime. However, the high-powered Highlands running game found its groove in the second half, and the Bluebirds finished the game with 263 total yards on the ground. Highlands was sparked by Zach Hurtt's 84-yard kickoff return which set up a Josh Conner touchdown run during the third quarter. Highlands' 2007 varsity district record to-date: 4-0. Highlands' 2007 varsity record to-date: 8-0.

Also, the Highlands freshman team defeated Covington Holmes 27-6 to improve to 5-2 on the 2007 freshman season. The Highlands JV squad defeated Lexington Catholic 48-14 to move to 6-1 on the 2007 JV season.

2007 Week Seven: Highlands 58 Scott 0

Highlands rolled over Scott 58-0 to finish the season's district schedule undefeated. Running back Clint Crawford scored a total of four touchdowns in the game, including a 93-yard kick return, a touchdown reception, and two rushing touchdowns. Linebacker Joe Fitzgerald added a 16-yard fumble return for a score in the contest. Quarterback Clay Cecil was 6-of-9 passing for 103 yards. Highlands' 2007 varsity district record to-date: 4-0. Highlands' 2007 varsity record to-date: 7-0.

Also, the Highlands JV squad defeated Scott 37-14 to improve to 5-1 on the 2007 JV season. The freshman team was defeated by Campbell County 18-6 to move to 4-2 on the 2007 season.

2007 Week Six: Highlands 42 Hopkinsville 8

Highlands defeated Hopkinsville 42-8 to stay perfect for the 2007 season. The 'Birds led the entire game. Running backs Josh Conner and Clint Crawford headed up the rushing attack, with Conner logging his fifth 100-yard game of the 2007 season. Highlands outgained Hopkinsville 405-182 yards in the contest. Defensive back Austin Collinsworth (son of former NFL player and current commentator Cris Collinsworth) had two interceptions and returned a punt 63 yards for a touchdown. Highlands' 2007 varsity district record to-date: 3-0. Highlands' 2007 varsity record to-date: 6-0.

Also, the Highlands freshman team beat Scott 34-0, improving to 4-1 on the 2007 season. The Highlands JV team had a bye this week. The JV team's 2007 record is currently 4-1.

2007 Week Five: Highlands 28 Covington Catholic 14

Highlands defeated district archrival and defending state champion Covington Catholic 28-14 at Covington Catholic. Quarterback Clay Cecil threw for 124 yards and rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown to lead the way for the Bluebirds. Jay Draper caught four passes for 116 yards. Running back Josh Conner scored three touchdowns in the contest. The Highlands defense held the Colonels to just 130 total yards for the entire game. This win gives the 'Birds victories in 17 of the last 21 games of the storied Highlands-Covington Catholic rivalry. Highlands' 2007 varsity district record to-date: 3-0. Highlands' 2007 varsity record to-date: 5-0.

Also, the Highlands freshman team defeated Dixie Heights 24-3 to move to 3-1 on the season. The Highlands JV team defeated rival Covington Catholic by a final score of 53-21, which puts them at 4-1 on the JV season.

2007 Week Four: Highlands 44 Dixie Heights 14

In a game that quite possibly decided the Class 5A, District 5 regular season championship, Highlands pulled away from Dixie Heights and defeated the Colonels 44-14. The 'Birds led 14-7 late in the second quarter, but extended their lead with a 48-yard field goal by Drew Bathiany as time expired in the first half. Highlands outgained Dixie 547 yards to 303 yards in the game, with running backs Josh Conner and Zach Hurtt gaining 141 yards on the ground (along with passing for 85 yards and a touchdown) and 102 rushing yards, respectively. Highlands' varsity district record to-date: 2-0. Highlands' 2007 varsity record to-date: 4-0.

Also, the Highlands freshman team defeated Boone County by a score of 25-6, going to 2-1 on the season. The Highlands JV team defeated Dixie Heights 44-0, moving to 3-1 on the season.