2009 Week Nine: Highlands 36 Covington Catholic 7
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17 at 1:00PM
Location: Covington Catholic
Fresh off their bye week, Fort Thomas Highlands traveled to archrival Covington Catholic and handed the Colonels their first district loss of the season. Overcoming some early turnovers, the Highlands running game got in gear, as running back Austin Collinsworth amassed 229 rushing yards in the game, a career best for him. Collinsworth scored 2 touchdowns and running back Tyler Fennell punched in 2 scores on the ground, with touchdowns of 2 yards and 13 yards. Running back Jordan Streeter rushed for 77 yards in the contest. Quarterback Patrick Towles, in his second varsity start, passed for 142 yards in addition to scoring on a 31-yard run. Wide receiver John Drennen caught 4 passes for 91 yards.
Highlands' defense did not surrender a point in the game, as Covington Catholic's only score came as a result of a fumble recovery that was returned for a touchdown in the first quarter. Covington Catholic only had 71 yards of offense in the game, while Highlands had 478 yards of offense in the contest.
In addition, the Highlands JV squad defeated the Covington Catholic JV squad 20-14. The game was played at Highlands on Monday, October 19 at 7:00PM. The Highlands freshman team defeated the Dixie Heights freshman team 46-14. This game, played at Dixie Heights on Thursday, October 15 at 6:00PM, was the final game of the freshman regular season. The Highlands freshman team enters the two-round northern Kentucky large-school freshman playoffs next week as the top-seeded team in the east bracket.
To-date:
- Highlands' 2009 varsity record: 8-0 (2-0 in district play)
- Highlands' 2009 JV record: 6-1
- Highlands' 2009 freshman record: 5-2
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Bye Week
2009 Week Eight: Bye Week
The Fort Thomas Highlands varsity football team did not have a game during week eight, as it was a bye week for the Bluebirds. The 'Birds entered week eight undefeated and ranked 4th nationally in the CalPreps National Football Power Ratings, and 9th nationally in the USA Today Super 25.
The Highlands JV team defeated the Beechwood JV team 37-23 on Saturday, October 10. The game was played at 10:00AM at Beechwood. Also, the Highlands freshman squad defeated the Simon Kenton freshman squad 42-0. The game was played on Wednesday, October 7 at 5:00PM; it was held at Highlands.
To-date:
- Highlands' 2009 varsity record: 7-0 (1-0 in district play)
- Highlands' 2009 JV record: 5-1
- Highlands' 2009 freshman record: 4-2
The Fort Thomas Highlands varsity football team did not have a game during week eight, as it was a bye week for the Bluebirds. The 'Birds entered week eight undefeated and ranked 4th nationally in the CalPreps National Football Power Ratings, and 9th nationally in the USA Today Super 25.
The Highlands JV team defeated the Beechwood JV team 37-23 on Saturday, October 10. The game was played at 10:00AM at Beechwood. Also, the Highlands freshman squad defeated the Simon Kenton freshman squad 42-0. The game was played on Wednesday, October 7 at 5:00PM; it was held at Highlands.
To-date:
- Highlands' 2009 varsity record: 7-0 (1-0 in district play)
- Highlands' 2009 JV record: 5-1
- Highlands' 2009 freshman record: 4-2
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Highlands Blasts District Opponent
2009 Week Seven: Highlands 52 Dixie Heights 9
Date/Time: Friday, October 2 at 7:00PM
Location: Highlands
Undefeated Fort Thomas Highlands opened district play against the Dixie Heights Colonels, defeating the visiting team 52-9. Running back Austin Collinsworth rushed for 3 touchdowns, while sophomore quarterback Patrick Towles completed 11 of his 19 passing attempts and threw 3 touchdown passes in his first varsity football start. Towles started in place of quarterback Will Bardo, who was injured in last week's win over Cincinnati Saint Xavier. Wide receivers Nick Buten and John Drennen each caught a touchdown pass in the contest, and running back Jordan Streeter scored both a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in the game. Kicker Adam Weinel connected on a 21-yard field goal attempt in the second quarter.
Earlier in the week Highlands broke into the USA Today Super 25 national rankings; the Bluebirds entered the list ranked 23rd. The USA Today Super 25 is arguably the most prestigious national ranking list.
In addition, the Highlands JV squad lost to the Dixie Heights JV squad 36-28. The game was played at Dixie Heights on Saturday, October 3 at 10:00AM. The Bluebirds JV team entered the game undefeated on the season. The Highlands freshman team defeated the Conner freshman team 36-6. The game was played at Highlands on Thursday, October 1 at 6:00PM.
To-date:
- Highlands' 2009 varsity record: 7-0 (1-0 in district play)
- Highlands' 2009 JV record: 4-1
- Highlands' 2009 freshman record: 3-2
Date/Time: Friday, October 2 at 7:00PM
Location: Highlands
Undefeated Fort Thomas Highlands opened district play against the Dixie Heights Colonels, defeating the visiting team 52-9. Running back Austin Collinsworth rushed for 3 touchdowns, while sophomore quarterback Patrick Towles completed 11 of his 19 passing attempts and threw 3 touchdown passes in his first varsity football start. Towles started in place of quarterback Will Bardo, who was injured in last week's win over Cincinnati Saint Xavier. Wide receivers Nick Buten and John Drennen each caught a touchdown pass in the contest, and running back Jordan Streeter scored both a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown in the game. Kicker Adam Weinel connected on a 21-yard field goal attempt in the second quarter.
Earlier in the week Highlands broke into the USA Today Super 25 national rankings; the Bluebirds entered the list ranked 23rd. The USA Today Super 25 is arguably the most prestigious national ranking list.
In addition, the Highlands JV squad lost to the Dixie Heights JV squad 36-28. The game was played at Dixie Heights on Saturday, October 3 at 10:00AM. The Bluebirds JV team entered the game undefeated on the season. The Highlands freshman team defeated the Conner freshman team 36-6. The game was played at Highlands on Thursday, October 1 at 6:00PM.
To-date:
- Highlands' 2009 varsity record: 7-0 (1-0 in district play)
- Highlands' 2009 JV record: 4-1
- Highlands' 2009 freshman record: 3-2
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Highlands Shines on National Television
2009 Week Six: Highlands 12 Cincinnati Saint Xavier 7
Date/Time: Friday, September 25 at 6:30PM
Location: Highlands
Fort Thomas Highlands hosted Cincinnati Saint Xavier in a match-up billed as the national game of the week by MaxPreps, Rivals High and ESPN Rise and did not disappoint the home crowd. The Bluebirds, ranked 18th nationally by MaxPreps, defeated the Bombers 12-7 at David Cecil Memorial Stadium to remain perfect for the season. Saint Xavier was undefeated heading into the showdown, having blown out defending Kentucky Class 6A champion Louisville Trinity the previous week.
Highlands entered the game, which was televised nationally on the CBS College Sports Network, as the decided underdog but set the tone early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first quarter after scoring a safety. The score remained 2-0 at halftime. In the third quarter, Highlands quarterback Will Bardo scored the team's only touchdown on a 4-yard run. Earlier in the drive, Bardo scampered 66 yards to move the 'Birds into the red zone. Bardo racked up 133 yards on the ground and 52 yards in the air; he was named the player of the game. Highlands kicker Adam Weinel made a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to round out the scoring for the Bluebirds.
The story of the game, however, was the play of Highlands' defense, spearheaded by linebacker Brandon Roller. The 'Birds kept the potent Bombers' offense out of the end zone until Saint Xavier registered their only score with just 27 seconds left in the game. Highlands' defense made 2 interceptions and recovered a fumble in the contest.
This game marks the first time in the storied history of the Highlands football program that the Bluebirds defeated the top-ranked team in the nation, as Cincinnati Saint Xavier was the top-ranked team in the country according to the Massey Ratings.
The Highlands JV and freshman teams did not play games this week. The Highlands-Campbell County freshman game, scheduled to be played at Campbell County on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00PM was canceled due to poor weather.
To-date:
- Highlands' 2009 varsity record: 6-0 (0-0 in district play)
- Highlands' 2009 JV record: 4-0
- Highlands' 2009 freshman record: 2-2
Date/Time: Friday, September 25 at 6:30PM
Location: Highlands
Fort Thomas Highlands hosted Cincinnati Saint Xavier in a match-up billed as the national game of the week by MaxPreps, Rivals High and ESPN Rise and did not disappoint the home crowd. The Bluebirds, ranked 18th nationally by MaxPreps, defeated the Bombers 12-7 at David Cecil Memorial Stadium to remain perfect for the season. Saint Xavier was undefeated heading into the showdown, having blown out defending Kentucky Class 6A champion Louisville Trinity the previous week.
Highlands entered the game, which was televised nationally on the CBS College Sports Network, as the decided underdog but set the tone early, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the first quarter after scoring a safety. The score remained 2-0 at halftime. In the third quarter, Highlands quarterback Will Bardo scored the team's only touchdown on a 4-yard run. Earlier in the drive, Bardo scampered 66 yards to move the 'Birds into the red zone. Bardo racked up 133 yards on the ground and 52 yards in the air; he was named the player of the game. Highlands kicker Adam Weinel made a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to round out the scoring for the Bluebirds.
The story of the game, however, was the play of Highlands' defense, spearheaded by linebacker Brandon Roller. The 'Birds kept the potent Bombers' offense out of the end zone until Saint Xavier registered their only score with just 27 seconds left in the game. Highlands' defense made 2 interceptions and recovered a fumble in the contest.
This game marks the first time in the storied history of the Highlands football program that the Bluebirds defeated the top-ranked team in the nation, as Cincinnati Saint Xavier was the top-ranked team in the country according to the Massey Ratings.
The Highlands JV and freshman teams did not play games this week. The Highlands-Campbell County freshman game, scheduled to be played at Campbell County on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00PM was canceled due to poor weather.
To-date:
- Highlands' 2009 varsity record: 6-0 (0-0 in district play)
- Highlands' 2009 JV record: 4-0
- Highlands' 2009 freshman record: 2-2
Thursday, September 24, 2009
National Showdown Looming
Two high school football powerhouses collide Friday, September 25 when Fort Thomas Highlands (5-0) hosts Cincinnati Saint Xavier (4-0) at 6:30PM. The game will be televised nationally on the CBS College Sports Network (airing at 8:00PM on Friday). This event is sold out, with a crowd of 5200 anticipated at David Cecil Memorial Stadium.
The defending Kentucky Class 5A champion Highlands Bluebirds enter the game with wins over Class 6A Louisville DuPont Manual, Class 6A Ryle, defending Class 1A champion Beechwood, Ohio Division I Cincinnati Withrow and Class 6A Boone County.
The Cincinnati Saint Xavier Bombers have wins over Ohio Division I Cincinnati Colerain, defending Indiana Class 4A champion Indianapolis Cathedral, Kentucky Class 6A Louisville Saint Xavier and defending Kentucky Class 6A champion Louisville Trinity.
Both teams have received a great deal of attention in the national polls. Currently, Highlands is ranked:
- 18th nationally in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25
- 25th nationally in the Rivals High 100
- 27th nationally in the ESPN Rise Fab 50
No Kentucky football program is ranked higher than Highlands in the national polls. In addition, Fort Thomas Highlands is presently the highest-ranked team in every statewide Class 5A poll and first in northern Kentucky, regardless of football classification.
Cincinnati Saint Xavier is currently ranked:
- 1st nationally in the Massey Ratings
- 2nd nationally in the CalPreps National Football Power Ratings
- 13th nationally in the Prep Nation National Prep Football Poll
- 16th nationally in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25
- 17th nationally in the USA Today Super 25
- 24th nationally in the Rivals High 100
- 30th nationally in the ESPN Rise Fab 50
The Bombers last won the Ohio Division I championship in 2007, and finished the 2007 season ranked first nationally in some of the national rankings.
The male enrollment at Cincinnati Saint Xavier is approximately four times the size of the male enrollment at Highlands, so the Bluebirds will definitely have their hands full. Of the seven games these storied programs have played in their history, the Bombers hold a 5-2 advantage.
Go 'Birds!
The defending Kentucky Class 5A champion Highlands Bluebirds enter the game with wins over Class 6A Louisville DuPont Manual, Class 6A Ryle, defending Class 1A champion Beechwood, Ohio Division I Cincinnati Withrow and Class 6A Boone County.
The Cincinnati Saint Xavier Bombers have wins over Ohio Division I Cincinnati Colerain, defending Indiana Class 4A champion Indianapolis Cathedral, Kentucky Class 6A Louisville Saint Xavier and defending Kentucky Class 6A champion Louisville Trinity.
Both teams have received a great deal of attention in the national polls. Currently, Highlands is ranked:
- 18th nationally in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25
- 25th nationally in the Rivals High 100
- 27th nationally in the ESPN Rise Fab 50
No Kentucky football program is ranked higher than Highlands in the national polls. In addition, Fort Thomas Highlands is presently the highest-ranked team in every statewide Class 5A poll and first in northern Kentucky, regardless of football classification.
Cincinnati Saint Xavier is currently ranked:
- 1st nationally in the Massey Ratings
- 2nd nationally in the CalPreps National Football Power Ratings
- 13th nationally in the Prep Nation National Prep Football Poll
- 16th nationally in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25
- 17th nationally in the USA Today Super 25
- 24th nationally in the Rivals High 100
- 30th nationally in the ESPN Rise Fab 50
The Bombers last won the Ohio Division I championship in 2007, and finished the 2007 season ranked first nationally in some of the national rankings.
The male enrollment at Cincinnati Saint Xavier is approximately four times the size of the male enrollment at Highlands, so the Bluebirds will definitely have their hands full. Of the seven games these storied programs have played in their history, the Bombers hold a 5-2 advantage.
Go 'Birds!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Bluebirds Take to the Air in Home Opener
2009 Week Five: Highlands 36 Boone County 14
Date/Time: Friday, September 18 at 7:30PM
Location: Highlands
After playing the first four games of the 2009 season on the road, the Fort Thomas Highlands Bluebirds hosted Kentucky Class 6A Boone County at David Cecil Memorial Stadium, defeating the Rebels 36-14. Highlands rested star running back/defensive back Austin Collinsworth, and continued to work on the passing game with great success. Quarterback Will Bardo completed 10 of his 22 passing attempts for 245 yards and 3 touchdowns. Wide receiver Nick Buten hauled in 3 passes, 2 of which were touchdowns, while receiver John Drennen caught a touchdown pass from Bardo. On the ground, the 'Birds were led by running backs Jordan Streeter and Tyler Fennell; both scored touchdowns in the contest. On defense, the Bluebirds came up with a big stop in the second quarter, shutting the Rebels down after Boone County drove to the 3-yard line. The Bluebirds led by a score of 36-7 at halftime.
Also, the Highlands JV squad defeated the Boone County JV team 33-13 to remain perfect in 2009. The game was held at Boone County on Saturday, September 19 at 10:00AM. The Highlands freshman team defeated the Covington Catholic freshman team 15-8 in overtime. The game was played at Highlands on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00PM.
To-date:
- Highlands' 2009 varsity record: 5-0 (0-0 in district play)
- Highlands' 2009 JV record: 4-0
- Highlands' 2009 freshman record: 2-2
Date/Time: Friday, September 18 at 7:30PM
Location: Highlands
After playing the first four games of the 2009 season on the road, the Fort Thomas Highlands Bluebirds hosted Kentucky Class 6A Boone County at David Cecil Memorial Stadium, defeating the Rebels 36-14. Highlands rested star running back/defensive back Austin Collinsworth, and continued to work on the passing game with great success. Quarterback Will Bardo completed 10 of his 22 passing attempts for 245 yards and 3 touchdowns. Wide receiver Nick Buten hauled in 3 passes, 2 of which were touchdowns, while receiver John Drennen caught a touchdown pass from Bardo. On the ground, the 'Birds were led by running backs Jordan Streeter and Tyler Fennell; both scored touchdowns in the contest. On defense, the Bluebirds came up with a big stop in the second quarter, shutting the Rebels down after Boone County drove to the 3-yard line. The Bluebirds led by a score of 36-7 at halftime.
Also, the Highlands JV squad defeated the Boone County JV team 33-13 to remain perfect in 2009. The game was held at Boone County on Saturday, September 19 at 10:00AM. The Highlands freshman team defeated the Covington Catholic freshman team 15-8 in overtime. The game was played at Highlands on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00PM.
To-date:
- Highlands' 2009 varsity record: 5-0 (0-0 in district play)
- Highlands' 2009 JV record: 4-0
- Highlands' 2009 freshman record: 2-2
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Highlands Moving Up in the National Polls
Heading into the team's fifth game of the 2009 season, Fort Thomas Highlands is ranked 20th nationally in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25, 25th nationally in the ESPN Rise Fab 50, and 27th nationally in the Rivals High 100. In each of these polls, Highlands is the highest-ranked team from Kentucky.
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