Highlands Players Named to NKY All-Star Game

Five Highlands seniors have accepted invitations to play in the 2010 Northern Kentucky Football Coaches All-Star Game. Offensive lineman Hunter Schlosser, defensive lineman Cameron Dierig, tight end Kyle Welz, defensive lineman Justin Johnson and defensive lineman Mark Snyder will be representing the Bluebirds on the East squad. The game will be played at Dixie Heights High School on Thursday, June 10 at 7:00PM. The game will be broadcast live on Tri State Internet Sports Radio, which can be found at: http://www.tristateinternetsportsradio.com/.

Buten to Centre College

Highlands senior Nick Buten recently committed to play football for NCAA Division III Centre College, located in Danville, Kentucky. Buten started at wide receiver for the 'Birds, and led the team in receptions, receiving touchdowns and receiving yardage in 2009.

Buten will join teammate Hunter Schlosser at Centre College; Schlosser, an offensive lineman for Highlands, committed to Centre College earlier this year.

Dierig Commits

Fort Thomas Highlands senior Cameron Dierig has committed to play football at the College of Mount St. Joseph. The College of Mount St. Joseph, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is an NCAA Division III school. Dierig was a starter on the defensive line during his senior season. He helped lead the 'Birds to a 15-0 record and state championship.

Schlosser and Combs Commit

Highlands senior offensive linemen Hunter Schlosser and Tyler Combs both recently committed to play football at the collegiate level. Schlosser has committed to play for NCAA Division III Centre College, located in Danville, Kentucky. Combs has committed to play for NCAA Division III Thomas More College, located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky.

Schlosser and Combs were starters on Highlands' offensive line in 2009. They helped lead the way to a perfect 15-0 state championship season for the 'Birds.

Dierig Receives Prestigious Honor

Highlands senior Cameron Dierig was recently honored by the Anthony Munoz Foundation for his accomplishments on the gridiron. He was named the Kentucky Defensive Lineman of the Year for the 2009 season. Dierig is currently being recruited by a number of NCAA Division II and Division III football programs.

Mueller Wins Anthony Munoz Coaching Award

Coach Dale Mueller of Highlands continues to amass honors following the Bluebirds' successful 2009 football campaign. He was recently awarded the Anthony Munoz Community Fund Coach of the Year.

Highlands Contests Previous KHSAA Sanctions

The Fort Thomas Board of Education has submitted a letter to the Kentucky Board of Education formally challenging the Kentucky High School Athletic Association's 2005 ruling, which led to the following sanctions on Highlands: a fine of $1500, the forfeiture of 12 wins from the 2004 season, a three-year probation period, and a two-scrimmage/ two-game suspension of Coach Mueller.

The sanctions stemmed from questions regarding the eligibility of Michael Mitchell, a player who transferred to Highlands for the 2004-2005 academic year. Despite being ruled eligible to play sports for Highlands by the courts, the KHSAA imposed penalties on the school for allowing Mitchell to play.

The Bluebirds won the 2004 Kentucky Class AAA state championship. The team went 14-1 on the field, but had its record changed to 2-13 following the KHSAA's sanctions. Because Mitchell did not play in the state title game, the KHSAA maintained Highlands' 2004 state championship.