Sports

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands seniors Hayley Borino and Reese Schmitt high-five after a goal against Hayesville.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands seniors Hayley Borino and Reese Schmitt high-five after a goal against Hayesville.

Lady Highlanders stomp Hayesville on senior night, tie for first in conference

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The Highlands School Lady Highlander varsity soccer team is on a hot streak, winning the last three games against Blue Ridge, Hayesville and Murphy, tying themselves with Swain County High School for first place in the Little Smoky Mountain Conference.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff HHS seniors Julia Schmitt and Hayley Borino both had two goals on the night.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff HHS seniors Julia Schmitt and Hayley Borino both had two goals on the night.

Lady Highlanders dominate Blue Ridge, 7-1

Highlander Editor
Thursday, May 5, 2022
On Monday night, the Highlands School Lady Highlander varsity soccer team struck early and hard to take down Blue Ridge Early College, 7-1, in a conference matchup.
Photo by Jody Pierson/Staff Highlands’ Margaret Cole hands off the baton to teammate Nicole Taylor during the Tri-State Middle School Track Championship at Rabun Gap on Saturday. Highlands and Tallulah Falls battled back and forth to the final event in the team competition.

Photo by Jody Pierson/Staff Highlands’ Margaret Cole hands off the baton to teammate Nicole Taylor during the Tri-State Middle School Track Championship at Rabun Gap on Saturday. Highlands and Tallulah Falls battled back and forth to the final event in the team competition.

Down to the wire: Highlands and Tallulah Falls stage a barn burner

Highlander Editor
Thursday, April 28, 2022
While track and field is generally thought of as an individual sport, Highlands School head track coach Brett Lamb was worried about the team standings during the Tri-State Middle School Track Championships at Rabun Gap on Saturday.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Kayden Pierson, Claire Worley and Anne Elizabeth Woods congratulate Charlotte Westendorf after a goal on Friday afternoon.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Kayden Pierson, Claire Worley and Anne Elizabeth Woods congratulate Charlotte Westendorf after a goal on Friday afternoon.

HMS Lady Highlanders shutout Murphy, 4-0

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Rain, snow and windy weather couldn’t stop the Highlands Middle School Lady Highlanders from putting on a dominating performance against the Murphy Middle School Lady Bulldogs last Friday, 4-0. “I was really happy with how they played tonight,” coach Rachel Wilson said.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands freshman Gabriela Diaz gets help from her teammates after scoring a goal on Monday night.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands freshman Gabriela Diaz gets help from her teammates after scoring a goal on Monday night.

Highlanders tame Bulldogs

Highlander Editor
Thursday, April 7, 2022
The wins keep flowing in for the Highlands School varsity girl’s soccer team, after a tie against Brevard, 3-3, last Friday and a solid performance against Murphy High School on Monday night, 5-2. “We have to get back to the basics and play like we know how to play,” Head coach Caleb Brown said.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands School junior Addie Westendorf had the first goal of the night against Rabun County on Friday.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands School junior Addie Westendorf had the first goal of the night against Rabun County on Friday.

Three ‘W’s in a row

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Highlands School varsity girls’ soccer team is on a hot streak, winning three in a row against Cherokee, Thursday night 9-0, Rabun County, Friday night 6-2, and Blue Ridge Early College, Monday night 8-0. “I think this season is progressing pretty well,” head coach Caleb Brown said.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands senior Reese Schmitt leans back for a shot against Franklin Friday night. Schmitt had two goals on the night.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands senior Reese Schmitt leans back for a shot against Franklin Friday night. Schmitt had two goals on the night.

Highlands School dominates Franklin 4-1, Friday night

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
On Friday night, the Highlands School Lady Highlander soccer team traveled down the mountain and came back with a ‘W’ against Franklin High School, 4-1. “I think the high press worked,” HS head coach Caleb Brown said.
With the win, the Lady Highlanders improve to 16-9 on the season, and face Avery County (6-18) in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs tonight at 6 p.m., at Highlands School.

With the win, the Lady Highlanders improve to 16-9 on the season, and face Avery County (6-18) in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs tonight at 6 p.m., at Highlands School.

SECOND ROUND BOUND

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Lady Highlanders varsity basketball team is headed to the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Playoffs after a 66-43 win over Hiwassee Dam, Tuesday night.
Submitted Photo HHS freshman Finneaus Garner represented Highlands School at the West NCHSAA Regional Swim Meet on Friday.

Submitted Photo HHS freshman Finneaus Garner represented Highlands School at the West NCHSAA Regional Swim Meet on Friday.

Garner represents HS at Regional Swim Meet

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 10, 2022
On Friday, Feb. 4, Highlands School freshman Finneaus Garner traveled to Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center for the 2022 West NCHSAA Regional Swim Meet. Swimming in the maximum number of individual events allowed (two) Garner did well.