Sports

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.

Photo by Christopher Lugo HHS senior Hayley Borino reached a milestone in her basketball career Tuesday night, 1,000 points.

Lady Highlanders get the ‘W’ on Senior Night

Highlander Editor

Thursday, February 10, 2022

It was a historic night as the Highlands School varsity basketball teams split on Senior Night against Hiwassee Dam, Tuesday night.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Ava Schmitt passes the ball.

Highlanders split

Highlander Editor

Thursday, January 20, 2022

The Highlands School varsity basketball teams were back in action on Friday night, splitting games against Swain County High School. Girl’s Game: Highlands – 58 Swain – 37 The Lady Highlanders got an early start and held on to beat Swain County 58-37.

Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle HHS senior J.D. Head dribbles against Summit on Tuesday.

Highlander boys basketball takes down Summit

Highlander Editor

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Fresh off a two-week Christmas break, the Summit Bears boys basketball team fell to the Highlanders, 64-27, at home on Tuesday night. The Highlanders outscored the Bears 10-3 during the first quarter.

Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Staff Highlands’ Jeffrey Olvera defends against Blue Ridge on Dec. 14. The Highlanders won the game 63-35.

HHS sweeps battle with Blue Ridge

Highlander Editor

Thursday, December 30, 2021

It was a battle of the plateau on Dec. 14, as the Blue Ridge Bobcats varsity basketball teams hosted Highlands School Highlanders. Highlands prevailed in the girls game 64-25 and the Highlander boys claimed a 63-35 win.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff HHS junior Bella Wilson fights for a layup in the Lady Highlander’s win against Hayesville, Friday night.

HHS splits on Friday night

Highlander Editor

Thursday, December 16, 2021

The Highlands School varsity basketball teams split in a matchup between Hayesville, Friday night. With the split, both teams are now 2-4 for the season.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff HHS senior Hayley Borino fights for a layup against Cherokee on Friday night.

Homecoming heartbreak

Highlander Editor

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Though they were close games for both Highlands School varsity basketball teams, both teams fell to Cherokee High School on Friday nights Homecoming matchup.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff HHS junior Kaden Mitchell goes up for a shot against Towns County, Friday night.

HHS opens basketball season

News Staff

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Basketball season is now in full swing as the Highlands School varsity basketball teams opened the season splitting with Towns County on Friday night.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Nathan Keener dribbles the ball against Swain this season.

HHS soccer ends season against Mountain Heritage

Highlander Editor

Thursday, November 11, 2021

With a record of 5-5 for the season, the Highlands School varsity boy’s soccer team finished its season with a loss to Mountain Heritage High School last Monday, 2-1. The Highlanders took a long drive to Burnsville and were able to keep the score even at 0-0 at the half.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff The HHS varsity volleyball team finished conference play with a record of 6-0, after defeating Blue Ridge Early College 3-0, last Wednesday.

Little Smoky Mountain Tourney Champs

Highlander Editor

Thursday, October 28, 2021

The Highlands School Lady Highlanders varsity volleyball team is not only the Little Smoky Mountain Conference Champs, but they are also working their way through the NCHSAA State Playoff brackets after defeating East Wilkes High School on Saturday in straight sets. HHS vs.