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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Photo by Kevin Hensley/ The Graham Star Jim De la Cruz placed 14 in the two-mile run.

Photo by Kevin Hensley/ The Graham Star Jim De la Cruz placed 14 in the two-mile run.

HHS cross country travels to Robbinsville

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The Highlands School Cross Country team traveled to Robbinsville on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to participate in the Currahee Classic. Timothy McDowell placed highest for the day in the two-mile run with a time of 12:58.20 to place fifth. Jim De La Cruz placed 14 in the two-mile run with a time of 14:02.