Sports

Lamb honored for athletic department achievements

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Highlands School athletic director and basketball coach Brett Lamb recently brought home the Region 8 Charlie Adams DSA Award for 2024. Lamb, a 1987 graduate of Highlands High School, has spent his career working with young athletes and advancing sports education.
Highlanders sophomore Francisco Gooch (left) and junior Jesus Mendoza vie for the ball against a member of the Cherokee Braves during their match on Monday night.

Highlanders sophomore Francisco Gooch (left) and junior Jesus Mendoza vie for the ball against a member of the Cherokee Braves during their match on Monday night.

Soccer takes down Cherokee

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Highlanders boys varsity soccer team triumphed with a 9-1 win over the Cherokee Braves at home on Monday. It came after a loss to the Franklin Panthers on Thursday, Sept. 12 and a win over the Hayesville Yellow Jackets on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Highlanders junior Bryan Jarquin delivers a shot on goal at the home game Monday night, which found the back of the net and added to his team’s lead.

Highlanders junior Bryan Jarquin delivers a shot on goal at the home game Monday night, which found the back of the net and added to his team’s lead.

Highlanders get first soccer win over Wildcats

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The Highlanders soccer team’s first conference game of the season on Monday evening, Sept. 9, was a success, as the Highlanders won 7-1 over the Andrews Wildcats. It was the Highlanders’ first win this season as well, which Coach Caleb Brown said was “really important” after a string of losses.
Blue Ridge’s Miguel Juan-Julian (11) defends as Franklin’s Graham Caldwell looks to find a shooting lane during their game on Thursday.

Blue Ridge’s Miguel Juan-Julian (11) defends as Franklin’s Graham Caldwell looks to find a shooting lane during their game on Thursday.

Blue Ridge falls to Franklin

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
It took Franklin a few minutes to get its offense acclimated to the friendly confines of Blue Ridge Early College’s pitch on Thursday afternoon, but once the Panthers found their footing they proved hard to contain in a 5-1 win.
Rabun Gap will start its football season with a nationally televised game against Baylor (TN) on Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.

Rabun Gap will start its football season with a nationally televised game against Baylor (TN) on Sunday at 1 p.m. on ESPN.

Rabun Gap to play nationally televised football game

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s football team will play on ESPN at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 as they take on Baylor School (TN) in Chattanooga. Local players from Highlands and Cashiers include Wesley Cox, Owen Madden, and James Neil.
Lady Highlanders senior Mallory Shriver (8) serves the ball at the game against Murphy on Monday evening, Aug. 19.

Lady Highlanders senior Mallory Shriver (8) serves the ball at the game against Murphy on Monday evening, Aug. 19.

Lady Highlanders fall to rival Bulldogs

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Lady Highlanders volleyball team lost 3-1 against the Murphy Lady Bulldogs at their home game on Monday evening, Aug. 19. It came after a 3-0 loss against the Rosman Lady Tigers on Thursday, Aug. 15 and a 3-1 win over the Andrews Lady Wildcats on Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Highlands and Franklin renewed their soccer rivalry on Monday night in the season opener for both teams.

Highlands and Franklin renewed their soccer rivalry on Monday night in the season opener for both teams.

Highlands soccer drops opener to Franklin

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The regular season is underway for Highlands men’s soccer. On the first official day of the regular season Aug. 12, the Highlanders traveled to Franklin for a season-opening match against their cross-county rivals.
The Highlands Hurricanes capped their Mountain Swim League season with a victory in the annual All Star meet hosted by Jackson County Swim Team.

The Highlands Hurricanes capped their Mountain Swim League season with a victory in the annual All Star meet hosted by Jackson County Swim Team.

Hurricanes win All Star meet

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
On Saturday, July 20, 31 Highlands Hurricanes traveled to Sylva to compete in the Mountain Swim League All Star meet. A swimmer had to post a qualifying time to be eligible to swim in the meet. The Hurricanes defeated Franklin Amateur Swim Team 338-247.
Highlands bested Cherokee and Jackson counties in a three-team meet.

Highlands bested Cherokee and Jackson counties in a three-team meet.

Highlands Hurricanes bring home another league win

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team recently traveled to Murphy to compete with Cherokee County Aquatics Club and Jackson County Swim Team. The Hurricanes won 365 to 297 JCST to 248 CCAC. The Hurricanes were led by first time Jr. Olympic Qualifier Bella Batista and Jr.
The Highlands Hurricanes beat Cherokee County and Jackson County on June 27.

The Highlands Hurricanes beat Cherokee County and Jackson County on June 27.

Hurricanes race to three-team victory

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
On Thursday, June 27, the Highlands Hurricanes hosted Cherokee County Aquatics Club from Murphy and Jackson County Swim Team from Sylva. The Hurricanes won 666 to JCST’s 273 and CCAC’s 167. All of the Highlands Hurricanes scored. The Hurricanes were led by Jr.