Highlands High School continued its impressive run this season by crushing Covington Catholic 38‑20 in the Blitz 5 Game of the Week on Friday night. The Bluebirds, now 6‑1 overall and unbeaten in district play, entered the contest ranked No. 1 in the Kentucky Class 4A state polls and quickly established control.
Early Dominance Sets the Tone
The Bluebirds opened the game with a 17‑point surge. On Covington Catholic’s first offensive snap, safety Gabe Williams intercepted quarterback Dylan Courtney, giving Highlands immediate field position. Sophomore quarterback Bryce Armstrong capitalized on the turnover with a four‑yard touchdown run on fourth‑and‑goal.
Highlands kept the pressure on, and running back Colt Kremer broke free for a 21‑yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 14‑0 before the first quarter ended. A 12‑play drive in the second quarter culminated in a 37‑yard field goal by Kai Anderson, pushing the advantage to 17‑0.
Colonels Find a Glimmer of Hope
Covington Catholic finally got on the board late in the first half when Courtney connected with Owen Pitzer for a 17‑yard touchdown pass, narrowing the gap to 17‑7 at halftime. The momentum, however, was short‑lived.
Second Half: Highlands Pulls Away
Highlands opened the third quarter with a 41‑yard touchdown run by Gabe Williams, making it 24‑7. After a defensive stand on a fourth‑down attempt, Armstrong added another score on a six‑yard run, bringing the tally to 31‑7.
With the game firmly in hand, Kremer delivered the final blow, ripping off a 36‑yard touchdown run with just ten seconds left in the third quarter. The Bluebirds finished the quarter with 21 unanswered points, turning a competitive 17‑7 halftime score into a 38‑7 lead.
Colonials’ Late Effort
Covington Catholic’s sophomore Kiyan Miller managed two fourth‑quarter touchdowns, including a long run following a big kickoff return, but the outcome was already decided.
Looking Ahead
The win sends Highlands into next week’s contest against Elder, extending its six‑game winning streak. Covington Catholic will travel to face Cathedral, hoping to rebound from the loss.
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