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The Highlands (Fort Thomas, KY) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Covington Catholic (Park Hills, KY) by a score of 31-28.

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Covington Catholic0147728
Highlands1077731
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Box Score Stats

Covington Catholic (25-26)

Highlands (25-26)

41
Total Plays
65
11
First Downs
19
3
Penalties
6
32
Penalty Yards
42
16:19
Possession Time
31:41

Game Stats

Covington Catholic has not entered stats for this game.
Highlands

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1520193.75012.91124100.6
6Rio Litmer (Sr)1418169.77812.11124101.4
22Tayden Lorenzen (Jr)1224.50024.0093.8
Highlands

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals451904.22103
1Gabe Williams (Jr)5316.2210
2Isaac Niemann (Sr)122.020
5Aiden Duncan (Sr)6264.3100
6Rio Litmer (Sr)5214.2180
7Colt Kremer (So)6294.890
22Tayden Lorenzen (Jr)22813.71303
Highlands

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1519312.9241
1Gabe Williams (Jr)36220.724
9J. Feldbruegge (Jr)44210.519
11Connor Carnohan (Sr)11313.013
13Cale Harris (Jr)33110.318
17Ian Garrahan (Sr)3279.014
22Tayden Lorenzen (Jr)11818.0181
Highlands

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals1
6Rio Litmer (Sr)1
Highlands

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1901938263528
1Gabe Williams (Jr)31626563221
2Isaac Niemann (Sr)22
5Aiden Duncan (Sr)2626
6Rio Litmer (Sr)2121
7Colt Kremer (So)2929
8Chase Jacob (Jr)1717
9J. Feldbruegge (Jr)4242
11Connor Carnohan (Sr)1313
13Cale Harris (Jr)3131
17Ian Garrahan (Sr)2727
22Tayden Lorenzen (Jr)811899
Highlands

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals190193193383
1Gabe Williams (Jr)316293
2Isaac Niemann (Sr)22
5Aiden Duncan (Sr)2626
6Rio Litmer (Sr)21169190
7Colt Kremer (So)2929
9J. Feldbruegge (Jr)4242
11Connor Carnohan (Sr)1313
13Cale Harris (Jr)3131
17Ian Garrahan (Sr)2727
22Tayden Lorenzen (Jr)812418123
Highlands

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals1722394.0
0Michael Tincher (Jr)123
1Gabe Williams (Jr)221.0
2Isaac Niemann (Sr)5161.0
4P. Klosterman (Sr)101
8Chase Jacob (Jr)111.0
9J. Feldbruegge (Jr)11
11Connor Carnohan (Sr)224
14Jimi Cox (So)033
18Dom Listerman (So)022
23Andrew Lucas (Sr)224
26Ryan Dunn (Sr)145
29G. Schwalbach (Sr)011
50Max Merz (Sr)022
55Mason Howard (Sr)022
64Griffin Benke (Jr)1121.0
Highlands

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.045
2Isaac Niemann (Sr)1.04
64Griffin Benke (Jr)1.05
Highlands

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals1
11Connor Carnohan (Sr)1
Highlands

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals631452.3601
49M. Anderson (Jr)631452.3601
Highlands

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals58216.42326331.537145
1Gabe Williams (Jr)46516.32326331.537128
8Chase Jacob (Jr)11717.01717
Highlands

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals424731
22Tayden Lorenzen (Jr)42424
49M. Anderson (Jr)77
Highlands

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals441.0111.0237
49M. Anderson (Jr)441.0111.0237
Highlands

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals314
22Tayden Lorenzen (Jr)314

Game Story

Kentucky High School Football - Highlands nudges Covington Catholic

October 3, 2025: Fort Thomas, KY 41075

In Friday's league match, the host Highlands Bluebirds football team scored a tight 31-28 win over the Covington Catholic Colonels.

With the win, Highlands advances its record to 6-1 on the season. The Bluebirds travel to Elder (Cincinnati, OH) to play the Panthers in a non-league battle on Friday, October 10. The Panthers go into the battle with a record of 7-0. Elder won 24-16 in their recent league battle against Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, OH)

The Colonels now own a 4-3 record. They play next when they host Cathedral for a non-league battle on Friday, October 10. Covington Catholic will play a Fighting Irish team coming off a 21-15 non-league win over Center Grove (Greenwood, IN). The Fighting Irish record now stands at 5-2.

Coaches Summary

First Quarter

HIGHLANDS---(6:42)---TAYDEN LORENZEN 1 YD RUN; KAI ANDERSON KICK
HIGHLANDS---(1:45)---KAI ANDERSON 23 YD FG

Second Quarter

COVCATH---(7:33)---DYLAN GEISER 26 YD RUN; TANNER ROBERTSON KICK
HIGHLANDS---(3:29)---TAYDEN LORENZEN 2 YD RUN; KAI ANNDERSON KICK
COVCATH---(0:43)---LOGAN SANNING 5 YD PASS FROM CASH HARNEY; TANNER ROBERTSON KICK

Third Quarter

HIGHLANDS---(2:33)---TAYDEN LORENZEN 7 YD RUN; KAI ANDERSON KICK
COVCATH------(2:11)---OWEN PITZER 91 YD PASS FROM CASH HARNEY; TANNER ROBERTSON KICK

Fourth Quarter

COVCATH----(0:41)---CASH HARNEY 8 YD RUN; TANNER ROBERTSON KICK
HIGHLANDS---(0:03)---TAYDEN LORENZEN 18 YD PASS FROM RIO LITMER; KAI ANDERSON KICK

Camden PosinskiBluebirds Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. CCHS 0, Highlands 0
    Posted @ 6:29p
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:29p
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:29p
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:29p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Covington Catholic1st Quarter
    Covington Catholic kicking off to Highlands.
    Posted @ 6:29p
  6. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highlands1st Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - Rushing TD. CCHS 0, Highlands 6
    Posted @ 6:30p
  7. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Highlands1st Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - PAT Good. CCHS 0, Highlands 7
    Posted @ 6:30p
  8. 0 - 10

    Field Goal

    Highlands1st Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - Field Goal. CCHS 0, Highlands 10
    Posted @ 6:30p
  9. 0 - 10

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    CCHS 0, Highlands 10
    Posted @ 6:30p
  10. 0 - 10

    Long Pass

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic - #2 with a long pass. CCHS 0, Highlands 10
    Posted @ 6:31p
  11. 6 - 10

    Rushing Touchdown

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic - #9 Dylan Gaiser with a Rushing TD. CCHS 6, Highlands 10
    Posted @ 6:32p
  12. 7 - 10

    Made Point After

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic - #96 PAT Good. CCHS 7, Highlands 10
    Posted @ 6:32p
  13. 7 - 10

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Highlands2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic kicked off to Highlands. Highlands has the ball on their own 31-yard line. CCHS 7, Highlands 10
    Posted @ 6:34p
  14. 7 - 10

    Long Pass

    Highlands2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Highlands - #6 Rio Litmer with a long pass to #17 Ian Garrahan. CCHS 7, Highlands 10
    Posted @ 6:38p
  15. 7 - 16

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highlands2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Highlands - #22 Tayden Lorenzen with a Rushing TD. CCHS 7, Highlands 16
    Posted @ 6:40p
  16. 7 - 17

    Made Point After

    Highlands2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Highlands - PAT Good. CCHS 7, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:40p
  17. Game Attendance

    2nd Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:40p
  18. Field Conditions

    2nd Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:40p
  19. Weather Conditions

    2nd Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:40p
  20. 7 - 17

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Highlands kicked off to Covington Catholic. Covington Catholic has the ball on their own 30-yard line. CCHS 7, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:42p
  21. 7 - 17

    Long Run

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic - #9 Dylan Gaiser with a long run. Covington Catholic has the ball on Highlands' 35-yard line. CCHS 7, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:43p
  22. 7 - 17

    Long Pass

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic - #2 with a long pass. Covington Catholic has the ball on Highlands' 12-yard line. CCHS 7, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:44p
  23. 7 - 17

    Update

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic - 2nd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Highlands' 3-yard line. CCHS 7, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:46p
  24. 7 - 17

    Red Zone Alert

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic is inside Highlands' 20. CCHS 7, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:46p
  25. Game Attendance

    2nd Quarter
    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 6:47p
  26. 7 - 17

    Update

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Covington Catholic - 3rd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Highlands' 3-yard line. CCHS 7, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:47p
  27. 7 - 17

    Update

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Covington Catholic - 4th down, Under a minute, ball on Highlands' 5-yard line. CCHS 7, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:48p
  28. 13 - 17

    Passing Touchdown

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Covington Catholic - #2 5 Yd pass completed to #9 Dylan Gaiser for a TD. CCHS 13, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:50p
  29. 14 - 17

    Made Point After

    Covington Catholic2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Covington Catholic - #96 PAT Good. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:50p
  30. 14 - 17

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Highlands2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Covington Catholic kicked off to Highlands. Highlands has the ball on their own 25-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:52p
  31. 14 - 17

    Long Pass

    Highlands2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - #6 Rio Litmer with a long pass to #1 Gabe Williams. Highlands has the ball on Covington Catholic's 47-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:54p
  32. 14 - 17

    Update

    Highlands2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on Covington Catholic's 32-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 6:57p
  33. 14 - 17

    Halftime

    Halftime
    CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 6:58p
  34. 14 - 17

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Highlands3rd Quarter
    Highlands to kick off to Covington Catholic.
    Posted @ 7:21p
  35. 14 - 17

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Covington Catholic3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Highlands kicked off to Covington Catholic. Covington Catholic has the ball on their own 3-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 7:24p
  36. 14 - 17

    Update

    Covington Catholic3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic - 3rd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 3-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 7:25p
  37. 14 - 17

    Turnover on Downs

    Highlands3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic has turned possession over on downs. Highlands has the ball on their own 20-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 7:27p
  38. 14 - 17

    Update

    Highlands3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Highlands - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 42-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 7:31p
  39. 14 - 17

    Long Pass

    Highlands3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Highlands - #6 Rio Litmer with a long pass to #13 Cale Harris. Highlands has the ball on Covington Catholic's 39-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 7:32p
  40. 14 - 17

    Update

    Highlands3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Highlands - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Covington Catholic's 25-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 7:33p
  41. 14 - 17

    Big Play - Sack

    Covington Catholic3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic with a sack. Highlands has the ball on Covington Catholic's 34-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 7:35p
  42. 14 - 17

    Red Zone Alert

    Highlands3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Highlands is inside Covington Catholic's 20. CCHS 14, Highlands 17
    Posted @ 7:36p
  43. 14 - 23

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highlands3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Highlands - #22 Tayden Lorenzen with a 7 Yd Rushing TD. CCHS 14, Highlands 23
    Posted @ 7:37p
  44. 14 - 24

    Made Point After

    Highlands3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Highlands - #49 Malakai Anderson PAT Good. CCHS 14, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:37p
  45. 14 - 24

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Covington Catholic3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Highlands kicked off to Covington Catholic. Covington Catholic has the ball on their own 9-yard line. CCHS 14, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:39p
  46. 20 - 24

    Passing Touchdown

    Covington Catholic3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic - #2 93 Yd pass completed for a TD. CCHS 20, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:40p
  47. 21 - 24

    Made Point After

    Covington Catholic3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic - #96 PAT Good. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:41p
  48. 21 - 24

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Highlands3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic kicked off to Highlands. Highlands has the ball on their own 22-yard line. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:42p
  49. 21 - 24

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:45p
  50. 21 - 24

    Update

    Highlands4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Highlands - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 37-yard line. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:45p
  51. 21 - 24

    Punt

    Covington Catholic4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Highlands has punted to Covington Catholic. Covington Catholic has the ball on their own 15-yard line. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:50p
  52. 21 - 24

    Punt

    Highlands4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic has punted to Highlands. Highlands has the ball on Covington Catholic's 9-yard line. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:54p
  53. 21 - 24

    Red Zone Alert

    Highlands4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Highlands is inside Covington Catholic's 20. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:54p
  54. 21 - 24

    Update

    Highlands4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Highlands - 2nd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Covington Catholic's 5-yard line. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:55p
  55. 21 - 24

    Interception

    Covington Catholic4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Covington Catholic intercepts a Highlands pass and has the ball on their own 20-yard line. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 7:57p
  56. 21 - 24

    Big Play - Sack

    Highlands4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Highlands - #2 Isaac Niemann with a sack. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:06p
  57. 21 - 24

    Long Pass

    Covington Catholic4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Covington Catholic with a long pass. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:07p
  58. 21 - 24

    Red Zone Alert

    Covington Catholic4th Quarter Under a minute
    Covington Catholic is inside Highlands' 20. CCHS 21, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:07p
  59. 27 - 24

    Rushing Touchdown

    Covington Catholic4th Quarter Under a minute
    Covington Catholic - #2 with a Rushing TD. CCHS 27, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:08p
  60. 28 - 24

    Made Point After

    Covington Catholic4th Quarter Under a minute
    Covington Catholic - PAT Good. CCHS 28, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:08p
  61. 28 - 24

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Highlands4th Quarter Under a minute
    Covington Catholic kicked off to Highlands. Highlands has the ball on their own 24-yard line. CCHS 28, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:10p
  62. 28 - 24

    Long Pass

    Highlands4th Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - #6 Rio Litmer with a long pass to #1 Gabe Williams. Highlands has the ball on their own 45-yard line. CCHS 28, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:11p
  63. 28 - 24

    Long Pass

    Highlands4th Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - #6 Rio Litmer with a long pass. CCHS 28, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:13p
  64. 28 - 24

    Red Zone Alert

    Highlands4th Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands is inside Covington Catholic's 20. CCHS 28, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:13p
  65. 28 - 24

    Update

    Highlands4th Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - 2nd down, Under a minute, ball on Covington Catholic's 13-yard line. CCHS 28, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:14p
  66. 28 - 24

    Update

    Highlands4th Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on Covington Catholic's 18-yard line. CCHS 28, Highlands 24
    Posted @ 8:15p
  67. 28 - 30

    Passing Touchdown

    Highlands4th Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - #6 Rio Litmer 17 Yd pass completed to #22 Tayden Lorenzen for a TD. CCHS 28, Highlands 30
    Posted @ 8:17p
  68. 28 - 31

    Made Point After

    Highlands4th Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - #49 Malakai Anderson PAT Good. CCHS 28, Highlands 31
    Posted @ 8:18p
  69. 28 - 31

    End of Game

    Final
    CCHS 28, Highlands 31
    Posted @ 8:23p

Game Photos

Photos by Wayne Litmer

Players of the Game

Covington Catholic (25-26)

Covington Catholic has not selected any Players of the Game.

Highlands (25-26)

Congratulations to #22 Tayden Lorenzen (overall), #6 Rio Litmer (offensive), #2 Isaac Niemann (defensive) and #1 Gabe Williams (special teams) for being selected the Highlands Football Players of the Game.

CCHS @ Highlands Football Game Info

Fri., Oct. 3, 2025 @ 7p
Highlands High School
The Highlands (Fort Thomas, KY) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Covington Catholic (Park Hills, KY) by a score of 31-28.

Scoretracker Providers

Camden PosinskiBluebirds Reporter

Rankings & Records

Covington Catholic (25-26)

NationalKYReg.
1,186185
OverallDistrictHomeAwayWin %District %PFPA
4-30-11-13-2.571.000256127

Highlands (25-26)

NationalKYReg.
695104
OverallDistrictHomeAwayWin %District %PFPA
6-12-04-02-1.8571.000236120

Team Scoring Averages

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Covington Catholic
014.07.07.0--36.6
Highlands
11.37.17.06.36.08.033.7

Team Stat Comparison

Covington CatholicHighlands
-Rushing Yards Per Game147.7
-Passing Yards Per Game193.0
-Receiving Yards Per Game193.0
-Total Yards Per Game340.7
-Tackles Per Game48.0
-Sacks Per Game1.3
-Points Per Game30.6

Team Leaders

Covington CatholicHighlandsNational Avg.
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Rushing Yards Per Game#22 Tayden Lorenzen46.914.1
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Passing Yards Per Game#6 Rio Litmer167.315.4
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Receiving Yards Per Game#1 Gabe Williams33.411.4
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Total Yards Per Game#6 Rio Litmer182.930.0
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Tackles Per Game#26 Ryan Dunn6.32.8
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Sacks Per Game#25 Sam Feldbruegge0.50.3
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Points Per Game#22 Tayden Lorenzen10.02.4

Record Breakdown

Covington Catholic (25-26)

Highlands (25-26)

4-3
Overall
6-1
0-1
League
2-0
4-2
Non-League
4-1
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
0-2
Common Opponent
2-0
1-1
Home
4-0
3-2
Away
2-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
4-2
In-State
6-1
0-1
Out-of-State
0-0