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Dixie HeightsHighlands
Colonels
7
Bluebirds
40

The Highlands (Fort Thomas, KY) varsity football team won Friday's home playoff game against Dixie Heights (Edgewood, KY) by a score of 40-7.

Game Details: Highlands High School

This game is a part of the "2023 Kentucky High School Football Playoff Brackets: KHSAA - Class 5A" tournament.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dixie Heights00707
Highlands21190040
Final score provided by T. Rue.
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Box Score Stats

Dixie Heights (23-24)

Highlands (23-24)
37
Total Plays
42
9
First Downs
13
9
Penalties
4
55
Penalty Yards
23

Game Stats

Dixie Heights (23-24)

Dixie Heights has not entered stats for this game.

Highlands (23-24)

Highlands

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1441.25041.0114169.8
6Rio Litmer (So)020.00010.0
8Brody Benke (Sr)1241.50041.01041135.4
Highlands

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals3842311.15925
3Cam Giesler (Sr)1920911.05812
4Devon James (Jr)4133.340
5Jack White (Jr)242.030
8Brody Benke (Sr)1219416.25913
22Tayden Lorenzen (Fr)133.030
Highlands

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals14141.011
5Carson Class (Sr)14141.011
Highlands

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals1
5Carson Class (Sr)1
Highlands

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals42341032469
3Cam Giesler (Sr)209209
4Devon James (Jr)1313
5Carson Class (Sr)413246
5Jack White (Jr)44
8Brody Benke (Sr)194194
22Tayden Lorenzen (Fr)33
Highlands

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals4234141464
3Cam Giesler (Sr)209209
4Devon James (Jr)1313
5Carson Class (Sr)4141
5Jack White (Jr)44
8Brody Benke (Sr)19441235
22Tayden Lorenzen (Fr)33
Highlands

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals1032422.0
1Tyus Mccarter (Jr)101
2Dominic Gregory (Jr)11
5Carson Class (Sr)101
16Connor Wallace (Sr)112
19Lincoln Hicks (Sr)011
20Nathan Welch (Sr)123
21Ryan Reynolds (Sr)112
23Griffin Taylor (Sr)011
26Ethan Grimm (Jr)2131.0
34Dalton Roller (Sr)055
42C. Stojkovic (Sr)055
46Reed Hellmann (Sr)145
52Josh Studer (Sr)1121.0
71Evan Johnson (Sr)022
88Brady Carnohan (So)011
97Carson Shelton (Sr)167
Highlands

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals221.0
5Carson Class (Sr)122.0
20Nathan Welch (Sr)100.0
Highlands

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals931635.1560
15Jack Haggard (Sr)931635.1560
Highlands

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals13131.031
5Carson Class (Sr)13131.031
Highlands

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals100.00231.533
5Carson Class (Sr)231.533
18Thomas Ferring (Jr)100.000
Highlands

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals636440
3Cam Giesler (Sr)21212
5Carson Class (Sr)166
8Brody Benke (Sr)31818
41Logan Nickelman (Jr)44
Highlands

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals45.84
41Logan Nickelman (Jr)45.84
Highlands

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals516
3Cam Giesler (Sr)22
5Carson Class (Sr)11
8Brody Benke (Sr)33

Game Story

Kentucky High School Football - Dixie Heights routed by Highlands

November 10, 2023: Fort Thomas, KY 41075

The Dixie Heights Colonels football team (Edgewood, KY), was ripped 40-7 in Friday's non-league challenge with the host Highlands Bluebirds (Fort Thomas, KY)

The Colonels now sport a 5-7 record. They take the field next when they host Scott for a 5A District 6 challenge on Friday, September 13. Dixie Heights will meet a Eagles team coming off a 47-20 non-league loss to Lloyd Memorial (Erlanger, KY). The Eagles record now stands at 2-7.

Coaches Summary

First Quarter

H---(11:29)---CAM GEISLER 8 YD RUN; LOGAN NICKELMAN KICK
H----(8:46)---BRODY BENKE 31 YD RUN; LOGAN NICKELMAN KICK
H----(4:05)---BRODY BENKE 58 YD RUN; LOGAN NICKELMAN KICK

Second Quarter

H---(11:15)---CARSON CLASS 41 YD PASS FROM BRODY BENKE, PASS FAILED
H----(5:00)--- CAM GEISLER 58 YD RUN; KICK BLOCKED
H----(0:05)----BRODY BENKE 8 YD RUN; LOGAN NICKELMAN KICK

Third Quarter

D---(1:31)---RICE 23 YD PASS; FROM GREGG; KOHLS KICK

Tony RueColonels Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. DHHS 0, Highlands 0
    Posted @ 6p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 6p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6p

  4. Weather Conditions

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

    Start of Game

    Dixie Heights1st Quarter
    Dixie Heights kicking off to Highlands.
    Posted @ 6:05p

  6. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    touchback
    Posted @ 6:05p
  7. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highlands1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Highlands - #3 Cam Giesler with a 8 Yd Rushing TD. DHHS 0, Highlands 6
    Posted @ 6:07p
  8. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Highlands1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Highlands - PAT Good. DHHS 0, Highlands 7
    Posted @ 6:08p
  9. 0 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highlands1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Highlands - #8 Chase Jacob with a 31 Yd Rushing TD. DHHS 0, Highlands 13
    Posted @ 6:15p
  10. 0 - 14

    Made Point After

    Highlands1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Highlands - PAT Good. DHHS 0, Highlands 14
    Posted @ 6:16p
  11. 0 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highlands1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Highlands - #8 Chase Jacob with a 58 Yd Rushing TD. DHHS 0, Highlands 20
    Posted @ 6:25p
  12. 0 - 21

    Made Point After

    Highlands1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Highlands - PAT Good. DHHS 0, Highlands 21
    Posted @ 6:25p

  13. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    The Rout is on Peeps
    Posted @ 6:30p
  14. 0 - 21

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    DHHS 0, Highlands 21
    Posted @ 6:33p
  15. 0 - 27

    Passing Touchdown

    Highlands2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Highlands - #8 Chase Jacob 50 Yd pass completed to #5 Jack White for a TD. DHHS 0, Highlands 27
    Posted @ 6:36p
  16. 0 - 27

    Missed Point After

    Highlands2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Highlands - PAT Missed. DHHS 0, Highlands 27
    Posted @ 6:36p
  17. 0 - 33

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highlands2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Highlands - #3 Cam Giesler with a 60 Yd Rushing TD. DHHS 0, Highlands 33
    Posted @ 6:49p
  18. 0 - 33

    Missed Point After

    Highlands2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Highlands - PAT Missed. DHHS 0, Highlands 33
    Posted @ 6:49p

  19. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    PAT blocked by Dixie
    Posted @ 6:50p

  20. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Bluebirds with the interception by number20
    Posted @ 6:54p

  21. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Bluebirds 50 yard run number 3
    Posted @ 6:59p
  22. 0 - 39

    Rushing Touchdown

    Highlands2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - #8 Chase Jacob with a 8 Yd Rushing TD. DHHS 0, Highlands 39
    Posted @ 7:01p
  23. 0 - 40

    Made Point After

    Highlands2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Highlands - PAT Good. DHHS 0, Highlands 40
    Posted @ 7:02p

  24. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    5 seconds till half
    Posted @ 7:03p
  25. 0 - 40

    Halftime

    Halftime
    DHHS 0, Highlands 40
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:03p
  26. 0 - 40

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Highlands3rd Quarter
    Highlands to kick off to Dixie Heights.
    Posted @ 7:23p
  27. 6 - 40

    Passing Touchdown

    Dixie Heights3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Dixie Heights - #8 Brach Rice 23 Yd pass completed to #6 Brad Roaden for a TD. DHHS 6, Highlands 40
    Posted @ 7:43p
  28. 7 - 40

    Made Point After

    Dixie Heights3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Dixie Heights - PAT Good. DHHS 7, Highlands 40
    Posted @ 7:43p
  29. 7 - 40

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    DHHS 7, Highlands 40
    Posted @ 7:43p

  30. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Dixie kids played hard all year
    Posted @ 7:56p

  31. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Highlands Warren Central should be a great championship but Bluebirds will shelf another Chip by a least a Tuddy book it
    Posted @ 7:59p
  32. 7 - 40

    End of Game

    Final
    DHHS 7, Highlands 40
    Posted @ 7:59p

Players of the Game

Dixie Heights (23-24)

Dixie Heights has not selected any Players of the Game.

Highlands (23-24)

Congratulations to #8 Brody Benke (overall) and #3 Cam Giesler (offensive) for being selected the Highlands Football Players of the Game.

Scoretracker Providers

Tony RueColonels Reporter

Rankings & Records

Dixie Heights (23-24)

KYReg.
368
OverallDistrictHomeAwayWin %District %PFPA
5-73-22-33-4.417.600409317

Highlands (23-24)

KYReg.
102
OverallDistrictHomeAwayWin %District %PFPA
12-25-07-25-0.8571.000619240

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Dixie Heights		2.612.21.44.46.034.1
Highlands		13.016.48.46.5-44.2

Dixie Heights Videos

Highlands Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Highlands vs. Playoffs Round 4 2023 3:01
  • Play video icon Recap: Highlands vs. Playoffs Round 3 2023 2:52

Head-to-Head

  • Highlands won on 9/29/2023
    9/29 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Highlands131714751
    Dixie Heights770721

    The Highlands (Fort Thomas, KY) varsity football team won Friday's away conference game against Dixie Heights (Edgewood, KY) by a score of 51-21.

    Box score
  • Highlands won on 11/10/2023
    11/10 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Dixie Heights00707
    Highlands21190040

    The Dixie Heights (Edgewood, KY) varsity football team lost Friday's away playoff game against Highlands (Fort Thomas, KY) by a score of 40-7.

    Box score

Team Stat Comparison

Dixie HeightsHighlands
-Rushing Yards Per Game234.9
-Passing Yards Per Game224.4
-Total Yards Per Game459.3
-Tackles Per Game56.1
-Sacks Per Game1.4
0.1Points Per Game43.6

Team Leaders

Dixie HeightsHighlandsNational Avg.
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Rushing Yards Per Game#3 Cam Giesler98.620.6
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Passing Yards Per Game#8 Brody Benke132.150.5
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Total Yards Per Game#8 Brody Benke231.036.9
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Tackles Per Game#20 Nathan Welch7.42.7
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Sacks Per Game#85 Luke Schneider0.50.2
#49 Andrew Kohls1.0Points Per Game#8 Brody Benke13.02.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Dixie Heights3-3Highlands5-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/8/23Dixie HeightsCovington Catholic(L) 31-248/25/23Covington CatholicHighlands(L) 35-21
9/22/23Boone CountyDixie Heights(W) 53-010/6/23Boone CountyHighlands(W) 53-7
10/5/23Dixie HeightsConner(W) 42-1410/13/23ConnerHighlands(W) 58-7
10/13/23ScottDixie Heights(W) 67-710/19/23HighlandsScott(W) 57-6
10/20/23Dixie HeightsCooper(L) 21-149/22/23HighlandsCooper(W) 58-51
11/24/23CooperHighlands(L) 17-15
10/27/23RyleDixie Heights(L) 53-219/8/23RyleHighlands(W) 52-20

Record Breakdown

Dixie Heights (23-24)

Highlands (23-24)
5-7
Overall
12-2
3-2
League
5-0
1-4
Non-League
4-1
0-2
Head to Head
2-0
3-3
Common Opponent
5-2
2-3
Home
7-2
3-4
Away
5-0
0-0
Neutral
0-0
1-1
Playoff
3-1
4-7
In-State
12-2
1-0
Out-of-State
0-0