Bluebirds
| 04/29/26 @ Cooper | 6-4 |
| 04/28/26 @ Dixie Heights | 14-3 |
| 04/27/26 @ Conner | 4-1 |
Highlands extended their winning streak to three on Wednesday, bumping them up to 21-6. They skirted past the Cooper Jaguars 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bluebirds have posted since March 28th.
Kaitlyn Dixon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kate Class, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run.
As for Cooper, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-6-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss they have suffered since May 9, 2025.
On Cooper's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Lily Spraker gave up four earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Desiree Mack was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI.
Highlands and Cooper should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Kentucky Rankings. The Bluebirds (ranked 26th) will meet Henry County (ranked 91st) at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Cooper will take on Boone County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank advantage (49 vs. 146).
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