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As many have pointed out on this board for years and years, Highlands has never had to stress of phasing a "rebuilding" year because it is simply non-existent when it comes to their program. We have learned that is all so false now, as the talent has rapidly depleted in Fort Thomas. While they are still in contention and haven't played a single district game yet, they have had running clock after running clock slapped down on them. Not exactly something I can explain to a tee, but there is obviously something wrong. MY big question is, what should we expect from Highlands from here on out? Is this your daddy's Bluebirds anymore? Is this the level of competitiveness we will see from Highlands year in and year out? It's hard to get an understanding for the current situation at Highlands, maybe some of you that are more "in the know" can inform me/us.

Is Highlands in trouble? Will they stay bad? How much improvement can they foresee with the lack of talent within the school system now due to being a closed district?