BirdsBaseball

KY State Runner-up: 2015, 2018
9th Region Champs: 59, 65, 73, 81, 96, 97, 15, 16, 17, 18 - #4peat

[Perfect Game Ohio Valley @PG_OhioValley]

HP View of ‘28 Layton Riesenbeck (@BirdsBaseball)… #PGHS @LaytonRies13211

[Perfect Game Ohio Valley @PG_OhioValley]

‘26 CF Brooks Hendrix (@BirdsBaseball)

Picks up where he left off in ‘25 w/ this piece to right. Finishes the home opener 1-1 (2 Walks, 2 RS & 4 SB)

Hit .577 a year ago & led the state in hits. One of the top @PG_Uncommitted ‘26 in KY still on the board‼️#PGHS @BrooksHendrix19

[Perfect Game Ohio Valley @PG_OhioValley]

‘27 C Kai Anderson (@BirdsBaseball)

Strokes this ball the other way for an RBI. Loose wrists, gets in zone early & works through the ball. One of the top backstops in ‘27 (KY). #PGHS @the_kaianderson

[Perfect Game Ohio Valley @PG_OhioValley]

‘26 OF Arthur Kirk (@BirdsBaseball)

Comes up clutch here w/ this go-ahead RBI single in the 6th. Smaller frame that stays short & direct to the ball. #PGHS

[Perfect Game Ohio Valley @PG_OhioValley]

‘28 3B Layton Riesenbeck (@BirdsBaseball)

Pieces this double in the RC gap. Gap2gap approach w solid contact ability & strength to all fields. Efficient bat speed. #PGHS @LaytonRies13211

[Perfect Game Ohio Valley @PG_OhioValley]

‘27 OF Michael Tincher (@BirdsBaseball)

Super athletic @ the lead-off spot. Lead the way with a couple hits & an RBI. Good feel for the barrel, ability to drive the ball on the outer half the other way. #PGHS @michaeltinch23

[Perfect Game Ohio Valley @PG_OhioValley]

‘27 LHP Ronan Thaler (@BirdsBaseball)

Mostly upper 70s w/ a few 80s. Loose arm that mixed slots. Struck out 4 in his three innings. Located BB & CH for strikes. 73 K%. #PGHS @ThalerRonan

[Perfect Game Ohio Valley @PG_OhioValley]

‘27 LHP Braden Glaser (@BirdsBaseball)

Got the start & cruised in his 4 innings. Limited weak contact on a couple hits & one free pass. Finished w/ 7 Ks & allowed 2 R (1 ER). FB in low 80s (SNK). SL produced whiffs (clip). Tough angle. #PGHS @BradenGlaser

[Prep Baseball Kentucky @PrepbaseballKY]

‘26 OF Brooks Hendrix
@BirdsBaseball

5’11” 165 lbs

After hitting .578 on the HS season and just a few days after smashing a massive HR completely out of Kentucky Proud Park, he does not miss this majestic 💣 at the All Star Game.

@PB_Uncommitted
@kyhsbca
@CTrinkle23 👀

[BirdsBaseball @BirdsBaseball]

The dude is all state...

[Fort Thomas Schools @FTSchools]

The @BirdsBaseball lads are off to Lexington!

Highlands and South Warren meet in the KHSAA state playoffs at 1:30pm at the University of Kentucky.

Listen to the livestream if you can't make it to the ballgame.

https://t.co/jICLAvTelK

Go Birds!
@FTSUPT
@fthhsathletics

[BirdsBaseball @BirdsBaseball]

See you in Lexington!!

[Fort Thomas Schools @FTSchools]

Video: A Trip to Lexington Awaits!

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:

Highlands vs. South Warren
Friday, June 6th
1:30pm

Enjoy his hype video and we'll see you at the University of Kentucky on Friday!

(Photo Courtesy: Jennifer Jones)

@FTSUPT
@fthhsathletics
@BirdsBaseball

Go Bluebirds!

[Evan Dennison @EvanDennison1]

FINAL:
9th Region baseball championship

Highlands 5, Beechwood 2

The Bluebirds get it done!

[Prep Baseball Kentucky @PrepbaseballKY]

‘25 Nolan Schwalbach goes up and gets this offering that’s plenty deep enough to score Senior Garrett Wiggins staking @BirdsBaseball to a 3-0 lead after 1 1/2 in the 9th Region Championship with berth to Lexington on the line.

#RoadToLexington

[Prep Baseball Kentucky @PrepbaseballKY]

2025 1B/OF Iain Carner (@IainCarner44)
@BirdsBaseball

Highlands wasted no time here, jumping out to a quick 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st. Carner gets them on the board with this backside RBI base hit for his 31st knock of the year.

#RoadToLexington

[Prep Baseball Kentucky @PrepbaseballKY]

2027 C Malakai Anderson (@the_kaianderson)
@BirdsBaseball

2.06s in-game pop time

Energy through the roof with Kai behind the dish!📈🔥

Young backstop secures another scoreless inning for Highlands here, firing it down on a long hop to 2nd base in time to nail the runner. 1-3 with an RBI at the plate as well

3-2 Birds lead as we head to the 6th

#RoadToLexington

[Todd Benke @tbenke16]

Keep an eye on Highlands junior @BrooksHendrix19. Batting .575 (7th in State) with 50 hits (3rd in State). More people need to know about him! @PrepbaseballKY @JBaioni @c1floyd_ @JamieTessoff @prepbaseball