Highlands School 2021-22 senior athletes

From left are Highlands girls varsity volleyball team managers seniors Kaitlyn Doerter and Bella Branham on Senior Night.

Bella Branham and family.

Highlands Bella Branham tips the ball against Blue Ridge when she played for the JV team in September 2019.

Kaitlyn Doerter and family.

Emma Minton and family.

Highlands Emma Minton passes at home on Senior Night, Oct. 14, 2021.

Haley Small and family.

Haley Small laughs at a joke from the bleachers before serving on Senior Night.

Ava Schmitt and family.

Ava Schmitt spikes it at the conference championships against Rosman.

From left are India Clark and Ava Schmitt celebrating winning the conference championship. In the center background wearing a Highlander sweatshirt is Schmitt’s mom Tori, freaking out over the win.

Julia May Schmitt and family.

Julia May Schmitt blocks a Rosman hit during the conference championship on the road.

Reese Schmitt and family.

Reese Schmitt bumps a set at home on Senior Night.

Brandy Zagal and family on Senior Night.

Brandy Zagal passes during the conference championship in Rosman.

Highlands girls varsity volleyball team. Somehow Reese Schmitt was the only senior to avoid taking position on the bottom row.

From left are Highlands boys varsity senior soccer players Jeffrey Olvera, Win Dyleski, Lawson Shuler, Brandon Moss, and Dylan Cortez on Senior Night on Oct. 11, 2021.

Dylan Cortez steals a pass playing against Cherokee at home on Senior Night.

Win Dyleski chases down a tipped pass on Senior Night at home.

Highlands senior players presented their parents with flowers during Senior Night. Pictured above is a hug between Win Dyleski and his mother after presenting her with a flower on Senior Night.

Brandon Moss launches for a header against Cherokee.

Jeffrey Olvera takes it to the outside for a second before turning right back around and heading for Cherokee’s goal on Senior Night.

Lawson Shuler punts the ball up to the offense while rocking Highlands goalie position during Senior Night against Cherokee.

Highlands boys varsity soccer team.

Highlands Coach Caleb Brown said a few words about the impact each senior had on the team during Senior Night.

Highlands underclassman showed up in full force to support their senior soccer players on Senior Night. Not sure why they’re all covered in white powder.

A Jeffrey Olvera super fan.

Kaki Dyleski showing her support for her brother Win on Senior Night.

Pictured from left are Highlands senior girls varsity soccer players Ava Schmitt, Reese Schmitt, Kaitlyn Doerter, Haley Small, Brandy Zagal, Hayley Borino, Julia May Schmitt, and Ruth Hernandez.

Hayley Borino on a fast break against Swain in Franklin.

Kaitlyn Doerter sends the ball up to the offense at home on Senior Night.

Ruth Hernandez chases down a pass on Senior Night at home.

Ava Schmitt throws it out of the box at home on Senior Night.

Julia May Schmitt vies for position against Swain in Franklin.

Reese Schmitt centers the ball against Hayesville at home.

Haley Small keeps the pressure on Hayesville on Senior Night.

Brandy Zagal moves the ball up the field against Hayesville.

Highlands girls varsity soccer team celebrates a win against Swain playing on the road in Franklin.

Win Dyleski and family on Senior Night.

Win Dyleski lays it up for 2 points against Hiwassee Dam on Senior Night.

Brandon Moss and family.

Brandon Moss snags a rebound against Hiwassee Dam and kicks it back out to the perimeter.

Normally donning Bobcat apparel, Ingra Moss trades green for blue on Senior Night to support her nephew Brandon.

Jeffrey Olvera and family.

Jeffrey Olvera breaks for the hoop against Hiwassee Dam on Senior Night at home.

West versus Mid-West 1-A All-Star Basketball Games were hosted by Highlands. Chosen for the West from left are BREC Michael Martinez and Highlands Jeffrey Olvera. West won in overtime.

Mason Taylor and family.

Mason Taylor could not suit up on Senior Night due to injury, pictured he drives to the hoop against Cherokee.

Hayley Borino and family during Senior Night.

Hayley Borino breaks for the hoop against Hiwassee Dam.

Highlands Coach Brett Lamb presents Hayley Borino with her 1,000th point ball.

Hayley Borino grabs a hug from her father after scoring her 1,000 career point.

Editor’s Note: I thought Julia May Schmitt was signaling Hayley Borino at the freethrow line for an alley-oop, but she was getting ready for Borino’s 1,000th point.

Bella Branham and family.

Bella Branham scopes out her options before setting a play in motion against Hiwassee Dam on Senior Night.

Ava Schmitt and family.

Ava Schmitt shoots a short jumpshot for 2 against Hiwassee Dam.

Julia May Schmitt and family.

Julia May Schmitt under pressure on all sides sinks a fadeaway against Hiwassee Dam.

Reese Schmitt and family.

Reese Schmitt drives to the hoop against Hiwassee Dam.

Maddie Webb and family.

Maddie Webb giving consistent support from the sidelines throughout the season, including a huge amount of behind the scenes work to keep things running smoothly. Not sure why, but there’s a life-size cutout of McDreamy in the background behind Will Mathiowdis’ awesome mustache.

Highlands girls varsity basketball team listens to Coach Brett Lamb on Senior night against Hiwassee Dam.

Supporting Highlands seniors on the sidelines from left are Abbie Doerter, Aislynn Luck, and Bella Wilson on Senior night against Hiwassee Dam.

Highlands High School Cheerleaders from left are Karla Diaz, Brandy Zagal, Maddie Coen, and Taylor Rickert on Senior Night on Feb. 8, 2022.

Maddie Coen and family.

Maddie Coen

From left are senior HS cheerleaders Taylor Rickert and Maddie Coen cheering on the Highlanders on Senior Night.

Karla Diaz and family.

Karla Diaz

Karla Diaz standing to the left of younger sister and fellow HS cheerleader Shirley Diaz.

Taylor Rickert and family.

Taylor Rickert

Taylor Rickert cheering on the highlanders on Senior Night.

Brandy Zagal and family.

Brandy Zagal

Catching poms poms while cheering on the Highlanders on Senior Night from left are seniors Karla Diaz and Brandy Zagal.