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Hillsboro's Adrian Harston closely guards Gillespie senior Bryan Jubelt during the first half of the Toppers' 70-69 victory over the Miners on Saturday, Feb. 18. With the win, Hillsboro advances to the semifinals of the Litchfield Regional, where they will play Pana at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Toppers Knock Out Miners
Hillsboro’s boys’ basketball team had to patch a lineup together Saturday afternoon, February 18, when they hosted the Gillespie Miners in the first round of the Litchfield Regional … more
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Hillsboro's Nathan Matoush tries to drive past Kaleb Gardner of Greenville during the Toppers' home game on Thursday, Feb. 16. Gardner had 17 points and two of Greenville's 12 threes as the Comets defeated Hillsboro 83-40.
Toppers Fall To Comets To End Regular Season
It wasn’t the result Hillsboro players, coaches and fans envisioned for their Senior Night festivities when Greenville came to town to conclude the regular season, but visions don’t … more
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Toppers To Play Pittsfield For Regional Championship
The trip to Pittsfield was one of the longest of the year for the Hillsboro girls basketball team, but after the Lady Hiltoppers’ 58-45 win over South County on Tuesday, Feb. 14, they will … more
With 25 points in Hillsboro's 55-51 loss to Southwestern on Feb. 14, Will Christian became the 19th Hillsboro boys basketball player to reach the 1,000 point milestone for his career.
Christian Tops 1,000 Point Mark For Toppers
Piasa defended their home court while enhancing their memories of Senior Night on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) Tuesday night in South Central Conference play by defeating the Hillsboro Hiltoppers … more
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Hillsboro High School senior Blaze Helton was surrounded by family as he signed his letter of intent to play football at Illinois College this fall. Pictured above, in front, from the left are Hallie Wright, Holden Wright, Harrison Helton, Laura Phillips, Hank Phillips, Henry Phillips, Blaze Helton and Liberty Helton. In the second row are Lauren Fuller, Angie Ackerson and Harper Helton. In back are Michael Fuller, Nora Fuller, Bob Ackerson, Bonny Fuller, Rex Fuller, Adam Wright, Hayes Wright, Amanda Wright, Shelly Helton, Theresa Helton, Hudson Wright, Kinley Richardson, Eric Helton and Trace Helton.
Toppers’ Helton To Play For Illinois College
Blaze Helton was surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 7, as the Hillsboro High School senior made his decision to play football and continue his education at Illinois College official. “It … more
After Hillsboro trailed by as many as 14 in the third quarter, Topper senior Layne Rupert nearly rallied her team all the way back against Greenville on Thursday, Feb. 9. Rupert scored 14 of her 16 points in the fourth quarter, but the Comets held on to claim a 51-47 win to clinch the South Central Conference championship.
Comets Hold Off Lady Toppers
It was the perfect atmosphere for a game of its magnitude on Thursday, Feb. 9, in Greenville as the host Comets took on Hillsboro for the South Central Conference championship in girls basketball. A … more
Wells Just Misses State Bid
Hillsboro’s Zander Wells got just about as close to making it to the IHSA State Wrestling Finals as anyone could possibly get. On Feb. 10-11, Wells was one of 12 wrestlers vying for a top … more
Toppers Fall To North Mac
Although the Hillsboro boys’ basketball Toppers suffered a third consecutive loss Friday evening, Feb. 10, when the visiting North Mac (Macoupin County) Panthers defeated them 79-71, the newest … more
Hillsboro senior Sierra Compton (right) works her way past Pana defender Kooper Dressen during the South Central Conference showdown on Monday, Feb. 6, in Hillsboro. Compton had 11 points in the game, which the Toppers won 64-55 to remain in contention for a South Central Conference championship.
Win Over Pana Gives Toppers Title Shot
The last time the Hillsboro girls basketball team won a South Central Conference title was 2018-19, but a 64-55 win over Pana on Monday, Feb. 6, means that the Toppers are one step closer to ending … more
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Bulldogs, Buffington Shoot Down Toppers
As the Hillsboro boys’ basketball game at Staunton wore down Tuesday evening, Feb. 7, in Staunton, a moment from the movie Hoosiers came to mind. One of the coach’s (played by Gene … more
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Litchfield's Keenan Powell (left) tries to chase down Hillsboro's Will Christian in the second half of the match-up between the Toppers and Purple Panthers on Friday, Feb. 3. Both players led their respective teams in scoring (Powell had 19, Christian had 25), but it was Hillsboro who pulled away with the 76-45 win.
Hillsboro Upends Purple Panthers
When Litchfield came to the Hillsboro gym Friday evening, Feb. 3, history was slightly in Hillsboro’s favor; it was game number 275 between the two basketball teams, and Hillsboro had claimed … more
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Hillsboro's Mitchell Lowe tries to wrap a pass around Ryan Eisenbarth of Nokomis during their game on Feb. 4.
Redskins Roll Past Toppers
When Hillsboro met Nokomis for fifth place in the Rick McGraw Invitational on Jan. 20 in Litchfield, the game was close until the late fourth quarter when the Redskins pulled away for a 71-66 win. … more
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Caden Duff of Vandalia pushes against the chin of Hillsboro's Seth Hubbart just seconds before Hubbart secures the pin in his 145-pound match at the Auburn Regional on Saturday, Feb. 4. Hubbart went on to finish fourth at the regional and will be an alternate at next weekend's sectional in Carterville.
Wells Earns Second Sectional Bid
Injuries, illness and just plain bad luck have took a toll on the Hillsboro wrestling team, but through all of the misfortune, Zander Wells has been one of the few constants for the … more
Lady Hiltoppers Score Season High
The North Mac girls basketball team was 14-14 going into their home game with Hillsboro on Feb. 2, but conference wins had been harder to come by for the Lady Panthers. In their first six games in … more
Hillsboro High School senior Brayden Fowler made his college decision official on Wednesday, Feb. 1, as he will be continuing his football and academic career at McKendree University in Lebanon. From the left are Brayden’s mom Amanda Fowler, Brayden Fowler, Brayden’s uncle Craig Hires and Brayden’s grandmother Jane Weller.
Journal-News On The Line: Fowler Goes From Purple To Orange Then Back To Purple
It can be hard to change schools, especially in high school, but for Hillsboro senior Brayden Fowler, the switch from Litchfield to Hillsboro turned out pretty well, especially on the football … more
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Roadrunners End Braves' Bid For IESA State Spot
The clock struck midnight on the Nokomis seventh grade boys basketball team's Cinderella run on Monday, Jan. 30, as the Braves fell to Dieterich in the St. Elmo Sectional. The third seed in the … more
Gillespie's Jenna Clark (#11) tries to box out Hillsboro's Sophia Blankenship (#32) during a free throw in the second half of the Toppers' home game on Thursday, Jan. 26. The Hiltoppers won the battle of the orange and black 71-39, thanks in part to a 36-12 first quarter advantage.
Miner Victory Gives Toppers Major Boost
After four straight losses, the Hillsboro girls basketball team was in need of a confidence boost. On Thursday, Jan. 26, the Toppers got just that and kept their hopes for a South Central Conference … more
Toppers Rack Up Points In Win
It was a game of “mosts” for Hillsboro’s boys’ basketball team as they hosted Gillespie in a South Central Conference contest Friday night, Jan. 27; three were positive, one … more
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Lovellette A Learning Experience For Toppers
Nelson Mandela once said, “I never lose. I either win or I learn.” On Jan. 27-28, the Hillsboro wrestling team learned a lot at the Rich Lovellette Invitational in Litchfield. Short … more
Lady Hiltoppers Fall To Highland At Home
The Hillsboro girls basketball team was at home for the first time in two weeks on Monday, Jan. 23, as they played host to a tough squad from Highland. The Bulldogs entered the game with an 18-7 … more
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