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Hillsboro's Nico Clark (center) had three of the Toppers' nine goals in their 9-0 short-game win over Taylorville on Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Hillsboro. The Toppers opened play up in the highly competitive Four Corners Classic in Williamsville on Monday, Sept. 2, losing a 1-0 heartbreaker to the host school. They'll play again tonight, Sept. 3, against Pleasant Plains at 6:30 p.m.

The Hillsboro High School boys soccer team got off to a great start in the opening game of their 2024 campaign as the orange and black downed the Taylorville Tornadoes 9-0 Wednesday night, Aug. 28, … more

9/3/24

Pana Rallies To Stop Lady Toppers In Opener

The Hillsboro High School volleyball team had the unenviable task of starting their season off with Pana, as the 15-time South Central Conference champions came to Topper Territory on Monday, Aug. … more

8/29/24

Toppers Open Up In Virden

Kickoff for the fall varsity football season is all but here; Hillsboro travels to Virden in northern Macoupin County for a 7 p.m. kickoff against the North Mac Panthers on Friday, Aug. 30. … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 8/29/24

Litchfield's Kennedi Isaacs tries to will her putt into the hole on the par-3 fourth hole at the Hillsboro Country Club on Thursday, Aug. 22. Isaacs shot a 60 to tie for Litchfield's third best round as the Lady Panthers finished second to Teutopolis (197), just ahead of the host Lady Hiltoppers (260).

Deja Vu As Panthers Meet Toppers Again

For the second straight match, the Hillsboro and Litchfield girls golf teams were on the same course at the same time as the Lady Hiltoppers hosted their home debut at the Hillsboro Country Club on … more

8/26/24

Fans Get First Taste Of Topper Football

Every fall since 1970 I’ve attended the annual fall intrasquad football game that was played on Hillsboro High’s Sawyer Field. There are a few similarities – same space, same … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 8/26/24

Soccer Toppers Travel To Trenton For Opener

The Hillsboro High School boys soccer team kicks off its 2024 regular season this afternoon, Aug. 26, at Wesclin as the Toppers face off against the Indians in a 5 p.m. varsity contest. For the … more

8/26/24

Here’s How To Get Around Hillsboro High School

With the ongoing construction at Hillsboro High School, there may be a few questions from fans, home and away, about where to park when coming to Hiltopper football and volleyball games. The school … more

8/26/24

Hillsboro’s Colton Weiss shot a 3-over-par 75 to tie for sixth at the Hickory Stick Invitational on Monday, Aug. 19, at Belk Park Golf Course in Wood River.

Weiss Medals, Toppers 8th At Belk Park

The Hillsboro boys golf team finished in the top half of the team standings at the Hickory Stick Invitational on Monday, Aug. 19, and placed two players in the top 20 in the 18-hole tournament at … more

8/22/24

Litchfield, Hillsboro Girls Open Season In Staunton

The Litchfield and Hillsboro girls golf teams opened up their season in Staunton on Tuesday, Aug. 20, as they faced off against the host Lady Bulldogs, Vandalia and Greenville. Staunton shot a … more

8/22/24

Hiltopper Football Set To Scrimmage Friday

Fifty-two young men reported to football practice late Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 20, three days before the annual Sports Drink scrimmage scheduled for Friday, August 23; the first contest of the season … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 8/22/24

Hillsboro Boys Ninth At Indian Springs

The Hillsboro High School boys golf team kicked off their season close to home on Saturday, Aug. 17, as they played in the 17-school St. Anthony Invitational at Indian Springs Golf Course near … more

8/19/24

Hillsboro Football Kicks Off With Gatorade Game

It’s not a regular season, on the record, contest, but football fans are invited to attend Hillsboro High’s intrasquad scrimmage this Friday, Aug. 23, at Sawyer Field on the Topper … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 8/19/24

High School Golf Starts August 15

If you are looking for a sign that the summer break is coming to an end, here it is: high school golf matches begin Aug. 15. Litchfield and Hillsboro boys have tournaments slated for their opening … more

8/8/24

County Wraps Up Summer At Nationals

While the IHSA volleyball season is still a few weeks away, several players from the area got a jump-start on the 2024 campaign this summer by playing in the AAU and USAV national tournaments.. … more

8/1/24

Hillsboro grad Katie Schaake was an asset for University of Missouri-St. Louis softball team both in the pitcher's circle and in the batter box during her time with the Tritons.

College Report: Schaake Finishes College Career As Dual Threat

Athletes that are playing on the diamond, either in baseball or softball, that can pitch and can also hit are rare. At the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) and at Lincoln Land Community … more

by Dan Chamness | 7/22/24

Old Settlers Tennis Tournament Next Step In Growth Of Sport

There is a new addition to the Old Settlers schedule in 2024 thanks to the Hillsboro High School girls tennis team. The idea of this year’s captains, Aubrey Reincke and Zoey Spinner, the … more

7/11/24

On Monday, May 13, friends and teammates Zander Wells and Cole Lenczycki took the next step in their educational and athletic journeys as they signed to play football at Augustana College and Greenville University, respectively. Seated are Zander Wells (#6) with mom, Haley Wells, and Cole Lenczycki (#50), with mom, Jenny Lenczycki. Standing are football and wrestling coach Aaron Shultz, Wells' father Mike Wells, football coach Bill Reed, head wrestling coach Garrett Young, head football coach Joe Reed, football coach and head track coach Zach Reed and Lenczycki's father, Jason Lenczycki.

Wells Follows Brother's Path To Rock Island

The transition from high school to college, academically and athletically, can be a tough one at times, but fortunately for recent Hillsboro grad Zander Wells, someone has already forged a similar … more

6/6/24

Lenczycki Goes From Green To Greenville

Some people might call Cole Lenczycki a late bloomer when comes to the recent Hillsboro graduates time on the football field, but in reality, the seeds of Lenczycki’s time on the gridiron … more

6/6/24

Members of the Hillsboro High School girls soccer team who made all-conference this past season, from the left, were Kinley Richardson, Ava Pollard, Tatum Christian, Reagan Lentz and Kearstynn Davis.

Five From Hillsboro Earn All-SCC Honors

Hillsboro senior Kinley Richardson earned all-conference honors for the fourth time in her career as the 2024 South Central Conference girls soccer all-conference list was released recently. … more

6/6/24

Hillsboro Baseball Had Its Share Of Highlights In 2024

For those who feel victories are the only desired results of athletic contests, 2024 was not a happy time for the HHS fans. However, those were some highlights for me despite the 6-24 record. I … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 6/6/24