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Lady Panthers Beat Greenville In Opener
The Litchfield High School volleyball team picked up a win in their first game of regional play on Monday, Oct. 23, against Greenville. Playing in the opening game of the Vandalia Regional, the … more
Pictured above, BRS president Lisa Billingsley, Jackie Brock and BRS treasurer Steve Johnson with a framed jersey donated from the Lou Brock Legends Collection.
Mrs. Brock Pays BRS Museum A Visit
A visit many years in the making, Jackie Brock visited the Bottomley Ruffing Schalk Baseball Museum in Nokomis on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Accompanied by friends Duane and Linda Flowers, formerly of … more
Soccer Rocker’s program donated $5,241.12 to the Hillsboro Sports Association for the Hillsboro High School Soccer Programs on Saturday, Oct.13. Pictured above are volunteers from the event. From the left, Brady Stritzel, Sophia Mullen, Elliot Lentz, Hunter Payne, Chloee Kenny, Audrey Evans, Emily Lowe, Kendall Peterson Dave Matton, Bill Christian, Haley Lynch, Mark Mattson, Kyle Holcomb, Noah Andrews, Isaiah Hopley, Jaxon Wittenmyer, Amelia Fuller, Blake Cullison and Mason Currie.
Soccer Rockers The Future Of Topper Soccer
Hillsboro Soccer Rocker’s program donated $5,241.12 to the Hillsboro Sports Association for the Hillsboro High School Soccer Programs last Saturday, October 13, 2023. Soccer Rocker program … more
Bryant Doubles Up At Havana
It was a big day for Dustin Bryant at Central Illinois Dragway on Saturday, Oct. 7, as the Litchfield racer made two trips to the winner’s circle. Bryant, right, entered three classes and only … more
Walker, Johnson Near Top In NEPG
 Morrisonville’s Jhak Walker and Gillespie’s Collin Johnson are first and second in their respective classes in the National Enduro Series (NEPG), with eight of the nine rounds in … more
Panthers Off To Playoffs On Win
After claiming the magical fifth a week earlier, the Litchfield Purple Panthers looked to keep the momentum going in their last regular season contest on Friday, Oct. 20. That momentum would keep … more
Chase Knetzer (#9) drew the starting nod at quarterback for Hillsboro on Friday, Oct. 20, due to injury to Jace Stewart. Southwestern defenders made that assignment less than pleasurable as the Toppers fell to the playoff-bound ‘Birds 35-7.
Hillsboro Season Ends At Southwestern
The Piasa Southwestern Birds thumped the visiting Hillsboro Hiltoppers 35-7 at their place Friday evening, Oct. 20, to propel themselves into the first round of the football playoffs which begin this … more
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Nokomis' football coaches try to emphasize gang tackling to their players, which Dolan Harrison (#33) and Kaeden Loafman (#46) took to heart on Friday, Oct. 20, in the Redskins' game against Sangamon Valley. The defense was a big part of the Redskins' 41-23 win over the Storm, a win that gave Nokomis a berth in the Class 1A playoffs next Saturday, Oct. 28, against Greenfield-Northwestern.
Redskins Get Fifth Win, Date With Tigers
The sophomore running back tandem of Nolan Herpstreith and Daryl Evans combined for six touchdowns on Friday, Oct. 20, as Nokomis defeated Sangamon Valley 41-22 to finish the regular season with a … more
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Regional Run Gives Quarton Shot At State
Litchfield senior Camden Quarton is going back to cross country sectionals after finishing in the top 10 at the IHSA Class 1A Sullivan Regional on Saturday, Oct. 20. Quarton ran the three-mile course … more
Lady Panthers Moving On To Sectionals
The Litchfield girls cross country team advanced to sectionals by virtue of their sixth place finish at the IHSA Class 1A Sullivan Regional on Saturday, Oct. 20. The Lady Panthers finished with 195 … more
Ava Walton earned all-tournament honors for the Lincolnwood-Morrisonville JV volleyball team at Lincolnwood’s home tournament on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Athens Knocks Off Lady Lancers
The Lincolnwood-Morrisonville volleyball team welcomed Athens to town on Thursday, Oct. 19, with both teams entering the contest with more than 20 wins. The Lancers put up a solid fight against the … more
Eight seniors and their families were honored on Thursday, Oct. 19, during senior night for the Hillsboro High School volleyball team. From the left are Sophia Blankenship with dad Gabe Blankenship and mom Cody Hodges; Kinley Richardson with dad Chad Richardson and mom Aimee Klump; Hanna Hughes with mom Audra Moore and uncle Mark Hughes; Maycie Fuller with parents Schylar and Mandy Fuller; Leah Satterlee with parents Trevor and Melissa Satterlee; Emoree Shepard with mom Samantha Shepard; Ellie Miller with parents Tisha and Carl Miller; and Tyler Beard with mom Patricia Beard.
Eight Honored On Hillsboro Volleyball Senior Night
It was senior night for the Hillsboro High School volleyball team on Thursday, Oct. 19, and eight members of the 2023 team were honored along with their families. It was bittersweet for two of the … more
Prior to the game seniors Amy Frerichs, Taylor Bradburn, Kendall Stewart and Annika Rhodes were honored along with their parents for their service to the program. All four players played a part in Thursday’s win.
Litchfield Volleyball Team Wins On Senior Night
The Litchfield High School volleyball team sent their seniors out on a high note on Thursday, Oct. 19, with a two-set win over North Mac 25-18, 25-23. Prior to the game seniors Amy Frerichs, Taylor … more
'Skins Earn Share Of MSM Title
The Nokomis High School volleyball team had the chance to clinch a share of the MSM Conference championship on Tuesday, Oct. 17, as the Calvary Saints came to Nokomis for the final conference game … more
Soccer Toppers Fall in Regional Final
The 2023 season ended in heartbreak for the Hillsboro High School boys soccer team Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Effingham St Anthony IHSA regional final as the Toppers fell to the Newton Eagles by the … more
Lancers Come Up Short In Regional Title Game
On paper, Tuesday's regional championship game between Lincolnwood and Pleasant Plains looked like it would be a defensive battle. On the field, nothing occurred to dissuade fans from that thought as … more
Freshman Tori Elvidge goes up for a kill early in the Lancers’ loss to Pawnee on Monday, Oct. 16. With several key players out due to injury, Coach Kimberly Denney has had to turn to her underclassmen to carry some of the load the last few weeks.
Pawnee Keeps Lancers From Conference Crown
The Lincolnwood High School volleyball team entered their game on Monday, Oct. 16, with a shot at a share of the MSM Conference title. Unfortunately, Pawnee had other ideas and kept the Lancers from … more
Members of the Hillsboro High School cheerleading squad hosted a special fundraiser at the last home football game of the season on Friday evening, Oct. 13. During the second quarter of the game, the high school squad invited mini cheerleaders to join them on the sidelines in cheering for the Toppers. Donations were accepted for the youngsters to participate. Pictured above, senior cheerleader Brynn Connor, center, gets a hug from Karsyn Lynch, while Betsy Reed (left) and Emi Lemons (right) cheer on their favorite team.
Toppers Look To Keep Birds Out Of Playoffs
The Toppers’ varsity football team travels to southwestern Macoupin County tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 20, for the last game of the 2023 season. If the 3-5 Toppers can defeat the 4-4 Piasa … more
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Tennis Toppers Wrap Up Season
The Hillsboro girls tennis team saw their season come to a close on Monday, Oct. 16, at the sectional tournament in Effingham. The meet started on Friday, Oct. 13, at Effingham High School, but … more
Toppers Survive Birds Upset Bid
The volleyball season hasn’t gone as well as Southwestern would have hoped, but on Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Piasa Birds made Hillsboro work for every single point. The Toppers were able to … more
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