Hillsboro High Sports | The Journal-News

Litchfield senior Tug Schwab shot a 2-over-par 38 on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Hillsboro Country Club to help the Panthers to a pair of close wins over Hillsboro and Carlinville.

It was senior night for the Hillsboro High School golf program as the Toppers took a moment before their match on Sept. 19, to honor it’s three soon-to-be graduates. Austin Loskot, Carson … more

9/21/23

Soccer Toppers Take Down Dogs

After playing in an absolute epic match Monday during the inaugural Grace Cup, no one would blame the Hillsboro High School boys soccer team for being mentally, emotionally and physically exhausted. … more

9/21/23

In front, from the left, are Tim Hopper, Mason Currie, Chanse Liebscher, Landon Bandy, Isaiah Hopley, Brennan Harston, Tony White, Izac Zerrusen, Nico Clark, Mitchell Cunningham, Abraham Putnam, Beto Quiroz, Noah Andrews and Quinn Hunt. In the back are James Hertel, Randy Leetham, Coach Jason Burke, Kaiden Brown, Dawson Guinn, Jozzie Pineda, Nykolas Pineda, Rhys Riggs, Blake Cullison, Hunter Payne, Mitchell Lowe, Lennon Guinn, Logan Murray, Jaxon Wittenmeyer, Brady Stritzel, Antonio Valentin, Brodie Clinard, Clayton Rufus, William Yeske, Aiden Meyers and Mark Mattson, Ed Kirby, Bill Clinard, Sharon Schoen, Earl Meier, Greg Schoen, Zian Ellis and Assistant Coach Matt Lentz.

Hillsboro Lions Club Donates $1,000 To Soccer Field

Players and coaches for the Hillsboro High School boys soccer team accepted a $1,000 donation from the Hillsboro Lions Club on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 12, at the Hillsboro Sports Complex. With the … more

9/21/23

Vandals Hand Hiltoppers First Loss In SCC Prequel

The Vandalia boys golf team handed Hillsboro their first loss of the season on Monday, Sept. 18, but the Toppers did manage to earn a share of medalist honors for the match. Shooting a 163, the … more

9/21/23

It's Hillsboro, It's Litchfield, It's Week Five For Football

Questions abound before the Hillsboro at Litchfield varsity football game tomorrow, Sept. 22; known answers aren’t as obvious. The weatherman Wednesday afternoon said rain was probable … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 9/21/23

Zander Wells, one of Hillsboro’s dynamic duo Friday night, compiled 238 rushing yards on 10 carries against Gillespie. One of his backfield partners, Dylan Lessman, gained 234 yards on 10 carries as the Toppers scored 62 points, 45 more than the Miners in the win on Sept. 15.

Dynamic Duo Major Problem For Miners

Defensive coordinators on all levels of football know its imperative to have two cornerbacks who can “set the edge,” keep the opposing players from breaking down … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 9/18/23

CENTER AND GUARD • The Grace Cup Returns

Soccer was always Grace and I’s thing. Her Uncle Daniel got her first soccer ball for her just a few days after she was born. She used to dribble around the ottoman in our living room, with … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 9/18/23

In front, from the left, are Emoree Shepard, Hanna Hughes, Reagan Lentz, Kennady Clayton, Maycie Fuller, Leah Satterlee and Amya Greenwood. In the back are Tyler Beard, Tatum Christian, Addison Lowe, Kearstynn Davis, Ellie Miller, Sophia Blankenship and Coach Emily Zimmerman.

Lady Hiltoppers Third At Vandalia Tourney

After losing a three-set heartbreaker at home to Carlinville on Thursday, the Hillsboro High School volleyball team was looking to rebound with a strong performance at the Vandalia Tournament on … more

9/18/23

Soccer Toppers Get Big Win At North Mac

After a hard fought tilt against the Greenville Comets on Tuesday that took just about all of the allotted 80 minutes to decide, the Hillsboro High School boys soccer team traveled to North Mac … more

9/18/23

Weiss Medals As Toppers Down Panthers, Trojans

The Hillsboro boys golf team improved to 8-0 on the season with a victory over North Mac and Auburn in Girard on Friday, Sept. 15. Playing on the short, but unique layout of Oak Hills Country … more

9/18/23

Panthers Shoot Season Best At Home Meet

The Litchfield girls golf team picked up their second win of the year on Tuesday, Sept. 12, as they finished second on their home course in a match with Glenwood and Pana. The Panthers shot a … more

9/18/23

Toppers Take Top Four Spots Against Pana

The Hillsboro boys golf team took the top four spots individually on Monday, Sept. 11, as the Toppers defeated Pana 175-228 at the Hillsboro Country Club. Tycen Thacker finished with a 5-over-par 41 … more

9/14/23

Lady Hiltoppers Score Victory Over Marquette

After a busy weekend at the Montgomery County Invitational Grace Tournament, the Hillsboro volleyball team was back at home on Monday, Sept. 11. Following their first loss of the season, the Toppers … more

9/14/23

Topper Fans Should Come Early

A word of advice to Topper football fans heading to Sawyer Field tomorrow night – Come early. The parking situation is the same as three weeks ago because of construction. Those with handicap … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 9/14/23

Nico Clark (left) had a pair of goals in the Toppers' 2-1 win over Greenville on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Hillsboro Sports Complex. The win evened the Toppers' record to 1-1 in the South Central Conference.

Soccer Toppers Grind It Out Against Comets

With several members of the Hillsboro High School boys soccer team also members of the choir and, as a result key pieces of the Operetta each spring, the orange and black are no strangers to … more

9/14/23

Hillsboro Gets SCC Win In Three Set Thriller

The Hillsboro High School volleyball team picked up their first South Central Conference win of the season and improved to 5-0 with a gutty three-set win over Vandalia on Thursday, Sept. 7. The … more

9/11/23

The Lincolnwood-Morrisonville volleyball team celebrates as senior Taryn Millburg receives the championship trophy for the Montgomery County Invitational Grace Tournament from Charley Herschelman, the sister of the tournament's namesake, the late Grace Herschelman. The Lancers won the tournament for the second year in a row, defeating Hillsboro 25-19, 23-25, 25-19 to improve to 10-0 on the season.

Lancers Repeat At Grace Tourney

What has been a banner year for Montgomery County volleyball got even better over the weekend as Lincolnwood, Hillsboro and Nokomis took the top three spots at the Montgomery County Invitational … more

9/11/23

Hillsboro's Dylan Lessman, who scored the Toppers' first touchdown in Staunton on Friday, Sept. 8, throws a stiff-arm at a defender during the third quarter of the Toppers' 35-21 loss to the Bulldogs.

Staunton Dogs Hillsboro In Week 3

If one is a fan of Hillsboro football, Staunton was not a good place to be Friday night, Sept. 8, as the Bulldog offense put 35 points on the scoreboard while the Toppers were limited to 21. … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 9/11/23

Weiss Goes 3-Under At Hillsboro

The Hillsboro boys golf team shot a season-best 156 on their home course on Thursday, Sept. 7, as they defeated Rochester in a dual meet at the Hillsboro Country Club. Led by sophomore Colton Weiss, … more

9/11/23

Soccer Toppers Rebound Against Piasa Birds

After taking one on the chin at the hands of the Litchfield Purple Panthers and dropping their first conference game in two calendar years, the Hillsboro High School boys soccer team returned to the … more

9/11/23