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Hillsboro's Lennon Guinn and Carlinville's Vandon Sproull go shoulder to shoulder in pursuit of a loose ball deep in the Cavaliers' end during the second half of the South Central Conference game in Carlinville. Guinn scored earlier in the game, putting back a rebound on a penalty kick saved by the Cavies, but Carlinville picked up a 2-1 to force a three way tie for the conference title between Carlinville, Hillsboro and Staunton.

The fact that Hillsboro still earned a share of the South Central Conference soccer championship was no consolation to the Toppers after their 2-1 loss to Carlinville on Tuesday, Oct. 8, but the fact … more

10/10/24

Lancers Beat Hillsboro In Annual Grace Game

In 2016, the Hillsboro and Lincolnwood volleyball programs played twice, just two days apart. The second of those two games was the first “Grace Game,” with both teams trading in their … more

10/10/24

Weiss, Thacker Just Miss State Trip

The season came to an end for Hillsboro’s Colton Weiss and Tycen Thacker at the Class 2A Anna-Jonesboro Sectional at the Union County Country Club on Monday, Oct. 7, but only just barely. … more

10/10/24

After Beating Greenville, Vandals Head To Hillsboro

A quick, fleet Vandalia football team will face the Hillsboro Hiltoppers Friday evening, Oct. 11, on Sawyer Field; kickoff time is 7 p.m. The Vandals, overtime winners over Greenville last … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 10/10/24

The Lincolnwood-Morrisonville volleyball team defeated Hillsboro in three sets to take the top spot at the Morrisonville Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 5, in Morrisonville. Members of the Lincolnwood-Morrisonville volleyball team, pictured on the left, in front, from the left, are Zarah Guzman, Ava Walton, Morgan Hampton, Camryn Poggenpohl and Macie Daugherty. In the back row are Audrey Germann, Hannah Hill, Kinley Morris, Jazmin Seaton-Hobson, Kierstyn Denney, Morgan Cowdrey, Tori Elvidge and Kylie Jack.

Lincolnwood, Hillsboro Go 1-2 At Morrisonville

If Monday’s game is anything like the championship of the Morrisonville Tournament, then volleyball fans of Hillsboro and Lincolnwood are in for a treat when the two teams face off for the … more

10/7/24

The Hillsboro boys soccer team celebrated senior night against Pana on Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Hillsboro Sports Complex. Nine seniors and their parents were honored prior to the game, which the Toppers won 6-1. In front, from the left, are Mitchell Cunningham, with parents Ben and Amanda Cunningham; Brodie Clinard, with parents Duane and Deanna Clinard; Caleb Greenwood, with parents Cody and Kassie Greenwood; Nico Clark, with parents Maria and Jorden Clark; Brennan Harston, with mom Diantha Harston; Quinn Hunt, with parents Brandon Hunt, Amanda Slepicka and Mike Overmeyer; Aiden Meyers, with parents Tricia and Justin Meyers; Clayton Rufus, with parents Shauna and Cody Rufus; and Antonio Valentin, with mom Tiffany Vargas.

Soccer Toppers Clinch Share Of SCC Crown

After winning four straight South Central Conference titles, then finishing second to Litchfield last season, the Hillsboro High School boys soccer team claimed at least a piece of the conference … more

10/7/24

Hillsboro’s Amony Anderson ran for 102 yards, including one of the Toppers’ two touchdowns in Pana on Friday, Oct. 4. Despite Anderson’s success on the ground, Pana picked up a 48-14 win over the Toppers, who fell to 0-6 on the year.

Pana Picks Up Homecoming Win Over Toppers

The first quarter at Pana Friday night, Oct. 4, seemed like one of the longest in recent Hillsboro football history, not in terms of clock time but in terms of the toll on fan spirit. It was … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 10/7/24

Hillsboro senior Tycen Thacker, pictured with parents Stacy and Pam Thacker, was recognized before the Toppers’ final home match at the Hillsboro Country Club on Sept. 30. While Thacker’s home matches are in the books, he and teammate Colton Weiss are hoping to extend their season today, as they play in the Class 2A Anna-Jonesboro Sectional at Union County Country Club in Anna.

Topper Golf Picks Up Senior Night Win

Before the Hillsboro boys golf team teed off at Belk Park for the regional on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Toppers had some business to take care of to start the week. On Monday, Sept. 30, senior … more

10/7/24

Lady Redskins Avenge Loss to Lady Toppers

Last week was the week for rematches from the Grace Tournament for the Hillsboro High School volleyball team. Before facing Lincolnwood in the championship of the Morrisonville Tournament on … more

10/7/24

With their 7-2 win over Greenville, the Hillsboro girls tennis team guaranteed themselves a winning record for the second straight season. In front, from the left are Lillian Kirn, Rylee Rogers, Reagan Voyles, Aly Leisure and Isabella Collins. In the back are Lexi Downey, Rylie Jones, Kylie Meyer, Zoey Spinner, Claire Matthews and Alexis Carlye.

Win Guarantees Toppers A Winning Season

Despite the absence of two key players, the Hillsboro High School girls tennis team picked up their second win over a South Central Conference rival on Thursday, Oct. 3, as they defeated Greenville … more

10/7/24

Toppers Score SCC Win

The Hillsboro High School volleyball team evened their conference record to 2-2 on the season with a 25-21, 25-14 win over Southwestern. Playing on their home court, the senior duo of Addison … more

10/7/24

With Coach Jim Luckett looking on, Hillsboro senior Tycen Thacker chips on to the green on the eighth hole at Belk Park Golf Course in Wood River at the Class 2A Roxana Regional on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Both Thacker and teammate Colton Weiss finished in the top ten at the regional to move on to next Monday's sectional in Anna.

Hillsboro's Thacker, Weiss Bounce Back At Regionals

Hillsboro’s Tycen Thacker and Colton Weiss both shot 3-over-par 39s on the back nine at Belk Park to secure their spots in the sectional on Monday, Oct. 7. Playing in the IHSA Class 2A Roxana … more

10/3/24

It was senior night for the Hillsboro High School girls tennis team as the Toppers took time to honor three of their own on Monday, Sept. 30, during their match with Vandalia. Zoey Spinner, Aly Leisure and Sara Milanos were 3-0 on the day, with Spinner and Leisure winning the number one and number two singles, then teaming up to win the number one doubles, while Milanos partnered with Reagan Voyles to pick up a win in the number three doubles match. From the left are Victoria Spinner, Zoey Spinner, Matthew Spinner, Damon Leisure, Aly Leisure, Chrissy Leisure, Angelo Milanos and Sara Milanos.

Toppers Score Seventh Win On Senior Night

Monday, Sept. 30, was senior night for the Hillsboro girls tennis team and the Tennis Toppers celebrated with a 7-2 victory over Vandalia, with the three seniors going 3-0. The Toppers picked up five … more

10/3/24

Lady Lancers Advance Two To Golf Sectionals

Two members of the Lincolnwood-Morrisonville golf team are headed to sectionals after playing in the Class 1A Williamsville Regional at The Rail in Sherman on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Senior Anna Jones and … more

10/3/24

Hiltoppers Head To Pana

Topper football fans who follow their team to Pana this Friday, Oct. 4, have a chance to enjoy the loudest, most visible scoreboard in the South Central Conference; it’s complete with fireworks … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 10/3/24

Hillsboro's Elijah Patton scrambles to try to avoid Litchfield's Max Leitschuh (#44) during the Hiltoppers' home game on Friday, Sept. 27. Leitschuh and the Panther defense held Hillsboro to 185 yards of offense in a 28-0 shutout that boosted Litchfield's record to 2-3.

Purple Panthers Shut Down Toppers

Football is a game of momentum, and occasionally momentum comes in the strangest forms. Litchfield perhaps didn’t need momentum to down Hillsboro as the Toppers tried valiantly to defend their … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 9/30/24

Litchfield, Hillsboro Prepare For Girls Golf Postseason

After playing in the South Central Conference Tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Litchfield and Hillsboro girls golf teams were together again on Sept. 25 and 26 for meets in Pana and Vandalia. On … more

9/30/24

Topper Golf Takes First At Taylorville

A lot changed between the initial date for the Taylorville Invite on Aug. 15 to the day the tournament was actually played on Sept. 26. Due to the rain on Monday, the tournament was one of two at … more

9/30/24

Hillsboro's Brady Stritzel (#25) and Nico Clark (#3) meet up at the feet of Riverton's Jaxson Miller (#20) during the Toppers' game on the Hawks' home field in Riverton. Clark had three goals in Hillsboro's 6-1 victory, their 11th in a row.

Soccer Toppers Make It 11 In A Row

Fresh off a huge 9-0 against North Mac on Thursday, the Hillsboro High School boys soccer team traveled to Riverton Saturday morning for a non-conference tilt against the Hawks. For the … more

9/30/24

Members of the Lincolnwood and Hillsboro soccer teams take a group photo with the family of Grace Herschelman following the second annual Grace Cup game between the two rivals. After finishing in a tie last year, Hillsboro won this year’s game by a 4-0 final score to take possession of the Grace Cup traveling trophy.

Grace Cup Goes To Toppers In 2024

There are two sides of the Lincolnwood/Hillsboro soccer rivalry. There is the feel good side. It’s the side that sees two teams come together to compete for the Grace Cup, a traveling … more

9/26/24