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Tanner Mullen drew the starting assignment for the Hillsboro baseball team on Thursday, May 16, as the Toppers started the postseason against Greenville. Playing on their home field, the Comets knocked off the Toppers 13-5, ending Hillsboro's season with a 12-11 mark. Greenville would go on to fall to Teutopolis in the regional championship on Saturday, May 18, by an 11-1 final score.

Events didn't go as Hillsboro hoped in the semifinals of the Greenville Baseball Regional Thursday afternoon, May 16, as the host Comets defeated the Toppers 13-5. As a reward, the Comets faced … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 5/20/19

Morrisonville's Kyle Bloome makes his delivery toward home plate during the Mohawks' regional game against Pawnee on Thursday, May 16. Pawnee would go on to beat the Mohawks 8-1, ending Morrisonville's season with a record of 7-19.

Mohawks Fall To Pawnee In Regional

With the field still showing signs of the rain showers that pushed Morrisonville's regional debut back a day, the Mohawks finally got back on the field on Thursday, May 16, to take on Pawnee in the … more

5/20/19

The College Report: Witt Native Earns National Championship

Witt native David Martin is the national champion in the decathlon again. For the second year in a row, the Greenville University Panther, a graduate of the First Baptist Christian Academy, … more

by Dan Chamness | 5/20/19

Hillsboro High School senior Kai Hanner struck out 13 batters in the Lady Hiltoppers' 10-0 six-inning win over Carlinville on Tuesday, May 14, which put Hillsboro in the regional championship game for the fourth straight year. Hanner, who will continue her education and softball career at St. Louis University, went over the 800 strikeout mark for her career in the win.

Hanner Gets 800th Strikeout In Regional Win

This year has already been the most successful season in the history of Hillsboro High School softball, in terms of total wins, but on Tuesday, May 14, the Lady Hiltoppers took the next step in … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 5/16/19

Litchfield's Emily Senjan allowed just three earned runs and was 3-for-4 at the plate, but Carlinville would manage to slip past the Purple Panthers in regional play on Monday, May 13, with a 6-2 victory.

Cavies Hold On To End Litchfield Softball Season

A roller coaster season for the Litchfield Lady Panthers came to an end on Monday, May 13, with a 6-2 loss to Carlinville in the opening game of the Class 2A Gillespie Regional. Playing on the … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 5/16/19

Nokomis senior Maddie Sowarsh uncorks a delivery from the mound during the Lady Redskins' game against Okaw Valley on Monday, May 13. Sowarsh had five strikeouts to help Nokomis to a 2-1 victory over the Timberwolves, before the Lady Redskins ran into a talented Meridian team that ended their postseason run on May 14.

Lady Redskins Score Regional Win Before Falling To Hawks

The Nokomis Lady Redskins began regional play at home on Monday, May 13. Their first match was against the Okaw Valley Lady Timberwolves. Once again, the Lady Redskins would find themselves … more

by Maddie Sowarsh | 5/16/19

Tragedy In Lancer Family Brings 2019 Softball Season To An End

On Monday, May 13, Lincolnwood Softball Coach Greg Neisler was faced with a decision that no coach ever wants to have to make. Neisler's Lady Lancers were scheduled to take on Edinburg on Monday … more

5/16/19

The three senior members of the Litchfield High School baseball team were honored prior to the Panthers' final home baseball game against Staunton on Friday, May 10. From the left are Head Coach Chris Headrick, Billy Beckham with parents, Cindy and Bill Beckham; Jacob Jurgena, with parents, Steve and Rhonda Jurgena; and Jeremy Frazier with Michael Claussen and mother, Amy Frazier.

Vandals Slip Past Purple Panthers In Postseason

On Monday, May 13, the Litchfield Purple Panthers would begin their postseason run as they would enter the postseason as the tenth seed in the "A" subsectional of the Teutopolis … more

5/16/19

Toppers Beat South Central In Slugfest

Hillsboro, a South Central Conference team, traveled to Kinmundy to play South Central High School, an IA consolidated school with students attending from Alma, Kinmundy, and Farina, all of whom had … more

by Ron Deabenderfer | 5/16/19

Crusaders Get Past Mohawks In Regular Season Finale

The Morrisonville/Lincolnwood baseball team was in Springfield on Thursday, May 9, for what would be their final game before regionals. The Mohawks would yield six runs in the first inning to … more

5/16/19

Lady Toppers Continue Success At Capital Area Classic

In a warm-up for the IHSA Class 2A State Finals, the Hillsboro girls track team made an impressive showing at the Capital Area Classic in Chatham on Monday, May 13. The Lady Hiltoppers would come … more

5/16/19

Panthers Hold Their Own At Capital Area Classic

A contingent of six Litchfield High School athletes joined some of the area's best on Monday, May 13, at Glenwood High School in Chatham for this year's Capital Area Classic. The group showed that … more

5/16/19

Eleven members of the Litchfield Middle School track team will be making the trip to the IESA Class AA State Finals on May 17-18 after qualifying for this year's event at the sectional in Edwardsville on May 13. State qualifiers, in front, from the left, are Tug Schwab, Tate Dobrinich, Martavious Jones, Kennan Powell, Ayvin Bunton, Paul Cowgill and Cam Quarton. In the back are Sofia Ray, Kendall Stewart, Annika Rhodes and Morgan Lemon.

Panther Cubs Headed To IESA State Track Meet

Eleven members of the Litchfield Middle School track team are headed to East Peoria this weekend after qualifying for the IESA Class AA State Finals by virtue of their performances at the sectional … more

5/16/19

Dragons Ready For IESA State Track Meet

Nine members of the Hillsboro Junior High athletes are headed to the IESA Class AA State Finals following their performances at the Springfield Sectional at Southeast High School on May 11 and … more

5/16/19

For the sixth time in seven years, the Litchfield High School girls soccer team picked up a regional championship as they defeated Auburn 2-1 on Friday, May 10, in Greenville. Team members, in front, from the left, are Becky Painter, Karly Kruse, Jordan Ramey, Greta Fleming, Jordan Morgan, Sydney Hoehl, Devan Morgan and Izzy Ray. In the back row are Coach Chris Bates, Harley Traylor, Jenna White, Allison Marburger, Suzie Roberts, Carson Jackson, Ellen Fleming, Madison Diamond, Abby Roberts, Audrey Fischer, Aury Hartman, Laken Shade and Coach Dominque Byots.

Lady Panthers Take Home Regional Crown

For the sixth time in seven years, and for the third time at Tom Doll Field in Greenville, the Litchfield girls soccer team are regional champions. The Lady Panthers would face Auburn in the … more

5/13/19

Huber, Papins Headed To State

Last year, Kyra Huber was Hillsboro's lone representative at the IHSA State Finals as the Lady Toppers were bumped up to Class 2A in girls track. This year, Huber will still be making the trip, but … more

5/13/19

Panthers Lemon, Guinn To Make State Debut

Two Litchfield High School athletes will be making the trip to Charleston this Thursday for the IHSA Class 1A State Track Finals after finishing in the top two in three events at the Carlinville … more

5/13/19

The four senior members of the Hillsboro High School softball team were honored on senior night prior to the start of the Lady Hiltoppers' 2-0 win over Southwestern that clinched the South Central Conference championship with a 9-0 record. From the left are Jaylaan Milanos, Kai Hanner, Katie Schaake and Sheridan Lyerla.

Nine And Oh So Sweet

Wednesday night's game between Southwestern and Hillsboro was everything a softball fan could have wanted as the top two teams in the South Central Conference battled it out in a pitching duel that … more

5/13/19

Staunton Holds Off Senjan, Lady Panthers

On Friday, May 10, the Litchfield Purple Panthers had nearly everything going their way, except the most important aspect of the game... the final score. The Lady Panthers outhit Staunton 6-5 and … more

5/13/19

Toppers Compete At SCC Tourney

The Hillsboro boys tennis team was in Greenville on Friday, May 10, for the South Central Conference Tournament, held in Greenville. In doubles play, the Toppers were seeded second with the team … more

5/13/19