Ron Deabenderfer

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 …

To say that Hillsboro was vandalized Friday night on the football field would be both trite and an understatement; their spread offense working out of a shotgun formation had more weapons than the …

On a night in Carlinville that favored big plays, the Cavaliers had the more spectacular ones, especially on defense, in an explosive first half that resulted in a convincing victory for the hosts …

Win or lose, athletes spend much time and energy representing their high schools during the four years they have to participate. Their efforts are too often discounted as seasons progress, but …

Continued from 9A This time, to Piasa’s surprise, Patton sent the kickoff into the Birds’ endzone for a touchback. Hillsboro’s defense had to reclaim the ball during the next …

Statistics never tell the complete story of any team’s adventures in any sport in any season, but the tale of yards gained and yards surrendered in Hillsboro’s 2024 football season helps …

Those Hillsboro fans who traveled to Carlyle to see the Toppers play the Flora Wolves to finish Pool A play of the Kaskaskian (Basketball) Classic Friday evening, Dec. 6, witnessed several firsts for …

Hillsboro boys' basketball team continued to show growth as they defeated the Bunker Hill Minutemen 71-62 to claim the Consolation Championship of the …

Hillsboro residents have a chance to participate in a democracy-in-action event this Wednesday evening, Jan. 15, when the local city council opens the doors to city hall at 7 p.m. so residents can …

Mayor Don Downs greeted a relatively small but supportive group of people to the City Hall forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Joining Downs at the leadership …