The first quarter was close; the second eight-minute span … not so much. The Hillsboro Indians dominated the second quarter against the McClain Tigers and in the process changed the entire complexion of the Highland County rivalry, defeating the Tigers 53-33 Friday at Hillsboro High School.

The first quarter was close; the second eight-minute span … not so much. The Hillsboro Indians dominated the second quarter against the McClain Tigers and in the process changed the entire complexion of the Highland County rivalry, defeating the Tigers 53-33 Friday at Hillsboro High School.

A strong first and third quarter by the Washington Lady Blue Lions allowed them to defend their home court Wednesday night against the visiting Hillsboro Lady Indians by a 51-32 score.

A strong first and third quarter by the Washington Lady Blue Lions allowed them to defend their home court Wednesday night against the visiting Hillsboro Lady Indians by a 51-32 score.

After each team hit each other with their best shot, the Hillsboro Indians came away with their first win of the season, a 59-54 non-league win over the visiting Fairfield Lions Tuesday night at Hillsboro High School.

After each team hit each other with their best shot, the Hillsboro Indians came away with their first win of the season, a 59-54 non-league win over the visiting Fairfield Lions Tuesday night at Hillsboro High School.

One day after losing their season and home opener by 10 points, the Hillsboro Indians lost their second game of the season by 10 points, falling to the Logan Elm Braves 59-49 Saturday at the Zane Trace Tip-Off Classic.

The McClain Tigers turned things around quickly Saturday night as they rebounded after a season-opening loss to Adena one night before for a convincing 53-21 South Central Ohio League victory against the Hillsboro Lady Indians.

The McClain Tigers turned things around quickly Saturday night as they rebounded after a season-opening loss to Adena one night before for a convincing 53-21 South Central Ohio League victory against the Hillsboro Lady Indians.

The Hillsboro had trouble getting back to the defensive side of the ball … in a hurry that is, as the Western Brown Broncos used their transition game to their advantage Friday night en route to defeating the Tribe 65-55 in each team's season opener.

The Hillsboro had trouble getting back to the defensive side of the ball … in a hurry that is, as the Western Brown Broncos used their transition game to their advantage Friday night en route to defeating the Tribe 65-55 in each team's season opener.

The Hillsboro Lady Indians rallied in the fourth quarter after trailing by 13 points in the same frame. The outburst of scoring wasn't enough as they dropped their season opener to the Blanchester Lady Wildcats, 52-46 Tuesday at BHS.

The 2011-12 South Central Ohio League boys basketball preview took place on Friday night at Miami Trace High School with six SCOL schools, along with East Clinton, for seven total quarters of basketball.

The 2011-12 South Central Ohio League boys basketball preview took place on Friday night at Miami Trace High School with six SCOL schools, along with East Clinton, for seven total quarters of basketball.

For the second season in a row the Hillsboro Lady Indians will be under the direction of head coach JR Moberly and this year, following one year in his system, Hillsboro looks to continue their improvement from this offseason into the regular season.