The Hillsboro Lady Indians opened the season on the road and returned home with a victory to start the season by defeating the Blanchester Lady Wildcats, 59-42, Saturday evening at BHS.

The Hillsboro Lady Indians opened the season on the road and returned home with a victory to start the season by defeating the Blanchester Lady Wildcats, 59-42, Saturday evening at BHS.

The Hillsboro Lady Indians opened the season on the road and returned home with a victory to start the season by defeating the Blanchester Lady Wildcats, 59-42, Saturday evening at BHS.

At times during their 2013-14 season opener, the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs had three freshmen on the floor at the same time, learning the ropes to the varsity game at an accelerated level.

At times during their 2013-14 season opener, the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs had three freshmen on the floor at the same time, learning the ropes to the varsity game at an accelerated level.

At times during their 2013-14 season opener, the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs had three freshmen on the floor at the same time, learning the ropes to the varsity game at an accelerated level.

The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats did show improvement with their offensive production from last season, though there is still work to be done elsewhere, as they fell in their season opener by a 68-54 score to the Southeastern Lady Panthers, Saturday at the 2013 Lady 'Cats Classic at Paint Valley High School.

The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats did show improvement with their offensive production from last season, though there is still work to be done elsewhere, as they fell in their season opener by a 68-54 score to the Southeastern Lady Panthers, Saturday at the 2013 Lady 'Cats Classic at Paint Valley High School.

The Whiteoak Lady Wildcats did show improvement with their offensive production from last season, though there is still work to be done elsewhere, as they fell in their season opener by a 68-54 score to the Southeastern Lady Panthers, Saturday at the 2013 Lady 'Cats Classic at Paint Valley High School.

The Fairfield Lady Lions were unable to overcome a slow start scoring due to turnovers and unable to keep up with the quickness of Vinton County.

The Fairfield Lady Lions were unable to overcome a slow start scoring due to turnovers and unable to keep up with the quickness of Vinton County.

The Fairfield Lady Lions were unable to overcome a slow start scoring due to turnovers and unable to keep up with the quickness of Vinton County.

With our thanks and appreciation to all the players, coaches and athletic directors, The Highland County Press Tipoff 2013 preview edition is now available at select area stores and at the newspaper office at 128 South High Street in uptown Hillsboro.

With our thanks and appreciation to all the players, coaches and athletic directors, The Highland County Press Tipoff 2013 preview edition is now available at select area stores and at the newspaper office at 128 South High Street in uptown Hillsboro.

The 2013-14 Hillsboro Indians' boys basketball team will feature a mix of players with at least a season of varsity experience, along with players who will be getting their first crack at the top level of high school basketball.