Two 20-plus point quarters by the Miami Trace Panthers, along with miscues on both sides of the court by the visiting Hillsboro Indians, snapped a seven-game winning streak by the Indians by a 65-58 score Friday night at the "Panther Pit" at Miami Trace High School.

Returning to the court for the first time since last Wednesday, the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs continued their winning ways, defeating the Manchester Lady Greyhounds 51-39, Thursday night at MHS.

The Hillsboro Indians defeated the McClain Tigers in the final of three team matches on Thursday at Hillsboro High School, as the Washington Blue Lions stayed undefeated in the South Central Ohio League, winning both of their matches against HHS and MHS.

The Hillsboro Indians defeated the McClain Tigers in the final of three team matches on Thursday at Hillsboro High School, as the Washington Blue Lions stayed undefeated in the South Central Ohio League, winning both of their matches against HHS and MHS.

The 1989 South Central Ohio League football season opened Aug. 25 with several non-league games. The Hillsboro Indians, under veteran coach Jim Horne, opened at Paint Valley, where they were outplayed on both sides of the ball and thumped by the Bearcats, 28-7. The Indians were tentative and did not play particularly well, although a few of them did have good games. Rhett Snyder, Brett Horton, tackle Pat Spray and sophomore Derrick Smith showed some promise.

The following are the team standings as of Jan. 5 for Miller's Auto Hospital - Highland Lanes.

Friday night the Fairfield Lions will take on the visiting North Adams Green Devils, both teams will be playing in the annual Coaches vs. Cancer game at Grandle Gymnasium.

Highland County Press sports editor Stephen Forsha takes a closer look at the Cincinnati Bengals before their playoff game this Saturday against the Houston Texans.

The Hillsboro Lady Indians' return to the court following the holiday break didn't go their way much on Wednesday evening at Hillsboro High School. Their opener was to the one-loss Fayetteville Lady Rockets, and they took home a 59-21 victory in the non-league game.

The Hillsboro Lady Indians' return to the court following the holiday break didn't go their way much on Wednesday evening at Hillsboro High School. Their opener was to the one-loss Fayetteville Lady Rockets, and they took home a 59-21 victory in the non-league game.

A five-point second quarter by the McClain Tigers was enough for them to be unable to defend their home court against the Washington Blue Lions, falling 48-43 Tuesday in a South Central Ohio League showdown.

It took over a half, but the Hillsboro Indians managed to grind away the rust of 11 days without a game in the final quarter, taking complete control against the Madison-Plains Golden Eagles. The Indians gained their advantage from multiple players, but it was 10 straight points from Hillsboro senior Tyrand Cumberland in a span of just over two minutes that set the stage for a 60-45 South Central Ohio League win by the Indians on Tuesday at HHS.

It took over a half, but the Hillsboro Indians managed to grind away the rust of 11 days without a game in the final quarter, taking complete control against the Madison-Plains Golden Eagles. The Indians gained their advantage from multiple players, but it was 10 straight points from Hillsboro senior Tyrand Cumberland in a span of just over two minutes that set the stage for a 60-45 South Central Ohio League win by the Indians on Tuesday at HHS.

Highland County Press sports editor Stephen Forsha writes this week about the Wilkin Memorial Scholarship Tournament, the upcoming week of events and a little about cell phones.

This year, the Wilkin Memorial Scholarship Tournament belongs to the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs. The Mustangs, after a slow first half, controlled the final two quarters for a 48-35 non-league victory over the Whiteoak Wildcats for the regular-season sweep against WHS. In their first meeting on Dec. 16 at WHS, the Mustangs topped the Wildcats 60-53.