Season ends as Terriers lose 61-57 in regional final
February 24, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Winter Sports
For a second straight year, boys basketball was kept from the state tournament by fewer than five points. Despite a strong start and late rally, Hillsborough lost in the regional final to Orlando Edgewater 61-57. “We’ve been here before, so we know what it feels like from last year,” head c...
QUIZ: Which boys basketball player are you?
February 22, 2017
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VIDEO: Boys varsity basketball wins game against Mitchell 37-34
February 22, 2017
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The varsity boys basketball team stepped onto the court Tuesday against J.W. Mitchell with a lot to gain – and just as much to lose. The scoreboard at the end of the night would decide which team would move another step closer to the Final Four. Win and advance. Lose and go home. Terriers win 37-34. As...
Terriers advance to regional semifinals
February 17, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Winter Sports
On the road to states, the varsity boys basketball team proved its potential with an aggressive performance on Thursday against Land O’ Lakes in the regional quarter finals. Keeping the lead the entirety of the game, Terriers kept one thing in mind: trust the process. Despite its win, the motivating...
Basketball takes district title for second consecutive year
February 11, 2017
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For the second consecutive year, the Hillsborough Terriers basketball team takes the district title. The team maintained a strong lead throughout the game with a final score of 46-40. Hillsborough started off strong leading Chamberlain 14-4 by the end of the first quarter. The team is no stranger...
Basketball soars into district playoffs
February 3, 2017
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For the first time since 2009, the basketball team has more than 20 wins. More importantly, however, it carries a No. 1 seed into the district playoffs next week. The team, which won the district title last year, defeating Armwood 47-45, looks to carry momentum into the postseason in an effort to make anot...
Updated: Hillsborough athletes sign college scholarships
February 2, 2017
Filed under Baseball, Basketball, Fall Sports, Spring Sports, Swim & Dive, Track & Field, Winter Sports
UPDATED: Additional students signed letters on a spring signing day held April 12. Eight Hillsborough students signed Letters of Intent on National Signing Day (Wednesday, Feb. 1 ). They're headed to play football, run track, swim and play baseball at schools throughout the country.
Girls basketball falls to Sickles on senior night
January 28, 2017
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The Dancerettes and cheerleaders body roll as the Big Red Band plays “Let’s Go.” The crowd simultaneously yells out “go big red” along with the band as the referee tosses up the jump ball. Junior Zaria Tyson times the jump, but loses it to Sickles’ senior Julie Moreau. Since that one small...
Gaither tops girls basketball 40-30
January 25, 2017
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The girls varsity team came up short against Gaither, 40-30 on Jan. 24. Senior Kathy Dinarte led the Terriers (2-15) with 10, while freshman Sarai Ford added five. "We are getting better each and every day," said assistant coach Debra Fuller. Head Coach Brittaney Ridley said that the team's focu...
Boys soccer beats Brandon
January 20, 2017
Filed under Soccer, Sports, Winter Sports
The boys soccer team secured a win over Brandon last night with a final score of 4-0. The boys started and finished strong. The first two goals were scored by sophomore Christian Cuevas near the beginning of the first half. The second set of goals was scored by senior captain Nikhil Saligame in the...