Illinois High School Softball - Hillsboro Jersey
April 9, 2026: Hillsboro, IL 62049 The Jersey Panthers overwhelmed the host Hillsboro Hilltoppers softball squad by a count of 10-3 in Thursday's non-league challenge.
Next, the Panthers meet the Civic Memorial Eagles (Bethalto, IL) in a Mississippi Valley challenge, on Monday, April 13. Jersey will attempt to upgrade on its 9-2 season record. The Eagles go into the challenge with a 6-7 record after their 9-1 non-league loss to Freeburg (Freeburg, IL).
The Hilltoppers (10-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Southwestern (Piasa, IL). The Piasa Birds go into the South Central challenge with a 5-5 record. In their last challenge, Southwestern held off Highland (Highland, IL), 8-7, in a non-league challenge.