Illinois High School Basketball - Gillespie trounced by Hillsboro
January 27, 2023: Hillsboro, IL 62049
The Hillsboro Hiltoppers routed the visiting Gillespie Miners basketball team by a final score of 82-53 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Hiltoppers face the Litchfield Purple Panthers (Litchfield, IL) in a South Central game, on Friday, February 3. Hillsboro will attempt to move on its 14-9 season record. The Purple Panthers enter the game with a 14-10 record after their 55-41 league win over Carlinville (Carlinville, IL).
With the defeat, Gillespie moves to 4-14 on the year. The Miners host Greenville (Greenville, IL) to face the Comets in a South Central game on Friday, February 3. The Comets enter the game with a record of 14-10. Greenville lost 51-27 in their recent non-league game against Murphysboro (Murphysboro, IL)