Hillsboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 60-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gillespie Miners. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hiltoppers of the 59-45 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
| 01/30/25 @ Gillespie | 10 |
| 01/28/25 vs Highland | 10 |
| 01/25/25 vs Effingham | 15 |
| 01/22/25 vs Wesclin | 14 |
Hillsboro's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kearstynn Davis, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds. Davis is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last four games she's played. Tatum Christian was another key player, going 5 for 11 on her way to 12 points and seven rebounds.
Hillsboro's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-9. As for Gillespie, their record now sits at 18-8.
Hillsboro has already played their next contest, a 60-24 win against Lincolnwood on the 3rd. As for Gillespie, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 66-31 victory against Edinburg/South Fork on the 3rd.
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