The 2025 OHSAA Division IV state runner-up Hillsboro Lady Indians were recognized on back-to-back days, with Highland County commissioners honoring the team Wednesday, July 16 and the City of Hillsboro issuing a proclamation Thursday, July 17.
A tradition like no other is back — the Tournament of Champions is returning to Shaffer Park this summer. The tournament will follow a double-elimination format, just as in years past, and promises exciting competition and community spirit.
Before the start of the 2025 softball season, my wife and I were leaving a basketball game sometime in January or February when we ran into Hillsboro girls softball head coach Gary Breeden, and we started talking about the upcoming softball season.
The Ohio Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association has released its 2025 All-Southeast District teams, with Highland County having 15 players — including two players of the year — and two coaches earning recognition.
The Hillsboro Lady Indians completed their history-making season as Division IV State Runners-Up, as they were defeated in the state championship game Thursday by the Kenton Ridge Lady Cougars, 9-0 at Firestone Stadium in Akron.
