The Lions opened up strong, went down, and were never able to retain their early lead as they dropped their 2011-12 season opener to the East Clinton Astros 76-66 Friday night at Grandle Gymnasium in Leesburg.

The first quarter didn't look so swell for the McClain Tigers. They opened the first eight minutes of the season with zero points. But don't tell that to this Tiger team, especially on Friday, as they rallied down 10-0 after the first quarter to defend their home court by a score of 60-41 in their 2011-12 season opener at McClain High School.

The Hillsboro had trouble getting back to the defensive side of the ball … in a hurry that is, as the Western Brown Broncos used their transition game to their advantage Friday night en route to defeating the Tribe 65-55 in each team's season opener.

The Hillsboro had trouble getting back to the defensive side of the ball … in a hurry that is, as the Western Brown Broncos used their transition game to their advantage Friday night en route to defeating the Tribe 65-55 in each team's season opener.

The 2011 Peewee Christmas Basketball Tournament will be held at Whiteoak High School. Fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys and girls divisions will be available, with an entry free of $40 per team. All players per team must attend the same school.

When the All-Southeast District football team was announced, linebackers Bryan Sheets (Miami Trace), Steve Harper (WCH) and Kevin Gibbs (WCH) were all named first-team defense, along with defensive backs Delmar McCrary (WCH) and Rhett Snyder (Hillsboro). Quarterback Erik Callahan, split end Scott Cole (McClain) and lineman Tate Wagner (McClain) were all named first-team offense. Clifford Phillips (Hillsboro) received special mention.

On a night with 20-plus turnovers, the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs were just unable to be in the lead as the final buzzer sounded.

On a night with 20-plus turnovers, the Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs were just unable to be in the lead as the final buzzer sounded.

Being in the process of rebuilding their girls basketball program, the Whiteoak Lady Wildcats were hurt by turnovers against a tough Ripley team who pressured them on defense and didn't miss many shots, in a 64-26 Southern Hills League loss Thursday night at WHS.

Being in the process of rebuilding their girls basketball program, the Whiteoak Lady Wildcats were hurt by turnovers against a tough Ripley team who pressured them on defense and didn't miss many shots, in a 64-26 Southern Hills League loss Thursday night at WHS.

Three-time All-Star Sean Casey, Big Red Machine infielder Dan Driessen and 19th century first baseman John Reilly will be the next three players inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.

The following are the team standings as of Nov. 30 for Miller's Auto Hospital - Highland Lanes.

Highland County Press sports editor Stephen Forsha is excited about the upcoming NBA season, and he wants you to excited too. He's came up with 66 reasons to watch the NBA this season.

The Southern State men's basketball three-game winning streak came to an end on Tuesday evening with a 106-101 loss to Ohio Midwestern at the Patriot Center.

The Hillsboro Lady Indians rallied in the fourth quarter after trailing by 13 points in the same frame. The outburst of scoring wasn't enough as they dropped their season opener to the Blanchester Lady Wildcats, 52-46 Tuesday at BHS.