BARBERTON — For just the second time in program history, the Falcons are Elite. Lowen Ferguson and Knox Lewis each scored 17 points as Hillsdale thundered to a dominant, 67-45 win over Tiffin Calvert in a Division VII regional semifinal boys basketball game on Jack Greynolds Court. The Falcons (19-7) will play Heartland Christian for […]
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COMMENTARY: Falcons’ flight lifts north central Ohio fans to rare air
CANTON — Hillsdale’s remarkable high school football odyssey encompassed more than a season. The Falcons 2025 campaign ended with a Division VII state runner-up trophy, just like the 2024 season. This one came after Saturday’s 37-3 loss to St. Henry on Saturday before 3,912 fans at Canton’s Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Therein lies […]
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Hillsdale smashes McDonald to reach 2nd straight state championship game
NEW PHILADELPHIA – Some folks were saying the McDonald football team had a bit of a Cinderella-story vibe to it entering Friday night’s Division VII state semifinal against Hillsdale. The No. 3-ranked Blue Devils were playing in their 100th season, had tied their program record for wins and featured one of the best senior classes […]
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Hillsdale tops Danville in another instant classic
WEST LAFAYETTE — Jesse Trevathan never doubted he would return, even during his darkest days. And there were plenty of dark days. Trevathan tore the ACL in his right knee during Hillsdale’s run to the Division VII state championship game last year. He suffered the injury in Week 12 and spent the final four weeks […]
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Lewis brothers connect, Hillsdale bounces Loudonville
JEROMESVILLE – Hopes were high Friday night that Ashland County’s “Backyard Brawl” rivalry game between Hillsdale and Loudonville could bring some suspense between two unbeaten teams. The Falcons, however, showed their talent and moxie is still soaring after a trip to the Division VII state championship game a year ago. Hillsdale quarterback Kael Lewis hit […]
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Ashland sweeps to boys & girls team titles at Madison Invitational
MADISON TOWNSHIP — It was a big day and night for the Ashland boys and girls track teams at Thursday’s Madison Invitational. The Arrows cruised to team titles in what served as an unofficial kickoff to the area high school track scene. Boys results The Ashland boys nearly lapped the field, scorching everyone with 180.5 […]
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Hillsdale thumps Loudonville in boys basketball clash
JEROMESVILLE – If Hillsdale was supposed to be rusty due to limited practice opportunities before its basketball season-opener, the team broke out a sandblaster Tuesday night. With just six practices under their belt following the football team’s run to the state championship game, the Falcons put on their best offensive display in eight years, drubbing […]
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Road Less Traveled: Hillsdale’s Young emerges during senior season
JEROMESVILLE — Holland Young’s path to Friday’s Division VII state championship game was strewn with all sorts of roadblocks and detours — and he wouldn’t change a thing. Hillsdale will play juggernaut Marion Local for the state title at 10:30 a.m. thanks in no small part to Young, a senior receiver and defensive back. He […]
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State title game primer: Hillsdale faces Ohio high school football king
CANTON — Hillsdale’s flight to the Division VII state championship football game will reach a majestic perch on Friday. The Falcons meet No. 1-ranked Maria Stein Marion Local (15-0) in the storied venue of Canton’s Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium for a 10:30 a.m. kickoff. For a resume of each team, the Ohio High […]
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Falcons rally past Danville, advance to state championship game
SHELBY — Two north central Ohio heavyweights traded blows on a frigid Friday night before Hillsdale landed the knockout punch. Sophomore quarterback Kael Lewis ran for a 3-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter and a revitalized defense pitched a second-half shutout as the Falcons rallied for a 25-22 win over Danville in a frigid […]