2018 Hillsboro High School Football Page

BlueCross Bowl to be held Dec. 5-7 in Cookeville December 2, 2019 The stage is set for the 2019 BlueCross Bowl in Cookeville. Eighteen teams will meet over Dec. 5-7 at Tennessee Tech's Tucker Stadium to decide state championships in each for nine classes. Visit TSSAAsports.com for a full schedule, advanced tickets, spectator information and more. For those unable to attend in person, complete live coverage will be available via live television and online streaming. Championship Notes Postseason History on TSSAAsports.com This is Summit High Schoo...

When media reports on high school football players, it seems that everyone wants to talk about the offense. There are many football positions who have obvious roles, like the quarterback. But when it comes to telling the difference between the fullback and running back, it may not be as easy. While the offense  can be very exciting, the quote by the legendary Alabama  football coach, Bear Bryant...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – College football’s Early Signing Period runs from Dec. 19 through 21, with almost all of the action on Wednesday 19, 2018. Generally, this signing day has little of the drama that is almost always present  for National Signing Day in February. If you’re on Twitter, I’d also recommend this list. Wednesday, six MNPSA football programs held signing events for on the December 19, 2018 Nation...

                                                                                Hillsboro IB World High School is pleased to announce that Donald Fitzgerald (ATH) and Joseph Honeysucker (DE) will participate in an early signing event on December 19, 2018 at 11:30 in the Hillsboro Library.  Hillsboro will celebrate both Joseph Honeysucker and Donald Fitzgerald for their academic and athletic successes this year as they finalize their commitments to the universities of their choice. Donald Fitzgerald  is a St. Thomas Scholar and a senior in the Academy of Global Health and Science. Trading basketball for football this year, Fitzgerald’s impact as a first year football player is undeniable. He will continue making an impact at Vanderbilt University under Head Coach Derek Mason. Vanderbilt's class features incoming student-athletes from nine different states that fill 11 different positions across the roster Donald earned 25 solo tackles and 41 assists for a total of 66 tackles for the 2018 season. He forced 6 turnovers and had 6 sacks for a loss. Fitzgerald narrowed his choices down to Duke, UT and Vandy deciding to become a Commodore less than 2 weeks ago. Fitzgerald is the AGHS representative to the Meharry Symposium for Scholars. He is a peer tutor and assists with special needs students. He is also is a volunteer ACT Prep for the last three years with In Full Motion. The Department Chair of AGHS, Lonny Nelson, describes Donald as an amazing young man whose optimism is infectious. He is a joy to be around.” Other Awards All-City 1st team for 2018 All-Region 6 5A team for 2018. Donald has made a verbal commitment to Vanderbilt University and will finalize his decision on Wednesday. READ MORE HERE ABOUT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY'S NSD CLASS Joseph Honeysucker, the 75th  Hume Award winner selected for the 2018 season. The Hume Award is given to only one football scholar each year. Joseph is a senior in the Academy of Business Communications. Honeysucker  earned 112 total tackles (48 solo/64 assist) for the 2018 season.  He averaged 11 tackles a game for an average of 90 yards in QB hurries. He end his high school career with 37 sacks. Other Awards: All-City 1st team, ’17, ’18 HM ‘16 All-Region 1st team ’17, ‘18 East-West 1st team, ‘18 Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National Football Federation and College Hall of Fame  and nominee Admiral William P. Lawrence Award. Joseph committed earlier in the year to  Memphis University. He invites you to witness his decision to become a Memphis Tiger. Head Coach Maurice Fitzgerald describes Honeysucker as a “generational player who comes along once in a generation. Every so often God will allow you to  coach a student athlete that you will term a generational player. Joe Honeysucker  is in that class. He is God fearing and humble young man. Joe cares so much about his teammates and the world around him. He is at peace with himself and has a clear understanding of who he is and his purpose in life.” Joseph is looking forward to playing on Saturday’s in Memphis. READ MORE ABOUT THE 2018 NATIONAL SIGNING DAY CLASS  - UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS    ...

Hillsboro IB World High School recently hosted Beech High School in the third round of the TSSAA football playoffs and the Burros  ended the 2018 season with a tough loss. The final score, 20-19, in played on Overton's football field because Hillsboro has not had a home field since November of 2017. As the Region 6 5A champions, Hillsboro was predicted by many to win the third round. However,...

The Burros of Hillsboro High School advance to the 3rd round of the TSSAA playoffs with a performance of an explosive offense  against Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles cruising to victory on their de facto home field at Overton High School. Hillsboro does not have a 'home' field due to massive construction and renovation for the new high school. The Burros last home game was October 29, 2017....

The Hillsboro Burros (8-3/4-1) won their eighth consecutive first round football game beating Lincoln County 48 - 7.  They joined eight other Metro Nashville Public High Schools who also played a playoff game. Five MNPS teams all advance to the second round. Counties like Shelbyville (9-2) and Lincoln County bring with them a tradition of fans who are willing travel anywhere to see their team...

Congratulations to all the Metro Nashville teams that made the TSSAA State Football playoffs. Metro claimed four regional championships and all four have a legitimate shot at making deep TSSAA playoff runs. From 3A we have the Region 5 Champions Pearl-Cohn High School (8-2). Joining the Firebirds from Region 5 are the East Nashville Eagles (9-1), the Stratford Spartans (2-8), and the Whites Creek...

The Hillsboro Burros solidified a Region 6 5A football championship Friday night winning 48-7  against Hunters Lana High School.  Hillsboro's celebrated its 70th  Senior Night honoring football players, cheerleaders and band members. The Burros went deep on the bench giving almost every player a chance to prepare for next week's playoff game against Lincoln County who will travel to Nashvil...

Hillsboro Burro's Football Results as of 10/10 The Burros are 5-4 going into the 9th game of the regular season. Thursday, 10/11 the Burros will take on the Toppers of Hillwood at Hillwood Stadium. Hillsboro faces a Topper offense led by Hale Page. The Toppers season record of 4/5 is not indicative of how highly charged Page can be if he is able to find his receivers. The Burros offense is evenly d...

Darrion Gliyard (#22, SR.) on the importance of a big win and how it affects team unity, "The win against Beech is very important as it is so close to the playoffs. We lost twice to Beech last year and we needed to make a statement as to who we are." CLICK HERE FOR GAME PICTURES Beech High School's football team is the TSSAA 5A state championship runner-up from the 2017 football season. The ...

More Photos here Pre-Game Photos here BOX SCORE Team 1 2 3 4 T Hillsboro 28 21 12 15 76 Glencliff 0 6 0 0 6 Box Score and Stat [/infograp Middle Baylor 22, Pope John Paul 15 * Beech 49, Hunters Lane 0 * Blackman 59, Siegel 14 * Brentwood 31, Ravenwood 28 * Brentwood Academy 48, West Toronto Prep, Canada 7 Cane Ridge 47, Stewarts Creek 35 * Centennial 42, Dickson Co. 17 * Cheatham Co. 36, Harpeth 0 * Clarksville Northeast 35, Dyer Co. 0 * Coffee Co. 35, Warren Co. 13 * Collinwood 53, Perry Co. 0 * Columbia Academy 38, Forrest 0 * Cornersville 48, Mt. Pleasant 0 * CPA 31, BGA 20 * Davidson Academy 62, Waverly 55 Eagleville 35, Community 30 * East Nashville 20, Stratford 7 * East Robertson 26, Jackson Co. 20 * Fairview 21, Camden 14 * Franklin Co. 48, White Co. 6 * Friendship Christian 55, DCA 19 * Gallatin 60, Hillwood 24 * Giles Co. 43, Whites Creek 14 * Gordonsville 14, RePublic 8 * Greenbrier 42, White Ho...

SPRING HILL, TN -  Hillsboro High School ended the Independence Eagle's the three year winning streak against the Burros finishing a long night of football with a score of HHS 20 - IHS 17. Darian Williams (SR #2), produced a Hillsboro's football "must-see FB" performance that led the Burros to a strong win over a former state champion. Like almost all Middle Tennessee high schools, Friday nigh...

Metro Nashville Football spans 4 classifications which are based on school enrollment. The following schools participate in TSSAA DI football: Antioch, Cane Ridge, East Nashville, Glencliff, Hillsboro, Hillwood, Hunters Lane, John Overton, Maplewood, McGavock, Pearl Cohn, Stratford, and Whites Creek. Division I, Class 5A, Region 6 Region 6 Overall Region Opponents ...

Football practice has started across the state leading off to another great year of gridiron action. To kick off the 2018-2019 Metro Nashville Public Schools sports season, MNPS will be hosting a Meet & Greet Media Day at the Martin Professional Development Center on August 1, 2018. The Martin Professional Development Center is located at 2400 Fairfax Avenue. The event, which begins at...

The first week of school Metro Nashville Public Schools celebrated the 50th Annual Football Jamboree. Fourteen teams, thirteen MNPS and guest Mt Juliet Christian Academy played 7 games of 2 quarters each over a three-day period. Thursday, August 9 Antioch High School hosted four teams and on Friday, Glencliff High School hosted six teams. The last evening of games were hosted by Pearl Cohn High...