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  • "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful" ~Eric Thomas (submitted by Justin Edgecombe)
  • “If you take the time to do something correct the first time, you don’t have to spend the extra time redoing it.” (Submitted by Dr. Young)
  • “The future belongs to those who are prepared.... Education is the passport to the future.” ~Malcolm X (Submitted by Mr. Hennessy)

Yes, Virginia, Cheerleading is a sport!

Olivia Douglas, Guest Writer October 5, 2016

It’s Tuesday and the cheerleaders are practicing. They are working hard just like any other team, but why are they put on the back burner? When asked what sport I am in, why does cheerleading get...

Hillcrest Golf: A New Era

Hillcrest Golf: A New Era

Jarrett Kenebrew-Campbell, Guest Writer October 5, 2016

Before 2013, the Hillcrest Golf team sometimes had little to crow about. That was until the new group of Freshman and Sophomore students came into the picture, some students being Ahina Ricks, Christian...

The Year to Soar: Hillcrest Football 16

The Year to Soar: Hillcrest Football ’16

Jawaun Williams, Guest Writer October 3, 2016

Hillcrest is known for many things, athletics being the most precedent among them both the male and the female teams at the school. The boy’s teams in particular have always been good and a source of...

Jasmine Curry & Darlene Moore-Jones at Tinley Park Invite 2016.

Hillcrest Varsity Girls Cross Country Contends at Tinley Park Invite

September 26, 2016

Hillcrest only ran 4 runners on the Varsity due to injuries, however, this did not stop Jasmine Curry and Darlene Moore-Jones from running their best races of the year. Both ran their personal best...

Ambur Tutson & Teyha Allen compete at the Tinley Park Invite 2016.

Hillcrest Girls Frosh/Soph Cross Country Strove at Tinley Park Invite

September 26, 2016

The Hawks placed 8th out of powerful 20 team field at the Tinley Park Invite. Placing 11th out of 135 runners was Captain Ambur Tutson who ran her personal best time of the year. Also, running for...

Hillcrests Football Comeback Story

Hillcrest’s Football Comeback Story

Faith Durden, Guest Writer September 22, 2016

Hillcrest High School Football is coming back, and there is no doubt about it. It’s absolutely no secret that before last year Hillcrest’s football program was struggling: only winning one game in...

Lady Hawks Volleyball Focusing on Growth

Lady Hawks Volleyball Focusing on Growth

Brittney Jennings, Guest Writer September 21, 2016

For the past five years the Lady Hawks volleyball team has been struggling. It’s been pretty tough for them to find the motivation, but the talent is there. Five years ago the team received a new coaching...

Girls Cross Country Competes in Hillcrest Triangular Meet

September 21, 2016

During the Hillcrest Triangular Meet yesterday, the Varsity Hawks placed 2nd while running their best times of the season. The Hawks were led by Darlene Moore-Jones, Delois Ivery and Crystanna Vega-Allen!! The...

Hillcrest’s BPA Director of Public Relations Tia Pollard selected as Athlete of the Week

Hillcrest’s BPA Director of Public Relations Tia Pollard selected as Athlete of the Week

September 21, 2016

Hillcrest’s BPA Director of PR and Cross Country Captain Tia Pollard was selected as a Hillcrest Athlete of the Week for September 5th to September 10th. Pollard was nominated by her Cross Country Coach,...

Crystana Vega-Allen & Delois Ivery compete at the Illiana Christian Invite

Varsity Girls Cross Country Competed at the Illiana Christian Invite

September 18, 2016

The Varsity Hawks finished in 11th place out of the strong 20 team field. Captain Jazmine Curry led the way for Hawks being the only medalist for Hillcrest. Top 50 finishers included Darlene...

Yashi Are competes at the Illiana Christian Invite

Girls Frosh/Soph Cross Country Captures 4th at Illiana Christian Invite

September 17, 2016

The Frosh/Soph Hawks had many tremendous efforts at Illianna Christian Invite starting with Captain medalist Ambur Tutson. Most importantly, Hillcrest finished in 4th place out of the very strong...

Marquice Cole is a former NFL player for the Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, New England Patriots, and the Denver Broncos. As of 2013 he had 72 tackles, 10 pass deflections, 4 interceptions, and 2 recovered fumbles. Cole is a Hillcrest HS alum who currently serves as Head Football Coach.

Hillcrest’s Marquice Cole

Leah Epting, Guest Writer September 16, 2016
An interview with Hillcrest's Head Football Coach and Alum, Marquice Cole.
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