The Hilliard City Schools will be closed Monday, March 2, 2026, due to weather. All elementary events are canceled. Middle School and High School Coaches and Advisors will contact students about their events. SACC will be closed.
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Panthers Fall to Scouts in Tournament Final Four
The Heritage Panthers saw their tournament run take a step back with a 48–30 loss to the Shanahan Scouts, as the Basketball Gods picked an unfortunate night for the Panthers to have an off game—just days after knocking off top-seeded New Albany on Monday.
Heritage struggled to find its rhythm early, falling behind 16–5 after the first quarter and trailing 25–14 at halftime. Despite the slow start, the Panthers never quit, continuing to hustle and compete even while down 41–22 after three quarters.
Luke Schimmoeller led the Panthers with 9 points, followed by Ethan Smith with 7 and Thomas Smith with 6. Conor Moore, Dylan Vincent, Jacob Maul, and Angelo Gum each added 2 points to round out the scoring. While the shots didn’t fall consistently, the Panthers’ effort and fight never wavered.
The Scouts ultimately pulled away for the 48–30 victory, but the Panthers can hold their heads high after a strong tournament showing highlighted by their upset win earlier in the week.
The Panthers will be back in action Saturday for their final game of the season. Go Panthers! 🐾
2025/2026 Yearbook
Please order your yearbook by following this LINK. Yearbooks will be distributed later in May! If you have any questions about the yearbook, please contact Mr. Billy Martin (billy_martin@hboe.org)
Upcoming Dates
February 13th & 16th – NO SCHOOL – PRESIDENTS DAY
February 18th – Parent/Teacher Conferences & Panther Preview
March 3 – Orchestra Concert
March 5 – Band Concert
March 11 – Choir Concert
March 30th – April 3rd – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
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HMS Math Counts Team Competition
Congrats to Alex Sapio and Bhaavana Perabathini on finishing top at the Heritage MathCounts Competition. Good luck to the additional students at the Regional Competition at Columbus State this Saturday: Varshini Rajagopal, Paavika Agarwal, Elena Garcia, Justin Minette, and alternates Araylia Hwang and Hisham Abdel. Way to go students and shine bright this weekend!!!
Game Recap: HMS 7th Grade Boys Basketball (2/2)
The Heritage Panthers turned in a gritty, defensive-minded performance to knock off the top-seeded New Albany Eagles, 35–32, in overtime and advance to the Final Four of the tournament. Facing a 12–1 Eagles squad, the Panthers set the tone early with tough defense and confident play.
Heritage jumped out to a 12–9 lead after the first quarter and extended that advantage to 22–13 by halftime. New Albany battled back in the third quarter, trimming the Panthers’ lead to 24–21 as the game tightened up. Regulation ended deadlocked at 29–29, setting the stage for a dramatic overtime.
In the extra period, Caden Ludban ignited the Panthers with a huge three-pointer to open the scoring, while the Heritage defense clamped down and limited the Eagles’ opportunities. Clutch free throws from Luke Schimmoeller, Jake Maul, and Thomas Smith sealed the victory down the stretch.
Thomas Smith led the Panthers with 13 points, followed closely by Ethan Smith with 12, and Schimmoeller adding 6. Defensively, the Panthers were anchored by Ludban, who drew three charges, along with strong minutes from Jake Maul, Angelo Gum, and Dylan Vincent as Heritage frustrated the Eagles all night.
With the upset win, the Panthers advance to the Final Four and will return to action Thursday against Olentangy Shanahan. Go Panthers! 🐾
Heritage jumped out to a 12–9 lead after the first quarter and extended that advantage to 22–13 by halftime. New Albany battled back in the third quarter, trimming the Panthers’ lead to 24–21 as the game tightened up. Regulation ended deadlocked at 29–29, setting the stage for a dramatic overtime.
In the extra period, Caden Ludban ignited the Panthers with a huge three-pointer to open the scoring, while the Heritage defense clamped down and limited the Eagles’ opportunities. Clutch free throws from Luke Schimmoeller, Jake Maul, and Thomas Smith sealed the victory down the stretch.
Thomas Smith led the Panthers with 13 points, followed closely by Ethan Smith with 12, and Schimmoeller adding 6. Defensively, the Panthers were anchored by Ludban, who drew three charges, along with strong minutes from Jake Maul, Angelo Gum, and Dylan Vincent as Heritage frustrated the Eagles all night.
With the upset win, the Panthers advance to the Final Four and will return to action Thursday against Olentangy Shanahan. Go Panthers! 🐾
Game Recap: HMS 8th Grade Boys Basketball (1/24)
The Heritage 8th Grade Boys Basketball team returned to action Saturday afternoon at Weaver Middle School, opening postseason tournament play after more than a week off due to extreme winter weather. Despite the layoff, the fourth-seeded Panthers showed no signs of rust, rolling past 13-seed Jackson MS in convincing fashion.
The game began slowly for both teams as they worked to find a rhythm, but Heritage settled in as the first quarter progressed. The Panthers built a 12–4 lead after one quarter and continued to pull away in the second, outscoring Jackson 14–4 to take a 26–8 advantage into halftime. Maddox Hart led Heritage with 10 points, while Isaiah Jones added 8. Zavier Hunter, Amir Keita, and Myles Sankey also added 6 point efforts.
Heritage took full control in the second half, extending the lead with strong inside play from Christian Sherrill, who finished with 6 points. The Panthers also found success from beyond the arc, with Braxton Wingo, Jeremiah Lee, and Weston Janda all knocking down three-pointers. With nine different players scoring, Heritage showcased a true team effort on the way to a dominant 53–23 victory.
The Panthers now advance to face a tough UA Jones squad on Monday night. Although Heritage defeated UA Jones earlier in the season, the Panthers know it will take high energy and focus in this win-or-go-home matchup. Tip-off is set for 6:15 p.m. Monday at Weaver Middle School.
2025/2026 Yearbook
Please order your yearbook by following this LINK. Yearbooks will be distributed later in May! If you have any questions about the yearbook, please contact Mr. Billy Martin (billy_martin@hboe.org)
Upcoming Dates
February 13th & 16th – NO SCHOOL – PRESIDENTS DAY
February 18th – Parent/Teacher Conferences & Panther Preview
March 30th – April 3rd – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
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Game Recap: HMS 7th Grade Boys vs. Memorial
The Heritage Panthers delivered a statement win on Wednesday night, earning a 46–27 victory over crosstown rival Memorial Jaguars in a game defined by energy, defense, and teamwork.
The Panthers edged ahead early, leading 11–10 after the first quarter, with Ethan and Thomas Smith setting the tone offensively. On the defensive end, Caden Ludban and Jake Maul brought physical, disciplined play to keep the Jaguars in check.
Heritage gained separation in the second quarter as Conor Moore knocked down a big three-pointer and added to the scoring, while Luke Schimmoeller finished a tough drive to the basket. Those contributions helped the Panthers head into halftime with a 27–16 lead.
The Panthers maintained their momentum in the third quarter, getting key baskets from Dylan Vincent and Angelo Gum, while Cole Lybarger anchored a strong defensive effort to keep Memorial from mounting a comeback.
In the fourth quarter, Heritage locked in defensively, holding the Jaguars to just two points. Brandt Windholz, Luke Kosarko, and Carter Holstein led the charge with relentless pressure and smart positioning, sealing the dominant win.
Offensively, the Panthers were paced by Ethan Smith’s 20 points, with Conor Moore adding 7 points and Thomas Smith adding 6 points and Dylan Vincent contributing 5. Luke Schimmoeller finished with 4 points, while Caden Ludban and Angelo Gum rounded out the scoring. It was a complete team victory and an impressive performance against a rival.
The Panthers now turn their focus to the road, traveling Thursday to Westerville Heritage.
Great win, Panthers! 🐾
The Panthers edged ahead early, leading 11–10 after the first quarter, with Ethan and Thomas Smith setting the tone offensively. On the defensive end, Caden Ludban and Jake Maul brought physical, disciplined play to keep the Jaguars in check.
Heritage gained separation in the second quarter as Conor Moore knocked down a big three-pointer and added to the scoring, while Luke Schimmoeller finished a tough drive to the basket. Those contributions helped the Panthers head into halftime with a 27–16 lead.
The Panthers maintained their momentum in the third quarter, getting key baskets from Dylan Vincent and Angelo Gum, while Cole Lybarger anchored a strong defensive effort to keep Memorial from mounting a comeback.
In the fourth quarter, Heritage locked in defensively, holding the Jaguars to just two points. Brandt Windholz, Luke Kosarko, and Carter Holstein led the charge with relentless pressure and smart positioning, sealing the dominant win.
Offensively, the Panthers were paced by Ethan Smith’s 20 points, with Conor Moore adding 7 points and Thomas Smith adding 6 points and Dylan Vincent contributing 5. Luke Schimmoeller finished with 4 points, while Caden Ludban and Angelo Gum rounded out the scoring. It was a complete team victory and an impressive performance against a rival.
The Panthers now turn their focus to the road, traveling Thursday to Westerville Heritage.
Great win, Panthers! 🐾
Game Recap: HMS 7th Grade Boys vs. Huskies
The Heritage Panthers put together a strong all-around performance to earn a 48–41 victory over the Heritage Huskies, using a fast start and a big third quarter to secure the win.
The Panthers came out firing in the opening quarter, scoring 18 points to take an 18–12 lead, with Ethan and Thomas Smith setting the tone offensively. Jake Maul provided an early spark as well, scoring 5 of his 7 points in the first quarter to help Heritage build momentum. The Panthers carried a 25–21 advantage into halftime after a competitive first half.
Heritage took control in the third quarter, exploding for 14 points while tightening up defensively to stretch the lead to 39–27. That surge proved to be the difference, as the Panthers were able to withstand a late push from the Huskies and close out the game for the 48–41 win.
Ethan and Thomas Smith led all scorers with 15 points apiece. Jake Maul finished with 7 points, Luke Kosarko added 4, and Luke Schimmoeller chipped in 3. Cole Lybarger and Conor Moore each scored 2 points. Carter Holstein, Angelo Gum, Dylan Vincent, Brandt Windholz, and Caden Ludban all contributed quality minutes, rounding out a solid team performance.
The Panthers will look to keep the momentum going when they return to action Monday at home against Olentangy Liberty.
Great win, Panthers! 🐾
The Panthers came out firing in the opening quarter, scoring 18 points to take an 18–12 lead, with Ethan and Thomas Smith setting the tone offensively. Jake Maul provided an early spark as well, scoring 5 of his 7 points in the first quarter to help Heritage build momentum. The Panthers carried a 25–21 advantage into halftime after a competitive first half.
Heritage took control in the third quarter, exploding for 14 points while tightening up defensively to stretch the lead to 39–27. That surge proved to be the difference, as the Panthers were able to withstand a late push from the Huskies and close out the game for the 48–41 win.
Ethan and Thomas Smith led all scorers with 15 points apiece. Jake Maul finished with 7 points, Luke Kosarko added 4, and Luke Schimmoeller chipped in 3. Cole Lybarger and Conor Moore each scored 2 points. Carter Holstein, Angelo Gum, Dylan Vincent, Brandt Windholz, and Caden Ludban all contributed quality minutes, rounding out a solid team performance.
The Panthers will look to keep the momentum going when they return to action Monday at home against Olentangy Liberty.
Great win, Panthers! 🐾
2025/2026 Yearbook
Please order your yearbook by following this LINK. Yearbooks will be distributed later in May! If you have any questions about the yearbook, please contact Mr. Billy Martin (billy_martin@hboe.org)
Upcoming Dates
January 28th & 29th – Signs of Suicide (7th Grade Health Class ONLY)
February 13th & 16th – NO SCHOOL – PRESIDENTS DAY
February 18th – Parent/Teacher Conferences & Panther Preview
March 30th – April 3rd – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
Hilliard Heritage Middle School
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Game Recap: HMS 7th Grade Boys vs. Bunsold
The Heritage Panthers earned a hard-fought 36–29 road victory over Marysville Bunsold last night in a competitive, physical battle that came down to execution and effort in the final quarter.
Heritage set the early tone, taking an 8–4 lead after the first quarter, but the Monarchs answered back, and the game was tied 17–17 at halftime. The Panthers continued to battle in a tight third quarter, edging ahead 27–26 heading into the final period.
In the fourth quarter, Heritage raised its level of play, outworking and outplaying the Monarchs on both ends of the floor to pull away for the win. The Panthers’ composure, defense, and teamwork proved to be the difference down the stretch.
Offensively, Ethan Smith led the way with 13 points, followed by Thomas Smith with 8 points and Luke Schimmoeller with 6 points. Cole Lybarger added 5 points, while Jacob Maul and Caden Ludban each chipped in 2 points.
Defensively, Brandt Windholz and Dylan Vincent provided strong contributions, helping limit scoring opportunities. Luke Kosarko, Carter Holstein, and Conor Moore all logged quality minutes, rounding out a true team effort in a gritty win.
The Panthers will look to build on this momentum when they return home next Tuesday against Upper Arlington Jones.
Great win, Panthers! 🐾
Game Recap: HMS 8th Grade Boys vs. Jones
The Heritage 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team snapped a two-game skid Tuesday night with a hard-fought 27–21 home win over U.A. Jones, improving to 9–3 on the season. The Panthers set the tone early with strong team defense and disciplined offense, jumping out to a 14–3 first-quarter lead behind early scoring from Myles Sankey and Braxton Wingo.
While scoring slowed in the second quarter, Heritage’s defense remained solid, taking a 17–11 lead into halftime. The intensity increased in the second half, with Amir Keita anchoring the defense and Zavier Hunter adding key points as the Panthers held a 21–16 edge entering the fourth.
The game came down to free throws, and Heritage delivered, shooting a perfect 8-for-8 from the line. Maddox Hart and Hunter were especially clutch, helping seal the victory. The Panthers will look to carry that momentum into Thursday night’s matchup at Worthingway Middle School.
2025/2026 Yearbook
Please order your yearbook by following this LINK. Yearbooks will be distributed later in May! If you have any questions about the yearbook, please contact Mr. Billy Martin (billy_martin@hboe.org)
Upcoming Dates
January 19th – NO SCHOOL – MLK DAY
January 20th – Incoming 9th Grade Parent Meeting – 6:30PM @ Darby (8th Grade ONLY)
January 28th & 29th – Signs of Suicide (7th Grade Health Class ONLY)
February 13th & 16th – NO SCHOOL – PRESIDENTS DAY
February 18th – Parent/Teacher Conferences & Panther Preview
March 30th – April 3rd – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK
