The Comets’ season ended in a hard-fought battle against a tough Ada Borup West squad. After a competitive first half that saw Hillcrest trailing by just three points at the break (27-24), the Cougars seized momentum with a decisive 10-0 run early in the second half. Despite executing their game plan well, the Comets struggled to find their rhythm from beyond the arc, going 0-for-8 in the first half and just 1-for-5 in the second. Free throw struggles added to the challenge, as Hillcrest converted only 6 of 16 attempts.

Despite Hillcrest’s defensive control, Frazee refused to go quietly. As the Comets' offense cooled late in the first half, the Hornets clawed their way back, slowly chipping away at the deficit. Hillcrest’s shot-making stalled, and Frazee took advantage, pulling within one just before halftime. But while the Hornets had managed to close the gap, they had spent nearly every ounce of energy doing so. Hillcrest had forced them into an exhausting first half, making every possession a battle.

A student’s faith journey is not meant to be traveled alone. Today’s conversations at the parent-teacher conferences serve as a reminder that the road to spiritual maturity is paved with intentional guidance, encouragement, and accountability. When a teacher sees a student struggling, they pray. When a parent senses their child wrestling with questions of faith, they pray. When parents and teachers come together, prayer becomes a powerful catalyst for growth.

The Hillcrest Comet girls’ basketball team closed the curtain on a remarkable season last night, battling until the final buzzer against Underwood in a tough playoff matchup. While the final score read 56-41 in favor of the Rockets, the scoreboard does little to tell the true story of what this team has accomplished.

The Hillcrest Comets are storming into the postseason with confidence, carrying the momentum of their record-setting season into a decisive 65-47 playoff victory over Park. The Comets, known for their relentless defense and disciplined play, found themselves in an early hole but quickly turned up the pressure to overwhelm the Falcons and secure the win.

Last night, young students gathered for Comet Cheer Camp in the auditorium. Beyond mastering jumps and chants, these young Comets discovered something even more powerful: the impact of celebrating others.

In a world where speaking openly about faith is becoming less common, Hillcrest’s lower school trains students to see it as natural. When students stand up in chapel and share what God is teaching them, they learn that talking about their faith isn’t just for adults, it’s for them. By normalizing public declarations of faith, Hillcrest is discipling students to become future leaders in their families, churches, and country.

Tuesday night’s dominant 67-32 win over Battle Lake was more than just another victory—it was a statement. A showcase of defensive intensity, offensive rhythm, and a team that is dialed in as they prepare for their postseason march.

By blending academic rigor with real-world experiences, Mrs. Riestenberg’s biology class’ bread-making lesson modeled what makes Hillcrest Academy’s approach so powerful. Education isn’t about filling minds with facts but shaping hearts and equipping students to live out their faith in meaningful ways.

The Comets leaned on their outside shooting to stretch LPA’s defense, showing patience in their ball movement despite the shot clock winding down. Their ability to shift the defense with crisp perimeter passing allowed for small creases to attack the basket and convert key opportunities to hold-off a late game surge and carry a 65-53 win into the locker room.