Trojans open 2018 with split

The new year got off to a semisweet start for the Trojans’ basketball teams Tuesday night, splitting a pair of road games at Nickerson.

In girls’ action, the Lady Trojans suffered through a slow start and never fully recovered, tumbling 60-40.

The loss drops Hillsboro to 4-3 on the year.

The boys maintained control throughout, building on a 27-20 halftime lead to down the Panthers 66-44.

Hillsboro upped its mark to 6-1 on the year.

The Trojans face another road test Friday, trekking west for contests with Larned.