Lauren Hill Posthumously Inducted Into Ohio Basketball Hall Of Fame

The 14th annual induction ceremony was held this past Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.

File photo.

(Columbus, Oh.) – Lauren Hill lost her life far too soon, but her name will live forever.

On Saturday, Hill was posthumously inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame for her achievements in basketball and for serving as an inspiration to many people.

Hill’s story gained national media attention in 2014 when she was a freshman at Mount St. Joseph University.

It was there that she made a courageous appearance in a sold-out, nationally televised game at Xavier University’s Cintas Center, despite battling a rare and fatal pediatric brain tumor known as DIPG.

Not only did she appear in the game, but Hill scored the first and last baskets in front of 10,250 fans.

More importantly, Hill started a fund-raising campaign that has raised approximately $2.4 million for cancer research and to help families effected by pediatric cancer.

Additional funds for Lauren’s Fight for Cure will be raised on Saturday, June 15 at the annual Lauren’s Burg Hill 5K run/walk and 5-mile run in Lawrenceburg.

To register online, visit www.stuartroadracing.com.

More from Local Sports


Events

2025 Rewind: Year in Review

It is time to take a look back on some of the big happenings from this year.

Great Parks' Winter Hike Series Returns in New Year

The series includes a mix of educational and challenging hikes, ranging from 4 to 5.5 miles.

Rising Sun Basketball Volunteers at YES Home

The Shiners took time out of their Christmas break to lend a helping hand.

2025 Sports Rewind: Year in Review

There were plenty of big moments in 2025.

Local Sports Report - December 30, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Carly Pearce What He Didn't Do 12:25
Jason Aldean Tonight Looks Good on You 12:21
Sara Evans Suds In The Bucket 12:17
Thomas Rhett Slow Down Summer 12:14