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Hilliard is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 24,230 at the 2000 census. Hilliard's population was estimated to be 26,656 in 2005, and the city continues to grow. It is bordered on the east by Upper Arlington, on the north by Dublin on the south by Galloway and Columbus, and to the west lies open farmland. Downtown Columbus lies in a distance to the southeast, its skyline visible at times when crossing bridges. The only major highway that runs through Hilliard is I-270, which runs north and south slightly east of the middle of the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 square miles. The largest sporting events in Hilliard are the football games of the two Hilliard High Schools, Hilliard Darby and Hilliard Davidson. Basketball for both of these High Schools is also popular. Hilliard Darby golf took 7th in the State Championship in 2007. They were the first golf team from Hilliard to make it to the State Championships. They also won the OCC and their District. Their coach is two time OCC Coach of the year. Also David Haley Jr. won the Division 1 State Championship in 2007. Ethan Tracy took the runner-up spot. Hilliard Davidson also won the State Championship in boys soccer in 2007. It was the first Soccer State Championship in Hilliard history.