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3 schools use the "Hillmen" mascot.
Most common states: Wisconsin (2), California (1)
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Meet the Hillmen, a mascot that's all about strength and tradition. This tough-sounding nickname is rooted in the history of Platteville High School in Wisconsin. The story goes back to Coach Hill, who joined the school in 1920 and became a legend by coaching over 100 seasons of various sports teams. By 1945, the students, administration, and school board decided to honor him by adopting the name "Hillmen" as their official mascot🛡️. This name isn't just a tribute; it symbolizes the resilience and determination of the athletes and students at Platteville High. The Hillmen mascot is a unique and powerful symbol that reflects the school's rich athletic history and the impact one coach had on the community. So, if you're ever in Platteville, you'll know why they're proud to be the Hillmen 🏆
Hear how the Hillmen fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Hillmen banner across Wisconsin. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Nguyen
Wisconsin Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Wisconsin. With 2 schools per million residents, the Hillmen is part of daily conversations here.”
Rowan Lopez
Wisconsin Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Hillmen delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Kim
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Hillmen mascot across 2 states.
The Hillmen shows up most in Wisconsin (2) and California (1). Wi also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Hillmen as a Person and Warrior mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Hillmen most often (2 schools). Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.