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A central defender and captain, Mick helped the Hillers to shutouts in their final five games as they clinched the Tri-Valley League Large School Division title. “He doesn’t get as much attention as our goal-scoring attackers, but his strong play in the back was a key to the team winning the [TVL],” shared coach Garrett Sawyer, who complimented Mick’s “smart defending, quality ball skills and confident communication and leadership.”

Hillers Thrillers, sponsored by Hiller’s Pizza, is a new Hopkinton Independent feature. Each week, we will highlight a different Hopkinton High School athlete.