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Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: James Hayward

by | Feb 18, 2025 | Featured: Sports, Sports

Athlete Spotlight-Hayward

PHOTO/WILLIAM DURFEE

In his first game back from a broken wrist on Feb. 8, Hayward recorded three goals and an assist to fuel an 8-6 victory over Dedham, giving him seven points in six games this season. “James is an instrumental leader for the boys Hiller hockey program,” coach Scott Hayes stated. “We have missed him on the ice, but while James recovered, he never left our bench or sides. His return to play makes our team whole again and drives everyone on our roster.”

Move In Style, sponsored by Custom Home Realty’s Laura Wauters, is a weekly Hopkinton Independent feature. Each week during the school year, we will highlight a different Hopkinton High School athlete, selected after consultation with HHS coaches.

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