After the Hopkinton High School football team suffered a 28-13 setback against Oliver Ames on Nov. 15, coach Mark Sanborn had a message for his team leading into the final game of the season: Forget about everything that’s happened through the first 10 games. “We told...
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HHS cheer team savors state bid
Midway through Hopkinton cheerleading’s routine during the state competition on Sunday, coach Rachel DeMore started to tear up. “I knew that they left everything on the mat,” DeMore said. “I started crying. It was embarrassing, but I was just so happy for them.”...
Recupero pitches in for top-ranked Duke
One year into her collegiate soccer career, Hopkinton’s Sophia Recupero is on a team that is in the mix for both a conference and national championship. The graduate of Buckingham Browne & Nichols is earning playing time for the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils, and...
HHS Boys XC showcases talent to win TVL title
The Hopkinton High School boys cross country team might not have been expected to win the Tri-Valley League Showcase meet based on the head-to-head matchups, but the pre-meet prognostications did not matter once coach Laura McKenzie’s team started running. “I think on...
Hillers girls XC ready for new challenge at states
After a season that saw the Hopkinton High School girls cross country team compete for a league title, the Hillers are aiming to score a high finish in the state divisional meet at a course that is unfamiliar to all except their coach. “Our goal is to qualify for...
As unified team shines, HHS recognized for inclusion
Hopkinton High School once again was celebrated for its commitment to inclusion, Special Olympics and unified sports with its second National Banner recognition. Unified basketball co-coach Jay Golden said the school learned about the award at the start of the year....
HHS boys golf finds right mix for playoffs
After the top two players in the lineup, Hopkinton High School boys golf coach Bill Phaneuf has had as many as 11 players who have shown the ability to step in and factor into a match. It’s a good problem to have, but the Hillers are looking to sharpen their lineup...
Challenging schedule can’t slow Hillers girls volleyball
Few high school volleyball teams were as happy to see the calendar flip from September to October as Hopkinton. The Hillers played nearly three-fourths of their schedule in the opening month, playing nearly a match every other day. But the Hillers did not let the...
HHS football looks to embody defining traits
Hopkinton High School football coach Mark Sanborn told his team during the first meeting of the season that he wanted three traits to define the 2024 Hillers this fall: physicality, discipline and sacrifice. “Those are the three pillars I communicated to them,”...
Seniors set to lead talented Hillers girls soccer
Hopkinton High School girls soccer coach Tom Skiba was pleased with the way his team looked at the start of the preseason, and he said the leadership of his senior captains should go a long way toward helping the team achieve success this fall. “The kids came in very...
Youth lacrosse select team revels in state title
When coach Will Abbott met with his players at halftime of the Mass. Youth Lacrosse Division 1 state title game on June 12, the Hopkinton Youth Lacrosse select team was facing a situation unlike any it had encountered before. “I think that was the first time we were...
Kenney showcases football skill on national level
Football is a fall sport, but Cam Kenney has spent the summer in pads competing at the highest level. The 14-year-old Hopkinton resident kicked off his summer in mid-June at Football University Camp at Belmont Hill, where he was selected for the Grade 8 Under Armor...
From HHS golfer to U.S. Ryder Cup captain, Bradley stays on course
The American Ryder Cup team surprised much of the golf world when it selected PGA Tour standout Keegan Bradley, a 2004 Hopkinton High School graduate, as team captain for the 2025 event. Even his former high school coach, Dick Bliss, said he was “shocked” at the...
HHS unified track finishes successful season
The Hopkinton High School unified track team wrapped up a strong 2024 campaign recently, with five team members earning spots in the state meet and helping the team to a 10th-place finish. “It was definitely a successful season, being able to have some people qualify...
Powers gets first taste of U.S. Olympic trials
Even though Kate Powers came up a bit short in bids to score points at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and in the Olympic qualifying meet, the experience gave her a clear picture of what she needs to do to compete at the highest level. “The outcome...
HHS boys volleyball sets high bar in inaugural year
When he was a student at Dighton-Rehoboth High School, Jake Enos and some of his friends decided they wanted to start a volleyball program. So, they did just that. “I and a few of my friends were interested. We went to the athletic director, and I was able to have my...
Pitching drives HHS baseball win streak
Hopkinton High School’s baseball team started the season with a subpar 1-3 record, but coach Matt Anderson pressed his team to stay the course. The Hillers responded by winning 13 games in a row, with a pitching staff that shut down nearly every opponent in recent...
’Resiliency’ defines HHS boys tennis team
The Hopkinton High School boys tennis team came into the 2024 season with only one returning player from last year’s starting lineup and facing a schedule that included two of the top teams in the state. But the Hillers have not let that slow them down, winning their...
Hillers girls tennis excels back in D1
The Hopkinton High School girls tennis program is back in Division 1 this year, but the move has not slowed the Hillers’ success in the slightest. Hopkinton posted a double-digit win total in both the Tri-Valley League and overall. “They are all very coachable tennis...
HHS girls golfers learn to love game
The Hopkinton High School girls golf team is not the most experienced squad in the area this spring, but the Hillers are gaining a strong appreciation for the sport and winning their fair share of matches along the way. “We have a very social team,” said coach Bill...