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HHS girls hockey co-op eyes playoffs

HHS girls hockey co-op eyes playoffs

The Hopkinton/Dover-Sherborn girls ice hockey co-op team is rounding into form ahead of the upcoming state tournament, coach Ron Chin said, and the talented mix of veteran players and skilled newcomers has the team primed to make a playoff run. “All the girls are...

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HHS boys track shows resilience

HHS boys track shows resilience

Losses are a rarity for the Hopkinton High School boys indoor track program. This season’s setback against Dedham in a dual meet was the team’s first such loss since the 2018 season, but the Hillers have not let it slow them down. “After our loss, we licked our wounds...

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HHS girls hockey co-op eyes playoffs

Hillers wrestlers rise to challenge

Hopkinton High School wrestling coach Corey Mills has been proud of his team this winter, particularly the way the athletes have competed against some of the top programs in the area. “The kids have been really great and accepting of challenges along the way,” Mills...

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‘New faces’ come together for HHS girls hoops

‘New faces’ come together for HHS girls hoops

Hopkinton High School girls basketball coach Mike Greco was not exactly sure what to expect with a number of younger players on his team this season. But the veteran coach has been pleasantly surprised with the way the team has been able to jell despite having several...

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HHS boys basketball hopes for health in ’25

HHS boys basketball hopes for health in ’25

The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team started 2025 hoping for the same thing that many wish for in the new year: health. The Hillers saw their top returning player, senior captain Sam Dadagian, and starting point guard, junior Gavin Cho, each miss time with...

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Young archer on target after national win

Young archer on target after national win

When Ava Li was 9 years old, her father gave her a bow for Christmas. It was an unusual gift, and Li said she was surprised but intrigued by the item. She decided she wanted to give archery a try, and she immediately fell in love with the sport. “The first time I...

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Hillers seek T-Day win after challenging season

Hillers seek T-Day win after challenging season

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

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.”...

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Recupero pitches in for top-ranked Duke

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...

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HHS Boys XC showcases talent to win TVL title

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...

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Hillers girls XC ready for new challenge at states

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...

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HHS boys golf finds right mix for playoffs

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...

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HHS football looks to embody defining traits

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,”...

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Seniors set to lead talented Hillers girls soccer

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...

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Youth lacrosse select team revels in state title

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...

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Kenney showcases football skill on national level

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...

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