Ben Pantera said the preparation for the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School football season began long before the team strapped on pads this fall. It began when the team gathered at Hale Reservation in Westwood, where the players were trained by former Marines....
Hopkinton resident Cam Kenney added to his list of football accolades this fall after being named a freshman All-American, a distinction that earned him a spot in this month’s Football University All-American Bowl in Naples, Florida. “Being an All-American has been a...
Vuda, from the district’s 18-22 program, and Murray, a Hopkinton High School senior, are four-year players who served as captains this fall. According to coach Jay Golden, they “embody everything it is to be both a Hiller and a unified athlete. They are...
Hopkinton High School football coach Mark Sanborn acknowledges that wins have been tough to come by this season as the Hillers battled through what he described as the most competitive and physically demanding schedule of his five-year tenure. But none of that matters...
After becoming the first Hopkinton runner to win a sectional individual title, Finnegan finished a close third at the state Division 1 meet a week later, on Nov. 15. “Sean is the most determined runner we’ve ever had,” coach Laura McKenzie stated. “He set his sights...
The Hopkinton Youth Football Grade 6 team captured the American Youth Football Division 2 state championship Sunday with a 16-7 victory over Quincy United in a game played in Bellingham. Jack Pantera opened the scoring late in the second quarter, hauling in a 55-yard...
The Harlem Wizards visited Hopkinton High School on Wednesday night to face off against a team of Hopkinton Public Schools staff. Funds raised from the event benefits the Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization.
In her first season on the squad, Moody helped the Hillers advance to regionals this fall. “She has so seamlessly fit into the team,” coach Ally Link shared. “She is always willing to try something new, as evidenced by her so quickly becoming one of our most versatile...
After a first half in which the Hopkinton High School girls soccer team was in complete control, things took a stunning turn in the second period, as host Franklin rallied for a 4-3 victory Thursday night in a Division 1 state quarterfinal game. The 14th-seeded...
Elected a team captain as a junior, “Wafiya has been a strong leader all season,” according to coach Jean Cann. “She is a consistent top-five scorer for the team and has done a fabulous job encouraging and including younger runners and peers in every way. … She goes...
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team's magical run in the state tournament came to an end Monday with a 2-1 double-overtime loss to host Franklin. The 10th-seeded Hillers forced OT when they were given a penalty corner as time expired in regulation. Ella Fowler...
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team traveled to Wellesley on Saturday and escaped with a victory in a penalty shootout to advance to the Division 1 state quarterfinals. Following a scoreless regulation and overtime, the Hillers won the shootout by a score of...
The Hopkinton High School soccer team will be looking to earn a spot in the Division 1 quarterfinals Saturday when it travels to Wellesley for a 2 p.m. game. The 14th-seeded Hillers (14-3-2) are coming off an impressive 4-1 victory over visiting Weymouth. Third-seeded...
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team rallied from a two-goal deficit to win in an overtime shootout over host Concord-Carlisle on Wednesday and advance to the Division 1 state quarterfinals. The Hillers trailed 3-1 but came back to tie the score at 3-3 in the...
Catherine Chow and Aila Chase combined for two first-half goals to lead the Hopkinton High School girls soccer team to a 4-1 victory over visiting Weymouth on Tuesday in the Division 1 state tournament’s Round of 32. The 14th-seeded Hillers (13-2-2) advance to play...
The talented Wongchaisuwat is “an incredible teammate,” shared coach Laura McKenzie, adding: “He helped pace 10 teammates — four of them freshmen! — to break 20 minutes on our home course, a testament to his selflessness and leadership. Thunn’s dedication, positivity...
Daniel Morrissey, Josh Kim and Rocco Spinelli scored for the Hopkinton High School boys soccer team in a 3-1 victory over visiting Methuen on Monday in the preliminary round of the Division 1 state tournament. The 27th-seeded Hillers (9-5-4) advance to play...
Abby Burke scored two goals, including the game-winner on a breakaway in overtime to give the Hopkinton High School field hockey team a thrilling 2-1 victory over visiting Brookline on Saturday afternoon in the opening round of the Division 1 state tournament. The...
NOTE: This story was updated at 8:30 p.m. with results from Thursday's volleyball match. State tournament time has arrived for fall sports at Hopkinton High School. First up was the girls volleyball team, which traveled to Bishop Feehan in Attleboro for a 4 p.m. match...
A four-year varsity player and second-year captain who was team MVP and a Tri-Valley League All-Star last year, Fowler “has been a cornerstone” of the program, coach Ally Valencia stated. “She’s the heartbeat of our midfield who controls the tempo, distributes the...
