Tales from a Townie: 1955 Hillers overcame challenges to go undefeated
First let me start with a little bit about the author. I was ready to become a football star at the age of 14, very small (5-foot-5, 125 pounds) and very slow (Coach Mario...
Hillers face big challenge in renewal of T-Day rivalry with Ashland
After missing out on the annual Thanksgiving Day showdown between border rivals a year ago, Hopkinton and Ashland are ready to renew their rivalry this Turkey Day (10 a.m.) in Ashland.
“It’s going to be...
HHS volleyball wins state title
Westborough middle hitter Christine Li rose with a purpose. The talented senior brought her arm back, swung through and unleashed a powerful strike on the volleyball, driving it with force over the net.
And Hopkinton’s...
After 20 seasons with HHS volleyball program, Grabmeier goes out on high note
Two decades ago, Margie Grabmeier noticed an ad that kept popping up in a local newspaper soliciting a freshman volleyball coach at Hopkinton High School. The local resident had experience with the sport, having...
Hillers commit to college programs
Hopkinton High School will be well represented in the collegiate athletic ranks in the years to come, with a number of Hillers already having signaled their intent to continue their sports careers at the...
HHS volleyball tops King Philip to advance to state final
The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team continued its undefeated season Tuesday night, defeating King Philip, 3-1, in the Division 2 state semifinal at Milford High School before a boisterous crowd of supporters.
Hopkinton, the...
HHS Sports Roundup: Volleyball reaches semifinals; boys soccer bows out; girls XC advances to...
The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team aced its first real test of the postseason on Friday night, turning away Westwood, 3-0, to advance to the Division 2 state semifinals. The Hillers won by...
HHS Sports Roundup: Volleyball, boys soccer post tourney wins
The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team opened the postseason with a convincing 3-0 victory over visiting Danvers on Friday night, led by the efforts of senior Kate Powers.
The third-seeded and undefeated Hillers next...
Former lax standout Chirco sets marathon goal
When she was a goaltender on the Hopkinton High School lacrosse team, Jaclyn Chirco was very successful at protecting the goal.
As an adult, Chirco is focused on a different goal — completing the Oct....
Young Hillers football ready for fall season
It’s been a quick turnaround for the Hopkinton High School football team, which played in a modified early spring season last school year due to the ongoing pandemic. The Hillers bring a young squad...
