The annual Hopkinton High School girls flag football game, pitting the seniors vs. the juniors, was held Friday night. The seniors won the game, 31-19.
Photos: HHS girls flag football game
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Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Bridgid Cavanaugh
Bridgid Cavanaugh went from not scoring once last year to scoring in every meet she ran this season. “She never misses any practices, even optional ones, and has participated in all of the team’s community service activities,” coach Jean Cann shared. “Over the summer,...
HHS boys soccer holds on to win state semifinal, 4-3
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team survived a late charge by Bedford to hold on for a 4-3 win in Tuesday’s Division 2 state semifinal, setting off a celebration amid falling snow in Leominster. The Hillers improved to 19-1-2 on the season and moved on to the...
HHS boys soccer to play in state semifinal Tuesday
The Division 2 state semifinal soccer game has been set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Doyle Field in Leominster. Hopkinton High School (18-1-2), the second seed, will take on third-seeded Bedford (14-2-2) to earn the right to play in Saturday's state championship game....
HHS Sports Roundup: Boys soccer advances to state semis with PK win over Wayland
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team’s dream season will continue, as the Hillers knocked off Wayland on penalty kicks after playing to a 2-2 tie in the Division 2 state quarterfinals Sunday afternoon in Hopkinton. The second-seeded Hillers (18-1-2) will play...
Fall to remember for HHS sports
Hopkinton High School athletic director Kiely Murray thought this was going to be a relatively quiet part of her schedule with the fall regular season having wrapped up and winter sports still a few weeks away. But the HHS fall sports lineup produced one of the best...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Abby Hebert
The team’s libero, Hebert recorded 266 digs and 398 receptions with only 28 reception errors in the regular season. “We had a really solid defense this season, and Abby was the anchor of our back line,” coach Emma Sweetapple said. “As the only returning varsity player...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Declan Mick
A central defender and captain, Mick helped the Hillers to shutouts in their final five games as they clinched the Tri-Valley League Large School Division title. “He doesn’t get as much attention as our goal-scoring attackers, but his strong play in the back...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Drew Morse
The team’s senior captain, Morse has played as the team’s No. 1 golfer all season. He recorded an average of 38.29 strokes over nine holes, ranking him ninth in the Tri-Valley League. “He is a great leader for the team,” coach Bill Phaneuf said, highlighting Morse for...
Recupero to play soccer at Duke
Strong academics, big-time athletics and a top-notch soccer conference was enough to draw Sophia Recupero to Duke University for the fall of 2024. It's a school she said felt like the perfect fit. “I am super grateful for this opportunity,” the Hopkinton resident...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Camille Perlov
Through 13 games, Perlov was the Hillers’ leading scorer with 17 goals, including four hat tricks, helping the team to an impressive record of 7-2-4. “Camille is a workhorse who raises the bar for everyone else around her,” coach Allison Valencia said. “Her love for...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Braden Hicks
Despite breaking his wrist in the team’s opener this year — and playing with a soft cast since — Braden Hicks has recorded two interceptions at cornerback and helped the team to a 4-1 start. He also was selected by his teammates as a captain. “He’s the type of player...
Young Hillers girls cross country keeps pace with TVL’s best
Hopkinton High School girls cross country coach Jean Cann thinks her team probably caught Holliston by surprise when the two tangled in a Tri-Valley League meet this fall. The Hillers graduated two seniors from their top five a season ago and have just one senior in...
Captains set tone for HHS boys cross country
Hopkinton High School’s boys cross country team is in the midst of a strong season, and coach Laura McKenzie says it’s because her captains know that success in this sport starts well before the first starting gun sounds. “The work is done over the summer; they do all...
Deep roster leads HHS golfers to success
Hopkinton High School golf coach Bill Phaneuf has a problem that most coaches would love to have. With tournament time right around the corner, he has so many skilled players that finding a lineup of six for the districts or the states will be a challenge. “It’s been...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Johanna DuPont
A forward, Johanna DuPont recorded five goals through the first half of the season, helping the Hillers to a record of 4-3-2. A three-year varsity player, DuPont stands out for her athleticism and ability to finish from distance. “Jo is a great two-way player who...
Photos: HHS football tailgating
Families, students and fans gather on the field behind Hopkinton Middle School prior to each Hopkinton High School home football game to share food and fun. The group will be out prior to this Friday's homecoming game against Norwood from 5:30 until the 7 p.m....
Photos: Unified basketball opens season in style
The Hopkinton High School unified basketball team opened the season Wednesday with a 42-37 victory over Norton.
Refocused HHS field hockey takes it day by day
The Hopkinton High School field hockey team has a simple motto this season: “Win the day.” The Hillers are playing under first-year coach Ally Valencia and are razor-focused on trying to improve and succeed each day, whether it’s during a game, in practice or while...
Hillers football shows early-season improvement
Hopkinton High School football coach Mark Sanborn said the feeling was palpable after last season. No one coming back to the program this fall was pleased with the team’s 3-8 record in 2021. So the incoming senior class decided to do whatever it took to prevent a...
