Burke qualified for sectionals in the 200 and 500 freestyle and helped qualify three relays (200 medley, 200 free and 400 free) as well. Coach MaryLauren Burke refers to him as a “powerhouse … both in terms of swimming ability and sportsmanship.” “In practice, Aiden...
Weeraratne qualified for sectionals in the 100 butterfly at a meet in late January. She also helped qualify the team’s 200 and 400 freestyle relays. “More than just being a good swimmer, Oneli is a great teammate,” coach MaryLauren Burke gushed. “She is always a ray...
O’Connell ran three events at the Division 2 state relays on Jan. 18, most notably a leg on the 4x400-meter relay that finished second and clinched the meet title for the Hillers. He ranks in the top 15 in the Tri-Valley League in the 300 and shot put and is on the...
A forward, Chatten played a key role in helping the Hillers to a 9-2 start with her unselfishness and toughness. “Her leadership on and off the court this season has been invaluable,” coach Mike Greco shared. “Her contributions to our season go so far beyond the box...
Hopkinton’s Lucie Mato knew she wanted to go to Lafayette the moment she first stepped on the Pennsylvania campus, but that doesn’t mean her journey to playing Division 1 lacrosse was easy. Mato visited Lafayette for a camp following her sophomore season last year...
One of the team’s captains, Burke placed in two or three events at every meet in the first month of the season. As the new year began, she had posted the Tri-Valley League’s best time in the 300 meters, was ranked fifth in the shot put and was tied for seventh in the...
Competing in the 150-pound weight class, Durocher has emerged as a standout. On the first weekend in January, he went 4-0 at the Natick Red Hawk dual meet and placed second at the Wayland Holiday Tournament. He’s also mentored the team’s younger wrestlers. “Finn has...
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team held off visiting Westborough on Friday night, winning by a score of 66-64. The Hillers have won three straight and take a 3-2 record into Monday's home game vs. Bellingham.
The Hopkinton High School girls basketball was tested by Milford in the championship game of Sunday's Mary Korbey Invitational Tournament before pulling out a 41-33 win. The Hillers, who routed Medford in Saturday's first round, take a 5-0 record into the new year.
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...
