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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
The Hopkinton High School unified basketball team opened the season Wednesday with a 42-37 victory over Norton.
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...
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...
Hopkinton resident and Dexter Southfield prep baseball standout Dante Pavone proved himself to be a standout in fundraising as well, bringing in $10,500 to support A Shot For Life during a recent baseball skills showcase. The amount made Pavone the top fundraiser and...
The annual Hopkinton Tennis Tournament was held this past weekend at the Hopkinton High School courts. In the advanced men's singles division, Amit Jagdale was the champion, defeating Alex Samoiloff in the final. In intermediate men's singles, Jon Winchenbach beat...
The Hopkinton High School football team improved to 2-0 with a 22-18 victory over Algonquin on Friday night.
The Hopkinton High School cross country teams opened their dual meet seasons on Wednesday at Hopkinton State Park by welcoming Norwood. The girls cruised to a 15-50 victory while the boys won 20-40.
Matt Anderson, a Hopkinton High School alumnus who served as the baseball team’s pitching coach since 2017, was named head coach. He takes over for Steve Simoes, who stepped down after the 2022 campaign. Anderson graduated HHS in 2001 and was a Tri-Valley League...
Hopkinton High School graduate Josh Sokol is going to be hanging around the Twin Cities a little longer after landing a spot on the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad following preseason camp. One of the last players to be cut from the active roster, Sokol, 24, will...
The Hopkinton High School golf team posted a one-stroke victory over Dover-Sherborn on Tuesday at Hopkinton Country Club. The 216-217 victory improved the Hillers' record to 5-0.
The Hopkinton High School girls soccer team picked up a 3-1 victory over visiting Ashland on Monday. The Hillers have won their first two games to open the season.
For Hopkinton High School girls soccer coach Tom Skiba, it’s all about the process. His expectations for his team coming into the 2022 campaign are similar to every season: win games, get to the state tournament and compete in the always-challenging Tri-Valley League...
Hopkinton High School junior Brooke Birtwistle will continue her standout soccer career at the Division 1 collegiate level in two seasons when she attends Purdue University. Birtwistle, 16, is one of the Hillers’ captains this fall and said the Boilermakers provided...
Hopkinton High School’s boys soccer team has a deep roster returning in 2022, and coach Garrett Sawyer is hoping the combination of skill and experience will help the team build on a strong campaign last fall. “I did lose some key starters and strong players from last...
