Hopkinton High School boys indoor track and field head coach Mike Donahue did not have to worry about getting his team in shape at the start of the season. In fact, many of his athletes needed a little time to recover after lengthy and successful seasons with their...
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Young Hillers girls hockey co-op team finds its stride
Hopkinton High School girls ice hockey coach Nick Grout wanted his team to have more than two victories through the first half of the schedule, but Grout said the young roster made up of athletes from four schools is coming together in time to turn some heads down the...
Photos: HHS girls basketball beats Bellingham
The Hopkinton High School girls basketball team posted a 47-28 victory over Bellingham on Tuesday night, the Hillers' second victory in a row after eight losses to start the season.
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Davis Peishoff
By early January, Peishoff already had improved on his best times from the previous year in four events. “He is a versatile swimmer, which makes him very helpful to the team in meets where he can swim a variety of different events,” shared HHS coach Kristen Wells. “He...
Photos: HHS boys basketball rallies past Dedham
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team overcame an early 11-point deficit and rallied to defeat visiting Dedham by a score of 63-60 on Friday night. Tommy Chatten led the Hillers' comeback with 25 points and ignited the crowd with a two-handed dunk on a fast...
Golembiewski tracks future at Penn
A number of factors steered Hopkinton High School senior Sean Golembiewski to the University of Pennsylvania, including a top-notch education, a beautiful urban campus and a strong track and field program. Ultimately, he said, the Quakers provided “the best all-around...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Josie Hopkins
Hopkins took first in both the long jump and high jump in a win over Norwood on Dec. 29, and she won the long jump and took second in the high jump in the following meet, helping the Hillers to a 3-0 start. She was entered in the long jump, 55-meter hurdles and 4x200...
Hillers boys hockey eyes return to tourney
The Hopkinton High School boys ice hockey team earned a spot in the state tournament last season with a .500 record, but having most of his roster back this winter has coach Scott Hayes aiming to eclipse last year’s success. “We want to be a tournament team, but we...
Photos: HHS boys hockey battles Medfield
The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team dropped a 5-2 decision to Medfield on Saturday at Pirelli Arena in Franklin. The Hillers are 6-2 on the season.
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Holly Paharik
Paharik is called on to fill a variety of roles, including sometimes guarding a player much taller. “She is one of the toughest kids I’ve ever coached, and she never backs down from any challenge,” HHS coach Mike Greco shared. “Most of what she gives us doesn’t show...
Photos: HHS girls basketball falls to Ashland
The Hopkinton High School girls basketball team dropped a 46-28 decision to visiting Ashland on Tuesday to fall to 0-3 on the young season.
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Scott Mackin
A local legend, Mackin has helped as a manager, coach, referee and more for HHS sports since the 1970s. “Scott quite simply represents everything that is great about Hiller Athletics and the Hopkinton community in general,” unified basketball coach Jay Golden shared....
Photos: HHS swim team vs. King Philip
The Hopkinton High School swim team posted a 96-67 victory over King Philip on Friday at Milford High School.
Photos: HHS wrestling Coaches vs. Cancer match
The Hopkinton High School wrestling team hosted the annual Coaches vs. Cancer match vs. Ashland on Wednesday at the HHS athletic center. Although the Hillers dropped a 45-34 decision, they did their part to support the fight against cancer and raise awareness.
Photos: HHS boys basketball tops Norwood
The Hopkinton High School boys basketball team opened the season Tuesday night with a 73-67 victory over visiting Norwood. The Hillers were led by 26 points from senior forward Tommy Chatten, who drilled eight 3-pointers. Sam Pantera added 12 points and Cole...
Young Hillers girls basketball forges own identity
Hopkinton High School girls basketball fans will notice quite a few new faces on the floor this season. The team graduated six seniors who played the lion’s share of the minutes last winter. What this year’s team lacks in experience, so far it has made up in effort....
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Sophia Dellacioppa
A junior in her third year with the varsity, Dellacioppa (top) is a veteran flyer and an integral part of both the competitive and sideline teams, according to coach Lauren Dellelo. After suffering a season-ending injury in November, Dellacioppa coached a teammate who...
MacDonald heads to College Football Playoff with TCU
Christian MacDonald, a walk-on wide receiver on the football team at Texas Christian University, was confident the Horned Frogs would have a strong 2022 season after a disappointing 2021. Little did he know how well things would go. TCU won its first 12 games and,...
HHS boys hoops has need for speed
Hopkinton High School boys basketball coach Tom Keane has a deep team this season — and that’s an especially good thing, because he wants the Hillers to hustle. “We have got quite a few guys we are hoping to play this year, and we want to play with a good pace and get...
Breslin set to continue softball career at UConn
The first time Kaitlyn Breslin stepped on the campus at the University of Connecticut, she knew it was a place where she would want to continue her athletic career. It was the summer before her junior season, and the Hopkinton resident attended a softball camp at the...