The Hopkinton High School boys cross country team might not have been expected to win the Tri-Valley League Showcase meet based on the head-to-head matchups, but the pre-meet prognostications did not matter once coach Laura McKenzie’s team started running. “I think on...
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Hillers girls XC ready for new challenge at states
After a season that saw the Hopkinton High School girls cross country team compete for a league title, the Hillers are aiming to score a high finish in the state divisional meet at a course that is unfamiliar to all except their coach. “Our goal is to qualify for...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Owen Silva
Silva, the team’s starting goalkeeper, recorded 10 shutouts last year and has remained a shot-stopping presence in front of the net this fall. “Owen stands out for his diligence, positive attitude and constant striving to get better,” shared coach Garrett Sawyer. “He...
As unified team shines, HHS recognized for inclusion
Hopkinton High School once again was celebrated for its commitment to inclusion, Special Olympics and unified sports with its second National Banner recognition. Unified basketball co-coach Jay Golden said the school learned about the award at the start of the year....
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Nick Pedroli
Pedroli, who had a team-leading five touchdowns through six games, is listed as a wide receiver on the roster but has filled in all over the field. “Due to injuries, Nick has had to learn and take reps at nearly every offensive position throughout the last few weeks,...
Photos: HHS volleyball defeats Holliston
The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team took on Holliston at home on Wednesday, emerging victorious with a 3-0 decision. HHS player Adriana Aquino recorded the 500th kill of her career during the match.
HHS boys golf finds right mix for playoffs
After the top two players in the lineup, Hopkinton High School boys golf coach Bill Phaneuf has had as many as 11 players who have shown the ability to step in and factor into a match. It’s a good problem to have, but the Hillers are looking to sharpen their lineup...
Photos: HHS unified basketball unveils national banner
Hopkinton High School's unified basketball team celebrated its renewed status as a Special Olympics National Unified Champion School ahead of a game against Ashland on Tuesday. HHS first earned its status as a National Unified Champion School in 2020. To qualify,...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Mary Finnegan
A forward who stands out on attacking penalty corners, Finnegan recorded four goals and two assists in the team’s first 12 games as the Hillers battled for a postseason bid. “Mary’s stats don't necessarily match up to her consistency and strength on the field, as she...
Challenging schedule can’t slow Hillers girls volleyball
Few high school volleyball teams were as happy to see the calendar flip from September to October as Hopkinton. The Hillers played nearly three-fourths of their schedule in the opening month, playing nearly a match every other day. But the Hillers did not let the...
Photos: HHS boys golf tops Westborough
The Hopkinton High School boys golf team faced Westborough at Hopkinton Country Club on Wednesday, posting a 235-250 victory.
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Maddie Recupero
The Princeton-bound Recupero, known for her elite footwork, had 17 goals and nine assists through 11 games as the Hillers took a perfect record into the final third of the season. In a 5-1 victory over Norton on Oct. 1, she scored three goals and hit the crossbar in a...
Photos: Youth field hockey battles South Attleboro
The Grade 3/4 Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey team faced off against the South Attleboro Girls Recreation Association team on Saturday.
Photos: HHS cross country teams race past Ashland
The Hopkinton High School cross country teams took on Ashland on Tuesday afternoon at Hopkinton State Park in their second and final home meets of the season. The girls cruised to victory with a 19-41 decision while the boys won 24-31. Both Hillers teams are 3-0 in...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Levi Schuster
The team’s No. 2 golfer, Schuster was a medalist in five of the first nine matches, helping the Hillers to a 7-2 start. His top round was an even-par 36, and he was averaging an impressive 2.89 over par. “He hits the ball a country mile, and when his short game is on,...
Hopkinton Lions capture cricket championship
The Hopkinton Lions cricket team won the New England Cricket Association Division A championship, emerging victorious with a dominant performance against the Daredevils in the final on Sept. 15 at the Hopkinton YMCA field. The Daredevils, who reached the final in...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Elyse Srodawa
Srodawa won the first dual meet of the season, pulling away from Norwood’s top runner over the last half of the race. “Elyse works extremely hard, logging many miles on her own during the summer, and that sets her up for a strong cross country season,” coach Jean Cann...
HHS football drops home opener to Medfield
The Hopkinton High School football team faced Medfield in its home opener at David Hughes Stadium on Friday night, dropping a 21-6 decision.
HHS football looks to embody defining traits
Hopkinton High School football coach Mark Sanborn told his team during the first meeting of the season that he wanted three traits to define the 2024 Hillers this fall: physicality, discipline and sacrifice. “Those are the three pillars I communicated to them,”...
Seniors set to lead talented Hillers girls soccer
Hopkinton High School girls soccer coach Tom Skiba was pleased with the way his team looked at the start of the preseason, and he said the leadership of his senior captains should go a long way toward helping the team achieve success this fall. “The kids came in very...