The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team's bid for an upset in the state tournament came up short Wednesday night with a 5-4 overtime loss to host Masconomet at Valley Forum in Haverhill. Hopkinton led 3-1 after the first period and 4-2 after two, but Masconomet...
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Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Wyatt Iantosca
One of the team’s captains, Iantosca recorded six goals and 10 assists for 16 points in 20 regular-season games and helped the Hillers capture the Tri-Valley League Large School Division championship. “Wyatt has been a rock for our team,” coach Scott Hayes stated....
HHS Sports Roundup: Tourney brackets released
Brackets for the state tournaments have been released, and Hopkinton High School teams are making postseason plans. Boys basketball, which secured the Tri-Valley League Large School Division title courtesy of a thrilling overtime victory over Westwood on Feb. 14, is...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Eve Weatherhead
Wrapping up a stellar four-year career as a diver with the Hillers, Weatherhead (pictured with her diving coach, Drew Foley) finished first in the 1-meter diving competition at the Tri-Valley League Showcase competition in Wellesley on Jan. 28, helping the Hillers to...
Strong seasons for Hillers ski teams
Both the boys and girls ski teams at Hopkinton High School put together strong seasons this winter, with each team earning a second-place finish in the Central Mass. league, and five total skiers securing spots at the state meet. “We knew we had three or four strong...
Photos: HHS boys hockey beats Norwood to clinch TVL Large title
The Hopkinton High School boys hockey team posted an exciting 2-1 victory over Norwood last Wednesday at New England Sports Center in Marlborough to clinch the Tri-Valley League Large School Division title.
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Andy Li
After a strong freshman season, Li continued his solid performances this year in the butterfly, breaststroke and freestyle events. HHS coach Blake Briner calls Li “one of the calmest, hard-working swimmers I have ever seen. He never misses a time or ever complains,...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Loryn Canty
Canty, a team captain, won the dash and shot put in every regular-season dual meet and earned medals in shuttle dash, shot put relay and 4x200 at the State Relays. Her 55-meter dash time is a provisional qualifier for nationals. “Though Loryn just joined the team last...
HHS co-op girls hockey team shows steady improvement
Even after the Hopkinton/Dover-Sherborn co-op girls ice hockey team went 10 games without a victory, coach Ron Chin had the sense that his team was getting close. “We were right in it every game,” Chin said. “The girls were working hard and putting in the time in...
HHS swimmers look to peak for postseason
The Hopkinton High School boys and girls swim teams capped off their league competition recently with strong showings in the Tri-Valley League championship meet, and they are hoping to carry that momentum into the sectional and state meets. “A lot of them are seniors,...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Lucey Jean
One of the Hopkinton residents on the co-op team, Jean recorded 10 points through January, tallying eight goals along with two assists. “Lucey is a dynamic forward for the Hillers with a great skill set and energy that she uses in games,” coach Ron Chin shared. “Lucey...
Free throw contest Jan. 30
The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest will be held Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Hopkinton High School at the conclusion of the Ashland-Hopkinton boys basketball game (which starts at 6:30). All boys and girls ages 9-14 can participate. The competition is an annual event...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jake Rogers
A captain who wrestles at 138 pounds, Rogers has been with the program since middle school and “has had a huge impact on our team,” said coach Corey Mills. “Jake stays after practice routinely to volunteer his time to help out with middle school practice and has taken...
Young Hillers wrestlers compete with area’s best
The Hopkinton High School wrestling team has a number of familiar faces in new spots this year, including longtime assistant coach Corey Mills, who officially stepped into the head coaching role this winter. “I have been with the team since 2009, but it’s an...
New cast leads HHS boys track to fast start
Last season, things seemed pretty straightforward for Hopkinton High School boys indoor track and field coach Michael Donahue. He could fill out the winter meet lineup almost any way he saw fit, and the depth of talent in his senior class would take care of the rest....
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Logan Sullivan
Sullivan won the high jump in two recent meets, and in both cases it secured meet victories for the Hillers. “He was under pressure and got the job done,” said Jean Cann, who coaches the girls program and helps on the boys side as well. As of mid-January, Sullivan’s...
Photos: Special Olympics vs. HHS freshman basketball
The Hopkinton Special Olympics program played its annual game against the Hopkinton High School freshman basketball team on Monday.
HHS boys basketball coach Tom Keane celebrates 300th victory
Hopkinton High School boys basketball coach Tom Keane posted his 300th career victory on Friday with the Hillers' 72-56 victory over Medway. Now in his 24th season, Keane has the team off to an impressive 6-2 start. "It's hard to believe," Keane shared via email. "My...
Photos: HHS wrestling celebrates seniors, battles Norton
The Hopkinton High School wrestling team celebrated Senior Night last Wednesday, then dropped a close battle to Norton, 42-40.
Hillers girls track has league title ambitions
The Hopkinton High School girls indoor track and field team had little time to ease into the 2023-24 season. The Hillers had a dual meet within the first two weeks of starting practice and another one the week after that. “They came at us fast and furious at the...