The Hopkinton High School girls cross country team finished 10th at the Division 1 all-state meet Saturday in Devens. “We were not ranked in the top 10 and we thought we belonged, so our goal was a top-10 finish and we finished exactly 10th,” coach Jean Cann shared....
By Christopher Tremblay Contributing Writer Capping a postseason filled with dramatic finishes, the Hopkinton High School boys soccer team had one more thriller Saturday night in the Division 2 state championship game. Unfortunately for the Hillers, this result did...
The annual Hopkinton High School girls flag football game, pitting the seniors vs. the juniors, was held Friday night. The seniors won the game, 31-19.
Bridgid Cavanaugh went from not scoring once last year to scoring in every meet she ran this season. “She never misses any practices, even optional ones, and has participated in all of the team’s community service activities,” coach Jean Cann shared. “Over the summer,...
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team survived a late charge by Bedford to hold on for a 4-3 win in Tuesday’s Division 2 state semifinal, setting off a celebration amid falling snow in Leominster. The Hillers improved to 19-1-2 on the season and moved on to the...
The Hopkinton High School boys and girls cross country teams both finished fourth at the Division 1B meet Friday in Wrentham, earning spots in this Saturday’s Division 1 all-state meet in Devens. Sophomore Elyse Srodowa finished second overall in the girls 5K race in...
The Division 2 state semifinal soccer game has been set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Doyle Field in Leominster. Hopkinton High School (18-1-2), the second seed, will take on third-seeded Bedford (14-2-2) to earn the right to play in Saturday's state championship game....
The Hopkinton High School boys soccer team’s dream season will continue, as the Hillers knocked off Wayland on penalty kicks after playing to a 2-2 tie in the Division 2 state quarterfinals Sunday afternoon in Hopkinton. The second-seeded Hillers (18-1-2) will play...
Hopkinton High School athletic director Kiely Murray thought this was going to be a relatively quiet part of her schedule with the fall regular season having wrapped up and winter sports still a few weeks away. But the HHS fall sports lineup produced one of the best...
The team’s libero, Hebert recorded 266 digs and 398 receptions with only 28 reception errors in the regular season. “We had a really solid defense this season, and Abby was the anchor of our back line,” coach Emma Sweetapple said. “As the only returning varsity player...
A central defender and captain, Mick helped the Hillers to shutouts in their final five games as they clinched the Tri-Valley League Large School Division title. “He doesn’t get as much attention as our goal-scoring attackers, but his strong play in the back...
The team’s senior captain, Morse has played as the team’s No. 1 golfer all season. He recorded an average of 38.29 strokes over nine holes, ranking him ninth in the Tri-Valley League. “He is a great leader for the team,” coach Bill Phaneuf said, highlighting Morse for...
The Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team and its new coach came into the 2022 season with the burden of following up a championship campaign and a legendary longtime steward of the program. Despite the unenviable circumstances, this year’s team has been able to...
Strong academics, big-time athletics and a top-notch soccer conference was enough to draw Sophia Recupero to Duke University for the fall of 2024. It's a school she said felt like the perfect fit. “I am super grateful for this opportunity,” the Hopkinton resident...
Through 13 games, Perlov was the Hillers’ leading scorer with 17 goals, including four hat tricks, helping the team to an impressive record of 7-2-4. “Camille is a workhorse who raises the bar for everyone else around her,” coach Allison Valencia said. “Her love for...
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...
