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...
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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...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jack Ianelli
A senior point guard in his third year on the varsity, Ianelli led the Hillers in recent close games vs. Milford and Medfield. “Jack fought valiantly in the two close losses,” coach Tom Keane stated, noting that Ianelli averaged 21 points, five steals, three rebounds...
HHS boys hockey reloads after title game run
After advancing to the state championship game a season ago and graduating a dozen seniors from that talented team, the Hopkinton High School boys ice hockey team is right back to its winning ways with a new cast of characters in the spotlight. “I think we want to be...
Sports Roundup: Farrell makes mark in minor league hockey; Walsh shines at Union
Hopkinton’s Sean Farrell, who joined the Montreal Canadiens out of Harvard University in March, playing six games with the National Hockey League team and scoring one goal, started the 2023-24 season in the minors. The 22-year-old has been playing for the American...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Caroline Kane
Kane, a senior second-year captain, is “as selfless as they come,” coach Mike Greco shared. “She is one of the girls we can always count on to communicate, to dive on the floor, to take a charge and to energize our team.” Greco added that Kane is “one of the kindest...