hopkinton-independent-logo2x
Hopkinton, MA
loader-image
Hopkinton, US
4:45 am, Monday, November 2, 2026
44°F
76 %
Wind Gust: 2 mph
Clouds: 0%
Sunrise: 6:20 am
Sunset: 4:38 pm

SIGN UP TODAY!
BREAKING NEWS & DAILY NEWSLETTER

HHS Sports Roundup: Baseball, boys lacrosse win tourney openers

by | Jun 2, 2024 | Sports

The Hopkinton High School baseball team jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two innings and held on for a 4-1 victory over Reading on Saturday in a Division 2 first-round game. Derek Hathlerly tossed 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball, and Drew Riesenberger closed it out with a hitless 1 2/3 innings. Hatherly also fared well at the plate, going one for two with a walk and an RBI. Sean McCann also had a hit and an RBI. The Hillers (18-4), seeded sixth, next will play the winner of Monday’s game between Mansfield and Dartmouth in the Round of 16.

Boys lacrosse took down 18th-seeded Minnechaug on Sunday by a count of 8-4. The Hillers (15-4), seeded 15th in Division 2, next will play the winner of Monday’s game between Hingham and Dartmouth in the Division 2 Round of 16.

The softball team saw its season come to an end Saturday with a 7-2 home loss to 18th-seeded Dartmouth in a Division 2 first-round game. The 15th-seeded Hillers, co-champions of the Tri-Valley League Large School Division, finish with a record of 14-7.

Girls tennis ended its season Thursday with a 4-1 loss to fifth-seeded Acton-Boxboro (11-2) in the Division 1 tournament’s Round of 32. The Hillers (14-6) were seeded 28th.

Boys tennis (16-2), seeded 12th in the Division 2 tournament, will play at fifth-seeded Marblehead (13-4) on Monday at 4 p.m. in the Division 2 Round of 16.

In girls track and field, Josie Hopkins posted a personal best and finished eighth in the pentathlon at the Meet of Champions on Thursday.

0 Comments

Related Articles

HHS field hockey seeks more tourney success

Hopkinton High School’s field hockey team made a run to the final eight in the Division 1 state tournament last season, with three overtime games along the way. Coach Ally Valencia said the taste of tournament play has her team looking for more as it hits the final...

Taylor Interrante

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Gabe Cafazzo

A three-year starter and multi-sport captain (football, baseball), Cafazzo “impacts the game in every phase, leading our defense at strong safety, taking snaps on offense and returning kicks and punts,” explained coach Mark Sanborn. Through six games, Cafazzo had a...

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Natalie Prisco

A captain, Prisco contributed 10 goals and three assists through the team’s first 14 games as HHS went 7-5-2. “She is just a tireless worker, and her work ethic is contagious,” coach Dan Collins shared. “I never have to ask Nat to work harder or take her game to...

HHS boys golf finishes in top 10 at sectional tourney

The Hopkinton High School boys golf team earned a spot in Monday’s Division 1 Central sectional tournament and placed ninth in the large field, with two players firing sub-80 rounds at Kettle Brook Golf Club in Paxton. Senior captain Alvin Zhong and sophomore Liam...

Hopkinton High School boys golf

Hillers football wants to make noise in TVL

The Hopkinton High School football team made the turn into October looking to compete against its Tri-Valley League schedule. The Hillers dropped three of their first four games against strong non-league foes, but coach Mark Sanborn said his young roster is showing...

Quarterback Connor Blinn

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Joshua Kim

A four-year varsity player and two-year captain, Kim has shined at striker, recording several goals and assists during the Hillers’ 6-1-1 start to the season. “Josh’s value as a player goes far beyond his offensive contributions,” coach Garrett Sawyer shared. “Our...

Athlete Spotlight-Kim
Key Storage 4.14.22