hopkinton-independent-logo2x
Hopkinton, MA
loader-image
Hopkinton, US
2:25 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
56°F
56 %
Wind Gust: 23 mph
Clouds: 93%
Sunrise: 7:05 am
Sunset: 5:55 pm

SIGN UP TODAY!
BREAKING NEWS & DAILY NEWSLETTER

HHS sports Roundup: Volleyball earns revenge vs. Ashland

by | Mar 19, 2021 | Sports

Avenging the first loss of its season two days earlier, the Hopkinton High School girls volleyball team swept Ashland 3-0 on Thursday in Hopkinton.

Junior outside hitters Kate Powers and Melanie Gildea led the way for the Hillers, who started slow before taking control. In the opening set, the hosts fell behind 7-1 before rallying for a 25-21 victory. Hopkinton carried over the momentum into the second set, starting with a 5-0 run and posting a 25-17 victory. HHS closed out the match with a 25-13 victory in the third set, ending with an ace from Cathryn Leighton.

On Tuesday, the Hillers dropped a 3-1 decision at Ashland. The Clockers won the first two sets 25-23 and 25-18 before Hopkinton came back with a 25-22 victory. Ashland ended it with a 25-22 victory in the fourth set.

Powers led the HHS effort with 10 kills, two blocks and three aces. Gildea contributed 10 kills and an ace, and Millie Sensensey had nine kills.

Hopkinton (3-1) next hosts Medfield on Tuesday.

0 Comments

Related Articles

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

New-look HHS boys XC ‘work in progress’

Hopkinton High School boys cross country coach Laura McKenzie did not know exactly what to expect from her team after graduating five of its top 10 runners from a season ago. But the Hillers won their first three dual meets, and McKenzie is eyeing strong finishes...

HHS boys cross country

Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Kate Riesenberger

After switching from outside hitter to the right side for the benefit of the team, Riesenberger “has really found her groove,” according to coach Jessie Karner. She recorded 37 kills — “A tremendous accomplishment on the right side,” Karner noted — in helping the...

Key Storage 4.14.22