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Hopkinton sixth graders win youth football state title

by | Nov 24, 2025 | Featured: Sports, Sports

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Hopkinton Youth Football sixth graders pose with their championship trophy.

The Hopkinton Youth Football Grade 6 team captured the American Youth Football Division 2 state championship Sunday with a 16-7 victory over Quincy United in a game played in Bellingham.

Jack Pantera opened the scoring late in the second quarter, hauling in a 55-yard touchdown pass. Declan Ross kicked the PAT (worth two points).

The Hopkinton defense was stout all game, led by Christian Kessell, Dominic Dell’Orco and Connor Storey.

Jameson Connors recovered a fumble early in the game, and Lucas Mateo forced a fumble when he sacked the Quincy quarterback in the third quarter.

Zach Navin then scored the game-sealing touchdown on a 15-yard run, with Ross kicking another PAT.

The team, with players from Hopkinton, Upton and Ashland, ended the season with an 11-1 record, running off 11 straight wins after losing its opener.

Hopkinton Youth Football

Dominic Dell’Orco carries the ball while Max Grusse (17) looks to clear a path during a recent game. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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