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Hopkinton teams win youth basketball titles

by | Mar 15, 2026 | Sports

The Hopkinton Basketball Association’s travel season came to a close Sunday with three HBA Grade 5 teams winning championships in the Metrowest League playoffs.

The girls team coached by Jarred Sakakeeny — which includes a few fourth graders — won the Group 5 title with a convincing 33-18 victory over Dover-Sherborn.

HBA champs 5G-Sakakeeny

The Grade 5 girls-Sakakeeny team celebrates its title.

The boys team coached by Evan Levine emerged victorious in Group 5 with a 50-42 win over Milford.

HBA champs 5B-Levine

The Grade 5 boys-Levine team is all smiles after winning the championship.

And the boys team coached by Mark Johnson captured the Group 6 title with a 48-35 win over Swansea.

HBA champs 5B-Johnson

The Grade 5 boys-Johnson team basks in its title.

All three games were played at Dana Barros Basketball Club in Stoughton.

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