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Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Jason O’Connell

by | Jan 28, 2026 | Featured: Sports, Sports

Athlete Spotlight-O'Connell

O’Connell ran three events at the Division 2 state relays on Jan. 18, most notably a leg on the 4×400-meter relay that finished second and clinched the meet title for the Hillers. He ranks in the top 15 in the Tri-Valley League in the 300 and shot put and is on the 4×200 and 4×400 relays, both of which rank among the best in Division 2. “He shines even more as a teammate and captain,” coach Mike Donahue stated. “Always team-first, he cheers his teammates and encourages them to embrace the challenge.”

Move In Style, sponsored by Custom Home Realty’s Laura Wauters, is a weekly Hopkinton Independent feature. Each week during the school year, we will highlight a different Hopkinton High School athlete, selected after consultation with HHS coaches.

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