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Photos: HHS football edges Wayland

by | Sep 9, 2023 | Featured: Sports, Sports

The Hopkinton High School football team opened its season with a dramatic victory Friday night. Sam Pantera caught a 50-yard touchdown pass from Julian Rivard with 46 seconds left and John Winslow booted the extra point to give Hopkinton a 20-19 win over visiting Wayland.

HHS football vs. Wayland

Carlos Linton fights for yardage. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

The team races out onto the field for the start of the game. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

The players line up for the national anthem. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

Students cheer on their classmates. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

Julian Rivard waltzes into the end zone. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

The cheerleaders pose for a photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

Sam Pantera looks for a big gain. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

The offensive line prepares for battle. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

Christian Pereira scampers down the sideline. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

Cooper Fossbender looks to break a tackle. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

Sam Pantera tries to haul in a pass. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HHS football vs. Wayland

The teams play under the lights. PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE

HHS football vs. Wayland

The Hillers prepare to run a play. PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE

HHS football vs. Wayland

Hopkinton police officers watch the action. PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE

HHS football vs. Wayland

Friday night football is a colorful event. PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE

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