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.
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Carlos Linton fights for yardage. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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The team races out onto the field for the start of the game. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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The players line up for the national anthem. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Students cheer on their classmates. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Julian Rivard waltzes into the end zone. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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The cheerleaders pose for a photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Sam Pantera looks for a big gain. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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The offensive line prepares for battle. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Christian Pereira scampers down the sideline. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Cooper Fossbender looks to break a tackle. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Sam Pantera tries to haul in a pass. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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The teams play under the lights. PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE
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The Hillers prepare to run a play. PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE
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Hopkinton police officers watch the action. PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE
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Friday night football is a colorful event. PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE
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