The Hopkinton Special Olympics basketball program held its annual game against the Hopkinton Police on Sunday at Hopkinton Middle School’s Brown Gym.
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Organizer Alec Levine introduces Hopkinton’s Addie Myers to sing the national anthem. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Hopkinton’s Jacob Murasko takes a practice shot. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Hopkinton’s Ryder Peishoff drives to the basket. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Lindsey Franco tries to get off a shot against the police team’s defense. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Emma Devine takes a shot. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Ava Jeye shoots the ball into a human hoop. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Kiki Bartell lines up a shot. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Referees for the game (from left): Rick Carlson, Scott Mackin and Pat O’Brien. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Retired School Resource Officer Phil Powers hands out trophies after the game. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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The game’s participants pose for a photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Police Chief Joseph Bennett keeps order at the postgame pizza party. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
As Director of Hopkinton Special Olympics, I would like to thank Police Chief Bennett and his department for another wonderful game with our athletes. I know that I speak for the families as well in extending our appreciation for what is always the highlight of our season.