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Photos: Special Olympics basketball vs. Hopkinton Police

by | Mar 28, 2022 | Featured: Sports, Police & Fire, Sports

After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, Hopkinton’s Special Olympics basketball team took on the Hopkinton Police Department in a game Saturday at Hopkinton Middle School’s Brown Gym.

The Special Olympians posted a 90-49 victory, extending their many years-long winning streak over the HPD.

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Devin Giles takes a shot. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Hopkinton’s Cara Papagni gets some support as she shoots. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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A Special Olympics player takes a shot. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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The Malone family enjoys the postgame pizza party. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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The teams shake hands at the conclusion of the game. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Hopkinton’s Liam Finnegan heads upcourt. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Hopkinton’s Johnny Murray dribbles up the court. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Police Chief Joseph Bennett greets the Special Olympics team after the game. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Taylor Schwenderman drives to the basket. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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The teams pose for a group photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Ava Jeye shoots into a makeshift hoop. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Recently retired Phil Powers (left) keeps score with the help of some friends. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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