In her final year as a member of the 18-22 program at Hopkinton High School, Carlson was an original member of the unified team in 2018 and is serving as captain this season. She has been “an exemplary teammate and ambassador for our program over the years,” coach Jay...
Athlete Spotlight
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Nina Tzouganatos
The team’s holding midfielder, Tzouganatos recorded eight goals and 15 assists through early November as the Hillers looked to make another deep postseason run. According to coach Tom Skiba, the Boston University-bound senior has “a unique balance of defending,...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Owen Silva
Silva, the team’s starting goalkeeper, recorded 10 shutouts last year and has remained a shot-stopping presence in front of the net this fall. “Owen stands out for his diligence, positive attitude and constant striving to get better,” shared coach Garrett Sawyer. “He...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Nick Pedroli
Pedroli, who had a team-leading five touchdowns through six games, is listed as a wide receiver on the roster but has filled in all over the field. “Due to injuries, Nick has had to learn and take reps at nearly every offensive position throughout the last few weeks,...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Mary Finnegan
A forward who stands out on attacking penalty corners, Finnegan recorded four goals and two assists in the team’s first 12 games as the Hillers battled for a postseason bid. “Mary’s stats don't necessarily match up to her consistency and strength on the field, as she...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Maddie Recupero
The Princeton-bound Recupero, known for her elite footwork, had 17 goals and nine assists through 11 games as the Hillers took a perfect record into the final third of the season. In a 5-1 victory over Norton on Oct. 1, she scored three goals and hit the crossbar in a...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Levi Schuster
The team’s No. 2 golfer, Schuster was a medalist in five of the first nine matches, helping the Hillers to a 7-2 start. His top round was an even-par 36, and he was averaging an impressive 2.89 over par. “He hits the ball a country mile, and when his short game is on,...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Elyse Srodawa
Srodawa won the first dual meet of the season, pulling away from Norwood’s top runner over the last half of the race. “Elyse works extremely hard, logging many miles on her own during the summer, and that sets her up for a strong cross country season,” coach Jean Cann...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Sean Finnegan
Finnegan ran the anchor leg on the Hillers’ top relay team at the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association Cross Country Relays on Sept. 7, leading the team to a fifth-place finish (of 93 teams). He is expected to rank among the Tri-Valley League’s top runners...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Evie Woodbury
Through the team’s first five matches, Woodbury, a middle hitter, had a .209 hitting percentage, 29 kills, a 90.2 serve percentage, 11 aces, 12 blocks and 14 digs. When the Hillers dropped two straight early matches, Woodbury encouraged her teammates to maintain a...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Bethel Flanagan
The team’s Impact Award winner, Flanagan anchored the 4x800-meter relay that took fourth in the MIAA Division 2 meet and qualified for the Meet of Champions. She was third in the Tri-Valley League Showcase in the 800. “Bethel is a consistent top point-scorer with...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Chancard Cammisa
Boys volleyball is a new sport at Hopkinton High School, and Cammisa was one of the athletes who helped lay the foundation for future success. According to coach Jake Enos, Cammisa had “an outstanding season this year. He was one of the starting middle hitters on the...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Reese Robledo
The rookie started in the No. 3 position and played all 15 matches as well as the league and MIAA sectional tournaments. “She played against very strong golfers all year and was able to win just over half of her matches, and she had good finishes in the postseason,”...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: John Sanda
The captain had an assist and four ground balls and caused four turnovers in an 8-4 victory over Minnechaug on June 2, the Hillers’ first postseason win since 2019. “John defines toughness at the midfield position,” stated coach Dan Norton. “He’s a strong two-way...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Matt Gaughan
Gaughan took a 5-1 record and 1.07 earned run average into the final week of the regular season, holding opponents to a .185 batting average over 32 2/3 innings as the Hillers battled for a Tri-Valley League championship. In addition to being one of the team’s top...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Alex Riesenberger
Riesenberger threw two no-hitters in a 10-day span in early May and took a 3.23 earned run average into the final week of the season, holding opposing batters to a .239 average. as the Hillers challenged for a Tri-Valley League title. Coach Shannon Allberry-Yerardi...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Rishit Shekhar
Shekhar was named a Tri-Valley League All-Star in each of his first two seasons as one of the top doubles player in the state. This year, playing singles, the captain started the season 8-1. “Though an intense and fierce competitor, Rishit possesses a quiet...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Kiley Locke
A captain, Locke medaled in three events at last month’s State Relays (shuttle hurdles, high jump and 4x200). Then a few days later, she won the 400 hurdles and took second in the 100 hurdles and high jump to help the Hillers beat rival Holliston and extend their...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Russell Perryman
The fourth-ranked javelin thrower in the state, Perryman has a personal best of 171 feet. He also holds the school record in the 25-pound weight throw. “One of the things I appreciate most about Russell is his dedication to learning the technical aspects of the...
Move In Style Athlete Spotlight: Abby Burke
A midfielder, Burke led the team in draw controls and ground balls through the first month of the season. “Abby is an incredibly well-rounded player who's always giving 100% effort and working to improve her game while being the best teammate she can be,” shared coach...