Miguel Linera wrestles in the 160-pound class, and while he hasn’t been a full-time varsity starter, coach Tim Nelson shares that Linera has demonstrated great leadership. “He has been ready to go every time his number is called,” Nelson stated. “He has stepped up and...
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Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Luke Boothroyd
The Holy Cross-bound Boothroyd is a middle-distance runner who posted the top times in Division 2 in the 600 and 800 meters. He also runs on the HHS 4x400 relay team that has the top time in Division 2. “Day in and day out he is a quiet leader during practice and...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Olivia Scalora
Scalora, one of the team’s top point-scorers all season in dual meets, qualified for the state meet in the 50 freestyle with a second-place finish at the recent Tri-Valley League Showcase meet. “Olivia is a very hard worker in practice and has had the goal of...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Sam Pantera
In his second year on the varsity, Sam Pantera has established himself as one of the stronger post players in the Tri-Valley League. He averaged 12 points and six rebounds in back-to-back wins over Dedham and Bellingham in mid-January. “Sam has been a strong presence...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Davis Peishoff
By early January, Peishoff already had improved on his best times from the previous year in four events. “He is a versatile swimmer, which makes him very helpful to the team in meets where he can swim a variety of different events,” shared HHS coach Kristen Wells. “He...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Josie Hopkins
Hopkins took first in both the long jump and high jump in a win over Norwood on Dec. 29, and she won the long jump and took second in the high jump in the following meet, helping the Hillers to a 3-0 start. She was entered in the long jump, 55-meter hurdles and 4x200...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Holly Paharik
Paharik is called on to fill a variety of roles, including sometimes guarding a player much taller. “She is one of the toughest kids I’ve ever coached, and she never backs down from any challenge,” HHS coach Mike Greco shared. “Most of what she gives us doesn’t show...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Scott Mackin
A local legend, Mackin has helped as a manager, coach, referee and more for HHS sports since the 1970s. “Scott quite simply represents everything that is great about Hiller Athletics and the Hopkinton community in general,” unified basketball coach Jay Golden shared....
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Sophia Dellacioppa
A junior in her third year with the varsity, Dellacioppa (top) is a veteran flyer and an integral part of both the competitive and sideline teams, according to coach Lauren Dellelo. After suffering a season-ending injury in November, Dellacioppa coached a teammate who...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Elyse Srodawa
The team’s MVP, Srodawa was a Tri-Valley League All-Star, runner-up at the MIAA Division 1B state meet and 16th at the D1 all-state meet. Her time of 18 minutes, 27 seconds on the Wrentham 5K course is the fastest ever by an HHS runner. “Elyse has a phenomenal work...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Jack Malone
Malone is the team’s longest-tenured athlete at four seasons, having started as an eighth-grader. “It has been amazing to see Jack build confidence not only in his basketball skills but also in connecting with and forging friendships with his many teammates over the...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Charlie Miller
A first-year participant, Charlie Miller made an instant impact, cracking the top 10 and becoming a leader as the Hillers went undefeated in dual meets and won the league meet. “He never misses a practice, works hard, and no challenge is too big for him,” coach Laura...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Bridgid Cavanaugh
Bridgid Cavanaugh went from not scoring once last year to scoring in every meet she ran this season. “She never misses any practices, even optional ones, and has participated in all of the team’s community service activities,” coach Jean Cann shared. “Over the summer,...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Abby Hebert
The team’s libero, Hebert recorded 266 digs and 398 receptions with only 28 reception errors in the regular season. “We had a really solid defense this season, and Abby was the anchor of our back line,” coach Emma Sweetapple said. “As the only returning varsity player...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Declan Mick
A central defender and captain, Mick helped the Hillers to shutouts in their final five games as they clinched the Tri-Valley League Large School Division title. “He doesn’t get as much attention as our goal-scoring attackers, but his strong play in the back...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Drew Morse
The team’s senior captain, Morse has played as the team’s No. 1 golfer all season. He recorded an average of 38.29 strokes over nine holes, ranking him ninth in the Tri-Valley League. “He is a great leader for the team,” coach Bill Phaneuf said, highlighting Morse for...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Camille Perlov
Through 13 games, Perlov was the Hillers’ leading scorer with 17 goals, including four hat tricks, helping the team to an impressive record of 7-2-4. “Camille is a workhorse who raises the bar for everyone else around her,” coach Allison Valencia said. “Her love for...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Braden Hicks
Despite breaking his wrist in the team’s opener this year — and playing with a soft cast since — Braden Hicks has recorded two interceptions at cornerback and helped the team to a 4-1 start. He also was selected by his teammates as a captain. “He’s the type of player...
Hillers Thrillers Athlete Spotlight: Johanna DuPont
A forward, Johanna DuPont recorded five goals through the first half of the season, helping the Hillers to a record of 4-3-2. A three-year varsity player, DuPont stands out for her athleticism and ability to finish from distance. “Jo is a great two-way player who...