Vuda, from the district’s 18-22 program, and Murray, a Hopkinton High School senior, are four-year players who served as captains this fall. According to coach Jay Golden, they “embody everything it is to be both a Hiller and a unified athlete. They are...
After becoming the first Hopkinton runner to win a sectional individual title, Finnegan finished a close third at the state Division 1 meet a week later, on Nov. 15. “Sean is the most determined runner we’ve ever had,” coach Laura McKenzie stated. “He set his sights...
In her first season on the squad, Moody helped the Hillers advance to regionals this fall. “She has so seamlessly fit into the team,” coach Ally Link shared. “She is always willing to try something new, as evidenced by her so quickly becoming one of our most versatile...
Elected a team captain as a junior, “Wafiya has been a strong leader all season,” according to coach Jean Cann. “She is a consistent top-five scorer for the team and has done a fabulous job encouraging and including younger runners and peers in every way. … She goes...
The talented Wongchaisuwat is “an incredible teammate,” shared coach Laura McKenzie, adding: “He helped pace 10 teammates — four of them freshmen! — to break 20 minutes on our home course, a testament to his selflessness and leadership. Thunn’s dedication, positivity...
A four-year varsity player and second-year captain who was team MVP and a Tri-Valley League All-Star last year, Fowler “has been a cornerstone” of the program, coach Ally Valencia stated. “She’s the heartbeat of our midfield who controls the tempo, distributes the...
Zhong has had a strong second half of the season. On Oct. 9, in his first time playing the TPC Boston course, he recorded a 39 to earn medalist honors. He also notched two rounds of 37, once at Hopkinton Country Club and the other at Westborough Golf Course. “He has a...
A senior captain, McCann is a “leader in the community, and one of the best teammates I’ve had the pleasure of coaching,” coach Dan Collins stated about the starting left back who typically is tasked with defending the opposition’s best player and recently helped the...
An offensive and defensive lineman, Gronemeyer plays nearly every snap. Through four games, he led the Hillers with 27 tackles. “Evan’s work ethic and dedication throughout the offseason have clearly carried over onto the football field this fall,” coach Mark Sanborn...
A captain and three-year varsity player, Zakharov mans the midfield for the Hillers. He recorded a pair of goals and an assist early in the season to help the team earn points in tight games and get off to a 4-1-1 start. “Tim also provides effective leadership on...
Last year, Pattie ranked fourth in the state with 684 assists and was named Division 2 all-state at setter. Earlier this month, in back-to-back matches against Division 1 Algonquin and Tri-Valley League rival Westwood, the second-year captain recorded nine digs and 28...
An exchange student from Germany, Dieckmann recorded more than 100 kills as a middle hitter for the Hillers, who were playing their first season as a varsity team. “Right from the start of the season, he was extremely motivated and enthusiastic to get better every...
Heading into Wednesday's Division 2 state semifinals, Walls was hitting .463 with 22 RBI, seven doubles and four home runs, including a grand slam in the Hillers’ quarterfinal win over Westwood. On the mound, she was 19-0 in 20 starts with a 1.56 ERA and .181...
The midfielder served as a team captain and helped the Hillers to a regular-season record of 9-9 this spring. A two-time Tri-Valley League All-Star, Champlin led this year’s team in scoring while playing “many roles” according to coach Dan Norton. “A true Swiss army...
The Hillers’ No. 1 golfer, Linton won 52% of her points in match play — despite facing the opposition’s best player — and was a two-time medalist, with a low score of 41. “She has a very natural swing and complete game and has only been playing golf for a few years,”...
Walkiewicz is one of the Tri-Valley League’s top-ranked athletes in the high jump and 400-meter hurdles and has qualified for the state Division 2 meet in both events. At the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association Freshman Sophomore Championship on May 3, she...
One of three team captains, Guessab won 10 of his first 11 matches at first doubles this season with Rishit Shekhar, including “huge wins against some of the top teams in the state,” according to coach Michael Miller. “Kais is a versatile player who can play both...
Ruff, who is committed to Saint Anselm College, has been the Hillers’ top pitcher as well as playing “college level” shortstop, according to coach Matt Anderson. Heading into May, Ruff was batting .458 with a .548 on-base percentage. He also led the team with five...
Chen won eight of her first 10 matches this season, her third straight year playing first singles. “May is one of the hardest ball strikers in the league,” shared coach Lyn Calkins. “She sets up points with her deep topspin groundstrokes. In the past year, she has...
Morin is ranked among the top throwers in both the Tri-Valley League and Division 2 statewide. His early-season bests of 43 feet in the shot put and 131 feet in the discus, according to coach Mike Donahue, “look to be a harbinger of bigger performances to come, as his...
