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...
A two-year captain, Bouvier recorded her 100th career point in the Hillers’ opening game this season, a 19-4 rout of Holliston, and had 11 goals through the team’s first seven games. “Rachel is a strong midfielder who is a threat on either end of the field,” coach...
O’Brien placed seventh in the Central Massachusetts League and earned a spot in the state championship meet at Berkshire East on Feb. 25, finishing 105th in slalom and 106th in giant slalom. His best race result was a fourth-place finish for a slalom race on Jan. 23....
Mato finished sixth in the Central Massachusetts League and advanced to the state championship meet, where she took 59th in slalom and 81st in giant slalom. Coach Andrew Carlucci lauded Mato for her “exceptional leadership” as a captain. “She was a guiding presence...
Picard won the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events at the Tri-Valley League meet. He then finished 10th at sectionals and 16th at the state meet in the 50 free, and fifth at sectionals and 10th at states in the 100 free. He owns the second-fastest 50 free time and...
Burke took second in the 100-yard backstroke and fifth in the 100 freestyle at the Tri-Valley League meet. She went on to finish sixth in the backstroke at the Division 1 state meet. She also helped qualify two HHS relay teams for the state meet. “She has continuously...
Coach Ron Chin calls the young star a “difference maker to our program.” “Kelsey has a tremendous offensive skill set in her stickhandling, shooting and skating,” Chin gushed. “She sees the game very well and has come to understand our systems and game flow.” Through...
In his first game back from a broken wrist on Feb. 8, Hayward recorded three goals and an assist to fuel an 8-6 victory over Dedham, giving him seven points in six games this season. “James is an instrumental leader for the boys Hiller hockey program,” coach Scott...
Faber won the shot put at most of the team’s dual meets and has peaked toward the end of the season, taking second at the Tri-Valley League Showcase with a personal best of 34 feet, 10.5 inches. She also shines in the weight throw, recording the fourth-best throw in...
Millar isn’t just the top hurdler in the league, he finished a half-second ahead of his nearest competitor in the Tri-Valley League Showcase. He also finished fourth in the 55-meter dash and long jumps over 20 feet. And coach Mike Donahue believes the best is yet to...
The team’s starting center, Marcinowski averaged 11 points and eight rebounds in helping the Hillers to an 8-3 start. “James has been a cornerstone for our team, excelling on both ends of the court,” coach Tom Keane shared. “His shot-blocking and shot-altering...
Grady, a shooting guard, started every game through the first half of the season. “We wouldn’t have had the success we’ve had this season without her,” coach Mike Greco stated. “As a captain, Meghan has shown tremendous leadership both on and off the court. … She is...
Rogers recorded personal bests in three events against Holliston on Dec. 23, including a second-place finish in the 55-meter hurdles. In a win over Westwood on Jan. 3, she she took third in the hurdles and second in long jump. At the Freshman-Sophomore Meet the next...
