The Hopkinton boys’ lacrosse team fell to Falmouth, 15-2, in Monday night’s regular-season finale, but the Hillers still secured a spot in the Division 2 state tournament. They finished the year at 9-9, landing the No. 22 seed in a competitive playoff field. Against Falmouth, the Hillers were outmatched in possession and struggled to generate offense. The Clippers dominated faceoffs and capitalized on transition opportunities, building a commanding lead early. The Hillers were unable to run their offense effectively in Falmouth’s zone, which doomed the Hillers. Despite the loss, Hopkinton has reason for optimism heading into the postseason. Several of the team’s key players have stepped up in big moments this spring, and the experience gained from tough matchups will serve them well. The Hillers will now shift their focus to the tournament, where they’ll look to bounce back quickly. Last year, they made a second-round run and will aim to at least replicate that success. With a core group that knows how to grind out wins, Hopkinton hopes to regroup and surprise a few higher seeds along the way.
