Living up to their Blue Raiders nickname, the Hopedale girls’ lacrosse team has rattled off three straight victories to climb the standings. Most recently, they routed Doherty Memorial 12‑4 last Thursday, following a narrow win over Hudson and a comfortable triumph against AMSA. The balanced attack featured strong play from both midfield and attack, while the defense held opponents to single digits in each contest. Next up, Hopedale travels to face Auburn, a team sitting at 5‑3 after eking out a 5‑3 win over Bay Path. Auburn will seek an offensive breakout—its last two games saw fewer than ten goals scored—while the Blue Raiders aim to extend their streak to four. Face‑offs and transition play could prove decisive in the 4 PM matchup next Tuesday. With Hopedale’s consistent scoring and disciplined defending, the Blue Raiders look poised to keep rolling, but Auburn’s hunger for goals gives this contest the potential to turn into a heated battle.
