The Hopkinton Hillers boys tennis team concluded an outstanding season with a semifinal loss to Duxbury, falling in a rain-shortened match. Entering undefeated, Hopkinton faced a strong Duxbury squad that secured the upset. The Hillers captured one doubles flight but were unable to prevail in the other matches before weather halted play. Despite the outcome, the season represented a significant achievement: a final record of 21-1 and a deep run to the final four. Key contributors, including seven all-stars, sustained the team through an unbeaten run until this late-stage challenge. Though the Dragons prevailed, Hopkinton’s players and coaching staff can take pride in a program-best performance, improving on last year’s round of 8 appearance. Graduating seniors leave a legacy of excellence, and underclassmen gain motivation to maintain that standard next season. The Hillers will aim to regroup and replicate their success, knowing the close nature of this semifinal loss demonstrates they remain among the state’s best. With experience from this campaign, Hopkinton looks ahead to returning to title contention once more.
