Hopedale’s boys answered a halftime deficit with a dominant second half to beat Worcester Tech 62-44, an outburst that showcased the Blue Raiders’ firepower and poise. Trailing 30-22 at the break, Hopedale erupted in the second half and outscored the Eagles 40-14 to turn a close contest into a convincing victory.
Urijah Rosas led the charge with a career-high 24 points, including six three-pointers, and his hot shooting forced Worcester Tech to scramble defensively. J.J. Douglas added 19 points, and Nate Rutkowski provided a strong all-around game with 10 points and 14 rebounds. Together, that trio formed an attack that overwhelmed the Eagles after halftime.
The win improves Hopedale to 8-1 and extends a three-game winning streak. The Blue Raiders will look ahead to a Wednesday matchup at David Prouty (6:30 p.m.), a game that should be competitive and will offer another benchmark for Hopedale’s postseason aspirations. If Rosas can sustain perimeter efficiency and the supporting cast continues to crash the boards, the Blue Raiders look like one of the teams to watch in D5 boys hoops.
