The Redhawks football team is a fairly new addition to both Hopkinton's and Hillsborough’s high schools. Combined, there are 44 members who practice in the privacy of Elm Brook Park for three to three and a half hours, for five days a week, where water breaks are their only relief. Their practices have paid off though, as they won their first Varsity game against Mascenic, 16 to 8.
With roughly sixteen hours a week of practice, it’s tough to imagine how any of the members can fit in their homework, but when asked, no one said it was an issue. Instead, members agreed it was an awesome experience and really well run. Blake Keniston, grade 10, encourages ‘anyone to try it’ and Bryce Sorel, grade 9, seconds that, mentioning that ‘anyone can join as long as they’re serious.’ Working with Hillsborough is also nice, because there are new people to meet. In addition, the tough, but firm coaches have a powerful impact on the team as well.
Combining their two schools as a team isn’t the only thing Hopkinton and Hillsborough joined together. Their name, Redhawks, is derived from each school’s spirit: red symbolizes Hillsborough’s school color and Hawks are Hopkinton’s school mascot. Combined, the teams works hard and devoted. The only real challenging task are the drills, especially running fully padded form one side to another. However, as James Herrmann, grade 12, says, ‘it’s difficult, but worth it.’
