No. 7 Hopkinton 1, No. 2 Gilford 1
Hopkinton wins on PK, 5-4
Key players: Hopkinton – Kevin Newton-Delagdo (G), Logan Rockwood (A), Aiden Burns (5 saves)
Highlights: Newton-Delgado scored the game-tying goal in the 34th minute to force overtime, Burns made three saves in the shootout and Garrett Fitzgerald completed the upset for the Hawks, connecting on a goal in the seventh round of penalty kicks to punch Hopkinton’s ticket to the semifinals. Gilford scored in the 20th minute, but Hopkinton equalized before halftime, with Andrew Beckwith slotting a pass across the field to Rockwood, who fed Newton-Delgado who finished off a shot close to the goal. Beckwith, Derek West, Ian Heck and Rockwood also scored converted their penalty kicks. The Hawks will play No. 3 Mascenic (16-2-0) in the D-III semifinals on Wednesday at Bank of New Hampshire Stadium at Laconia High School at 4 p.m.
Coach’s quote: “‘Win and advance’ is the saying for tournament play and that is what we are doing – by the skin of our teeth. This afternoon’s game was a battle between two well-matched sides on a slick and bumpy field. The game was back and forth all night, with both teams coming close to scoring a few more times. Aiden Burns played exceptional all night, punching a couple crosses skillfully and saving the few shots that Gilford got on net.” – Hopkinton’s Scott Zipke
Records: Hopkinton 13-4-1; Gilford 15-2-1