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Boys Basketball: No. 3 Hopkinton 55, No. 6 St. Thomas Aquinas 43

February 21, 2026Updated February 23, 2026

Hopkinton senior forward Ben Normand elevates to score over St. Thomas' defense in the D-III quarterfinal on Feb. 21, 2026. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip

Boys Basketball

Division III quarterfinal: No. 3 Hopkinton 55, No. 6 St. Thomas Aquinas 43

Key athletes: Hopkinton: Ben Normand (18 points), Jackson Westover (18 points). St. Thomas Aquinas: Ryan Allard (10 points)

Key Moment: Hopkinton led 10-7 after first quarter and had a 10-point lead at half and 14-point lead after the third quarter.

Coach’s quote: “This was a great quarterfinal playoff game. St. Thomas is an excellent team and they beat us during the regular season. So our guys were excited for a chance to play them again.” – Liam McNicholas, Hopkinton

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Boys Basketball: No. 3 Hopkinton 55, No. 6 St. Thomas Aquinas 43

Boys Basketball

Division III quarterfinal: No. 3 Hopkinton 55, No. 6 St. Thomas Aquinas 43

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