Girls Soccer
Hopkinton 3, Kearsarge 1
Key athletes: Hopkinton: Emma Jenkins (goal), Tessa Barton (goal), Julia Chapin (goal), Gemma Guadagno, Avery Chase, Ruby Emerson (assists), Jacey Marchand 3 saves.
Kearsarge: Cailyn Fitzgerald (goal), Bella Collins (assist), Hope Lynch (12 saves).
Key Moment: Kearsarge opened the scoring with Fitzgerald putting in a pass from Collins. Marchand saved a tying penalty kick shot. Jenkins, Barton first career goals.
Coach’s quote: “Not the worst game, not the best game, but somewhere in the middle. Lots of area for growth as a young team and nice to start season with a win.” – Mike Zahn, Hopkinton
“We came out strong and played really well. Fatigue got the better of us. But the girls showed a solid foundation we can build on.” – Dave Smith, Kearsarge