Francie Trafton, senior class president and valedictorian at Hopkinton High School, took none of the standard high school experiences for granted during her senior year. Every small moment with her friends and classmates was special, after four years.
Like the men on horseback who pulled them over rough, dangerous terrain 200 years ago, nothing was going to stop this hearty group of volunteers from steering thousands of pounds of oak, ash and iron through less-than-ideal circumstances.These.
HOPKINTON, N.H. Sled dog racing evokes images of canines and their caretakers charging through frozen trees across harsh winter climates. Yet, because of changing New England winters and a frequent lack of snow on the ground, the sport has been.
Sled dog racing evokes images of canines and their caretakers charging through frozen trees across harsh winter climates. Yet, because of changing New England winters and a frequent lack of snow on the ground, the sport has been forced to adapt in.
High schools: Nordic depth charge from defending champs in Hopkinton
Hopkinton’s Francie Trafton skies at Proctor Academy in Andover on Wednesday afternoon. Trafton finished third overall and helped the Hawks to a team win on the girls’ side against Concord and Bow. JEFF SULLIVAN / sullivaneventphotography.com
Hopkinton’s Ava Rothe skies at Proctor Academy in Andover on Wednesday afternoon. Rothe finished second overall and helped the Hawks to a team win on the girls’ side against Concord and Bow. JEFF SULLIVAN / sullivaneventphotography.com
Concord’s Katie Watt skies at Proctor Academy in Andover on Wednesday afternoon. Watt finished first overall in 13:35.4. Concord finished second as a team with 380 points. Hopkinton (388) finished first and Bow (366) was third. JEFF SULLIVAN / sullivaneventphotography.com