Hopedale softball advances to state final for first time since 1990
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Hopedale softball reached the state final for the first time since 1990 with a 9-6 victory over Georgetown on June 10. Emily Atwood struck out 11 batters and ignited a six-run rally in the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch. The Blue Raiders will face Maynard on Saturday at noon in Worcester. Atwood celebrated the team's energy, attributing rallies to moments of team enthusiasm.
- •Emily Atwood struck out 11 batters in the semifinal game.
- •Atwood's fifth-inning hit by pitch sparked a six-run rally.
- •Hopedale will face Maynard in the state final on Saturday.
- •The final will be held at Worcester State at noon.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Hopedale softball reaches first state final since 1990
"Emily Atwood struck out 11 batters Wednesday evening, but it was the contact she made in the fifth inning that commenced a decisive rally.
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