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State Tournament Updates (11/13/25 - 9:30 AM)

HW Girls Soccer (CAL Champs, 15-1-5) dropped a tough game last night to Cohasset at home, 2-0 in the Elite Eight Round of the MIAA Division IV State Tournament. After the teams battled through a scoreless first half, the game's intensity ratcheted up after the intermission with both teams creating several scoring chances.  The Skippers broke the ice with about 11:00 remaining in regulation on a free kick from the far side of the field.  An insurance goal several minutes later provided Cohasset all the insurance they would need. 

The Generals concluded another incredible season and extended their historic run that has seen them earn six straight CAL Championships.  The student crowd loudly and appropriately summed it up at the game's conclusion, with serenades of, "Thank You Seniors!"  Truly a remarkable run in the program's history. 

State Tournament Updates (11/9/25 - 4:30 PM, Updated 11/10/25 11:00 AM)

HW Girls Soccer (CAL Champs, 15-0-5) defeated Mount Greylock Regional High School at home last night, 2-0 in the Sweet Sixteen Round of the MIAA Division IV State Tournament. With the win, the Generals advance to the Elite Eight and will host Cohasset High School on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30 PM. 

As this is an MIAA level game, tickets will be required and sold electronically and exclusively through GoFan.co.  The game will be streamed live on the NFHS Network. More game details will follow in the coming days.

HW Boys Soccer (CAL Champs, 15-3-2) fell at home yesterday in Double Overtime to Gardner High School, 2-1 in the Sweet Sixteen Round of the MIAA Division IV State Tournament.  The Wildcats scored mid-way through the first half to take and hold the lead through halftime.  The physical, fast, and skilled game continued into the second half and saw both teams have terrific scoring opportunities.  Gardner's keeper thwarted several General's opportunities throughout the second frame and it looked like the guests from Gardner would take the victory in regulation.  However, HW found the back of the net in penalty time at the end of regulation to send the crowd into to frenzy and extend the game.  The first OT was scoreless but Gardner scored just moments into the second OT to secure the victory.

Congratulations to the Boys Soccer team and its Seniors who conclude a great season having earned their fourth CAL Division Title in the last five years.

HW Boys & Girls Cross Country (Each CAL Champs) earned Runner-Up honors this past weekend in the Division 3B Championships at Fort Devens.  With the strong finish, both teams advance to the MIAA Meet of Champions to be held this coming Saturday, November 15th in Fort Devens.  The Boys race will commence at 12:30 and the Girls race will follow at 1:15.

Junior Grace Rich won Divisional Individual title on the girl's side of the event.

HW Football will travel to play Tech Boston High School at Roberts Field in Dorchester this coming Friday, November 14th at 5:00 PM.  The address for the game is 9 Peacevale Avenue.  

State Tournament Updates (11/5/25 - 7:30 AM, Updated 11/6/25 - 9:30 AM)

HW Girls Soccer (CAL Champs, 14-0-5) defeated Clinton High School at home last night, 5-0 in the 1st Round of the MIAA Division IV State Tournament. With the win, the Generals advance to the Sweet Sixteen and will host Mount Greylock Regional High School on Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 PM. There will be no tickets sold for this game, and it will be streamed on NFHS Live.  

HW Boys Soccer (CAL Champs, 15-2-2) defeated Waconah Regional High School at home last night, 4-1 in the 1st Round of the MIAA Division IV State Tournament. With the win, the Generals advance to the Sweet Sixteen and will host Gardner High School on Saturday, November 8th at 5:00 PM. There will be no tickets sold for this game, and it will be streamed on NFHS Live. 

HW Volleyball (CAL Champs, 10-12) fell to top seeded Bourne High School earlier this week, 3-0 in the Sweet Sixteen Round of the MIAA Division IV State Tournament. The Generals gave Bourne all they could handle early and played each of the first two sets close for a while.  Ultimately, the Canalmen pulled away in each of those sets despite several intense rallies.  Facing elimination, HW stiffened and pushed Bourne to the brink in the third and final set before the defending State Champs were able to close out the match.

Despite the loss, the Generals' season had many highlights.  Earning their first CAL Division Championship since 2017, the Generals again advanced in the State Tournament.to the Sweet Sixteen round for the 5th year in a row. 

State Tournament & Other Updates (11/1/25 - 7:30 PM, Updated 11/4 - 9:30 AM

HW Volleyball (10-11) defeated South Shore Vocational Technical School on the road, 3-1 in the 1st Round of the MIAA Division IV State Tournament.  With the win, the Generals advance to the Sweet Sixteen and travel to play the #1 seeded Bourne Canalmen (75 Waterhouse Road, Bourne) on Tuesday, November 4th at 6:00 PM. 

Tickets are cash only at the door, $5 for Adults and $3 for Students and Seniors.    

HW Girls Soccer (CAL Champs, 13-0-5) earned the #4 seed in the upcoming MIAA Division IV State Tournament.  The Generals will host Clinton High School on Wednesday, November 5th at 3:30 PM at HWRHS.  There will be no tickets sold for this game and it will be streamed on NFHS Live.  

HW Boys Soccer (CAL Champs, 14-2-2) earned the #3 seed in the upcoming MIAA Division IV State Tournament.  The Generals will host Waconah Regional High School on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:00 PM at HWRHS.  There will be no tickets sold for this game and it will be streamed on NFHS Live.   

HW Football will host Chelsea High School on Thursday, November 6th at 5:30 PM.  There will be no admission for this game and it will be streamed on the NFHS Network.   

HW Field Hockey (6-9-4) fell to the 7th seeded Panthers of Quabbin Regional High School, 3-0 in the 1st Round of the MIAA Division IV State Tournament. The Generals gave the hosts from Barre all they could handle but QRHS kept applying pressure and never allowed the Generals to capitalize on their chances.

After a scoreless 1st Quarter that saw HW turn away several of Quabbin's corner opportunities, it looked like the game would head to Halftime without a score.  But the Panthers scored off a corner with less than :10 left to break the stalemate. After the break, the Generals mounted several offensive runs and earned several corners of their own.  But Quabbin's defense around the goal was exceptional and thwarted every HW attempt.  Quabbin extended their lead mid way through the 4th Quarter and added an insurance goal near the 4:00 mark. 

Congratulations to the HW Field Hockey squad and its Seniors who qualified for the State Tournament for the fourth time in the last five years.

State Tournament Announcements & Other Updates (10/28/25 - 1:30 AM)

HW Field Hockey (6-8-4) has earned the #26 seed in the upcoming MIAA Division IV State Tournament.  The Generals will travel to Quabbin Regional High School (800 South Street in Barre) to face the Panthers on Saturday, November 1^st at 1:00 in the 1^st Round. 

HW Volleyball (9-11) has earned the #17 seed in the upcoming MIAA Division IV State Tournament.  The Generals will travel to South Shore Vocational Technical School (476 Webster Street in Hanover) to face the Vikings on Friday, October 31^st at 3:30 in the 1^st Round. 

HW Boys & Girls Cross Country each won the all CAL League Championships last weekend at the Wrentham Development Center.  Up next is the Divisional Championships on Saturday, November 11th at Fort Devens.

Championship Season Descends on HW 10/25/25 (10:00 AM)

It is Championship Season at The Regional.  

In recent weeks, no fewer than five HW Teams have won CAL Division Championships.  The teams include:  Boy's Cross Country, Girl's Cross Country, Boy's Soccer, Girl's Soccer, and Volleyball. 

• For Boy's XC, it is their 4^th in a row.

• For Girl's XC, it is their 3^rd in a row and 20th in the last 21 years. 

• For Boy's Soccer, it is their 4^th in 5 years.

• For Girl's Soccer, it is their 6^th in a row.

• Volleyball won their first CAL Division Championship since 2017.

Junior Reid Faldi became the first HW Golfer since 2010 to win the individual MIAA North Sectional Championship.  With the win, Reid advances to the MIAA State Championships early next week.

Finally, Cross Country begins their Championship Season this weekend as they look forward to the CAL Post Season Championships today at 2:15 at the Wrentham Development Center.  Division and All-State Championships will follow in the weeks to come. 

State Tournament Announcement Dates

This coming week is the last week of the MIAA Regular Season.  State Tournament pairings will be announced this week.  Here are the dates of those announcements...

• Field Hockey - Tuesday, October 28th

• Boy's & Girl's Soccer - Saturday, November 1st

• Volleyball - Tuesday, October 28th

Reminder that things change throughout a season for a multitude of reasons. 

To check in daily with our schedules, you can always look at the Game Schedule page within the Athletic Section of the HWRHS Website.  Here you will find:

• Team by Team Schedules & Results

• Cape Ann League Standings (Updated every few days)

• Bi-Weekly MIAA Power Rankings (Rankings published every Tuesday & Friday)

• MIAA State Tournament Information