Hopkinton Hawks (Contoocook, NH) fans left the game pleased Monday as they observed their baseball squad achieve victory over the visiting Mascoma Royals (Canaan, NH), 5-2 in a league match.

With the triumph, Hopkinton advances its record to 2-8 on the season. The Hawks travel to Bishop Brady (Concord, NH) to battle the Giants in a Division III match on Friday, May 16. The Giants come into the match with a record of 11-1. Bishop Brady won 10-0 in their recent league match against Kearsarge (North Sutton, NH)

The Royals now have a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Stevens for a Division III match on Tuesday, May 13. Mascoma will battle a Cardinals squad coming off a 14-1 non-league win over Hillsboro-Deering (Hillsboro, NH). The Cardinals record now stands at 6-4.