FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The Medfield Warriors continued their dominant run to start the season 3-0 under Head Coach Erik Ormberg with a 35-12 win against the Hopkinton Hillers. Coach Ormberg, who has been coaching at Medfield since 2001, has his team humming to begin the year and has been awarded the New England Patriots Coach of the Week Award in recognition of his efforts.
The Warriors’ defense held firm in the game, only allowing two scores and forcing turnovers on downs for the Hopkinton offense, allowing the Medfield offense to shine behind a dominant offensive line and a punishing rushing attack. Senior Brady McCormack led the charge rushing for Medfield with an explosive 227 rushing yards coming on 16 attempts, scoring a total of three touchdowns on the day, including one on a 61-yard carry. Junior Owen Sokolowski and Senior Jack Gage also connected on a 19-yard strike to extend Medfield’s lead in a commanding performance.
NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Andre Tippett, who presently holds the role of Executive Director of Community Affairs for the New England Patriots, had a meeting with the Warriors on Monday at Medfield High School. During the meeting, he presented a generous donation of $1,000 to the football program on behalf of the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation. The acknowledgment pays homage to Coach Ormberg’s commitment to the development of the next generation.
“High school football is built on the dedication and leadership of coaches like Erik Ormberg,” said Tippett. “Through his commitment to his players and community, he has helped Medfield start the season with energy, confidence and resilience. We’re proud to recognize him as our third High School Coach of the Week this season.”