BERLIN — On Wednesday, Feb. 19, the Berlin Mountaineers hosted the Hopkinton Hawks in the opening round of the 2025 Division III girls basketball playoffs.
In a game that came down to the final seconds, the Mountaineers battled to the wire before falling in a heartbreaking 48-46 finish.
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