**EARLY BIRDS:** To celebrate the first day of classes of their senior year, members of Hull High’s Class of 2026 greeted the break of day on Wednesday morning on Nantasket Beach. The ‘Senior Sunrise’ has become a tradition for Hull’s students as they embark on their last year in the Hull Public Schools.

Compiled by Matt Haraden

• School started this week, but Hull High’s fall athletic season has already been under way. The girls varsity soccer squad had a two-game home stand to open this year’s play, and travels to Marshfield on Friday, August 29 at 10 a.m. and comes back home to host Carver on Wednesday, September 3 at 5 p.m. The JV team’s next game is on Monday, September 8 against Cohasset at 5:30 p.m. (varsity at 4 p.m.) The boys varsity soccer team kicked off on Saturday, August 23 at home and hits the road for Carver to play at 4 p.m. on September 3 (JV game at 5:30 p.m.)

• The Hull High Pirates Varsity Football team’s first home game is against East Boston High School on Saturday, August 30 at 10 a.m., followed by another home stand on Friday, September 5, against Wareham under the lights at 7 p.m.

• The September 5 game will be prefaced by a pep rally hosted by Hull Youth Football and Cheer at L Street at 5:30 p.m. A fun night is planned with football introductions, cheerleading performances, and pizza. At 7 p.m., everyone is planning to head to Hull High to cheer on the varsity team in its game against Wareham. The youth team begins its season on September 7 on the road against Sandwich, followed by three home games – September 14 against Hanson, September 21 against Dennis-Yarmouth, and September 28 vs. West Bridgewater. Mites play at 10 a.m., Midgets at 11:30 a.m., and PeeWees at 1 p.m.

• Registration is open for Hull Youth Soccer – boys and girls in grades Pre-K through second grade. Registration includes both the fall 2025 and spring 2026 seasons. Fall programs begin on Saturday, September 13; spring play will begin in April. Sessions are held on Saturdays at the Dust Bowl field in Hull Village and teams have the same schedule each week for convenient planning. It’s a great way for kids to learn soccer skills, build confidence, and play with friends in a fun and supportive environment. Registration closes on September 3. Visit www.hullyouthsoccer.com for more information.

For the full schedules of Hull High’s athletic teams – as well as a season-long scoreboard – visit www.hullpublicschools.org/athletics.

• Coaches, league organizers, and superfans – We need your help to report the scores and results of the latest events in Hull’s sports world! Please send local sports news and photos to sports@hulltimes.com. Deadline is Wednesday at noon. When providing details of the games or races, please be sure to include the sport/team, the players’ full names, and the final scores. When sending photos, names of those pictured are greatly appreciated, as well as who should get credit for taking the photo.

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