Despite thoroughly outplaying their opponents, the Hopkinton Hawks were forced to scrap for victory No. 6.

Still, by handing Fall Mountain its fourth overtime setback, 2-1, on Monday, Sept. 29, HHS remained undefeated and on track to compete for a thirdstraight Class M title.

“Today’s game was a true test of our patience, as we attacked all day ...,” said head coach Scott Zipke. “Some games the biscuit just won’t go in the basket and you are just worried about getting the victory.”

Hopkinton compiled 35 shots, including 22 on goal, but was only able to convert one opportunity during regulation. In the 26th minute, Travis Fuglestad knocked a Kris Abildgaard cross into the far side of the net. Fall Mountain scored on a free kick seven minutes later, but Zipke said Fall Mountain generated only two legitimate scoring opportunities the entire game.

In overtime, Fuglestad returned the favor. He beat a defender and knocked the ball across the goal mouth, where Abildgaard planted the game winner in the 98th minute.

“When (we) eventually start hitting the net (consistently), teams that haven’t seen (us) play will be in for a surprise,” said Zipke.

Jay Leblanc made three saves for the victors, including a denial on a free kick.