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NHS’ Tarlow named Coach of the Year
July 3, 2020Needham High School's Lauren Tarlow was recently named the MIAA's Unified Track and Field Coach of the Year. The news was announced by the Needham High School Athletics Twitter account on June 25. All athletes should be allowed the chance to compete, and that is... more...
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Needham’s Chaloff Coach of the Year
June 29, 2020By Mike FlanaganHometown Weekly Sports Editor It was an extremely special 2019 season for Needham High School girls volleyball. The Rockets absolutely dominated their way to an unbeaten 21-0 season and won the Division I state championship. Junior outside hitter Karen Nie recorded 275 kills,... more...
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Spotlighting Needham High lacrosse’s 2020 seniors
June 16, 2020Pictured clearing a ball last season against Hingham, midfielder Matt Guagliano (27) is one of 10 Needham High School lacrosse seniors who robbed of their 2020 senior season due to COVID-19. Photo by Mike Flanagan. By Mike FlanaganHometown Weekly Sports Editor In 2019, Needham High... more...
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Needham Assistant AD Jackson speaks up
June 4, 2020By Mike FlanaganHometown Weekly Sports Editor The last two weeks have represented an extremely difficult time for our country. It should go without saying that racism and hate have no place in our country. Sadly, the murders of George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery and Breonna Taylor... more...
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A tribute to senior athletes
June 2, 2020By Maddie GerberHometown Weekly Intern Last spring, Needham High School’s girls’ softball team played its final game against Braintree, which was not only an undefeated team, but also the league champions. The Rockets, who hadn’t made the playoffs that year, were undoubtedly the underdogs, and... more...
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Needham’s Mathias, O’Brien make own marathon
June 2, 2020Avery Mathias (left) and Kate O'Brien (right) are cheered on by friends and family as they make their way down Boylston Street in Boston on Saturday afternoon during their makeshift marathon run. Photos by Needham Swim & Diving. By Mike FlanaganHometown Weekly Sports Editor Needham... more...
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Needham’s Burnett decade’s fastest MIAA runner
May 25, 2020Davonte Burnett was a dominant force for Needham High School track from 2014-2018. At the indoor championships his senior year in 2018, Burnett set a new meet record in the 55M at 6.36 seconds. As a junior in 2017, Burnett won state championships in the... more...
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Spotlighting match-up nightmare Hugh Curran
May 17, 2020Pictured on the ice this past winter, senior Hugh Curran (6) has served as a defensive mainstay for Needham High boys lacrosse and hockey each of the last four years. Photo by Mike Flanagan. By Mike FlanaganHometown Weekly Sports Editor An athlete who has perhaps... more...