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Historic summer for Needham Sharks

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After growing in size from just 82 swimmers last summer to 105 this summer, more than half of which (59) qualified for the A Regional Championships, along with an 8-3 dual meet record in the Suburban Summer Swim League, it’s safe to call the summer of 2019 a successful one for the...
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Keegan takes home first in Ehrlich Mile

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By Mike Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Local youth swimmers from all across MetroWest competed in the Jim Ehrlich Mile Swim at Dug Pond in Natick on Friday. Among the towns and Suburban Summer Swim League teams competing were members of the Sherborn Snappers, Walpole Barracudas, and Needham Sharks, as well individuals from Medfield and...
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Sharks place third at regionals

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It was a season that saw major improvement for the Needham Sharks. After a 2-9 record in 2016, followed by a 3-8 mark in 2017, the Sharks responded with a 7-4 record this past summer, finishing the season on a four-meet winning streak over Dedham, Norwood, Medfield, and Sherborn and earning third place...
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Rocket swim’s unbeaten streak ends at three

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On Tuesday, January 1, the Needham High School boys swim and dive team suffered its first loss of the season against Natick, falling to 3-1 on the year. Previously, the Rockets had beaten Boston College High School in their home opener, along with victories at Belmont on December 11 and on December 21...
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Needham swim remains unbeaten

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By Molly McLeod Hometown Weekly Correspondent On December 26, the Needham High School boys swimming and diving team beat Holliston to capture their third win of the season. The previous meets were close, but the Rockets managed to score wins on both counts and have won three straight to enter the new year still...
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Local swimmers excite in Ehrlich Mile

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor On Friday, boys and girls from all across the region competed in the Ehrlich Mile Swim at Dug Pong in Natick, including representatives from the Walpole Barracudas, Sherborn Snappers, Medfield Marlins, Needham Sharks, and Westwood Waves of the Suburban Summer Swim League. The event, which is often thought...
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Nguyen shines in Ehrlich Mile

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor On Friday, boys and girls from all across the region competed in the Ehrlich Mile Swim at Dug Pong in Natick, including representatives from the Walpole Barracudas, Sherborn Snappers, Medfield Marlins, Needham Sharks, and Westwood Waves of the Suburban Summer Swim League. The event, which is often thought...
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Rocket swimmers excel in 2016-2017

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor After going undefeated for the first time in decades and winning the Bay State Conference outright, it’s safe to call the 2016-2017 season an incredible success for the Needham High School swim team. Needham began the season in dominant fashion with a victory over Catholic Conference power Boston...
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Sonkin leads Rocket swim team to undefeated season

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The Needham High School varsity swimming team improved to 7-0 on the season over the last weeks with victories coming over Natick (104-82) on January 16, Newton North (130-55) on January 18, and Framingham on January 20. Junior Serge Sonkin’s efforts in the 100-meter butterfly helped propel the Rockets to victory against Framingham...
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Rocket swimmers off to strong start

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Needham High School boys varsity swim and dive team started their season off with a strong performance against Boston College High School on Thursday, winning all three relay events (200 Medley, 200 Freestyle, 400 Freestyle) as well as multiple standout individual performances. Veteran swimmers Eric Zhu, Henry Keegan,...
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