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Indoor track season moves outdoors

Indoor track season moves outdoors

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

When schools across Massachusetts were deciding how they were going to handle their athletics, most, including Walpole, opted to move sports like football and indoor track to the new Fall II season. But while much of the media has focused on the uniqueness of football...

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Westwood’s recreation spots reopen

Westwood’s recreation spots reopen

As of Saturday, May 23, a number of Westwood's recreational spots have reopened. The tracks at Westwood High School and Deerfield Elementary are now open. All people should walk or run in the same direction while using the track.

No organized or competitive sports are allowed at the playing fields,...

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Abby Lothian competes in Junior Olympics

Abby Lothian competes in Junior Olympics
Wellesley teen Abby Lothian competed along with thousands of top young athletes from around the nation in the AAU National Junior Olympics in Greensboro North Carolina last week. Abby took a strong third during her qualifying heat with a time of 13.25. Although she did not advance to the finals this year, she was ranked...
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Needham hosts BSC Invite

Needham hosts BSC Invite
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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter Almost 700 people showed up to Needham’s DeFazio Park for the 2019 Bay State Conference Invite on Wednesday morning, and while it is still early in the track season, the coaches from Needham, Wellesley and Walpole High School all hoped their athletes would show something in their...
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Medfield’s Eng places third in New England

Medfield’s Eng places third in New England
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Medfield senior track star Ryan Eng has quietly put together an absolutely stellar season over the last several months, earning himself the TVL MVP. He is bound for Globe and Herald All-Scholastic honors, as well. At the TVL championships, Eng finished first in both the 55-meter hurdles and...
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Seibel, Hirschfeld sign NLIs

Seibel, Hirschfeld sign NLIs
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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor [caption id="attachment_30073" align="alignright" width="300"]Medfield’s Jaimee Hirschfeld (middle) poses with her family and coaches after signing her NLI to run track at Assumption College. Medfield’s Jaimee Hirschfeld (middle) poses with her family and coaches after signing her NLI to run track...
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Needham scoops prizes at BSC meet

Needham scoops prizes at BSC meet
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By Stephen Press Hometown Weekly Staff The Needham boys and girls track teams converged on Braintree last week for the annual Bay State Conference track meet. Among the highlights for Needham: • Senior Sarah Armstrong won the two mile run with a time of 10:52.71, beating her nearest competition by nearly 47 seconds. • The girls 4x400 meter...
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