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0Wellesley
Wellesley Raiders get revenge versus Newton North
January 6, 2026By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Last year, varsity girls’ hockey was 6–15–1 and qualified for the playoffs after defeating Ursuline Academy 11–5, but were eliminated by Hingham High—who went on to win the tournament—in the next round. This season, the Raiders were 1–3 when they went up against the Newton North Tigers on December 29th. The two teams Continue Reading... more...
0Needham
Varsity boys’ basketball wins fourth game in a row
December 26, 2025By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On Saturday, boys’ varsity basketball played the Catholic Memorial Middle/High School Knights at home. Last year, Catholic Memorial knocked the Rockets out of the playoffs, winning 58–34. In that regular season, they also beat Needham 78–63. Entering this game, the Rockets were 3–0 this season. The Rockets were in the lead 38–29 when Continue Reading... more...
0Walpole
Timberwolves show grit on the mat
December 26, 2025By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Timberwolves wrestling team took to the mat Wednesday December 17, 2025 against the Natick Redhawks with a clear sense of purpose, determination, and pride, continuing an important season of growth under first-year head coach John McKeon. Though the meet tested the Timberwolves against a strong and experienced opponent, Walpole’s effort, resilience, Continue Reading... more...
0Dover-Sherborn
Varsity Girls’ basketball takes on Medfield
December 26, 2025By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On December 19th, varsity girls’ basketball went to Medfield for their third game of the season. This was after their 50–44 win against Northbridge High School on the 12th and their 34–65 loss at Medway on the 16th. This matchup with Medfield was going to be tough, the Warriors having won the Division Continue Reading... more...
0Medfield
Warriors place exclamation point on outstanding season
December 3, 2025By Chris Seitz Hometown Weekly Correspondent Prior to the season, Medfield’s varsity football players hit the gym to improve their strength, speed and stamina. In-season, they spent afternoons, nights and weekends dedicated to making themselves and their teammates better. They nursed broken bones and multi-colored bruises – they bled for each other. They left it all on the field, every Continue Reading... more...
0Needham
Rockets face Wellesley on Thanksgiving
December 3, 2025By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Last Thursday, the Needham Rockets went to Wellesley to take on the Raiders for their 138th annual Thanksgiving Day game. This tradition is remarkably the oldest public high school sports rivalry in the country. When I asked him how this game felt different to a regular season game, Rockets’ head coach Douglas Kopcso Continue Reading... more...
0Needham
Rockets continue dominate streak
November 14, 2025Photo by Meghan Foley Coach Courtney Chaloff speaks to team between sets By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Last Thursday, girls varsity volleyball (10–1) faced the Milton Wildcats (6–4) for the second time this season. Although in past seasons the Rockets have won more decisively, last month they played all five sets, Needham winning 3–2. Responding Continue Reading... more...
0Westwood
Wolverines pulverize Norwood 50-7
November 14, 2025Photo by Owen Ziegler Wide receiver Charlie Jessup sprawls out for a catch By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Westwood Wolverines football team faced off against the Norwood Mustangs in an absurd blowout, the Wolverines winning 50-7, on Friday October 10th. On Westwood's official breast cancer awareness game, dawning hot pink accessories, they came into the Continue Reading... more...
0Walpole
Milton edges boys’ golf thrice in a week
November 14, 2025Photo by Ken Chaisson Senior Tommy Kowalsky laces a drive on the first hole at Walpole Country Club By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On Monday October 6, 2025, players from Walpole and Milton battled for the Bay State Conference all-stars at Braintree Municipal Golf Course. The Milton trio edged the Walpole threesome by one stroke, Continue Reading... more...
0Medfield
Warriors continue winning streak
November 14, 2025Photos by Meghan Foley Matteo Benson (20) attempts to push through crowd By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On Friday evening, the Warriors (4–0) took on the Medway Mustangs (3–1) at home. The stands were crowded with players’ families and Medfield high schoolers—who dressed in white for the spirit theme—to kick off the long weekend by Continue Reading... more...
0Dover-Sherborn
Field Hockey pounces on Holliston Panthers
November 14, 2025Photos by Meghan Foley Sophia Wichman (blue) takes on Holliston player (white) By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On October 6th, Dover-Sherborn’s field hockey team met the Holliston Panthers at home. The Raiders were favored, with a 10–1 record to Holliston’s 5–5–3, and having beaten the Panthers in their previous two matchups. True to this, the Continue Reading... more...
0Westwood
Westwood dominates Hopkinton
November 6, 2025By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On a very, very rainy Thursday night, the Westwood Wolverines football team matched up with TVL rivals, Hopkinton. The muddy game ended with a win for Westwood, 14-0, their second shutout of the season. With the absence of receiver Charlie Jessup, and the lingering injuries to Westwood's receiving core, sophomore Teddy Mcgowan has Continue Reading... more...