By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On an overcast mid-November morning, fans journeyed across Massachusetts to WPI, where they eagerly awaited the Division I State Championship rematch between the Walpole Porkers and Andover High. With a remarkable 17-1 record, the Porkers held the top seed in...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
“You get out what you put in,” This fall season, the Needham boys’ soccer team embodied the phrase as they pursued the Division I State Championship, led by a graduating class of 16 seniors. The Rockets, driven by their hard work,...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Nerves and cheers permeated the atmosphere as the third-seeded Dover-Sherborn field hockey team convened at Burlington High for the state semi-final match against the top-seeded Newburyport Clippers. Bleachers were brimming with friends and family, gathering to rally behind the Raiders...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On a brisk November night, the Medfield boys' soccer team ventured to Dedham High for a Sweet 16 postseason match. Spectators, bundled with hot chocolate to stave off the chill, fervently cheered as the Warriors valiantly contested the Marauders. Despite...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On the chilly evening of Sunday, November 12, the ninth-seeded Dover-Sherborn boys soccer team embarked on a bus journey to Oakmont Regional High for a crucial encounter against the top-seeded Spartans. Having commenced their post-season with convincing victories against Swampscott...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
It was a lively night at the Needham Gymnasium on Monday, November 6th, as the Needham girls' volleyball team sought to settle their rivalry with Brookline in the Sweet 16 round of the post-season. Both teams were intensely focused on...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On the cold and rainy evening of October 30th, the Medfield girls' soccer team gathered to face off against the Norwood Mustangs in their final regular-season match. The rain poured down on the turf, but the spirits of both the...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Laces were securely fastened to cleats, hair expertly braided and tied into ponytails, and the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation and excitement as the Needham field hockey team hosted their inaugural playoff match against the Newton North Tigers. In a hard-fought battle,...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Almost every individual has a personal connection to someone who has faced the formidable challenge of battling cancer, be it a parent, sibling, friend, or cousin. This experience is widely acknowledged as one of life's most demanding trials. The journey...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The rain lightly drizzled down onto umbrellas, raincoats, and bags as a crowd gathered at the Walpole home turf field on a cloudy afternoon, October 30th. The occasion was the Walpole boys' soccer team hosting their non-league competition, Bishop Feehan, to...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On an unseasonably warm late October evening, spectators gathered to witness Needham High's penultimate match of the regular season. With a record of 13-3, the Needham Rockets faced off against their hosts, the formidable Walpole Porkers, who boasted a 16-1 record....
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Medfield turf was bathed in bright stadium lights on Monday, October 23, casting a spotlight on the Warriors' field hockey team. These luminous beams symbolized a tribute to each senior player in celebration of senior night, a momentous occasion....
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On an unseasonably warm late October evening, the Walpole Porkers geared up for their final regular-season competition. With their sights set on a promising postseason, the Porkers aimed to extend their impressive eight-game winning streak. However, this night held extra significance...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Engaging in sports can become a significant part of one's life, demanding numerous hours dedicated to practice, tryouts, off-season training, games, and more. Being a part of a sports team is both an honor and a challenge, offering substantial rewards....
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Taking the field with a four-game winning streak, the Westwood Wolverines embarked on a journey to the home turf of the Medfield Warriors on Tuesday, October 17, for their second opportunity to compete in the TVL match this season. The...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Fueled by their eight-game winning streak, the Medfield Warriors welcomed the Westwood Wolverines on Tuesday, October 17, for their second TVL matchup of the year. Stepping onto the field, the Warriors convincingly defeated the Wolverines with a 4-0 shutout, adding...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The sky was shrouded in darkness as the lights illuminated the Walpole turf stage for an exciting evening match between the Walpole Porkers and the Westwood field hockey team. It was an ideal setting to witness both teams showcase their...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
You have 60 minutes to give your all, pushing harder with each step, whether it's evading a defender or outmaneuvering an opponent with a well-timed block tackle. In field hockey, success hinges on the effort you pour into those crucial...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In a relentless 60-minute battle, players exerted themselves to the fullest, pushing harder with every step, striving to outmaneuver opponents or execute precise block tackles with strategic precision. In field hockey, success hinges on the unwavering dedication within those crucial...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
As darkness shrouded the sky, the Walpole turf stage was bathed in light, setting the stage for an exciting evening match. The hosting Walpole field hockey team faced off against the Westwood Wolverines, creating the perfect backdrop to witness both...
