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Warriors volleyball digs pink

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Medfield gymnasium radiated with a sea of pink-clad spectators, creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere as the Medfield girls' volleyball team commenced their night's competition against Dedham. Both teams, resplendent in bright pink, transformed the gym into a scene...

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Porkers devour Raiders

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On a crisp fall afternoon, the Walpole turf came alive with action as the field hockey Porkers took to the field against the Wellesley Raiders. This game marked the beginning of a demanding three-game week for the team. The girls...

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Wolverines triumph in soccer showdown

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On a brisk evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon at Westwood High turf, the Dover-Sherborn boys' soccer team made their way to face the formidable Wolverines. 

As the temperature dropped, the bundled-up crowd rallied behind...

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Boy’s soccer comes up short against Westwood

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The atmosphere turned chilly as the sun dipped below the horizon over the Westwood High turf, setting the stage for an exciting clash between the Dover-Sherborn boys' soccer team and their hosts, the Westwood Wolverines. As the temperature dropped, the...

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Xaverian Soccer falls to Medfield

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Xaverian soccer team's home turf was enveloped in a frigid embrace as dedicated fans clad in layers of warm attire vociferously cheered, their exhalations forming visible condensation. This contest marked the season's inaugural epic showdown, a yearly spectacle when...

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Boys Soccer flies past Hawks

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On a frigid evening, Xaverian Brothers High School's turf was shrouded in cold air as dedicated fans bundled up in layers and enthusiastically cheered, their breath forming visible clouds of condensation. It marked the season's inaugural epic showdown, a once-a-year...

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Girls Soccer races past Mustangs

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Braids were tightly woven, and hair ties secured ponytails, crafting perfect game day hairstyles ready to face formidable competition, one that would persist throughout an entire match. Thursday evening marked the occasion when the Medfield girls’ soccer team would host...

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Sherborn’s serenity: Farm Pond

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Sherborn has many beautiful qualities of town whether it’s to take a stroll along town, stop in at the library, or even hang out during the day by the water. Farm Pond in Sherborn is the perfect place to sit down and...

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Rockets soar past Barnstable 

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

A gleam illuminated the court floor, balls perfectly aligned, and a net towering high, splitting the court into two sides - the stage was set. As the clock struck six o'clock, it was time for the varsity girls' volleyball team to...

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Needham wins first meet 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Energetic cheers filled the Babson College Morse Swimming Pool on Tuesday, September 12, as the Needham Swim and Dive team hosted the Walpole Timberwolves for their inaugural swim meet of the 2023-2024 season. Comprising seven freshmen, five sophomores, two juniors,...

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Medfield triumphs over Ashland

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Rain delays cleared just in time for Medfield field hockey to assert dominance in their recent match against the Ashland Clockers on Thursday, September 14. The team showcased a strong performance, controlling possession and executing precise passes to secure a...

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Cross-country races past Medfield

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The sun cast its warm glow upon Westwood athletes on Thursday, September 14th, illuminating the trails for the cross-country boys' varsity team as they went head-to-head against their hosts, Medfield High. After several weeks of preseason preparation, the boys were...

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Walpole Swim faces Needham

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Walpole swim team brimmed with energy and excitement as they embarked on a journey to the Babson College Morse Swimming pool for their second meet of the season against Needham. The Timberwolves achieved new personal records in times and...

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Girls volleyball starts season strong

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Crowds packed the Medfield gymnasium on Wednesday, September 6th, as the Warriors girls volleyball team prepared to host the Westwood Wolverines in their home opener for the season. Despite the hot and humid conditions, the Medfield girls displayed their talent...

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Girls soccer falls short to Milton

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In the evening, the air settled over the Milton turf as the Needham girls soccer team prepared to face their hosts. In a challenging evening match, the Needham girls fell short to Milton, with Milton securing a 1-0 victory through...

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Girls Volleyball dips under Medfield

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Crowds filled the Medfield gymnasium on Wednesday, September 6th, as the Westwood girls volleyball team prepared to compete against the Medfield Warriors in their season-opening match. Despite the hot and humid conditions, the Westwood girls showcased their talent, engaging in...

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Girls soccer prepares for regular season

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Westwood turf field was shrouded in darkness due to ominous clouds that loomed overhead. While it had been a cloudy day, the rain had decided to subside for the day's scrimmage. The Wolverine girls' soccer team embarked on their first...

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Girls soccer prepares for regular season

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Last Thursday, as the sun blazed in the late afternoon, the Needham girls' soccer team took to the field to line up for an 11 v. 11 competition against Brookline High in their final scrimmage of the year. With anticipation...

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Field hockey prepares for regular season

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

As the sun set last Thursday, the Dover-Sherborn field hockey girls took the field, lining up for an 11 v. 11 friendly competition against Hingham High in their first scrimmage of the year. As they prepared for an action-packed hour,...

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Boys soccer equipped for regular season

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Under the scorching heat of the Medfield turf pellets, the cleats of the Walpole boys' soccer team were heating up as they prepared to charge across the field towards their offensive end. It marked the inaugural scrimmage of the year, a...

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