By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
You know the typical sports of soccer, lacrosse, and baseball, but have you ever heard of Ninja? The American Ninja Warrior? What if we told you Walpole has its very own Ninja?
Griffin Mace is only eleven...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
It has been eight years since Maddie Walter, a resident of Westwood, experienced a life-altering traumatic event that led to her battle with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Following a two-week coma, Maddie defied the odds and has made remarkable progress...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Dover-Sherborn boys tennis team have taken on tough mental matches with ease. Their match against Apponequet High was no different on Thursday, June 8th. Aside from a quick rain delay and some time to dry off the courts, the...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
It was a perfect day for lacrosse; the sun was peeking through the clouds, shinning on the talented Walpole boy’s lacrosse team as they fought hard against Mansfield High in a battle for the tournament. The boys capitalized on their...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Medfield girls and boys tennis teams have paved their way through round 32 of the tournament this post-season, after defeating their first round of competition this past week.
The sixth-ranked Med Ten girls carried on their...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Needham Soccer Club hosted its 46th Memorial Day Tournament this past Memorial weekend and hosted thousands of players and their families to come together a play the sport they love. The Needham Soccer Club has put on this extravagant...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Resilience, change, and fearlessness. These are words that are signified to the Class of 2023. Families, friends, and faculty came together on Monday, June 5th to celebrate Needham’s Class of 2023. After having to wait another day to receive their diplomas, the young graduates had...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The boys’ volleyball team has made an impressive mark on their season winning 18-1 of their games. The team has been undefeated in the Tri-Valley League Large. The Warriors have been titled as champions of their TVL volleyball season and hope to continue their...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The MedTen girls’ tennis team has had an impressive regular season. The girls polished off their 12-4 record on Thursday, May 25th against Holliston with a 4-1 to wrap up the regular season. It was the perfect way to celebrate their three seniors for...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The baseball team has a shot at the tournament this season after making a huge comeback in the second half of their regular season. Although, the boys closed off their regular season with a 3-1 loss over their non-league competition, Norwood, last Thursday afternoon.
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Needham traveled to Walpole High on Thursday, May 11th where they battled a one goal game throughout the competition.
Needham slipped past Walpole’s defense to earn their winning shot with only a few minutes left in the...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
All it takes is one goal to whip past the defense to score the winning goal. Needham traveled to Walpole High on Thursday, May 11th where they battled a one goal game throughout the competition.
Needham slipped past Walpole’s defense to earn their winning shot, with only a few...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Excitement was in the air on the morning of Thursday, April 27th at Walpole Public Library (WPL), and you could sense it as soon as you arrived. As the parking lot filled, delighted children were escorted by parents, grandparents and caregivers into the building. They...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In the cool spring air with a cloudy overcast, the Needham girl’s lacrosse team set out against the fiery red Natick RedHawks. The battle was long fought, as Needham used all their fuel until the very last seconds of overtime. It wasn’t until the...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Being a captain is so much more than putting on your captain’s band, it is a symbol of dedication, determination, and leadership. It is a symbol of care and commitment a player has to their teammates and the countless hours practicing their sport. Being a captain is something...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Community is the best part of sports; in sports it’s not only about getting the best play or being a starter on the field, but it is truly about the connections and memories players make from their youth. An athlete will always remember the guidance...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
You get 60 minutes. 60 minutes to prove what skills you’ve got, and 60 minutes to win the competition. Even a slow start to the game can make or break the entirety of the match. Although, as you dig deep expelling any energy you...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Traveling for a Saturday afternoon match, Dover-Sherborn boys lacrosse tallied in another second straight win game after battling against their non-league competition, Algonquin High. The boys overpowered Algonquin succeeding them with a 13-12 final score.
The Raiders came out onto the...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Stan Chokler has been a Needham resident for the last seven years. In the Needham community, he has built a family of a wife and kids. On Monday, April 17th, Chokler completed his first Boston Marathon.
Chokler has always been keen...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Medfield resident and vice president of Business Banking at Dedham Savings Bank is someone who takes on any challenge that comes his way. Only ten years ago did Teachout begin his marathon journey after losing 50 pounds at his work’s greatest loser challenge. Now,...
