By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Xaverian varsity lacrosse recently had three of its members recognized for their efforts throughout the the 2021 season.
Senior Ithaca-bound attack-man Jack Pastore, junior Fairfield-committed attack-man Jake Gilbert and junior LSM Matt Haughey were named Catholic Conference All-Stars.
Walpole’s Costa awarded MSTCA Scholarship
Pictured following her fourth-place finish at all-states, Mia Costa (520) was recently awarded the MSTCA Scholarship following her strong efforts on the track and in the class room at Walpole High School. Photo by Keith Brouillard.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Is they...
Medfield loads up postseason awards
Pictured moving the ball up the field against Hopkinton, junior TJ Casey (28) was named TVL Large MVP for his efforts at the face-off X for Medfield High School boys lacrosse this past season. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Dover-Sherborn officially a lacrosse hotbed
Hope Shue (7) celebrates with teammates following one of her seven goals in Dover-Sherborn girls lacrosse's 16-8 win over Newburyport in the Division II state semifinals. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The boys and girls games of lacrosse certainly...
Needham grad Burnett running in Olympics
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Anybody who ever watched Needham's Davonte Burnett run knew he was destined for big things, and it doesn't get much bigger than becoming an Olympic athlete.
A native of Hyde Park and graduate of Needham High School in 2018, Burnett...
Late Taconic rally stuns Medfield baseball
Several members of the Warriors sit stunned in the dug out during Taconic's nine-run rally in the bottom of the sixth inning of Monday's Division III championship game. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Medfield High School baseball took a...
Xaverian baseball captures Division I championship
John Connolly (pictured) fires home a pitch during Xaverian baseball's 8-3 state semifinal victory against St. John's Prep. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Xaverian baseball capped an absolutely dominant 2021 season with a 2-0 victory against Leominster on Monday...
Raiders repeat in Division III
Senior goalie Standish Carothers (21) is mobbed by teammates following Dover-Sherborn boys lacrosse's 10-4 Division III state final win against Norwell on Thursday at Nora Searle Field. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
A year removed from the...
Raiders girls lacrosse wins it all
Mags Rieper (13), Hope Shue (7), Amelia Novitch (2) and Kate Mastrobuono celebrate a second quarter goal during Tuesday's 16-8 state semifinal victory against Newburyport. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Dover-Sherborn High School varsity girls lacrosse team capped...
Walpole fills conference all-star teams
Pictured during Walpole girls lacrosse's 13-10 Bay State Conference Tournament semifinal win against Natick, Caroline Whalen (16) was recently named a First-Team Conference All-Star. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
It was an extremely strong spring athletic season for Walpole High School. Both the boys and girls varsity lacrosse...
Connaughton’s late heroics clinch state title
Kate Deehan (9) and Lily Hancock (16) celebrate following a second quarter goal. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Thursday night's 6-5 Division state championship game victory over Franklin by the Westwood High School girls lacrosse team was something out...
Medfield baseball captures South Sectional
Ben Leonard (16), Ryan Murray (12) and the Warriors celebrate following their comeback 5-4 win against Dedham on Friday in the Division III South semifinals. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
On Monday afternoon, Medfield High varsity baseball cruised to...
Walpole’s LaRosa a key find for BC High lax
Pictured tying up his man on a face-off against Franklin on Sunday night, Walpole native Joe LaRosa (44) has become a cog on BC High varsity lacrosse's face-off unit with the Eagles just one win away from a state championship. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown...
Wolverines oust Rockets, capture sectional crown
Ava Connaughton (4), Lindsey Diomede (5), Kate Deehan (9) and teammates celebrate their 20-6 victory over Needham on Wednesday. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Division I South girls lacrosse bracket is always a gauntlet.
Raiders capture seventh straight Central/East title
Captains Pierce Gregory (3), Ford Pegram (15), Luke Wiese (30) and the rest of the Raiders pose with their sectional championship trophy and banner. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The reigning Division III state champion and top-seeded Dover-Sherborn Raiders found...
Kornet mashes Medfield into second round
Medfield ace Sam Palmer (15) winds and fires a pitch during Monday afternoon's 19-0 victory over Old Rochester in the Division III South playoffs. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Any other year and the Medfield High School varsity baseball...
Fahey’s eight points advances Walpole lax
Ronan Fahey (2) cuts into the middle during his three-goal and five-assist performance in Monday's 12-9 quarterfinal win at Foxborough. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
A dominant effort at the face-off X by Colin Birch (18-of-22) along with an...
Raiders advance in rout of Wayland
Mags Rieper (13), Amelia Novitch (2) and Kate Mastrobuono (11) celebrate a first quarter goal. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The top-seeded Dover-Sherborn High School girls varsity lacrosse team hosted No. 9 Wayland on Monday night in the quarterfinal...
Melkonian pilots Rockets over Hawks
Ryan Hannigan (25) cuts up field on a clear late in the second quarter. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Three of the last five years, Needham’s season ended at the hands of a Catholic Conference opponent in the Division...
Chutkow, Rockets rally by Wildcats
Alex Luscher (pictured) stands in at the plate amidst a downpour during Monday night's game at Weymouth. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Between the rain, wind, time change, multiple delays, and a slippery all-turf field, it was safe to...
