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Marsman, Wildcats outlast Toolan, Rockets

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Needham High School varsity football hosted Milton on Friday evening in their season finale. Entering the game with a 2-2 record and coming off the heels of a 35-0 defeat to Natick, the Rockets were looking to rebound and finish the COVID-shortened season above...

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Walpole football stuffed by Wamps

Senior captain Brian Malone (26) finds a seam and cuts up the field on a punt return. Photo by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

After their previous game against Framingham was cancelled due to COVID protocols, Walpole High School varsity football...

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Demaio: Westwood lax ready to prove

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

It's been almost two years since the Westwood High School varsity boys lacrosse team last took the field in an 18-6 defeat to No. 1 Medfield in the 2019 Division II Central/East semifinals.

After the entire 2020 season was wiped...

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Walpole’s Curran, McElaney named All-Conference

Pictured moving the puck through center against Needham, senior captain and forward Kevin McElaney (6) was recently named a Bay State Conference All-Star for the second consecutive season. Photo by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Throughout the last few years, few...

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Lederman, Redhawks better McDonald, Rockets

Senior quarterback Will McDonald (2) scrambles to his right and fires a pass on the run. Photo by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Coming off a 42-24 victory against Brookline on March 26, the Needham High School varsity football team looked...

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Strong second half powers Blackhawks over Raiders

Will Bowen (27) wraps up his man and makes a tackle on kickoff coverage. Photo by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Following back-to-back wins against Dedham and Millis to open up the 2021 Fall II athletic season, Dover-Sherborn Regional High School...

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Salyards’ late heroics stun Wilder, Warriors

Senior James Wilder (left) attempts to break loose from a series of tacklers on a third quarter kick-off return. Photo by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Medfield High School football traveled to Hopkinton on Saturday afternoon for their first away contest...

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Falzone leads Walpole football over Tigers

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Following a 28-7 defeat to Natick to open the 2021 Fall II athletic season, Walpole High School varsity football has responded accordingly.

After a 17-14 win at rival Weymouth on March 19, Walpole returned home to face Newton North on...

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Raiders overpower Marauders, Mohawks

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The Dover-Sherborn Regional High School varsity football team has bursted out of the gates to begin this 2021 Fall II athletic season.

The season began for the Raiders (2-0) with a rare Tuesday night matchup on March 23 against the...

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Casey, Warriors fight off Maroun, Wolverines

Liam Milne (7) celebrates with teammates after recovering an onside kick to begin the game. Photo by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Medfield and Westwood High School football met on the turf at Fisher Field on Friday evening with both teams...

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Westwood’s Cawley: Endicott lacrosse ready

Pictured during his junior year of high school against Medfield, Endicott LSM Matt Cawley will finally get the chance to return to the lacrosse field this spring as the Westwood native gets set to begin his freshman season in college. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown...

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Gregory: DS lax motivated for opportunity

Pictured dodging on a Medway defender during the 2019 Central/East playoffs, attack-man Pierce Gregory (left) enters his senior year in 2021 looking to help the Raiders win their way back atop Division III. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The...

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Walpole’s Foley leading Lowell with point streak

Conor Foley during his time at Walpole High. Photo by Conor McNabb.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

A year after leading UMass-Lowell men's lacrosse in total points (23) and finishing tied for the team-lead in scoring (10 goals) as a freshman, Walpole native...

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Perez, Raiders overpower McDonald, Rockets

Marcus Fuentes (3) cuts up the field on a kick-off return early in the second quarter. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

From the countless memorable finishes and highlight reel plays, to the 2015 matchup at Fenway Park, and yes,...

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Mustangs outlast Wilder, Warriors in opener

Senior James Wilder (3) breaks a tackle and rushes up the field on a kickoff return. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Medfield High School varsity football hosted Norwood on Saturday afternoon at Fisher Field to open up the much-anticipated,...

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Fair, Walpole volleyball take out Natick

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Following back-to-back 3-0 defeats to reigning Division I state champ Needham and Natick to open up the 2021 Fall II season, Walpole High School varsity girls volleyball returned home on March 11 to try and earn their first win of the season.

Terriers conquer Crusaders, Hometown stars shine

Dover native and Holy Cross attack-man Will Spangenberg (11) celebrates after scoring the game's opening goal against Boston University on Friday night. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Having a backyard filled with rich lacrosse talent like the one Boston...

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Rocket volleyball outlasts Walpole in opener

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The last time Needham High School girls volleyball took to the hardwood was on November 16, 2019 in the state championship game against Winchester. The Rockets capped off a perfect 21-0 season with a 3-1 win over the Sachems to claim the Division I...

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Dover’s Hill recognized with PCA award

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Dover-Sherborn Soccer Club coach Adrian Hill was recently named a Regional Double-Goal Coach award winner, one of just 100 coaches selected nationwide by Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA).

The Double-Goal Coach Award recognizes coaches who strive to win while also pursuing...

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Medfield and Westwood skate for AJ

Westwood's Danny Sullivan (12) and Medfield's Phil Parker (23) battle for a loose puck behind the net during Friday's AJ Quetta Invitational hockey game at Rodman Arena in Walpole. Photos by Mike Flanagan

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Throughout the 2021 high school...

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