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Rockets bounce back versus Braintree

Rockets bounce back versus Braintree

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Needham bounced back from a tough loss with a 10-5 win over Braintree on Wednesday. Junior Kaitlyn Cheng got the start at pitcher and put on a terrific performance. In a complete game effort, Cheng allowed five hits and struck out three batters. Before the seventh inning, she let up just...

Warriors storm past Dover-Sherborn

Warriors storm past Dover-Sherborn

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter A dominant first half led to smooth sailing and another victory for boys lacrosse on Monday night, as it defeated Dover-Sherborn 17-4. The Warriors got an offensive ambush started early with goals from junior Braedon Sutton and senior John Olenik in the first two minutes of game time. That was only...

Boys’ lax fights hard versus Medfield

Boys’ lax fights hard versus Medfield

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Of course, there is always extra motivation and a bigger desire to win for both teams heading into a DS-Medfield game. Dover-Sherborn boys lacrosse was not able to turn the passion into victory in the rivalry matchup on Monday night, however, falling 17-4. Things got out of hand quickly for the...

Walpole native trains with the Yankees

Walpole native trains with the Yankees

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Born and bred in Walpole, a star is on the horizon in the New York Yankees organization. Walpole native Cam Schlittler is turning heads after a promising performance in spring training this year. Schlittler received an invite to the Yankees’ spring training after stringing together two dominant seasons in the minor...

Sherborn native shines at NCAA

Sherborn native shines at NCAA

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Coast-to-coast Ava Yablonski has proven she is one of the top collegiate swimmers in the country. As a member of the University of Minnesota’s swim team, the Sherborn native recently competed in the NCAA Championship in Federal Way, Washington. The 2022 Dover-Sherborn graduate finished 30th overall in the 100-yard backstroke (51.88)...

Raiders dominate Lowell Catholic

Raiders dominate Lowell Catholic

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Raiders are moving full-steam ahead after an 8-0 victory over Lowell Catholic on Friday night to improve to 3-1 on the season. A delayed start did not halt the offense as they hung up four runs in the first inning. Just the second player to walk up to the plate...

Boys’ volleyball fights hard versus Medfield

Boys’ volleyball fights hard versus Medfield

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter In an inaugural season, not all victories can be seen on the scoreboard. Westwood’s boys volleyball team lost to Medfield in three straight sets on Monday night but battled with high energy and effort from beginning to end. The team is led by head coach Nathan Costello who has several years...

Boys’ volleyball dominates Westwood

Boys’ volleyball dominates Westwood

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Medfield seems set for another solid season on the volleyball court. The boys swept Westwood 3-0 Monday night to advance to 2-0 on the season. The Warriors, with a lot of varsity newcomers, started off battling themselves in the first set, serving three out of six rallies out-of-bounds. “It's been a little...

Rockets show potential in second half

Rockets show potential in second half

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter It was a tale of two halves for the Rockets on Thursday evening, as they lost 7-6 against Hingham. Needham struggled out of the gate, surrendering five goals in the first quarter of action. Spending the vast majority of time on defense, Hingham was able to wear down the Rockets to...

Rocket Run blasts past $14K goal

Rocket Run blasts past $14K goal

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Winter was lingering on Sunday morning, but that did not stop citizens from rocketing around town. The 4th annual Needham Boosters Club Rocket Run was a success as close to 200 Needhamites made their way through the streets to participate in the 5 kilometer run and 1 mile walk. The Needham...

Strong start for boys’ lacrosse

Strong start for boys’ lacrosse

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Warriors picked up right where they left off last season. The 2024 Division III State Champions defeated Medway 17-3 on Friday night to start their season with a win. Both head coach John Isaf and senior captain Ben Lusby were adamant, however, that Medfield is neither defending anything or trying...

Gino Dellemonache: Walpole’s archery prodigy

Gino Dellemonache: Walpole’s archery prodigy

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Fueled by passion spanning across multiple generations, Gino Dellemonache of Walpole, has found success in an uncommon sport. The 9-year-old is mastering the game of archery at a young age. Beginning at just 5 years old, Dellemonache has learned plenty from his father, Mo, and coaches at XSpot Archery in North...

Warriors win first hockey State Championship

Warriors win first hockey State Championship

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Warriors are bringing home more hardware. For the first time ever, Medfield won the Division 2 girls hockey State Championship by defeating Milton 3-0. The team was led by a strong performance between the pipes from junior Kamryn Perachi. The goaltender was a brick wall, stopping all 37 shots she...

Boys’ hockey season ends in heartbreak

Boys’ hockey season ends in heartbreak

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Warrior’s season ended in heartbreak on Sunday night as they took a 4-1 loss against Nauset in the state championship. Medfield saw plenty of chances in the first period starting with freshman Luke Dickson almost netting the first goal of the game on a loop around. Next, senior Ben Lusby...

Girls’ hoop claims back to back State Championships

Girls’ hoop claims back to back State Championships

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The semifinal usually showcases an intense, neck-and-neck matchup with a shot at history on the line. Well, that was not the case on Tuesday night. The Warriors cruised to a 69-47 win over North Quincy and returned to the State Championships this past Saturday night to defend their Division 2...

Wolverines head to the Final Four

Wolverines head to the Final Four

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter With a thrilling 3-2 win over Auburn on Thursday night, Westwood girls hockey is heading to the Final Four. Auburn proved to be more than a formidable opponent, giving the Wolverines a run for their money from beginning to end. After letting up a second period goal, Westwood found itself trailing...

Raiders prevail in intense playoff clash

Raiders prevail in intense playoff clash

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Playoff intensity was at a high on Sunday night as Dover-Sherborn/Weston battled Northeast Metro to a 4-1 win to advance to the Round of Eight. Between the two teams, there were over fifteen penalties and three ejections after several fights broke out. Just over two minutes into the third period, a...

Rockets’ season ends in narrow loss

Rockets’ season ends in narrow loss

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter An upset was on the horizon in a tightly contested matchup between Needham and Braintree. Ultimately, the Rockets’ efforts were not enough to prevail as their season came to an end with a 52-47 loss in the Round of 16. Braintree is no stranger to Needham. The Bay State Conference foes...

Girls’ hoop triumphs in quarterfinals

Girls’ hoop triumphs in quarterfinals

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter It’s another year and another trip back to the quarterfinals for the Warriors, as Medfield defeated Bishop Fenwick 55-37 on Wednesday night. Fenwick put up a great fight throughout the game, getting off to a hot start in the first quarter while Medfield was not playing like its normal self. Although...

Wolverines dominate with 17-game winning streak

Wolverines dominate with 17-game winning streak

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Powerhouse teams are a rarity, but Westwood girls hockey is just that. A talented roster from top to bottom with head coach Lauren Hillberg at the helm, the Wolverines finished the regular season with an 18-1-1 record after ripping off an impressive 17-game win streak. The Wolverines did not get an...

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