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Xaverian captures State Championship

In a cold and wet game attended by over 1,000 fans, Xaverian Brothers High School (XBHS) edged out Needham 14-7 in a hard-fought matchup at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, December 5. Xaverian struck first with a long touchdown pass on the opening drive, followed by a successful PAT, ending the first quarter up 7-0. They...
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Rockets Football has incredible season

In a cold and wet game attended by over 1,000 fans, Xaverian Brothers High School (XBHS) edged out Needham 14-7 in a hard-fought matchup on Thursday, December 5 at Gillette Stadium. Xaverian struck first with a long touchdown pass on the opening drive, followed by a successful PAT, ending the first quarter up 7-0. They extended...
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Boys basketball season begins

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Timberwolves boys basketball team kicked off their 2024-25 season Friday night at home but fell to the Braintree Wamps, 64-50, in a game defined by contrasting halves. Head coach Jenna Galster, now in her fourth season, leads a senior-heavy roster featuring 10 12th graders among 14 players. After a...
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Fall athletic success sets the bar

By Owen Ziegler
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines had an outstanding fall sports season, excelling in both their leagues and the playoffs. Notably, the cross-country team claimed the Division 2 state championship—the first in school history. The girls’ varsity volleyball team also enjoyed a stellar season, reaching the semifinals...

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Local lax players named All-American

By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter

There is no shortage of local athletic talent and recently four girl’s lacrosse players were given the title of All-American. All Americans are amateur athletes who are considered some of the best in their chosen sport. Lacrosse players from Walpole, Needham, Medfield and Westwood were...

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Walpole’s athletes successful fall season

By Ken Chaisson
Homeotown Weekly Sports Reporter

Following what could be considered the greatest athletic year in Walpole High School history in 2023-24, the bar has been set high for the town’s student-athletes.

Last school year, Walpole earned five state championships in field hockey (Division 1), boys cross...

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Boys’ basketball prepares for season

By Paul Vozzella
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Medfield Warriors boys basketball team continued their warm-up for the regular season Saturday morning in a scrimmage at Sharon High School. 

The Warriors are led by captains Rowan Tracey, Avo Armany and Peter Kumar. The two seniors - Tracey and...

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Warriors Turkey Day trounce

Medfield and Dover Sherborn took to the field to continue their 57 year tradition of Thanksgiving morning football on a rainy Medfield High School turf last Thursday. The Warriors proved too much for the DS squad with a dominating 35-0 win, taking home the annual Turkey Bowl trophy.

Junior captain...

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Raiders fight hard in rivalry game

Dover Sherborn and Medfield took to the gridiron to continue their 57 year tradition of Thanksgiving morning football on a rainy Medfield High School turf last Thursday. Despite a hard fought effort, the Warriors proved too much for the Raiders squad with a 35-0 win, taking home the annual Turkey Bowl trophy.

Sweet victory on Turkey Day

By Owen Ziegler

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Eager to fill their stomachs, the Wolverines had one last thing to do; win a championship. Westwood (8-3) faced off against their rival, the Holliston Panthers (5-6) seeking to ad a win and a back-to-back TVL large championship to complete...

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Timberwolves stuff Weymouth on Turkey Day

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Piles of leaves, crisp air, blustery winds, turkey and Thanksgiving Day high school football are all part of New England lore. Although it had rained for three days leading up to Thanksgiving, Mother Nature ensured she made an appearance, sending...

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A successful season for varsity golf

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood High School (WHS) varsity golf team had a tremendous season this past fall, ending with a 16-2 overall in-season record. Their hard work and dedication to the game led to a visit to both Sectionals and States that happened...

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Boys’ soccer finishes in Final Four

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The long-held rivalry between the Dover-Sherborn Raiders and the Medfield Warriors came to a head in the MIAA Division 3 Boys Soccer Semi-Finals. The winner of this game would move on to play Norwell in the State Finals, and Dover-Sherborn was...

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Boys’ soccer wins State Championship

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The long-held rivalry between the Dover-Sherborn Raiders and the Medfield Warriors came to a head in the MIAA Division 3 Boys Soccer Semi-Finals. The winner of this game would move on to play Norwell in the State Finals, and Dover-Sherborn was...

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Volleyball fights hard in the playoffs

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines varsity volleyball took on the Westborough Warriors in the semi-finals of the MIAA Division 2 State Finals. Westwood came out strong and fought the entire match, ultimately falling to Westborough 3-0. 

Westwood came out strong,...

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Volleyball’s successful playoff run

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

On Tuesday, November 12, the Needham girls’ varsity volleyball team put up a determined fight in a tough playoff match against Newton North. Despite their efforts and strong teamwork, Needham fell short, with a score of 0-3. Newton North took the...

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Girls’ Volleyball wins State Championships

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield varsity volleyball team faced off against the Wayland High School Warriors in the MIAA Division 3 State Semi-Finals, held at Hopkinton High School. Medfield destroyed their competition winning all three sets to advance to the State Finals against Weston...

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Boys’ Soccer makes the Final Four

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn Raiders boys’ varsity soccer faced off against the Holliston Panthers in the third round of the MIAA Division 3 playoffs. Dover-Sherborn fought hard the entire game to come out 2-1 and advance to the Final Four. 

Porkers take second consecutive State Championship

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Porkers took their second consecutive State Championship against the Andover High School Warriors on November 16. Walpole shut out Andover to win 2-0 and take home the trophy. 

The first quarter contained all of the action....

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Warriors volleyball advance to Final Four

By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield High School Warriors varsity volleyball team faced off against the Lynn Classical Rams in the third round of the MIAA Division 3 Playoffs. Tensions were high going into this game, with both teams fighting to advance to the next round. Medfield came out...

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