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Warriors place exclamation point on outstanding season

Warriors place exclamation point on outstanding season

By Chris Seitz Hometown Weekly Correspondent

Prior to the season, Medfield’s varsity football players hit the gym to improve their strength, speed and stamina. In-season, they spent afternoons, nights and weekends dedicated to making themselves and their teammates better. They nursed broken bones and multi-colored bruises – they bled for each other. They left it...

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Rockets face Wellesley on Thanksgiving

Rockets face Wellesley on Thanksgiving

By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Last Thursday, the Needham Rockets went to Wellesley to take on the Raiders for their 138th annual Thanksgiving Day game. This tradition is remarkably the oldest public high school sports rivalry in the country. When I asked him how this game felt different to a regular season game,...

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Rockets continue dominate streak

Rockets continue dominate streak
Photo by Meghan Foley Coach Courtney Chaloff speaks to team between sets     By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   Last Thursday, girls varsity volleyball (10–1) faced the Milton Wildcats (6–4) for the second time this season. Although in past seasons the Rockets have won more decisively, last month they played all five sets, Needham winning 3–2. Responding to some good...
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Wolverines pulverize Norwood 50-7

Wolverines pulverize Norwood 50-7
Photo by Owen Ziegler Wide receiver Charlie Jessup sprawls out for a catch      By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   The Westwood Wolverines football team faced off against the Norwood Mustangs in an absurd blowout, the Wolverines winning 50-7, on Friday October 10th. On Westwood's official breast cancer awareness game, dawning hot pink accessories, they came into the game...
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Milton edges boys’ golf thrice in a week

Milton edges boys’ golf thrice in a week
Photo by Ken Chaisson Senior Tommy Kowalsky laces a drive on the first hole at Walpole Country Club     By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   On Monday October 6, 2025, players from Walpole and Milton battled for the Bay State Conference all-stars at Braintree Municipal Golf Course.  The Milton trio edged the Walpole threesome by one stroke, 235-236. On...
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Warriors continue winning streak

Warriors continue winning streak
Photos by Meghan Foley Matteo Benson (20) attempts to push through crowd     By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   On Friday evening, the Warriors (4–0) took on the Medway Mustangs (3–1) at home. The stands were crowded with players’ families and Medfield high schoolers—who dressed in white for the spirit theme—to kick off the long weekend by going to...
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Field Hockey pounces on Holliston Panthers

Field Hockey pounces on Holliston Panthers
Photos by Meghan Foley Sophia Wichman (blue) takes on Holliston player (white)     By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   On October 6th, Dover-Sherborn’s field hockey team met the Holliston Panthers at home. The Raiders were favored, with a 10–1 record to Holliston’s 5–5–3, and having beaten the Panthers in their previous two matchups.  True to this, the Raiders did...
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Westwood dominates Hopkinton

Westwood dominates Hopkinton

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On a very, very rainy Thursday night, the Westwood Wolverines football team matched up with TVL rivals, Hopkinton. The muddy game ended with a win for Westwood, 14-0, their second shutout of the season.

With the absence of receiver Charlie Jessup, and the lingering injuries to Westwood's receiving...

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Wolverines make come back versus Raiders

Wolverines make come back versus Raiders
By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On Thursday the 18th, the Westwood Wolverines girls soccer team faced off a tough Dover-Sherborn squad. Despite ending 3-3, the game was full of action as the Wolverines mounted a huge comeback after being down 1-3 entering the second half. Westwood struck first, just 3 minutes into the game senior captain...
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Girls Varsity Soccer ties Westwood 3–3

Girls Varsity Soccer ties Westwood 3–3
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Dover-Sherborn girls varsity soccer (2–1–0) played at Westwood (4–1–0) on Thursday afternoon, and the evenly-played game was reflected by the tied score. Although Westwood’s captain Izzy Hanson scored the game’s first goal within minutes, Dover-Sherborn ultimately left the first half on top, captain Raina Patel having earned a hat trick before...
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Medfield Football continues hot start

Medfield Football continues hot start
By Charlie Bean and Cole Render Hometown Weekly Correspondents With the Medfield High School parking lot overflowing with cars, fans showed out to create an electric buzz on Friday night. Those in attendance were immediately treated to an outstanding rendition of the National Anthem performed by Alora Nardelli followed by an equally amazing game of football. Medfield rolled...
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Boys’ soccer puts a scare into Needham

Boys’ soccer puts a scare into Needham
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter For the first time in over 40 seasons, Walpole boys’ soccer has a new head coach. Former Walpole assistant coach Patrick Sullivan has taken over the head coaching role from legendary hall of famer Lee Delaney. Sullivan played for Delaney and captained the Walpole squad his senior year going to...
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Boys’ soccer clinches win over Norwood

Boys’ soccer clinches win over Norwood
Photo by Owen Ziegler  Senior Harry Hayes scans the field     By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   On Thursday, September 4th, a thrilling encounter between the Westwood Wolverines boys soccer team and the Norwood Mustangs left the fans shocked. With some last minute heroics, Westwood was able to clinch the win 2-1, improving their record to two wins...
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Rockets aim to build new legacy

Rockets aim to build new legacy
Photo by Peter Nowlan The Rockets seek to build their strength and community to have a season of success      By Peter Nowlan  Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter   Despite losing 28 seniors from the class of 2025, this year’s new-look Rockets squad aims to chart their own path to success.  The 2024-2025 season was a historic one for Needham...
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Warriors dominate in season opener

Warriors dominate in season opener
Photo by Chris Seitz  Brady McCormack 50 Yard Touchdown Run   By Chris Seitz Hometown Weekly Correspondent    What a difference a year makes. The Warriors kicked off their season against the Weston Wildcats, a repeat of last year's opener. This time, Medfield turned the tables, dramatically turning the tables from their 17-6 loss a year earlier. Medfield received the...
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Timberwolves claw the Black Knights

Timberwolves claw the Black Knights
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole softball team played against the Black Knights of Stoughton on Wednesday, June 4 at the South Walpole Community Athletic Field (SWCAF) in the quarterfinals of the state tournament. Sharlotte Stazinski was at her usual excellence striking out the leadoff batter Regan Costello, the daughter of Stoughton head coach Erin...
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Wolverines claw their way to Final Four

Wolverines claw their way to Final Four
By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Wolverines are bound for the Division II Final Four after a 6-5 down-to-the-wire home contest against Duxbury on Friday night. Enduring one of the toughest Division II schedules and two solid opponents earlier in the playoffs, Westwood had arguably its toughest matchup of the season to date. “The first round and...
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Boys’ lacrosse battles King Philip

Boys’ lacrosse battles King Philip
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Timberwolves boys’ lacrosse team went to battle against the King Philip (KP) Warriors on Tuesday June 3, 2025 at Walpole High School in a quarterfinal playoff tilt. The first quarter started slowly as each team tried to solve the others’ defense. Brayden Mattera scored for Walpole less than a...
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Rockets’ season ends strong

Rockets’ season ends strong
By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Rockets’ season came to an end on Wednesday evening as they were unable to defeat Wellesley on the road. The 19-6 loss marks the official end of head coach Lindsay Hope’s first season with Needham, who finishes with an overall record of 12-7. Hope showed signs of a promising future...
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Boys’ lax finishes with strong record

Boys’ lax finishes with strong record
By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Dover-Sherborn took to the road on Monday for its Round of 16 matchup versus Scituate but was unable to come back with a win, falling 17-8. Head coach Dan Morris’ first season at the helm finishes with a 14-6 record. “I think I was really fortunate that the timing worked out,...
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