By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Last Friday, the Raiders hosted the Nipmuc Regional Warriors for their home opener. Last season, Dover-Sherborn had a 1–8 regular season record and two postseason wins but were defeated by Nipmuc 43–7. This season has been a different story, with the Nipmuc game being their third game and their...
By Michael Hurley Hometown Weekly Correspondent
There were a few areas in which the Warriors could’ve been a little cleaner, but Medfield High football coach Erik Ormberg focused on the big picture following his team’s 32-0 shutout over the Mohawks. Three games into the season–and a gauntlet of five straight Tri-Valley League Large games starting tomorrow...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Last year, the boys’ golf team had an even record of 8–8. They are currently about halfway through their season and hold a 5–4 record. They beat Westwood 231–238, lost to Hopkinton 254–247, beat Holliston 235–254, Millis 215–282, and Ashland 215–240. Then...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Last week, the field hockey team took an exciting win over Walpole. Although the scrimmage won’t count, it’s a huge accomplishment for the team. Last year, the Raiders had a record of 15–2–1, earning them the 3rd seed in Division 3. They...
By Ken Chaisson Sports Correspondent
Walpole resident Jason Finkelstein is having quite the past few months.
First, in the spring, the junior led the Babson Beavers to the NCAA Division 3 national tournament. The Beavers captured their second NEWMAC championship in the past three seasons and recorded...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
On Tuesday July 14, 2026, the Westwood swim team took on Walpole at the Center Pool in Walpole. It was the third meet of the season for undefeated Westwood.
Each summer consists of up to twelve dual meets, a championship meet plus a one mile relay on Saturday August...
The Walpole Warriors Boys 7th/8th Grade soccer team delivered an impressive postseason performance capturing the BAYS Division 2 Championship with a dominant playoff run.
The Warriors showcased both skill and determination throughout the tournament, defeating three strong opponents on their path to the title:
• Mansfield, 1-0 • Newton, 7-2 • Westborough, 4-1 in the championship match
The...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
The girls’ tennis team took the 20th seed in D3 after a 5–8 regular season record. On May 28th, they defeated 13th-seeded Hanover 4–1 on the road. On June 3rd, they faced 4th-seeded Ursuline Academy in the final 16. The Warriors...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
The girls’ tennis team had a very impressive regular season, ending with a 15–1 record and earning the 2nd seed in D3. Their only loss was 3–2 to Martha’s Vineyard Regional, who has taken the 1st seed with an undefeated 16–0 record. Notably, Martha’s Vineyard was also the team...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Needham softball had a 14–2 regular season record, winning their final 12 games consecutively. They earned the 11th seed and played the 22nd-seeded Methuen Rangers (10–10) in the first round of the playoffs last week.
The Rockets got off to a...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
During the girls’ lacrosse team’s first playoff game on May 27th, senior Tara Battaglino broke the all-time points record for a girls’ lacrosse player at Wellesley High School. While she had already surpassed 300 goals on April 28th and the 331 goals record after that, a player’s points include...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
In a game of momentum shifts, Walpole had the last one as they nipped King Philip Warriors at KP High School, 11-9, on Wednesday June 3, 2026 in the Division 2 state quarterfinal playoff match.
Walpole (16-4) seeded 9th went up against 8th seeded K-P which yielded a home...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
It came down to the last throw in the last event.
The Walpole boys’ track and field team captured their third consecutive division 3 championship by one half of one point over Reading at Merrimack College on Sunday May 31.
In a tremendous battle that went to the last...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
There are few high school sports in Massachusetts that crown a true statewide champion across all divisions. Golf is one of those sports and the Walpole girls’ golf team are the state champions of 2026.
This was an amazing accomplishment for...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
The fifth seeded Walpole girls’ softball team (14-5) continued their title quest for a state title on Tuesday June 2 against the 12th seeded Plymouth South Panthers (15-4) in a quarterfinal matchup at the Walpole Middle School.
A tough battle was...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
Last week was the first week of playoffs, with six Needham teams qualifying.
The boys’ volleyball team has earned the 1st seed in the playoffs after a 17–4 season. They beat 32nd-seeded Quincy 3 sets to 0 on the 30th and will have played their second match on Tuesday,...
By Meghan Foley Hometown Weekly Staff
The Raiders began their playoffs last week with six qualifying teams.
The girls’ lacrosse team is the 7th seed with a 12–6 record. They defeated 26th-seeded Boston Latin School 17–4 on the 27th and then 10th-seeded Acton-Boxborough Regional 12–6 on the 31st. Their next game will be against the...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
The fourth seeded Walpole boys’ tennis team kicked off the spring playoff season on Wednesday May 27, 2026 as they faced 29th seeded Westwood at Walpole High School’s courts. The Timberwolves swept the Wolverines, 5-0.
The match format is three singles...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
Walpole’s top seeded girls’ lacrosse squad ran away from the 33rd seed Marblehead Magicians, 21-7, in the first round at home on Wednesday.
Walpole opened the scoring as expected lighting the lamp just 22 seconds into the game as senior Ava...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Staff
It was a busy Wednesday May 27 for Walpole sports as the eight post-season teams began their playoff seasons.
The undefeated girls’ golf teams kicked off the spring playoff season by capturing their third consecutive Division 3 South Sectional Championship at Foxborough Country Club. It was a clean...
