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Category Archives: Dover-Sherborn

Boys’ basketball secures first win

By Jeff Kiesling 

Community Contributor 

The DSHS Varsity Boys’ Basketball Raiders opened their season on the road against Bellingham High School on Tuesday (December 12th) and came away with a hard-fought win, downing the Blackhawks by the score of 50-40.  DS was unable to get their offense...

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Looking ahead to winter sports

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

As winter envelops Dover-Sherborn High School, the campus hums with anticipation as students and athletes prepare for the eagerly awaited winter sports season. Offering a diverse array of sports, including boys' and girls' swim teams, boys' and girls' hockey, boys'...

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Girls Basketball season preview

By Jeff Kiesling

Community Contributor 

The DSHS Girls Varsity Basketball team begins its season with a home opener against Bellingham High School on December 12th at 6:30 p.m.  Head Coach Kanee Chebdla’s squad returns nine players from last season’s team that won the inaugural tri-valley league (small)...

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Boys Basketball season preview

By Jeff Kiesling 

Hometown Weekly Correspondent 

The DSHS Varsity Boys’ basketball season begins with a game at Bellingham High School on December 12th at 6:30 p.m. and runs through mid-February with games being played primarily on Tuesday and Friday nights.  The Raiders return four starters from last...

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Wrapping up fall sports

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

As the autumn leaves completed their descent, Dover-Sherborn sports teams achieved notable success during the fall of 2023. The season was a rollercoaster of emotions for our athletes, marked by thrilling victories and triumphs. Here is a comprehensive overview of...

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Raiders host Warriors in annual Thanksgiving game

By Jeff Kiesling

Community Contributor 

The Dover-Sherborn High Raiders hosted the Medfield High Warriors for the 56th annual Thanksgiving Day Football game before a full house last week.  Medfield came into the game leading the series 30-21-5, but the Raiders had won the last two meetings.  Fans...

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Field Hockey shows unyielding grit 

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Nerves and cheers permeated the atmosphere as the third-seeded Dover-Sherborn field hockey team convened at Burlington High for the state semi-final match against the top-seeded Newburyport Clippers. Bleachers were brimming with friends and family, gathering to rally behind the Raiders...

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Raiders fall to Oakmont Regional

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On the chilly evening of Sunday, November 12, the ninth-seeded Dover-Sherborn boys soccer team embarked on a bus journey to Oakmont Regional High for a crucial encounter against the top-seeded Spartans. Having commenced their post-season with convincing victories against Swampscott...

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Raiders find victory at home

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Tuesday night was senior night at Dover-Sherborn High School as the varsity boys’ soccer team took the field for their final scheduled home game of the 2023 season. Facing the team they had played to open the season, the Raiders outdid...

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Raiders squash the Mohawks

By Jeff Kiesling 

Community Contributor 

The DSHS Varsity Football Team won on the road against Tri-Valley League rival Millis on the road last Friday night to even their season record at 3-3 and keep their playoff hopes alive.  The Raiders led by two scores at the half...

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Field Hockey triumphs against Warriors

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In a relentless 60-minute battle, players exerted themselves to the fullest, pushing harder with every step, striving to outmaneuver opponents or execute precise block tackles with strategic precision. In field hockey, success hinges on the unwavering dedication within those crucial...

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Boy’s soccer comes up short against Westwood

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The atmosphere turned chilly as the sun dipped below the horizon over the Westwood High turf, setting the stage for an exciting clash between the Dover-Sherborn boys' soccer team and their hosts, the Westwood Wolverines. As the temperature dropped, the...

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Raiders squash Mustangs

By Jeff Kiesling

Community Contributor 

The DSHS Varsity Football Team secured an exhilarating victory last Friday night at Medway High School in a closely contested matchup. The game witnessed a seesaw battle between the two teams, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the final seconds....

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DS Field Hockey dominates Panthers

By Jeff Kiesling

Community Contributor 

The DS Varsity Field Hockey team defeated the Holliston High Panthers at home on September 27 to push their record to 4-1-1 on the season.  The two squads tied in their only meeting last year.  The Raiders were looking for a win...

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Raiders pick up first victory

By Jeff Kiesling 

Community Contributor 

Dover Sherborn’s Varsity Football Raiders picked up their first win of the season last Thursday night at  Sharon High School by defeating the host Eagles by the final score of 7-0. The Raiders had suffered two tough losses against non-conference opponents to...

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Raiders open the 2023 season

By Jeff Riesling

Community Contributor 

Dover-Sherborn High School's Varsity Football team commenced their 2023 season on Friday night with a challenging road defeat against non-conference rival, Ashland High School Clockers, by a score of 28-19. The Clockers employed an unconventional run-blocking scheme, relying on multiple pulling linemen...

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Field hockey prepares for regular season

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

As the sun set last Thursday, the Dover-Sherborn field hockey girls took the field, lining up for an 11 v. 11 friendly competition against Hingham High in their first scrimmage of the year. As they prepared for an action-packed hour,...

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Student athletes gear up for fall season

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

As the 2023 MIAA boys soccer season approaches, the Dover-Sherborn Raiders will look to build on a 2022 campaign in which they finished 10-5-1 and advanced twice in the postseason before falling to the eventual runners-up in Dedham.

Spring sports round up

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The 2023 spring season proved to be an astounding period for Dover-Sherborn student-athletes, characterized by remarkable talent, victories, and an unwavering determination to compete against the very best. Athletes are well aware of the challenges they face, yet the most...

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Three-peat for DSHS girls lacrosse

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Babson College’s MacDowell field was the site of a “three-peat” on Sunday afternoon as the Dover-Sherborn High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse team secured their third consecutive MIAA Division IV state championship, a 10-9 victory over top-seeded Ipswich.

The...

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