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Category Archives: Dover-Sherborn

Boys’ hockey claims TVL small title

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn-Weston co-operative boys’ hockey team bounced back in a big way last week, redeeming a Monday night loss to Dedham with a dramatic comeback to defeat Medway and claim the TVL small title on Saturday night.

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Girls’ basketball falls short to Norwell

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The second game of a three-game road stint pitted Dover-Sherborn High School’s varsity girls’ basketball team against a white hot, non-conference opponent in Norwell. Winners of 10 straight entering last Monday night, the Clippers lived up to their record, handing the...

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Girls’ Basketball silenced by Warriors 

By Avonlea Cummings

Heartbeats thumping, footsteps thudding onto the wooden court floor, a basketball soaring into the air, the slight sound of a swoosh as the ball travels through the net, cheers filling the gymnasium space, and streams of sweat dripping down onto the floor from the working players. These...

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Boys’ Basketball bit by the Wolverines

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Amidst the echoing cheers and dribbles, the Westwood court came alive Thursday, January 18th as the Dover-Sherborn boys’ basketball team visited the Westwood Wolverines for an unforgettable Tri-Valley League competition of the season. With skills and determination, the Raiders pressured...

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Swim Team dives and conquers

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter  

Echoes of cheers rang against the four walls of the Westwood High swimming pool as the Westwood swim team and the Dover-Sherborn swim team came together for their mid-January swim meet. The teams went head-to-head against one another in...

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Boys’ Hockey defeats Littleton

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn-Weston Varsity Ice Hockey team improved to 6-1 on the season with a dramatic late night victory over Littleton on Saturday night. The co-op team put together an all-around effort at Macdowell Arena en route to a 2-1 victory over...

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Boy’s hockey faces tough loss

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

Fans anxiously occupied the edges of their seats during a riveting competition as the Dover-Sherborn/Weston High School boys' ice hockey team confronted Dedham High, resulting in a hard-fought 2-1 loss in their inaugural league match of the season.

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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