Ava Connaughton (4), Lindsey Diomede (5), Kate Deehan (9) and teammates celebrate their 20-6 victory over Needham on Wednesday. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Division I South girls lacrosse bracket is always a gauntlet.
Melkonian pilots Rockets over Hawks
Ryan Hannigan (25) cuts up field on a clear late in the second quarter. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Three of the last five years, Needham’s season ended at the hands of a Catholic Conference opponent in the Division...
Chutkow, Rockets rally by Wildcats
Alex Luscher (pictured) stands in at the plate amidst a downpour during Monday night's game at Weymouth. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Between the rain, wind, time change, multiple delays, and a slippery all-turf field, it was safe to...
Rockets sweep Wellesley behind Pisano’s big night
Thomas Barker (15) wins a first quarter face-off. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Tuesday night’s showdown against Wellesley was more than just a chance for No. 14 Needham to complete the regular season sweep of the Raiders (7-3, 7-3).
Arrows comeback bid falls short
Jack Rideout (pictured) wins a first quarter face-off and scouts the scenery. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Arch rivals Belmont Hill and St. Sebastian’s capped off the 2021 ISL lacrosse season with a bang last Wednesday afternoon. Coming off...
Rockets girls tennis handles Weymouth Wildcats
Playing first singles, which she usually doesn't, Meghan Yee lines up an overhead smash.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On Monday afternoon, the Needham girl’s tennis team moved to 5-0 on the year, losing only three games over the course of five matches to...
Late run lifts Warriors over Rockets
Thomas Barker (15) wins a first quarter face-off. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Aiming for their fourth consecutive win to start the 2021 season, Lincoln-Sudbury traveled to Needham on Saturday for a clash between two unbeaten Division I heavyweights....
Black’s walk-off gives Rockets first win
Ben Black ends up disheveled on the ground after the team mobs him following his walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Entering the top of the seventh inning with a two-run, 11-9 lead, Rocket closer Ben Black...
Kelley: Needham girls lax glad to be back
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Always one of the favorites to come out of Division I South, Needham High School girls varsity lacrosse enters the 2021 season confident, but at the same time humbled. If the last year has taught us anything, postseason success is an added bonus to...
Arrows sweep Governors to move above .500
Senior Tufts-committed midfielder Sam Frisoli (9) moves the ball up the field during St. Sebastian's lacrosse's 13-5 victory against Governor's Academy on Saturday. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The St. Sebastian's varsity lacrosse team played a home-and-home with rival...
Nowlan, Needham lacrosse ready for liftoff
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
We're still a long way from home, but recent improvements in the fight against COVID-19, as well as accommodations made by the MIAA, are going to allow for a closer to normal spring lacrosse experience in 2021.
After the 2020...
Needham girls volleyball caps unbeaten season
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Needham High School varsity girls volleyball entered this unprecedented season with targets on their backs. The reigning Division I state champs, the Rockets entered 2021 having not lost a match since 2018.
With just 12 regular season games and no...
Marsman, Wildcats outlast Toolan, Rockets
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Needham High School varsity football hosted Milton on Friday evening in their season finale. Entering the game with a 2-2 record and coming off the heels of a 35-0 defeat to Natick, the Rockets were looking to rebound and finish the COVID-shortened season above...
Lederman, Redhawks better McDonald, Rockets
Senior quarterback Will McDonald (2) scrambles to his right and fires a pass on the run. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Coming off a 42-24 victory against Brookline on March 26, the Needham High School varsity football team looked...
Rockets run over Brookline Warriors, 42-24
Tommy Fullbrook brushes aside a Brookline defender en route to a dominant 29-0 halftime lead.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After their game against Brookline, the Needham sideline was wearing gold chains, getting stickers put on their helmets, taking pictures with their family...
Perez, Raiders overpower McDonald, Rockets
Marcus Fuentes (3) cuts up the field on a kick-off return early in the second quarter. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
From the countless memorable finishes and highlight reel plays, to the 2015 matchup at Fenway Park, and yes,...
Girls volleyball extends undefeated streak
With handshakes gone due to COVID-19 protocols, Needham beat Braintree and immediately waved them goodbye, as is the new customary 'good game' message.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham High School women’s volleyball team didn’t lose a game last year, and despite a...
Rocket volleyball outlasts Walpole in opener
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The last time Needham High School girls volleyball took to the hardwood was on November 16, 2019 in the state championship game against Winchester. The Rockets capped off a perfect 21-0 season with a 3-1 win over the Sachems to claim the Division I...
Rocket revenge tour ready for liftoff
Pictured handing the ball off in 2019 against Milton, quarterback Will McDonald (left) says he and his Needham teammates are ready to dish out some revenge this spring as the senior will serve as one of seven co-captains for the Rockets. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike...
Rockets earn points in four straight
Needham High School girls hockey's 2021 class of seniors pose for a picture before their game against Newton Co-op on February 13. Photo by Needham High Athletics
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Needham High School varsity girls hockey saw a little bit of...
