Undaunted, H.Y.P.’s Ozer fights on
Warriors/Raiders boys fight to 2-2 draw
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The DS and Medfield varsity boy’s soccer teams met for the first of two meetings this season on Thursday afternoon on the new turf at MHS in a battle between two arch rivals. Despite a late offensive surge by both teams, the game ended in a 2-2 draw;...
DSW Patriots roll with successive victories
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In a strong defensive effort, the 6th Grade DSW Patriots defeated Holliston 19-0 on Sunday morning, September 11, to go 2-0 on the season. Led by Michael Polk’s three rushing touchdowns and with strong ball carrying by Will Dummer and Mekhi Robinson, the 6th graders battled the wind and rain to piece together...
DS boys shock Lancers at home
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The Dover Sherborn boys' varsity soccer team defeated Norton last Tuesday night, snapping the Division 3 South champions' 26-game winning streak since 2014. In a game that was played masterfully by the DS boys on their own turf field, senior Zach Abrams scored early in the game on an assist from captain Eli...
Boys soccer gets first win
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After a pair of hard-fought draws against two tough TVL opponents in Dover-Sherborn and Medway to begin the 2016 season, the Westwood High varsity boys soccer team took their home pitch against Bellingham last Tuesday evening in search of their first win.
The Wolverines (1-0-2) got out to...
Farrell leads Westwood volleyball past Bellingham
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood girls volleyball team hosted Bellingham on Friday night in their season and conference opener.
The Wolverines (1-0) grabbed the first two sets (25-14, 25-18) before dropping the third (25-22). Westwood rebounded and won the third set, 25-12, to take home the victory and start the season on...
Piccinin propels no. 1 Xaverian past no. 2 Everett
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The state of Massachusetts is no stranger to sports dynasties, whether it’s the Patriots of recent years or Bill Russell’s Celtics. Another name that comes to mind when the word “dynasty” gets tossed around is Xaverian’s football program. Year after year after year, the Hawks see great success...
Wellesley can’t hold off Rockets in Season opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Whether it is on the gridiron, the ice, or the pitch, any time the Needham Rockets and Wellesley Raiders get together, you know that it is going to be an intense match.
Last Wednesday, Needham and Wellesley kicked off the 2016 boys soccer season in at Sprague Field...
Wellesley Field Hockey falls to Walpole
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
In 2014, Wellesley ended Walpole’s season with a 1-0 victory in the state tournament, so the Porkers know to never take the Raiders lightly.
On Friday, the Porkers (2-0) and the Raiders (1-1) met in Wellesley for their first of two meetings in 2016, with Walpole coming out...
Walpole’s Weber leads Porkers past Wellesley
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
In 2014, Wellesley ended Walpole’s season with a 1-0 victory in the state tournament, so the Porkers know to never take the Raiders lightly.
On Friday, the Porkers (2-0) and the Raiders (1-1) met in Wellesley for their first of two meetings in 2016, with Walpole coming out...
Walpole Football drops opener to Marblehead
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole High football team traveled to Marblehead on Friday evening to kick off their 2016 season in a non-conference match.
The Rebels defense, which was led by senior defensive tackle Matt Rando and senior middle linebacker Zach Conrad, stepped up to the challenge and applied pressure on...
Warriors down Dedham 21-6 in opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
There are plenty of things to look forward to once September hits: pumpkin spiced lattes, sweaters, apple picking, etc. For sports fans, however, September means the return of Friday night lights and the boys of fall.
On Friday, the Medfield Warriors (1-0) and Dedham Marauders (0-1) took to...
Rockets hold off Wellesley 2-1 in opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Whether it is on the gridiron, the ice, or the pitch, any time the Needham Rockets and Wellesley Raiders get together, you know that it is going to be an intense match.
Last Wednesday, Needham and Wellesley kicked off the 2016 boys soccer season in at Sprague Field...
Needham boys XC ready for task
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The rivalry between Needham and Wellesley is nothing new, as the two towns have battled it out on the gridiron, the court, and the track for decades.
In 2015, the latest chapter Rocket/Raider history was written when Wellesley handed the Needham boys cross-country team its only conference defeat (10-1). The...
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Blake, Hargreaves to guide Needham girls XC
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Like every season, the Needham girl’s cross-country team enters 2016 on a mission, which is to make a statement in the Bay State Conference.
The Rockets will be led by three senior captains in Lily Auger, Jill Robins, and Emily Hargreaves, all of whom head coach Cara Van Cott calls...
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Girls soccer fights to 1-1 draw
