Winners Wellesley in Williamsport Hunt
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
As Hillary Clinton, a Wellesley College graduate, occupies headlines, the Little Leaguers of Wellesley South are seeking some national press of their own. With a few key victories and an abundance of grit and guts, the boys are putting themselves on track to compete in the Little League World...
The blue mile
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
At the south end of Memorial Beach on Dug Pond in Natick, a long line of girls in swim caps wades into the water. Behind them, back on the beach, a slightly smaller group of boys mills about, alternately offering words of encouragement and roughhousing among themselves. Parents crowd...
Westwood 10A boys ready for championship
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The Westwood 10A summer baseball team has advanced to the championship game, which will be played at Morrison field in Westwood on Thursday, August 4, at 5:30 p.m. Residents and baseball lovers are encouraged to come to Morrison and cheer on the 12 boys who have been playing hard all season....
Different strokes in Dover-Sherborn
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Summer is here, and so are the Snappers, Sherborn’s representatives in the South Suburban Swim League. The Snappers, who call Farm Pond home and are coached by Caroline Body, are currently 2-3, having bested neighbors Medfield at home and Westwood on the road.
At the time of printing, the Snappers await a 6 p.m....
Buckley wins Drive, Chip and Putt
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
When Declan Buckley saw Michael Thorbjornsen put his bag down by the tee, his heart sank. “It was very intimidating seeing Michael Thorbjornsen coming out to compete,” said Buckley, “because he is one of the top golfers in the country and he won the National Drive, Chip and Putt...
American 11s win Sandwich Tournament
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The Walpole American 11s won the Sandwich Tournament this past weekend. They went 7-0, winning seven straight games in three days, letting up only 18 runs. This is the second year in a row that the American 11s have won the championship, beating the same team both years, the Milton Nationals.
In the final...
Medfield campers make great racket
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By Evan Mayer
Hometown Weekly Intern
The hot and humid 83-degree weather did not stop the kids from playing tennis at Medfield’s Tennis Camp, run by Richard Waterfall Tennis Academy. Medfielders from the ages of 5-13 were taught the basic fundamentals of the game on a picture-perfect summer day.
The kids were split up into...
Needham Little Leaguers make great run
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The Needham American U10 Williamsport team had a great run this year. The boys put in a tremendous effort winning District 11 and then competed for four nights in a row in the Sectional round, with each game being decided by one run late in the game. They won two of the first...
Needham Little Leaguers win gold
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Needham's U8 Gold Summer baseball team won the 2016 Ron Black Invitational hosted by Walpole Little League.
Needham went 5-0 during the weekend with preliminary round wins against Walpole Central, Milton and Foxboro. In the semi-finals, Needham came from behind to beat Milton and in the finals, Needham rallied from a 4-0 deficit...
Pokémon GO a-go-go
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
Summers in the suburbs have always had their own specific vibe, an amalgamation of outdoor adventure, old friends and conspicuous leisure time that can make even the most cynical of individuals nostalgic and wistful. For younger members of suburban communities, it is the finest of seasons, far removed from...
Westwood Boy Scout Troop 3
Members of Westwood Boy Scout Troop 3 celebrated the end of year with a rocket launch at Hale Reservation. Some of the boys stayed on for an overnight under the stars....
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Westwood swimmers paddle onward
The Walpole and Westwood teams met in Walpole for a Suburban Swim League contest on July 12. Despite a hard-fought effort from both sides, Walpole was able to pull out a home victory.
At the time of printing, the Westwood swimmers have yet to win on the season, though they have a busy week ahead to...
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Serve and Volley
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
A seven year-old girl watched as the tennis ball approached her. She fixed her gaze on the approaching shot, confidently steeled herself, and delivered a perfect forehand return. Meanwhile behind her, her instructor shouted encouragement.
"Good, good!" Her return found a seam between her opponents. "Game," the instructor called. "Take...
Walpole swimmers paddle onward
The Walpole and Westwood teams met in Walpole for a Suburban Swim League contest on July 12. Despite a hard-fought effort from both sides, Walpole was able to pull out a home victory.
At the time of printing, the Walpole swimmers are currently sitting in third place with two wins in five contests. This could be...
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Medfield Little League keeps rolling
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The Medfield 11U Little League team continued on their way to the State Final this weekend sweeping Parkway 2-0 in a best of three series at Lyons Field in Newton. The win gave Medfield 11U the Sectional title for the second year in a row. Enduring high temperatures on the field, the Medfield...
Medfield U12 wins District Title
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Medfield’s U12 team won the District 11 Championship with a 4-2 victory over Canton last Friday night at Kelly Field in Norwood. Brett Nickerson opened the scoring with RBI single after Jimmy Chadwick led off with a double in the bottom of the first. Matt Donahue added to the scoring with a clutch...
Needham announces July 4 track winners
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As part of their annual July 4 festivities, the Needham Exchange Club hosted a number of track and field events. The Club has released a list of winners. They are as follows:
Ages 5 and Under
50 Yard Dash – Girls
1. Emanuel Hazelton
2. Molly Scholz
3. Aristella Chandra
50 Yard Dash – Boys
1. Brayden Trach
2. Emmett Lowry
3....
John Smith Soccer announces results
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John Smith Soccer has announced the results of its teams this season. They are as follows:
Spring season
Girls Under-13 Napoli Thunder: First place
Girls Under-12 Premier: Second place
Boys Under-15 Elite: Second place
John Smith Memorial Day Tournament
Boys 10 Premier team: First place
Girls 10 Premier team: First place
Girls 14 Napoli Flames: First place
Girls 15 Napoli Blaze: First...
Westwood Sports Hall of Fame nominations now open
