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Field Hockey celebrates senior night

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Medfield turf was bathed in bright stadium lights on Monday, October 23, casting a spotlight on the Warriors' field hockey team. These luminous beams symbolized a tribute to each senior player in celebration of senior night, a momentous occasion....

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Boys’ Soccer brings home another victory

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood High School Boys’ Varsity Soccer brought home a victory from their final road trip of the regular season, taking advantage of early opportunities and keeping Norwood off the board for a 5-0 shutout victory on Thursday afternoon.

Porkers triumph at Senior Night

Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On an unseasonably warm late October evening, the Walpole Porkers geared up for their final regular-season competition. With their sights set on a promising postseason, the Porkers aimed to extend their impressive eight-game winning streak. However, this night held extra significance...

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Sensational senior night for volleyball

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Engaging in sports can become a significant part of one's life, demanding numerous hours dedicated to practice, tryouts, off-season training, games, and more. Being a part of a sports team is both an honor and a challenge, offering substantial rewards....

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Rockets Volleyball soar to victory 

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

It was not without a touch of drama, but the Needham High School Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team took care of business in Framingham on Thursday. The Rockets battled the Flyers to a sweep in straight sets, their ninth sweep and 12th...

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Wolverines show resilience in TVL clash

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Taking the field with a four-game winning streak, the Westwood Wolverines embarked on a journey to the home turf of the Medfield Warriors on Tuesday, October 17, for their second opportunity to compete in the TVL match this season. The...

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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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Warriors Girls’ Soccer season of success

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Fueled by their eight-game winning streak, the Medfield Warriors welcomed the Westwood Wolverines on Tuesday, October 17, for their second TVL matchup of the year. Stepping onto the field, the Warriors convincingly defeated the Wolverines with a 4-0 shutout, adding...

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Rockets run away with another win

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

A week removed from struggling to put points on the board against Milton, the Needham High School football team put on an offensive clinic on Friday night. The Rockets ran away with the game, defeating visiting Braintree 42-21.

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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Porkers polish off Westwood

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The sky was shrouded in darkness as the lights illuminated the Walpole turf stage for an exciting evening match between the Walpole Porkers and the Westwood field hockey team. It was an ideal setting to witness both teams showcase their...

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Field Hockey silenced against Raiders

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

You have 60 minutes to give your all, pushing harder with each step, whether it's evading a defender or outmaneuvering an opponent with a well-timed block tackle. In field hockey, success hinges on the effort you pour into those crucial...

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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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Field Hockey scarfed down by Porkers

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

As darkness shrouded the sky, the Walpole turf stage was bathed in light, setting the stage for an exciting evening match. The hosting Walpole field hockey team faced off against the Westwood Wolverines, creating the perfect backdrop to witness both...

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Warriors volleyball digs pink

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Medfield gymnasium radiated with a sea of pink-clad spectators, creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere as the Medfield girls' volleyball team commenced their night's competition against Dedham. Both teams, resplendent in bright pink, transformed the gym into a scene...

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Girls’ Soccer dominates season with 6th win

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield High School Varsity Girls’ Soccer has been as hot as could be since their lone loss of the season on September 12. On Thursday night in Medfield, the Warriors extended their winning streak to six games with their fifth shutout...

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Rockets football fall short in defensive battle

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Offensive production was at a premium in Milton on Friday night. Needham High School Varsity Football battled the Wildcats for 40 minutes but could not secure the deciding score, dropping the defensive struggle by a final score of 10-9.

Porkers devour Raiders

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On a crisp fall afternoon, the Walpole turf came alive with action as the field hockey Porkers took to the field against the Wellesley Raiders. This game marked the beginning of a demanding three-game week for the team. The girls...

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Wolverines triumph in soccer showdown

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On a brisk evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon at Westwood High turf, the Dover-Sherborn boys' soccer team made their way to face the formidable Wolverines. 

As the temperature dropped, the bundled-up crowd rallied behind...

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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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