By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Hints of pink adorned the sideline as the Walpole Porkers team and staff geared up to host another home field hockey match for the Sweet-16 round of the post-season. The Porkers gathered, fueling their energy to face the 16th-seeded Lincoln-Sudbury....
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On a brisk November night, the Medfield boys' soccer team ventured to Dedham High for a Sweet 16 postseason match. Spectators, bundled with hot chocolate to stave off the chill, fervently cheered as the Warriors valiantly contested the Marauders. Despite...
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...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
It was a lively night at the Needham Gymnasium on Monday, November 6th, as the Needham girls' volleyball team sought to settle their rivalry with Brookline in the Sweet 16 round of the post-season. Both teams were intensely focused on...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On the cold and rainy evening of October 30th, the Medfield girls' soccer team gathered to face off against the Norwood Mustangs in their final regular-season match. The rain poured down on the turf, but the spirits of both the...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Laces were securely fastened to cleats, hair expertly braided and tied into ponytails, and the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation and excitement as the Needham field hockey team hosted their inaugural playoff match against the Newton North Tigers. In a hard-fought battle,...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The rain lightly drizzled down onto umbrellas, raincoats, and bags as a crowd gathered at the Walpole home turf field on a cloudy afternoon, October 30th. The occasion was the Walpole boys' soccer team hosting their non-league competition, Bishop Feehan, to...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On an unseasonably warm late October evening, spectators gathered to witness Needham High's penultimate match of the regular season. With a record of 13-3, the Needham Rockets faced off against their hosts, the formidable Walpole Porkers, who boasted a 16-1 record....
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....
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.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
