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Boys’ soccer fights hard versus Billerica

By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines took on the Billerica Memorial Indians in the first round of the Division Two Boys Soccer State Championships. Westwood left everything on the field, forcing two overtime periods and penalty kicks. Billerica was able to come out on top 2-1 and advance...

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Girls’ soccer triumphs round two

By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Rockets girls’ soccer took on the Winchester High School Red and Black in the second round of the Massachusetts Division 1 Playoffs. Winchester played hard and tried to stage a comeback but Needham came out on top, winning 2-0.

The...

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Porkers advance to Final Four

By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Porkers charged into the second round of the MIAA Division 1 Playoffs with fire. They faced off against the Acton-Boxborough Revolution to advance into the Round of 8. A fourth quarter tie score created high tensions but Walpole was able to overcome with...

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Girls’ soccer clinches playoff spot

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield Warriors girls’ soccer finished the regular season against the Millis Mohawks, shutting them out for a 4-0 win. Medfield fought hard to win and take home the TVL Small Title, and guarantee a playoff spot. 

The...

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Girls’ soccer fights hard versus Norwell

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn Raiders took on the Norwell Clippers on October 28, for their second to last game of the season. Their overall play gave them a good shot at winning, but Norwell was able to come out on top. The Raiders...

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Girls’ soccer shuts out Dedham

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Wolverine girl’s soccer team ended their regular season with a shutout win against the Dedham Marauders. Westwood fought hard the entire game, and played as a well-balanced team, forcing Dedham to play on another level. Westwood proved themselves as...

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Westwood’s historic Halloween comeback 

By Owen Ziegler 

Community Contributor 

Halloween night brought a festive atmosphere to the packed den. Students donned various costumes, although the Westwood jerseys dominated the scene. The fierce 5-2 Wolverines faced against the 3-4 Ashland Clockers. With the spookiness in the air, Ashland seemed intimidated by the...

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Rockets fight hard in first playoff game

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Rockets field hockey team took on the Wellesley Raiders in the first round of the State Championship playoffs. Needham fought hard but ultimately Wellesley came out on top 6-0, putting an end to the Rocket's playoff career. 

Powerhouse Porkers dominate first playoff game

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Porkers are back in the playoffs for a chance at another State Championship title. They started the playoff run on Saturday, November 1 against the Marshfield Rams shutting them out 6-0. 

The first period saw three...

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Girls’ volleyball dominates Dedham

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines took on the Dedham Murders in their final away game of the season. Dedham gave them a run for their money, but Westwood pulled through for a 1-3 win overall. 

The first set saw Junior...

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Walpole fights hard against Needham

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Timberwolves and the Needham Rockets finished off the varsity volleyball season at Needham on October 24. Each set was a chase for the lead, but Needham came out on top with a 3-0 win. 

Walpole Senior...

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Rockets soar over Walpole

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole Timberwolves and the Needham Rockets finished off the varsity volleyball season at Needham on October 24. Each set was a chase for the lead, but Needham came out on top with a 3-0 win. 

Walpole Senior...

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Walpole volleyball nearly spikes Natick

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Walpole High School’s girls’ volleyball team faced off against Division 1 powerhouse Natick at Elm Street School in Walpole, following a thrilling five-set victory over Norwood the previous day.

The match also...

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Wolverines triumph on Senior Night

By Owen Ziegler

Community Contributor 

On the night of October 22, the Westwood Wolverines boys varsity soccer team, with a record of 6-3-4, played against the Norwood Mustangs, with a record of 1-11-1. With the chances in their favor the Wolverines looked to be the sure favorites...

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Boys’ soccer fights hard against DS

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn Raiders took on the Medfield Warriors on October 22 to play for the Tri-Valley Small Title. Both teams fought hard the entire game, but Dover-Sherborn took home the title in the 1-0 match. The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn rivalry stands...

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Boys’ Soccer wins TVL Small Title

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn Raiders took on the Medfield Warriors on October 22 to play for the Tri-Valley League Small Title. Both teams fought hard the entire game, but Dover-Sherborn took home the title in the 1-0 match. The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn rivalry...

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Walpole swimming reaches for sectionals

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In Walpole, when you hear "swimming," the name "Cheryl Cavanaugh" comes to mind.

Coach Cheryl founded the Walpole High School Swim Team in 1989, following her establishment of the Walpole youth swim programs back in 1974. From...

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Girls’ soccer fights hard against Needham

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood girl’s soccer team hosted the Needham Rockets this past Saturday, October 19th at Flahive Field. Despite their consistent effort and determination throughout the entire game, they fell short with Needham securing a 1-0 victory late in the second half.

Field hockey clinches TVL Small Title 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield High School field hockey team secured the Tri-Valley League (TVL) Small title in a thrilling 2-0 victory on Friday, October 18th. The Warriors delivered a strong performance, marking a momentous achievement for the program.

The Medfield...

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Field Hockey fights hard against Medfield

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn Raiders took on the Medfield Warriors in a late-season rivalry game with the playoffs on the horizon. Both teams came out hungry for a win but strong goalkeeping and defense spurred Medfield to a 2-0 win over Dover-Sherborn.