By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Needham boys lacrosse team hosted the Newton North Tigers on Thursday, May 2 for their tenth Bay State Conference competition of the season. The Rockets dominated over the Tigers, solidifying their seventh straight win against Newton North 12-3.
Little League kicks off 72nd season with parade
Medfield Little League kicked off its 72nd year after the April school vacation week as Kindergarten softball through 8th grade baseball played their first games of the season. The week was capped off with the annual Opening Day Parade on Sunday April 28th.
Players from both the softball and baseball program...
Girls’ Lax silences Dedham
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Medfield girls lacrosse Warriors hosted the Dedham Marauders on Monday, April 22, for their sole Tri-Valley League competition of the regular season. The Warriors secured a decisive victory against the Marauders, with a final score of 19-0. Under the...
Needham stays undefeated at home
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Needham boys volleyball team hosted the undefeated Milford Scarlet Hawks on Wednesday, April 24. In a remarkable display of resilience, Needham staged a comeback, overcoming a 0-2 set deficit to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Scarlet Hawks.
Boys’ Lax squash Wellesley
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Medfield boys’ lacrosse displayed a dominant performance against the Wellesley Raiders on Tuesday, April 16. Led by Tim Collins, who recorded seven goals and two assists, and Braedon Sutton, who contributed four goals and one assist, the Warriors secured a...
Girls’ tennis defeats Holliston
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Medfield Girls’ Tennis team has shown promising progress as they navigate through the 2023-2024 season. Adding another victory to their record, the girls secured a hard-fought win against the Holliston Panthers with a score of 3-2 on Wednesday, April...
Boys’ Volleyball triumphs over Nipmuc
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Medfield boys volleyball team hosted Nipmuc High School on Wednesday, April 10, where the boys emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Nipmuc. With this win, the Medfield Warriors advance to a 3-0 Tri-Valley League record and carry an...
Girls’ Rugby finds first victory
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Needham Girls Rugby team hosted the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School on Friday, April 12, for their third game of the season. In a display of teamwork and effective communication, the Rockets secured their first-ever official win in the...
Girls’ Lax crushes Medway Mustangs
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On Monday, April 8, the Dover-Sherborn girls' lacrosse team hosted the Medway High Mustangs, securing a 13-7 victory over Medway. Leading the team, Avery O'Connell netted six goals, closely followed by Kelly Devine, who pocketed four goals. Molly Malloy contributed...
Boys’ Lax fights hard against Medfield
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Westwood boys' lacrosse hosted Medfield High on Thursday, April 4th, for their third home game
of the season. The Wolverines staged a strong second-half comeback but fell short of victory
with a final score of 10-19. Max O’Brien and Troy Fredrickson led...
Youth Hockey captures Championship Title
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Westwood Youth Hockey PeeWee AAA team clinched the program a Mass State Hockey championship title over St. Patrick's Day weekend, securing a hard-fought 4-2 victory against Falmouth. The triumph underscored the team's unwavering determination, strong camaraderie, and effective leadership...
MedLax dominates Westwood
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Medfield boys’ lacrosse team traveled to Westwood High on Thursday, April 4th, for their first road game of the season against the Wolverines. The Warriors delivered a strong performance, securing a win with a final score of 19-10 over...
Girls’ tennis prepares for regular season
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Westwood's girls' tennis team, the reigning TVL champions, is preparing for the 2023-2024 season with high expectations. With nine returning varsity players and the addition of five new recruits, the Wolverines are poised for another impressive season on the courts....
MedTen: Warriors Will
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The MedTen girls are primed for the upcoming tennis season, armed with determination, talent, and excellent team chemistry. Under the guidance of head coach Beth Eby, the team has commenced their preseason preparations and kicked off their campaign against Ashland...
Collins Carries boys’ lax to victory
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In Medfield's season-opening victory against the Ashland Clockers, Tim Collins played a pivotal role in guiding the boys' lacrosse team to success. Collins demonstrated his prowess on the field, tallying five goals and providing two assists in the decisive 13-1...
Boys’ lax season preview
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Spring has arrived, heralding the eagerly awaited return of outdoor sports for Needham High School. Commencing on Monday, March 18, the Spring sports teams have commenced their preseason activities in preparation for an exciting and demanding season. In this preview,...
Fitness Elite Advanced Group dominates State Championship
The Fitness Elite Advanced Group secured a resounding victory at the recent State Championship in rhythmic gymnastics, cementing their status as champions in the field. The team, composed of six exceptional gymnasts, soared to success with their unparalleled performances, showcasing not only their individual talents but also their remarkable teamwork. Among this dynamic...
Girls’ Lacrosse prepares for regular season
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On a cold and rainy Saturday morning, March 23, the Westwood Flahive and multi-purpose fields buzzed with activity as the Westwood girls' lacrosse play day commenced. Despite the rain, the event saw enthusiastic participation from multiple high school teams,...
Girls’ Lacrosse prepares for regular season
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On a cold and rainy Saturday morning, March 23, the Westwood Flahive and multi-purpose fields buzzed with activity as the Westwood girls' lacrosse play day commenced. Despite the rain, the event saw enthusiastic participation from multiple high school teams, including...
Girls’ Lacrosse prepares for regular season
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On a cold and rainy Saturday morning, March 23, the Westwood Flahive and multi-purpose fields buzzed with activity as the Westwood girls' lacrosse play day commenced. Despite the rain, the event saw enthusiastic participation from multiple high school teams, including Dover-Sherborn,...