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Lederman, Redhawks better McDonald, Rockets

Senior quarterback Will McDonald (2) scrambles to his right and fires a pass on the run. Photo by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Coming off a 42-24 victory against Brookline on March 26, the Needham High School varsity football team looked...

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Coach Coogan details indoor track season

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

When indoor track got moved to the “Fall II” season, it led to a myriad of changes and issues for coaches and athletes, ranging from dealing with the weather (while still called indoor track, all events were held outdoors) to losing athletes to football, which...

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Wolverines battle Mustangs in Norwood

This beautiful pass breakup from Aidan O’Connor kept the Wolverines in the game during a tough first quarter.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

With their senior captain quarterback unavailable, Westwood sophomore Brendan Donegan had to make his varsity debut on the road against Norwood....

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Strong second half powers Blackhawks over Raiders

Will Bowen (27) wraps up his man and makes a tackle on kickoff coverage. Photo by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Following back-to-back wins against Dedham and Millis to open up the 2021 Fall II athletic season, Dover-Sherborn Regional High School...

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Salyards’ late heroics stun Wilder, Warriors

Senior James Wilder (left) attempts to break loose from a series of tacklers on a third quarter kick-off return. Photo by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Medfield High School football traveled to Hopkinton on Saturday afternoon for their first away contest...

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Falzone leads Walpole football over Tigers

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Following a 28-7 defeat to Natick to open the 2021 Fall II athletic season, Walpole High School varsity football has responded accordingly.

After a 17-14 win at rival Weymouth on March 19, Walpole returned home to face Newton North on...

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Raiders overpower Marauders, Mohawks

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The Dover-Sherborn Regional High School varsity football team has bursted out of the gates to begin this 2021 Fall II athletic season.

The season began for the Raiders (2-0) with a rare Tuesday night matchup on March 23 against the...

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Casey, Warriors fight off Maroun, Wolverines

Liam Milne (7) celebrates with teammates after recovering an onside kick to begin the game. Photo by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Medfield and Westwood High School football met on the turf at Fisher Field on Friday evening with both teams...

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Wolverine volleyball wins on Senior Night

After a brief Westwood run, a Mustang timeout allows Coach Jenny Murphy to instructs her team in the first of two wins against Norwood.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines volleyball team moved to 3-3 on the year this week, thanks to...

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Rockets run over Brookline Warriors, 42-24

Tommy Fullbrook brushes aside a Brookline defender en route to a dominant 29-0 halftime lead.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

After their game against Brookline, the Needham sideline was wearing gold chains, getting stickers put on their helmets, taking pictures with their family...

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Westwood’s Cawley: Endicott lacrosse ready

Pictured during his junior year of high school against Medfield, Endicott LSM Matt Cawley will finally get the chance to return to the lacrosse field this spring as the Westwood native gets set to begin his freshman season in college. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
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Gregory: DS lax motivated for opportunity

Pictured dodging on a Medway defender during the 2019 Central/East playoffs, attack-man Pierce Gregory (left) enters his senior year in 2021 looking to help the Raiders win their way back atop Division III. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The...

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Walpole’s Foley leading Lowell with point streak

Conor Foley during his time at Walpole High. Photo by Conor McNabb.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

A year after leading UMass-Lowell men's lacrosse in total points (23) and finishing tied for the team-lead in scoring (10 goals) as a freshman, Walpole native...

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Girls volleyball splits Westwood series

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield volleyball continued their same-week, home-and-away schedule with a pair of matchups against the Westwood Wolverines. While they took the first matchup in four sets, just two days later, the Warriors would suffer their first loss of the year by way of straight sets, which...

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Malone interception gives Walpole first win

Brian Malone ends Weymouth’s comeback chance with a one-handed interception in the endzone.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

With fan capacity severely limited at the Weymouth High School football field on Friday afternoon, Walpole’s 17-14 victory over the Wildcats might not have represented the...

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Perez, Raiders overpower McDonald, Rockets

Marcus Fuentes (3) cuts up the field on a kick-off return early in the second quarter. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

From the countless memorable finishes and highlight reel plays, to the 2015 matchup at Fenway Park, and yes,...

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Mustangs outlast Wilder, Warriors in opener

Senior James Wilder (3) breaks a tackle and rushes up the field on a kickoff return. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Medfield High School varsity football hosted Norwood on Saturday afternoon at Fisher Field to open up the much-anticipated,...

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Fair, Walpole volleyball take out Natick

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Following back-to-back 3-0 defeats to reigning Division I state champ Needham and Natick to open up the 2021 Fall II season, Walpole High School varsity girls volleyball returned home on March 11 to try and earn their first win of the season.

Terriers conquer Crusaders, Hometown stars shine

Dover native and Holy Cross attack-man Will Spangenberg (11) celebrates after scoring the game's opening goal against Boston University on Friday night. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Having a backyard filled with rich lacrosse talent like the one Boston...

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Girls volleyball starts Fall II undefeated

Medfield volleyball takes a unique, mask-wearing team photo ahead of a very different season.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

When girls’ volleyball moved to the new Fall II season, one of the biggest among a myriad of changes made to the sport was in...

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