By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Amanda Melish has emerged as the premiere star for Walpole High School swimming and diving over the last two years. As a freshman in 2018, Melish shattered multiple school records, including racking up 326.92 points after six dives. Melish capped off her incredible breakout...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Boston Herald recently released its All-Decade team (2010-2019) for MIAA girls soccer. Making this prestigious list were two former local stars in Medfield’s Mimi Borkan (’13) and Needham’s Kayla Steeves (’15).
As many will remember in Medfield, Borkan emerged...
Needham High School's Lauren Tarlow was recently named the MIAA's Unified Track and Field Coach of the Year.
The news was announced by the Needham High School Athletics Twitter account on June 25.
All...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Former Walpole High field hockey stars Sarah Rockwood and Christine Murray (now a resident of Westwood), as well as former Medfield High School star Kate Slowe, all now teammates at Bentley, were recently named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association's National Academic Team....
Jack Cahill (10), pictured during his junior season at Medfield High School.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Former Medfield High School lacrosse star and captain Jack Cahill was recently named a captain for Trinity College men's lacrosse.
As a...
Merrimack goaltender James Corcoran was the backstop for Walpole boys hockey's 2017 run to the Super Eight.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The COVID-19 pandemic has basically forced all normalities of life either into cancellation or postponement. For former Walpole High School star...
Cam Martin and James Corcoran join Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Mike Flanagan to reminisce on the goal that sent the now-legendary 2017 Walpole hockey team to the Super Eight Tournament.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It was an extremely special 2019 season for Needham High School girls volleyball. The Rockets absolutely dominated their way to an unbeaten 21-0 season and won the Division I state championship.
Junior outside hitter Karen Nie recorded 275 kills, 138...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Boston College women's lacrosse has built something extremely special. One of the premiere programs in the country, the Eagles have made a run to the national championship game each of the last three seasons.
The 2020 senior class at BC...
Pictured standing at second base following a double his junior year, Will Jarvis will suit up for Walpole Legion this summer in the MIBL for one final baseball season. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It's been a rough year...
On Thursday evening, the Walpole School Board voted unanimously (9-0) to change the high school's "Rebel" mascot. The decision comes two weeks after a petition was started to change the school's mascot amid racial tensions and worldwide Black Lives Matter protests. A counter petition was also started to keep the nickname.
Pictured clearing a ball last season against Hingham, midfielder Matt Guagliano (27) is one of 10 Needham High School lacrosse seniors who robbed of their 2020 senior season due to COVID-19. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
In 2019, Needham...
Pictured during last season's playoff contest vs. Medfield, senior captain and close D Marc Hirshom (19) figured to serve as an anchor for Walpole's defensive unit in 2020. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Despite a bit of an up...
Sarah Lamson and teammates pose together with their field hockey state championship banner and trophy back in November at Taunton High School. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Dover-Sherborn Regional High School announced its set of athletic award winners this...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It was supposed to be a big year for Medfield High School boys varsity lacrosse. Reigning champions of Division II Central/East, the Warriors returned a massive and talented senior class, and nearly its entire starting lineup, from last season's state championship game. The COVID-19...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
All of the makings for a big bounce-back year were in place for Dover-Sherborn Regional High School varsity softball in 2020. The Raiders returned a bulk of their roster, including two senior co-captains: catcher/outfielder Emma Stiller and second baseman/outfielder Nora Raftery.
Pictured playing quarterback during his junior season against Norwood, Jake Pfaff (3) has been a key contributor to Westwood High School football and baseball the last four years. Photo by Mike Mao.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Jake Pfaff has been a key...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
For many in the town of Walpole, the high school's Rebel mascot holds a lot of sentimental value. At the same time, there are many, both within and outside of the town, who connect the Rebel mascot to racism and the Confederacy.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Coming off a sixth place finish at the Division II All-State meet back in February, 2020 was another solid year for Walpole High School wrestling.
It will be hard to forget the strange way the 2020 school year ended due...
A group of DS/Weston High boys hockey players celebrate a goal against Millis/Hopedale last season. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
On June 2, Dover-Sherborn/Weston High School boys hockey announced the hiring of Alex Marlow as its new head coach, a...
