After having his senior lacrosse season at Ohio State cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Walpole native and Xaverian alum Lukas Buckley is heading home to play for the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse, the team announced via Twitter on May 9.
Walpole’s Buckley headed home to Cannons
Legacy solidified for Medfield softball seniors
Pictured last season at second base against Dedham, captain Julia Farrell was set to serve as one of three Medfield High School softball captains in 2020 before COVID-19 forced the season into cancellation. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
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St. Sebastian’s lax sends off its seniors
Annually one of the top boys high school lacrosse leagues in the country, 2020 was going to be one of the ISL's most competitive seasons in years.
St. Sebastian's entered the year looking to defend their league title following a dominant 15-0 campaign in 2019 that also saw an...
Former Medfield stars serving as heroes
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
This is normally the time of year when athletes, more specifically basketball players, have the ability to be etch their names in history. The NBA postseason would be in full swing, had the COVID-19 pandemic not forced the season into suspension. The same goes...
Chris Murray’s long road in hockey
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Like all hockey players growing up in New England, Dover native Chris Murray had the dream of playing in the NHL. After playing his junior hockey with the Cape Cod Whalers in 2002-2003, Murray, a puck-moving offensive defenseman, was offered a scholarship to play...
Medfield girls basketball doing drills from home
Last week, Medfield High School girls basketball took to Twitter and TikTok to show off some dance moves and their dribbling skills. This week, the Warriors continued to stay active on social media, but this time staying a bit more fundamental to the game of basketball.
Throughout the...
Needham baseball honors seniors through social media
Needham High School baseball was robbed of its season and ability to honor its seniors in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
After winning the 2018 Division I state championship and making it back to the tournament in 2019 (5-4 first-round defeat to Xaverian),...
Former Xaverian star Gaziano signs with LA Chargers
Pictured during his time at Xaverian in 2014, former Hawk and Northwestern defensive end Joe Gaziano (97) will take his talents to Los Angeles after signing with the Chargers this past week. Photo by Sgt. Bryan G. Lett.
Former Xaverian standout defensive end Joe Gaziano ('15) has signed...
DS girls soccer staying active from home
DS head girls varsity soccer coach Evren Gunduz took to Twitter this past week with a video showing ways soccer players can stay active from home during quarantine. Photos by Dover-Sherborn Athletics.
Reigning champions of Division III South, Dover-Sherborn girls varsity soccer has been one of the premiere...
Needham’s Kocho named All-Conference
Needham native and Montrose center/forward Sophie Kocho (20) was named All-NEPSAC after helping lead the Mavericks to back-to-back IGC Division I championships this season and leading the team in rebounds. Photo by Montrose Athletics.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Montrose varsity basketball team...
Walpole’s Gianino, Cronin named IGC All-Stars
Pictured cutting the ball to the basket, Montrose senior guard and Walpole native Devyn Gianino (4) took home All-Conference honors for her efforts on the hardwood this past season.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Montrose varsity basketball team put together a strong campaign...
Medfield girls basketball staying active through TikTok
Annie (left) and Maggie (right) McCarthy showcased their basketball skills and dance moves on TikTok this past week in an attempt to stay active during quarantine.
With the stay-at-home order still in effect due to COVID-19, local athletes have been forced to think outside the box on...
Levering highlights Westwood girls hockey awards
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Westwood High School girls varsity hockey put together another solid campaign in 2019-2020. The Wolverines finished the regular season 14-5-3, good enough to earn the No. 9 seed in the Division II state tournament. After a 3-2 victory over Algonquin-Hudson in the first round,...
Medfield’s McNally selected to Irish National Team
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Medfield High School lacrosse alums continue to break new barriers. Former face-off man/midfielder Dylan McNally (’18) was recently selected to the Irish National Lacrosse team.
Despite being born and raised in Medfield, McNally is still eligible to play for Ireland, thanks...
Walpole’s McDavitt inducted into Harvard HOF
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Walpole native Kate McDavitt’s field hockey accolades are extremely impressive. A former standout at Walpole High, McDavitt was selected to the U-16 National Team while she and her sister, Jen, helped lead the Porkers to three state championships from 1996-1999.
Following...
DS, Wellesley students take athletic awards
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Dover-Sherborn senior Lucas Bodkins and sophomore Ava Yablonski earned All-Scholastic honors for their hard work throughout the winter. Wellesley freshman Sofia Scirica and junior Owen Matejka were also named All-Scholastic.
Bodkins earned his recognition by winning the state Nordic skiing title...
Spotlighting former Needham standout athlete Eric Johnson
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
One could certainly call Eric Johnson accomplished. Born and raised in Needham, Johnson attended both Needham High School and Belmont Hill, where he played football as a wide receiver, as well as basketball. Johnson’s efforts on the gridiron and in...
Harrington, Westwood lacrosse remain optimistic
By Mike Flanagan,
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor -
It’s normally the time of year in Westwood when spring sports are getting into full swing. The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented sports, such as boys and girls lacrosse, baseball and softball, from starting their respective 2020 seasons. The MIAA is currently...
Wellesley baseball responding to the call
By Mike Flanagan,
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor -
Wellesley High School varsity baseball has been the cream of the crop in the Bay State Conference for the better part of the last decade. Reigning champions of the Carey Division, the Raiders were set to have another strong season this...
Cosolito, Medfield lacrosse holding out hope
By Mike Flanagan,
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor -
It’s normally the time of year in Medfield when spring sports are getting into full swing. The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented sports, such as boys and girls lacrosse, baseball and softball, from starting their 2020 seasons. The MIAA is currently planning...
