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Rockets fight hard versus Newton

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Rockets boys’ basketball fell short on Friday night as they lost 67-48 against Newton North. The Tigers remain undefeated, pushing Needham back to 3-5. It took both teams a little bit of time to get going at the beginning of the game, but it was ultimately Newton North who walked to...
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Girls’ hoop dominate Millis

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The tremendous start to the girls varsity basketball season continued with a 49-44 win over the Millis Mowhawks on Tuesday night. They improved to 6-1 with the win. The Warriors held the lead for most of the night but were caught up in a close battle with the Mohawks the whole...
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Medfield Swim: Small but mighty

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Medfield boys and girls swim team both unfortunately took a dive versus Dover-Sherborn on Friday. The girls took a 86-58 loss while the boys fell 96-68. The boys remain winless while the girls move to 1-2 in their meets. “I keep telling our team we’re small, but mighty,” said head coach...
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DS swim clinches double wins

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter It was smooth sailing for Dover-Sherborn boys and girls swim team Friday night as they both defeated Medfield - 96-68 for the boys, while the girls finished up 86-58, respectively. The teams combined for 16 event wins on the night, including ten in which they had the first and second place...
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Timberwolves shut out Norwood

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Intense, passionate, competitive, and spirited—every athletic contest between Walpole and Norwood is a rivalry, regardless of league affiliation. On Monday, December 30, 2024, the two neighboring towns clashed once again, this time in girls’ and boys’ hockey at the Norwood Ice Arena in Walpole. While Norwood swept Walpole earlier in the...
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Wolverines show resilience in overtime battle

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On Friday, January 3, the Westwood Wolverines Boys Basketball team faced the Hopkinton Hillers in a thrilling matchup that unfortunately spelled defeat for the Wolverines, as Hopkinton pulled ahead for an 83-75 win in overtime. Last season, Westwood narrowly lost the Tri-Valley Large league championship to Hopkinton, fueling an intense rivalry....
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Ladytimbs swamp the Hockomock co-op

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Ladytimbs girls’ ice hockey team beat the MOA-FTM Warriors, 3-2, at the Foxboro Sports Center on Saturday December 28, 2024. The MOA-FTM Warriors, a cooperative girls’ hockey team featuring players from Mansfield, Foxboro, Oliver Ames/Easton, and other Hockomock League high schools. Walpole is led by head coach Bobby England...
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Warriors hockey dominate Bellingham

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Medfield boys varsity hockey continued their dominant start to the season on Saturday when they faced off against Bellingham at Pirelli Arena. The team won convincingly with a 9-1 final. Head coach Jon Jepson is yet to lose a game in Medfield as they improved to 3-0-0 on the season. “I didn’t...
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Boys’ hockey battle Mustangs

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The boys varsity hockey team suffered a 4-2 loss to Medway last Sunday - the first loss of the season for the defending state champions. After an even battle through the first 14 minutes, Dover-Sherborn-Weston committed its first penalty of the game with 6:32 left in the first period. Medway was...
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Wolverines secure first win at home

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Westwood Wolverines boys’ basketball team, in their home opener, faced the Archbishop Williams Bishops and secured a close 64-60 victory. Westwood entered the game with a 1-2 record, while Archbishop played its season opener. Missing key players, including captain Matt Preti, Westwood leaned on captains Eli Ifrah and Mekhi...
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Wrestling season begins

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Needham wrestling traveled to Newton North High School on Wednesday with sights set on its first win of the season. The Rockets put up a fight to keep the score, but it was unable to walk away with a team victory, losing 43-30. Even with the loss, head coach Ryan Hargraves...
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Caroline Olsen’s equestrian journey

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Sherborn native Caroline Olsen has been competing on the National Stage in the equestrian world since a very young age. She has won many National Juniors Competitions along this journey, leading her to recently be the top high school recruit in the country for college equestrian this year. While a variety...
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Girls’ basketball triumphs in home opener

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Timberwolves girls’ basketball team earned their first victory of the season in their home opener, defeating the Milton Wildcats 61-49 on Tuesday, December 17. Head coach Dave Wall, now in his 10th season, has solidified his legacy with 126 career wins, making him the second-winningest coach in Walpole girls’...
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Boys’ basketball triumph over Raiders

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter After suffering their first loss of the season to Norton, Medfield boys varsity basketball got back on the right track with a 80-68 win over Dover-Sherborn on Thursday. Medfield came out firing, going on a 16-4 run to start the game. Head coach Evan Moon attributed the early start to his...
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Raiders fight hard versus Medfield

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter In another attempt to record their first win of the season, the boys varsity basketball team fell short again. They took a 80-68 loss at the hands of the Medfield Warriors. The Raiders got off to a slow start, letting up a 16-4 run at the beginning of the game. “We had...
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Xaverian captures State Championship

In a cold and wet game attended by over 1,000 fans, Xaverian Brothers High School (XBHS) edged out Needham 14-7 in a hard-fought matchup at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, December 5. Xaverian struck first with a long touchdown pass on the opening drive, followed by a successful PAT, ending the first quarter up 7-0. They...
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Rockets Football has incredible season

In a cold and wet game attended by over 1,000 fans, Xaverian Brothers High School (XBHS) edged out Needham 14-7 in a hard-fought matchup on Thursday, December 5 at Gillette Stadium. Xaverian struck first with a long touchdown pass on the opening drive, followed by a successful PAT, ending the first quarter up 7-0. They extended...
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Girls’ basketball starts season strong

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Friday the 13th, The Westwood Wolverines Girls basketball team face off against the Ashland Clockers in the first game of the season. The Wolverines enter the season led by senior captains Mackenzie Kaiser and Caroline Nozzolillo, and Charlotte Hurley. With this formidable trio, coach Katherine Clifford is eager to guide...
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Boys basketball season begins

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Timberwolves boys basketball team kicked off their 2024-25 season Friday night at home but fell to the Braintree Wamps, 64-50, in a game defined by contrasting halves. Head coach Jenna Galster, now in her fourth season, leads a senior-heavy roster featuring 10 12th graders among 14 players. After a...
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Fall athletic success sets the bar

By Owen Ziegler
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines had an outstanding fall sports season, excelling in both their leagues and the playoffs. Notably, the cross-country team claimed the Division 2 state championship—the first in school history. The girls’ varsity volleyball team also enjoyed a stellar season, reaching the semifinals...

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