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Wolverines dominate with 17-game winning streak

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Powerhouse teams are a rarity, but Westwood girls hockey is just that. A talented roster from top to bottom with head coach Lauren Hillberg at the helm, the Wolverines finished the regular season with an 18-1-1 record after ripping off an impressive 17-game win streak. The Wolverines did not get an...

Walpole survives Minnechaug in playoff opener

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter In a game that was closer than the final score suggested, the Walpole girls’ basketball team edged out the Minnechaug Regional Falcons, 52-45, in a hard-fought battle decided at the free throw line. The opening round of the MIAA playoffs took place at Walpole High’s gym on Friday, February 28,...

Warriors glide to dominate playoff start

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter A second period offensive showcase led to a dominant 8-1 win against Somerville in the Warrior’s first round playoff matchup. Medfield established a 2-0 lead by the 5:57 in the second frame and found itself up 5-0 just over two minutes later. Captain Ben Lusby combined skill with a pinch of...

Needham’s resilience shines in final game

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The rollercoaster ride of a season came to a stop on Tuesday as Needham lost its Round of 32 playoff matchup versus Archbishop Williams by a score of 6-1. The Rockets finish with a 12-9 record overall. The opening five minutes gave the impression of a back-and-forth thriller but a turnover...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Momentum can’t build up much more than it has for the Rockets as it secured its third consecutive win with a 7-3 stomping of Hopkinton. The end-of-season run, including fifteen goals over the three-game win streak, will not give Needham a home game to start the playoffs, but will give...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Timberwolves boys’ basketball team concluded their season by competing in the Davenport Classic Tournament at the state-of-the-art Sharon High School on Monday, February 17, and Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The tournament and gym are named in honor of former Sharon boys’ basketball coach and athletic director Dudley Davenport....

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Raiders were able to end its season on a high note on Monday night with a 66-57 win over Wayland. After starting the year 2-7, the team finishes with a 8-12 record but does not qualify for playoffs. Following a slow start, Dover-Sherborn found itself in a back-and-forth affair for...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter A valiant effort from the Warriors was not enough to push past Bishop Stang on Tuesday afternoon, as the 2-1 loss moved Medfield to 10-7-2. The final score isn’t what the team wanted, but a lot of positives were taken away from the game. The bulk of offensive production for both...

The 2024-2025 Needham High School ski team, led by head coach Tom Guarente and assistant coach Burt Parker, wrapped up its most successful regular season in its 50-year history. The team, which includes both junior varsity and varsity athletes, competes in the Ski East League in gender-specific races for both team and individual standings. However,...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Timberwolves put another tally in the win column on Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over Needham, improving to 7-8-3. It was a bounce back performance following a loss to Marshfield. “I think we had our legs tonight,” said Head Coach Ron Dowd. “We just didn’t have the jump in...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter To finish another chapter in its up-and-down season, the Rockets were unable to pull out a win against Walpole on Wednesday night by a 4-0 score, falling to 9-8 on the season. Needham has managed to score three or more goals in nine games this year. Conversely, the team has not...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On Sunday, February 9, 2025, Walpole played Marshfield in a consolation game of the Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament at the Canton Ice House. The Burns Tournament, named after legendary Arlington boys’ hockey coach Ed Burns, features 16 of the best public high school hockey teams in eastern Massachusetts. Burns coached...

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Senior Night, Friday the 14th, stage is set with a final regular season matchup against the 9-8 Dedham marauders facing off against the imposing Westwood Wolverines Girls basketball. To start the night, the fans honored the Senior's hard work and commitment for the last 4 years, with an amazing ceremony....

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Senior Night marked another successful outcome for the Warriors. Medfield improved to 16-1 following its 72-24 win over Bellingham. Seniors Jailen Annigeri and Olivia Whelan were honored pregame and were both in the starting lineup for the Warriors. The duo contributed to the team’s win with a combined 19 points. “It's always...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Raiders wrapped-up their regular season on Friday night with a 52-42 loss to Bellingham. The team finishes with a 2-18 record with a chance to qualify for playoffs based on strength of schedule. A rough start to the game due to several turnovers and missed shots made it difficult for...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter In its highest scoring game of the season, the Rockets pulled out an 8-5 win against Framingham on Wednesday night. The victory snaps Needham’s three game losing streak and advances their record to 9-6. The offensive onslaught began before everyone was settled into their seats. Not even a minute into the...

Warriors boys’ hockey remain unstoppable

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The bench looked a little different Tuesday night, but the result was still the same. Despite head coach Jon Jepson being absent while dealing with an illness, the Warriors were able to pull out a close 2-1 victory over Dover-Sherborn/Weston. They are yet to suffer their first loss of the...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Raiders did more than hold their own on Tuesday night, but ultimately, could not do enough to hand Medfield their first loss of the season. The 2-1 final drops Dover-Sherborn/Weston to 6-7-2 on the year. The team found themselves in an early deficit, letting up a goal thirteen seconds into...

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On Tuesday February 4, the Westwood Wolverines girls basketball team displayed excellence against the Holliston Panthers, Westwood coming into the game favored with their own record of 9-5 squeaked out a victory 40-39. The Wolverines started off strong with a three pointer from senior Angelina Homsy, which propelled Westwood to an...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole boys’ and girls’ indoor track teams faced off against the Milton Wildcats on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Reggie Lewis Center, continuing their strong performances this season. Both teams have been rewriting the Walpole High School indoor track record book over the past two years. Coming off the...

Category Archives: Sports

Wolverines dominate with 17-game winning streak

Walpole survives Minnechaug in playoff opener

Warriors glide to dominate playoff start

Needham’s resilience shines in final game

Rockets secure third consecutive win

Boys’ hoop battles in Davenport Classic

Raiders end season on a high note

Warriors build strength in defeat

Needham ski team makes history

Timberwolves crush Needham

Rockets fight hard versus Walpole

Timberwolves butt heads with Rams

Wolverines shine on Senior Night

Warriors dominate Senior Night

Raiders finish regular season

Rockets dominate Framingham

Warriors boys’ hockey remain unstoppable

Boys’ hockey battles Medfield

Wolverines squeak past Panthers

Timberwolves track down Wildcats

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