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Wolverines triumph on Senior Night

By Owen Ziegler

Community Contributor 

On the night of October 22, the Westwood Wolverines boys varsity soccer team, with a record of 6-3-4, played against the Norwood Mustangs, with a record of 1-11-1. With the chances in their favor the Wolverines looked to be the sure favorites...

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Boys’ soccer fights hard against DS

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn Raiders took on the Medfield Warriors on October 22 to play for the Tri-Valley Small Title. Both teams fought hard the entire game, but Dover-Sherborn took home the title in the 1-0 match. The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn rivalry stands...

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Boys’ Soccer wins TVL Small Title

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn Raiders took on the Medfield Warriors on October 22 to play for the Tri-Valley League Small Title. Both teams fought hard the entire game, but Dover-Sherborn took home the title in the 1-0 match. The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn rivalry...

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Walpole swimming reaches for sectionals

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In Walpole, when you hear "swimming," the name "Cheryl Cavanaugh" comes to mind.

Coach Cheryl founded the Walpole High School Swim Team in 1989, following her establishment of the Walpole youth swim programs back in 1974. From...

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Girls’ soccer fights hard against Needham

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood girl’s soccer team hosted the Needham Rockets this past Saturday, October 19th at Flahive Field. Despite their consistent effort and determination throughout the entire game, they fell short with Needham securing a 1-0 victory late in the second half.

Field hockey clinches TVL Small Title 

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Medfield High School field hockey team secured the Tri-Valley League (TVL) Small title in a thrilling 2-0 victory on Friday, October 18th. The Warriors delivered a strong performance, marking a momentous achievement for the program.

The Medfield...

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Field Hockey fights hard against Medfield

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn Raiders took on the Medfield Warriors in a late-season rivalry game with the playoffs on the horizon. Both teams came out hungry for a win but strong goalkeeping and defense spurred Medfield to a 2-0 win over Dover-Sherborn. 

Girls’ soccer soars against Westwood

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham girl’s soccer team played away at Westwood High School this past Saturday, October 19th for an intense matchup that led to a 1-0 shutout by the Rockets. 

Within the first half, the girls displayed excellent strength...

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Girls’ Volleyball triumphs over Concord-Carlisle

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Needham Rockets Girls’ Volleyball team hosted the Concord-Carlisle Patriots this past Thursday, October 10th. This high-intensity match up consisted of the Rockets taking the first two sets of the game and clinching their win in the final set. 

Girls’ Soccer dominates Dedham

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Dover-Sherborn (DS) girls' soccer team hosted the Dedham Marauders on Tuesday, October 8, at Nora Searle Turf. On this chilly autumn evening, spectators gathered in the stands to watch an intense matchup that ended in a 5-0 shutout victory for...

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Westwood fights hard against Walpole Porkers

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines hosted the undefeated Walpole Porkers for a heated battle on the field. Penalty corners and control of the ball spurred the Porkers to a 5-0 win over the Wolverines. Both teams played hard, but Walpole was able to...

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Porkers dominate Westwood Wolverines

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines hosted the undefeated Walpole Porkers for a heated battle on the field. Penalty corners and control of the ball spurred the Porkers to a 5-0 win over the Wolverines. Both teams played hard, but Walpole was able to...

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McGowan leads Walpole Cheer growth

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Scott McGowan is in his second year as head coach of the Walpole Cheer team, and his leadership has made a noticeable impact. This year, the squad has grown to 29 members, including two boys who cheer at competitions. In...

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Warriors win in Dig Pink fundraiser

By Riley Fontana

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Medfield High School Warriors volleyball took on the Medway High School Mustangs Monday night for the team's Dig Pink fundraiser. A strong serving force and countless dives led the Warriors to a 3-1 win, making them 11-3 on the season.  Together...

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Medfield Soccer rolls with two big wins

By Madison Butkus

Hometown Weekly Reporter 

The Medfield boys’ soccer team hosted the Dedham Marauders last Tuesday in an intense matchup that ended in a satisfying 3-2 victory for the Warriors. The crisp autumn chill in the air created the perfect atmosphere for the spectators gathered in...

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Walpole Steps Up to Clash with Needham

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Walpole High football, led by head coach Chris Sullivan in his seventh year, faced off against undefeated Needham on a Friday night under the lights. Sullivan, who has been with the Walpole varsity program since 2006, continues to build on...

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Cross Country teams chase success

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports  Reporter

In cross country, a team’s success hinges on its fifth-place runner—every runner and every second count. The finishing positions of the top five runners are summed, and the lowest score wins.

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the...

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DS Boys’ Soccer delivers strong first half

The DS High School boys soccer team is off to a hot start as they start the season with a record of 7-2-2. This year’s edition is an experienced group, led by a core of upperclassmen who were key members of last year’s team.  Twelve members of the roster were part of the...

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Walpole Porkers crush Needham

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The undefeated defending Division 1 state champion Walpole Porkers field hockey team continued their journey to another state championship on Monday September 16, 2024 under the lights at Walpole High School, where the Porkers found a 8-0 victory over Needham. 

Walpole girls’ soccer locks Needham in a tie

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

The Walpole Timberwolves girls' soccer team played the Needham Rockets on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at the S.M. Lorusso Field Complex, resulting in a scoreless tie.

Before the game, Needham arrived late due to transportation issues, giving...

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