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Colburn, Foley, Rebel hockey ready up

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Coming off their first Super Eight berth in program history, the Walpole High School boys varsity hockey team churned out a 12-5-5 record in 2017-2018, earning themselves the No. 5 seed in Division I South. Unfortunately, the Rebels were taken out in the first round by eventual...
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Chmielewski, Needham hockey ready up

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor After making it to the South semifinals of the Division I Tournament last season, the Needham High School hockey team is holding themselves to some high standards heading into 2018-2019. Leading the Rockets this season will be a trio of senior captains in forward Tom Chmielewski, forward Sam Rutter,...
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Panthers outlast Wolverines on Thanksgiving

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Westwood Wolverines (4-7, 2-3) hosted TVL Large champion and arch rival Holliston (9-1, 5-0) on Thursday for their annual Thanksgiving grudge match. Tristan Benson gave Holliston an early lead with 14-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful two-point conversion. Holliston took its 8-0 lead into the second...
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Wildcats stuff Rebels on Thanksgiving

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor A win for the Walpole High football team in their annual Turkey Day rivalry game with Weymouth would have claimed the Rebels (6-5) a share of the Bay State Conference Herget Division title, along with Milton. Unfortunately, it was a history-making day for Weymouth, as the Wildcats (3-8)...
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Rockets outlast Raiders in instant classic

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor [caption id="attachment_30223" align="alignleft" width="300"]Jacob Schneider (78), Timothy Hagerott (76), Matt Smith (80), and Will Baker (73) both Tyler Reid following his second quarter touchdown. Jacob Schneider (78), Timothy Hagerott (76), Matt Smith (80), and Will Baker (73) both...
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Raiders fend off Warriors on Thanksgiving

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor [caption id="attachment_30189" align="alignright" width="300"]Medfield’s Colby Gonser (34) grabs hold of DS running back Tylan Mendes with Camron Giunta (33) closing in for support. Medfield’s Colby Gonser (34) grabs hold of DS running back Tylan Mendes with Camron Giunta (33)...
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Haeberlein advances Raiders to state finals

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The 2018 season has served as the perfect revenge tour for the Wellesley High boys varsity soccer team, as the Raiders ousted two of their biggest rivals, Needham and Weymouth, en route to the Division I South title. With the South title clinched and their eyes set on a...
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Platoon of Rebels sign NLIs

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Walpole High School has pumped out a solid number of collegiate-level athletes over the years. On Thursday, a new wave of Rebels made it official as seven Walpole High athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to play a sport in college. Pitchers and due-to-be senior captains of Rebel...
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Seven Needham Rockets sign NLIs

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor [caption id="attachment_30101" align="alignright" width="300"]Pictured against Westwood in the 2018 South Sectionals in field hockey, Eileen Manning (9) will take her lacrosse talents to Marist next fall after getting after it one last time this spring for Needham High. Pictured against...
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Seibel, Hirschfeld sign NLIs

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor [caption id="attachment_30073" align="alignright" width="300"]Medfield’s Jaimee Hirschfeld (middle) poses with her family and coaches after signing her NLI to run track at Assumption College. Medfield’s Jaimee Hirschfeld (middle) poses with her family and coaches after signing her NLI to run track...
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Raider XC makes history

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Despite having to battle through some non-ideal snowy and cold conditions, the Dover-Sherborn Regional High School cross country team made history on Sunday afternoon at the All-States meet in Westfield. Led by junior Oliver Fried, the DS boys XC team finished fifth in the state, their best...
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WHS swim/dive team wins BSC

By Rama K. Ramaswamy The Wellesley High School girls swim and dive team enjoyed an undefeated regular season, capping it off with first place at the Bay State Conference Championship meet at Wellesley College. The WHS team beat rivals Needham and Framingham, who, according to WHS team captain Emma Petrovich, "were close behind in 2nd and 3rd...
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Murray, Rebels outlast Lyons, Wolverines

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Two Cinderellas met on the turf at Whitman-Hanson High School on Saturday afternoon as the No. 11 Walpole Rebels took on the No. 10 Westwood Wolverines in the Division II South semifinals for boys soccer. The Rebels (7-6-4) entered the contest after knocking out No. 6 Oliver Ames, the...
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Needham lax turning Rocket-men to Minutemen

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Needham has become a hotbed for Division I lacrosse talent, much thanks to the strength of the town’s youth program, as well as the success of the boys varsity program at Needham High. With the sport growing by the day and Needham’s youth and high school programs flourishing,...
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Medfield a Crusader breeding ground

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor In most New England towns, a player going on to play Division I college lacrosse is a major accomplishment - not only for the player, but also for the player’s high school program. In Medfield, playing lacrosse in college is becoming ever more popular by the year. With...
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Overachieving Raiders halted in South semifinals

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Despite being a town known for having excellent boys and girls soccer programs, the 2018 Dover-Sherborn Regional High School girls soccer team overachieved. DS entered the season without a single senior on their roster, and on paper, most would call that a rebuilding year. However, the Lady-Raiders did not...
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Crowley, Wolverines push Rockets to overtime

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Needham and Westwood High School varsity field hockey teams met at DeFazio Field on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the Division I South Sectionals. [caption id="attachment_29865" align="alignright" width="225"]Hannah Blomquist (pictured) makes a crossing pass towards the cage early in the first half.... 			
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TeDuits, Wolverines better Warriors in PKs

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Westwood High boys soccer went 0-2 against Medfield during the regular season, dropping a 5-0 contest on their home turf on September 27 before falling 2-1 at Medfield on October 24. It seems only fitting that after going winless against their rivals to the west in the regular...
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Egan, Harbormen outlast Jarvis, Rebels

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following a dominant 27-7 victory over Plymouth North in the Division I South quarterfinals, the No. 2 Walpole Rebels hosted No. 3 Hingham on Friday with a spot in the Division III South finals on the line. Despite marching down the field for a touchdown on their...
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DS girls punch tournament ticket

By Robby McKittrick Hometown Weekly Reporter Down 2-0 at home with around 15:00 remaining in their season on Monday night, the Dover-Sherborn girls soccer team knew they had to be mentally tough to continue their season. “We’ve been down a lot this season,” explained Dover-Sherborn head coach Evren Gunduz. “We never take failure as a setback. Our motto...
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