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Tosone, Porkers cruise past Wamps

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It was a quick start for the Walpole High School field hockey team on Thursday night against Bay State Conference rival Braintree, as the Porkers (6-0, 5-0) continued their unbeaten streak to begin the season with a convincing 7-0 victory. [caption id="attachment_28905" align="alignright" width="300"]Brooke Skulski... 			
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Blake, Arrows roll in opener

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By Mike Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor St. Sebastian’s started its season with a convincing 21-0 victory at Milton Academy on Saturday, headlined by an impressive showing by senior quarterback and Wellesley resident Billy Seidl (11 of 23, 155 yards, one touchdown, seven carries, 64 yards, one touchdown). “Really happy with the defense,” said head coach...
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Needham Junior Football battles Brockton

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Needham hosted Brockton for a full lineup of games on Saturday for week three. The Junior Rockets went 1-3 in the competitive divisions, with C squad picking up its first victory of the season. For week four, Needham will host rival Walpole at Memorial Park. B Squad (7th Grade) – Brockton 18, Needham 6...
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Reissfelder, Wolverines hold off Seibel, Warriors

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Two field hockey teams with high aspirations met at Fisher Field on Thursday afternoon as the Medfield Warriors hosted the Westwood Wolverines. After a late Medfield rally, Westwood was able to hang on for a thrilling 3-2 victory to improve to 3-1-1, while Medfield dropped to 1-3-1. Colleen...
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Ryan, Dummer, Raiders rally to victory

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Defense was the name of the game on Friday night as Dover-Sherborn Regional High School hosted Norton on the gridiron in DS’ TVL opener. [caption id="attachment_28843" align="alignright" width="300"]Junior quarterback Kirby Ryan (15) drops back in the pocket early in the second quarter of Friday... 			
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Wolverine girls soccer drops heartbreaker

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It was a tough outcome for the Westwood High School varsity girls soccer team on the pitch on Friday evening at Flahive Field as the Wolverines (1-2-0) fell, 3-0, to perennial TVL power and rival Norton. The Lancers struck first with 26:44 to play with a goal off...
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Jarvis, Rebels outlast Maiona, Raiders

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It was an instant classic on the gridiron on Saturday afternoon as the Walpole High School football team held off a furious rally by the Wellesley Raiders (1-1) to earn a 42-35 victory in the Rebels’ (2-0) home-opener. Running back Chris Reilly capped off an 11-play game-opening drive...
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Jarvis, Rebels outlast Maiona, Raiders

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It was an instant classic on the gridiron on Saturday afternoon as the Walpole High School football team held off a furious rally by the Wellesley Raiders (1-1) to earn a 42-35 victory in the Rebels’ (2-0) home-opener. Running back Chris Reilly capped off an 11-play game-opening drive...
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Smith, Rockets cruise past Hillers

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Despite being down their starting versatile running back/slot man Odahri Hibbert (arm), the Needham High School football team was able to take care of business on the road last Friday night at Hopkinton with a convincing 28-7 victory. Duke-committed tight end and senior captain of the Rockets (2-0) Matthew...
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Warrior girls soccer falls in thriller

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Medfield and Medway High School girls soccer, two perennial Division II TVL powers, have engaged in some major tilts over the last several seasons, most notably at Gillette Stadium back in 2016 (3-1 victory for Medway). After the two teams played to a pair of ties last season,...
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Raider field hockey drops heartbreaker

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following a 2-1 victory over Ashland on September 11, the Dover-Sherborn Regional High School field hockey team dropped a heartbreaker to Division I power Natick on Thursday to fall to 2-2 on the young season. Natick struck first less than six minutes in with a goal off of...
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Rockets drop heartbreaker in stoppage time

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Needham High School boys varsity soccer team opened up its season against Bay State Conference rival Natick last Wednesday evening at Memorial Field. Despite some clutch efforts late to tie the contest, Natick came away with the 2-1 season-opening victory, thanks to a goal off of a...
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Griffin, Huskies look to take next step

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The 2017-2018 season was filled with incredible success for the Northeastern men’s ice hockey program, as the team won the Beanpot for the first time in 30 years and returning to the NCAA Tournament. NU fell to eventual Northeast Regional champ Michigan in the opening round of the...
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Swim team fundraises for women’s health

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By Rama K. Ramaswamy The Wellesley High School girls swim and dive team participated in the 31st Provincetown Swim For Life Paddler and Flotilla event on September 8. The event is a Provincetown tradition, during which thousands of swimmers brave not only their fears, but the natural harbor’s unpredictable currents, chilly waters, and strong...
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Hawks drop heartbreaker to No. 1 Everett

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Isaac Seide did not disappoint in his highly anticipated debut for No. 1 Everett on Friday night against No. 2 Xaverian, as the new Crimson Tide workhorse rushed for 165 yards and three touchdowns on just 14 touches to help lead his team to a 34-21 season-opening victory...
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Raider soccer outlasts Warriors in opener

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn Regional High School boys soccer teams met at Calvin George Fisher Field for the latest chapter of their long and intense rivalry on Friday afternoon, as both teams looked to get an early leg-up in conference play. Thanks to a shutdown defensive effort and some...
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Raider soccer outlasts Warriors in opener

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn Regional High School boys soccer teams met at Calvin George Fisher Field for the latest chapter of their long and intense rivalry on Friday afternoon, as both teams looked to get an early leg-up in conference play. Thanks to a shutdown defensive effort and some...
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NHS field hockey has eyes on prize

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor No matter the sport, advancing multiple rounds in the playoffs and ending the season of your arch rivals is a successful one. In 2017, the Needham High School field hockey team did just that, as the Rockets went 14-4 and knocked out Wellesley, 1-0, in the Division I...
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Seibel, Warrior field hockey gear up

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Coming off of a tough 3-9-5 record a season ago, the Medfield High School varsity field hockey team will look to rebound in 2018 and get back to the state tournament for the first time since 2015. Leading Medfield into battle this season will be four senior captains:...
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Balmer, Doyle, Raiders kick off season

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor After a 10-3-1 regular season and the earning of the No. 6 seed in Division III South, the Dover-Sherborn High School varsity girls soccer team went on a heart-stopping playoff run a season ago that included 2-1 victories over Norwell (PKs) in the quarterfinals and Rockland (extra...
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