Needham girls volleyball outlasts Walpole
DeOliviera, Raiders stun Eagles in stoppage time
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It was a storybook comeback for the Wellesley High School boys soccer team on Monday night in Sharon, as the Raiders (4-3-2, 2-3-2) fought their way to a thrilling 2-1 victory while battling adversity, both on the scoreboard and on the rain-soaked grass that caused slippage throughout the...
Needham girls volleyball outlasts Walpole
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Needham girls volleyball team defeated Walpole in five sets at Needham High School on Thursday, Oct. 4. to improve to 8-1 on the season. This was the second time this season that Walpole lost to Needham in five sets.
Needham began the game with the momentum, winning the first...
Skulski, Porkers outlast Newman, Rockets
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Two of the Bay State Conference’s elite met on the turf at DeFazio Park on Thursday afternoon as the unbeaten Walpole Porkers (9-0, 6-0) took on the hosting Needham Rockets (5-2, 4-1) for a pivotal midseason matchup worth more than just bragging rights, with future tournament seedings...
Fay, Wolverines outlast Williams, Warriors
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Long-time TVL rivals Medfield and Westwood met on the gridiron at Flahive Field on Friday night for a pivotal midseason showdown. The Wolverines (3-2, 2-1) entered on the heels 7-6 victory over Norwood in week four to snap a two-game losing skid, looking to make it two wins...
Raider field hockey unbeaten in six straight
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After a 2-3-1 start to the season, the Dover-Sherborn Regional High School varsity field hockey team has found their groove and is unbeaten in their last six contests, going 5-0-1.
Following a dominant 6-0 win over Newton North on Monday at Nora Searle Field, the Raiders (7-3-1,...
Loughnane, Wolverines grind past Mustangs
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It was a defensive struggle, but the Westwood High football team got it done on Friday night during their annual Westwood Night contest against TVL newcomer Norwood at Flahive Field, grinding out a hard-fought 7-6 victory to climb back to .500 at 2-2 on the season.
Norwood jumped...
Wellesley and DS girls fight to draw
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Wellesley and Dover-Sherborn Regional High School girls varsity soccer teams met on the rain-soaked grass of Farm Street Field on Monday afternoon for a pivotal midseason non-conference makeup game.
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American East connection strong for Walpole lax
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Like any sport, college lacrosse has its purebreds - Syracuse, Johns Hopkins, Maryland, Duke, Loyola (Maryland), and defending national champ Yale, just to name a few.
Over the years, Walpole High has sent some of its high-level alumni onto some of these powerhouse institutions, with players like Davis...
Hibberts, Rockets cruise past Wildcats
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham High School varsity football team continued to roll on Friday night, defeating Weymouth, 42-6, on Senior Night at Memorial Field to move to 4-0 on the season.
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Road Warriors explode for convincing win
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Medfield High School boys varsity soccer team continued its recent trend of success on the road, as the Warriors (5-3, 5-2) improved to 4-1 away from Fisher Field with a convincing 5-0 victory at Westwood on Thursday afternoon.
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Wellesley and DS girls fight to draw
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Wellesley and Dover-Sherborn Regional High School girls varsity soccer teams met on the rain-soaked grass of Farm Street Field on Monday afternoon for a pivotal midseason non-conference makeup game.
DS (3-2-2, 3-2-1) entered off the heels of a tough 3-1 defeat to TVL-leading Medway on Thursday looking...
White leads Raiders over Tigers
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By Robby McKittrick
Hometown Weekly Reporter
After a big 42-0 win against Durfee last week, the Wellesley Raiders kept their momentum going against Newton North, defeating the Tigers on the road, 27-7, on Friday night.
Shiloh White dominated on the ground all game long, accumulating over 200 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and the Raiders’...
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...
Seidl, Seb’s football 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...
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.
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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...
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...
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...
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.
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