Griffin, Picking back-boning Huskies
Nine Medfield Warriors sign collegiate NLIs
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Medfield is a town often known for its immense athletic success. However, on Wednesday, Medfield High School flexed its muscle even further as an athletic powerhouse with nine of its students signing their national letters of intent to play a Division I or II sport in college.
The crown...
Fried, DS XC place No. 12 in states
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Dover-Sherborn Regional High School boys cross country team placed 12th overall at the MIAA Division II State Championships on Saturday with a total score of 294 and a total time of 1:29:02.67.
Oliver Fried led the way for DS as the team’s top finisher, placing 30th out 178...
DS Stars take section championship
Last Thursday evening the Dover-Sherborn Stars sixth grade girls team faced Newton in the Boston Area Youth Soccer Section 1A season finale. Both teams had outstanding seasons, with Newton coming into the game one point ahead atop the overall standings. These tightly-matched teams had played to a 1-1 draw in a spirited game in October.
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Walker, Ponte guide Westwood XC to success
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
2017 was an extremely successful season for the Westwood High School girls cross-country team, as the Wolverines climbed to No. 2 in the state, won the TVL title, and had four of its member recognized with post-regular-season awards.
“We've had so much success and winning the TVL title...
Youth lax registration closing soon
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Registration is closing soon for the spring 2018 season. Timely player registration helps the volunteer-run league to do the planning and coach recruiting necessary to deliver a superior player experience; interested parties are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Westwood Youth Lacrosse is open to new and experienced male players who are...
Raider soccer falls just short in thriller
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following a 15-2-1 regular season and a Bay State Conference title, the Wellesley High School boys varsity soccer team earned the No. 2 seed in the Division I South Sectionals. The Raiders took down No. 15 BC High (4-1) in the first round on Saturday, setting up a...
NJF B-Squad battle Mustangs in playoffs
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Needham’s seventh grade team came into its first Bay State Conference playoff with lots of promise, but unfortunately found itself outmatched by a big and physical team from Norwood, falling 42-7 on Saturday to conclude their season. Needham’s defense stopped the Norwood rushing attack on its first three plays but then gave up...
McNally lifts Rockets to South Finals
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It’s not often that Needham High soccer is the underdog come playoff time, but after a 9-7-4 regular season, the Rockets found themselves in some unfamiliar territory heading into the Division I South Sectionals as the No. 11 seed.
In order to reach the South Finals for the second...
Medvol wins their way to South Finals
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Medfield High School varsity girls volleyball team concluded its incredible playoff run with a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to No. 3 Westboro in the Division II Central Finals on Saturday.
The No. 4 Warriors (17-6) won their way to Saturday’s sectional title game with a pair of convincing 3-0...
Medfield Dark Blue wins Fall Classic
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The Medfield Dark Blue baseball team, made up of both 6th and 7th graders, recently capped off a strong 8-2-1 regular season with an entertaining, exciting and intense 3-1 win in the 2017 Medfield Fall Classic. Timely clutch hitting, solid defensive plays, strong pitching, and most importantly, passion and fun led to successful...
Cellucci, Raider soccer knock off No. 1
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
2016 left a bit of a sour taste in the mouths of the Dover-Sherborn Regional High School boys soccer team after the No. 2 Raiders got knocked out at home (3-2 in penalty kicks) by Martha’s Vineyard in the quarterfinal round of the Division III South Sectionals...
Hawks shut out Rockets, head to South Finals
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
When the MIAA Division I South Sectional football playoff bracket was released two weeks ago, two things were apparent: a heavy Catholic Conference presence, and local powerhouses Xaverian and Brockton being in the same region. No. 2 Needham (6-3) took care of No. 7 Brockton (3-5) 23-20 in...
Johnston, Raiders battle Rockets in playoffs
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
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Griffin, Porkers roll in round one
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Last season’s Division I state champion Walpole Porkers (14-2-2) took to the field to defend their title on Saturday afternoon at home against North Attleboro in the first round of Division I South Sectional playoffs. In part thanks to a two-goal first-half by Nicole Griffin, the No. 3...
Ahola, Raiders roll in round one
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After co-winning the TVL regular season title, the Dover-Sherborn Regional High School varsity field hockey team received the No. 4 seed in the Division II South Sectional playoffs. With their No. 4 seed, the Raiders (16-3-1) earned an opening-round bye. On Friday, DS hosted No. 13 Seekonk for...
Sturchio, Medvol cruise to semifinals
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following a 15-5 regular season, the Medfield High School varsity girls volleyball team received the No. 4 seed in the Division II Central Sectionals, also earning themselves a first-round bye. On Monday, Medvol hosted No. 5 seed Nashoba Regional for their quarterfinal round contest, and after finding themselves...
Manning lifts Rockets past Raiders in playoffs
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham and Wellesley High School field hockey teams wrote the latest chapter of their epic and historic rivalry on Saturday evening, as the two Bay State Conference powerhouses squared off in the Division I South quarterfinals at DeFazio Park.
The Rockets (15-4-0) received the No. 7...
Needham Baha’is celebrate founder’s birth
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On Sunday, October 22, the Baha'i Community of Needham joined over 6 million other Baha'is across the planet to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i Faith. About eighty Baha'is and guests gathered at MIT's beautiful facility in Dedham, the Endicott House, for a program of...
Raider soccer serves revenge to Rockets
