Shaughnessy, Shaker dominate Shot For Life
Peck named Bentley football captain
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Sherborn and Medfield native Connor Peck was recently named one of the four captains for Bentley University football alongside Foxborough’s Mack Lowrie, Waltham’s Junior Chery, and Pawtucket, RI’s Martin Bannerman.
After playing Pop Warner for Holliston throughout his upbringing, Peck played offensive guard at Catholic Memorial from 2010-2014 and was a...
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Hurley, Murphy’s add new definition to lax offseason
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Whether it is at the youth, high school, or collegiate levels, lacrosse in the towns of Medfield, Westwood, and Walpole has become a year-round commitment. Success on the field begins with conditioning, eating right, studying film, training, and yes, also keeping the skills sharp.
Throughout a significant portion...
Wellesley Scoops growing field hockey interest
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
There are many factors that go into making a specific sport take off and become popular. Maybe the most significant factor, however, is integrating children into that specific sport and developing them at a young age through youth programs. The Wellesley Scoops, an associated club with USA Field...
Medfield’s Dodgers are champions
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The Medfield Major League LA Dodgers peaked at the exact right time, won their last three games, and took home the championship title. This was a hard working, dedicated team who gained momentum and confidence, peaking just as they began their playoff run. In the championship game, the boys found themselves trailing by...
Walpole’s Adams takes Ice Bucket Challenge
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It’s been a summer to remember for Walpole native Johnny Adams, and as hot and busy as it has been, Adams is finding productive and traditionally heartwarming ways to cool down.
Upon earning his degree from Boston College, where he was a standout shortstop for the Eagles throughout...
Locals excel in Youth Classic Track Meet
NHS baller Shaughnessy headed to Brown
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
On July 31, Needham High basketball star Thomas Shaughnessy announced on Twitter that he has committed to play basketball at Brown University at the conclusion of his upcoming senior season.
As many in Needham remember, Shaughnessy helped pioneer the Rockets to a Division I South Sectional crown...
Chi, Waves battle Sharks in thriller
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By Ned Sheehan
Hometown Weekly Intern
On Thursday, August 3, at Westwood High School, parents and swimmers packed into the steaming pool area to watch the underdog Westwood Waves nearly vanquish the Needham Sharks in an excellent swim meet.
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Peck, Herman lead NEFC to national title
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
In September of 2016, local youth soccer stars Maddi Peck of Westwood and Rachel Herman of Dover and their club team, New England Football Club (NEFC), set a goal to get to the finals of the 2017 national tournament. Ten months later, Peck and Herman not only met...
Local swimmers excite in Ehrlich Mile
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
On Friday, boys and girls from all across the region competed in the Ehrlich Mile Swim at Dug Pong in Natick, including representatives from the Walpole Barracudas, Sherborn Snappers, Medfield Marlins, Needham Sharks, and Westwood Waves of the Suburban Summer Swim League. The event, which is often thought...
Nguyen shines in Ehrlich Mile
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
On Friday, boys and girls from all across the region competed in the Ehrlich Mile Swim at Dug Pong in Natick, including representatives from the Walpole Barracudas, Sherborn Snappers, Medfield Marlins, Needham Sharks, and Westwood Waves of the Suburban Summer Swim League. The event, which is often thought...
Swim Team raises COA funds
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On July 15, the Walpole Swim Team held a contest to help raise fund for the new Walpole Senior Center.
The theme was "Swim Across America." Each swimmer was to swim one lap for each of the 50 states. Fifty laps are equal to a mile.
A special award was presented to Kevin Carlin, an...
Peck, Herman lead NEFC to national title
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
In September of 2016, local youth soccer stars Maddi Peck of Westwood and Rachel Herman of Dover and their club team, New England Football Club (NEFC), set a goal to get to the finals of the 2017 national tournament. Ten months later, Peck and Herman not only met...
Ward mashes Wellesley Williamsport to victory
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After winning their respective districts in early July, the Walpole American and Wellesley North 12-year-old Williamsport All-Star teams met on Wednesday night at Ryan Field in Charlestown for their first round-robin matchup in the state sectionals. Behind a five RBI performance by Hagan Ward (three-run home run, two-RBI...
Preto, Walpole Williamsport battle in sectionals
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After winning their respective districts in early July, the Walpole American and Wellesley North 12-year-old Williamsport All-Star teams met on Wednesday night at Ryan Field in Charlestown for their first round-robin matchup in the state sectionals. Behind a five RBI performance by Hagan Ward (three-run home run, two-RBI...
Corcoran thrives in Bruin development camp
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly
What goaltender James Corcoran did in 2016-2017 for Walpole High School hockey will forever be remembered after he recorded a state-leading 14 shutouts (postseason included) and allowing just 11 goals throughout the entire regular season, pioneering the Rebels to their first Super Eight berth in program history.
On July 6,...
MacAfee following in father’s footsteps, and then some
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Only the elite of the elite are able to attend the United State Military Academy in West Point, New York. The class schedule and grueling amounts of training that the cadets go through on a typical day at West Point is hard enough on its own.
Add in...
Drometer earns track All-Scholastic
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
In 2017, few athletes were more dominant on the track than Medfield native and Thayer Academy sophomore Owen Drometer, who took home the ISL and New England crowns in both the 800 (1:57.13) and 1500 (4:03.46) meter races and was awarded the honors of ISL MVP.
Drometer finished...
Dershwitz earns silver in Madrid and Montreal
