Category Archive for "Sports"

Historic Patriotism

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With the Pats headed back to the Super Bowl, football fans all around New England (and the country) are gearing up for the Big Game. Whether you're a super Pats fanatic or just a Brady fan, here's some football knowledge to drop on your guests at half-time: [caption id="attachment_24798" align="alignright" width="600"] Read more

Hughes, Raiders sweep Rockets

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It’s almost impossible for any high school hockey rivalry to match the intensity and animus shared between Needham and Wellesley. On Wednesday, the two arch-enemies faced off for the second and final time this regular season at Babson, as Needham sought to avenge a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat to...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The month of January has not been too kind to the Xaverian Brothers High School varsity hockey team, given the countless injuries and heartbreaking defeats the Hawks (5-6-3, 1-4-1) have suffered. On Saturday, Xaverian entered its second and final regular season contest with arch rival St. John’s Prep...

Marie lifts Warriors past Anderson, Wolverines

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor On December 12, Westwood came into Medfield and spoiled the Warriors’ home opener with a 74-64 win. On Friday night, the two rivals met again for the second and final time this season in a much-anticipated rematch, this time in Wolverine country. Behind a career-high 26-point performance by...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor A monster 23-point, 15-rebound performance by junior forward Jill White guided the Walpole High School girls basketball team to a thrilling 46-43 victory over Newton North last Tuesday evening to move the Lady-Rebels to 10-2 on the year and 5-1 in Bay State Conference play. Sophomore guard Sydney...

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Jones, Rockets drop nail biter to Raiders

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor It’s almost impossible for any high school hockey rivalry to match the intensity and animus shared between Needham and Wellesley. On Wednesday, the two arch-enemies faced off for the second and final time this regular season at Babson, as Needham sought to avenge a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat to...

Medfield U10 girls win district championship

The Medfield U10 girls hockey team won the district championship last week with a big 2- 0 win over a tough Canton team. The win allows the team to advance to the Massachusetts state championship tournament in March. Pictured from left to right (front row) Alana Dolan, Kamryn Perachi, Maggie Hollander, Jane Daly, Genna McDonald,...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Coming off the heels of a brief two-game win streak against Milton (78-49) and Medway (60-50), the Wellesley High School boys basketball team dropped a tough one at home on Wednesday night to rival Newton North to fall to 8-3 (4-3 BSC) on the season. Unfortunately for the...

Wellesley Neighbors holding warm winter gathering

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Area seniors who’d like to know more about Wellesley Neighbors (WN) are invited to a warm winter gathering at a member’s home on February 6 at 3 p.m. WN is a social, educational and support organization for couples and singles 55 and above in Dover, Natick, Needham, Wellesley and Weston. For directions to...

Rockets cruise by Mustangs, remain unbeaten

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Needham High School varsity boys basketball team is proving that last season’s run to the Division I South Sectional crown was no fluke. On Tuesday night, the Rockets (8-0, 5-0) earned a 69-35 victory at home over Norwood to remain unbeaten on the season. Senior forward Will...

Popiel, Raider hockey climb back to .500

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following a 1-1 tie with Ashland and a tough 2-0 defeat to rival Holliston, the Dover-Sherborn Regional High School varsity boys hockey team hosted TVL newcomer Dedham last Wednesday night at Chase Arena in Natick. Thanks in large part to a pair of goals by sophomore defenseman Zachary...

McGowan, Gill lift Wolverines past Lancers

By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following a tough 46-41 defeat at the hands of non-conference foe Scituate on January 17, the Westwood High School girls varsity basketball team bounced back with a big-time win on their home floor against Norton on Friday evening. Freshman sensation forward Elisabeth Gill, who entered Friday night’s game ranked 12th...

Paranormal Xpeditions presents supernatural lecture

By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter The Westwood Library has always served as resource to those seeking knowledge, including information about ghost hunting. While books about the paranormal have proved to be popular ones at the library, sometimes our questions about the supernatural are better suited for the professionals, like Rachel Hoffman and Matt Warner of Paranormal...

Lanchester lifts Rebels past McCarthy, Warriors

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By Mike Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Two of the area’s top girls basketball programs faced off on Thursday evening as the No. 17 Walpole Lady-Rebels took the quick trip down Common Street to face off against the No. 10 Medfield Warriors. Behind a game-high 18-point performance by senior captain and guard Bridget Lanchester, the...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Dover-Sherborn Regional and Medfield High School varsity boys basketball teams met for the second and final time this season on Friday evening as the Raiders (4-6, 3-4) looked to avenge their 60-51 defeat to the Warriors (6-4, 4-3) on their home court back on January 3. Unfortunately...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Medfield and Westwood High School boys varsity hockey teams took to the ice for their first of two meetings in 2017-2018 last Wednesday evening at Canton Ice House. Thanks to a late third period goal by senior forward Sean Tyer, the Warriors (4-2-2), were able to salvage...

On Saturday, Jan 13, the Medfield High School girls varsity hockey team held a clinic at the Blackstone Arena in Hopedale for all Medfield youth girl hockey players. Over 22 girls attended and had a great time skating with the varsity team. The high school team, led by first-year head coach Sarah Small, ran the...

Raider basketball renews grudge with Warriors

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Dover-Sherborn Regional and Medfield High School varsity boys basketball teams met for the second and final time this season on Friday evening as the Raiders (4-6, 3-4) looked to avenge their 60-51 defeat to the Warriors (6-4, 4-3) on their home court back on January 3. Unfortunately...

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