Frattasio, Goss, Damren taking over at Wesleyan
Thorbjornsen 2017 Pre-Junior Amateur champ
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Michael Thorbjornsen continues to make his mark on the golf world at the young age of 15 after winning the 2017 Massachusetts Pre-Junior Amateur Championship on August 2 at The Orchards Golf Course in South Hadley (ages 14 and 15).
The Wellesley resident shot 214 overall across three rounds,...
Barefoot Soccer raises AIDS funds, awareness
By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
Last weekend, Wellesley United Soccer Club hosted the 7th annual 24 Hours of Barefoot Soccer in Wellesley. Due to severe weather on Saturday, the event was shortened to a nine-hour event on Sunday. Run by volunteers each year, 24 Hours of Barefoot Soccer is a fundraiser to support Grassroot Soccer Inc....
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Westwood Youth Track concludes successful summer
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By Ned Sheehan
Hometown Weekly Intern
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A group of Westwood boys get warmed up out on the turf before...
Football Academy announces awards
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Medfield football recently held its annual Jr. Warrior Football Academy. The Academy has announced its award winners:
Camper of the day I: Eddie Viles
Camper of the day II: David Hill
Camper of the day III: Jackson Foscaldo
Camper of the day IV: Colby Guarnagia
Spirit: Will Griffin
Leadership: Nick Caro
Hard work: Ryan Murray
Most Improved: David Hill
Camper of Week:...
Walpole’s Carlow named National Lacrosse All-Star
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Mason Carlow, son of Tim and Meg Carlow, a Walpole resident and rising seventh grader at Blessed Sacrament School, was recently named a 2017 National Lacrosse All-Star and was selected to represent the state of Massachusetts and Team New England at the National Lacrosse Academy and Brine National Lacrosse Classic from July 18-21 in Richmond, Virginia.
The National Lacrosse Academy brings the...
Shaughnessy, Shaker dominate Shot For Life
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
August normally is not the time of year for local basketball stars to be making headlines.
But don’t tell that to rising senior at Needham High School, Thomas Shaughnessy, who recently committed to play basketball at Brown, as well as Needham High class of 2017 graduate and point...
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
