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Medfield Swim: Small but mighty

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Medfield boys and girls swim team both unfortunately took a dive versus Dover-Sherborn on Friday. The girls took a 86-58 loss while the boys fell 96-68. The boys remain winless while the girls move to 1-2 in their meets. “I keep telling our team we’re small, but mighty,” said head coach...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter It was smooth sailing for Dover-Sherborn boys and girls swim team Friday night as they both defeated Medfield - 96-68 for the boys, while the girls finished up 86-58, respectively. The teams combined for 16 event wins on the night, including ten in which they had the first and second place...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Intense, passionate, competitive, and spirited—every athletic contest between Walpole and Norwood is a rivalry, regardless of league affiliation. On Monday, December 30, 2024, the two neighboring towns clashed once again, this time in girls’ and boys’ hockey at the Norwood Ice Arena in Walpole. While Norwood swept Walpole earlier in the...

Wolverines show resilience in overtime battle

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On Friday, January 3, the Westwood Wolverines Boys Basketball team faced the Hopkinton Hillers in a thrilling matchup that unfortunately spelled defeat for the Wolverines, as Hopkinton pulled ahead for an 83-75 win in overtime. Last season, Westwood narrowly lost the Tri-Valley Large league championship to Hopkinton, fueling an intense rivalry....

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Ladytimbs girls’ ice hockey team beat the MOA-FTM Warriors, 3-2, at the Foxboro Sports Center on Saturday December 28, 2024. The MOA-FTM Warriors, a cooperative girls’ hockey team featuring players from Mansfield, Foxboro, Oliver Ames/Easton, and other Hockomock League high schools. Walpole is led by head coach Bobby England...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Medfield boys varsity hockey continued their dominant start to the season on Saturday when they faced off against Bellingham at Pirelli Arena. The team won convincingly with a 9-1 final. Head coach Jon Jepson is yet to lose a game in Medfield as they improved to 3-0-0 on the season. “I didn’t...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The boys varsity hockey team suffered a 4-2 loss to Medway last Sunday - the first loss of the season for the defending state champions. After an even battle through the first 14 minutes, Dover-Sherborn-Weston committed its first penalty of the game with 6:32 left in the first period. Medway was...

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Westwood Wolverines boys’ basketball team, in their home opener, faced the Archbishop Williams Bishops and secured a close 64-60 victory. Westwood entered the game with a 1-2 record, while Archbishop played its season opener. Missing key players, including captain Matt Preti, Westwood leaned on captains Eli Ifrah and Mekhi...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Needham wrestling traveled to Newton North High School on Wednesday with sights set on its first win of the season. The Rockets put up a fight to keep the score, but it was unable to walk away with a team victory, losing 43-30. Even with the loss, head coach Ryan Hargraves...

By Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Sherborn native Caroline Olsen has been competing on the National Stage in the equestrian world since a very young age. She has won many National Juniors Competitions along this journey, leading her to recently be the top high school recruit in the country for college equestrian this year. While a variety...

Girls’ basketball triumphs in home opener

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Timberwolves girls’ basketball team earned their first victory of the season in their home opener, defeating the Milton Wildcats 61-49 on Tuesday, December 17. Head coach Dave Wall, now in his 10th season, has solidified his legacy with 126 career wins, making him the second-winningest coach in Walpole girls’...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter After suffering their first loss of the season to Norton, Medfield boys varsity basketball got back on the right track with a 80-68 win over Dover-Sherborn on Thursday. Medfield came out firing, going on a 16-4 run to start the game. Head coach Evan Moon attributed the early start to his...

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter In another attempt to record their first win of the season, the boys varsity basketball team fell short again. They took a 80-68 loss at the hands of the Medfield Warriors. The Raiders got off to a slow start, letting up a 16-4 run at the beginning of the game. “We had...

In a cold and wet game attended by over 1,000 fans, Xaverian Brothers High School (XBHS) edged out Needham 14-7 in a hard-fought matchup at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, December 5. Xaverian struck first with a long touchdown pass on the opening drive, followed by a successful PAT, ending the first quarter up 7-0. They...

In a cold and wet game attended by over 1,000 fans, Xaverian Brothers High School (XBHS) edged out Needham 14-7 in a hard-fought matchup on Thursday, December 5 at Gillette Stadium. Xaverian struck first with a long touchdown pass on the opening drive, followed by a successful PAT, ending the first quarter up 7-0. They extended...

By Owen Ziegler Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Friday the 13th, The Westwood Wolverines Girls basketball team face off against the Ashland Clockers in the first game of the season. The Wolverines enter the season led by senior captains Mackenzie Kaiser and Caroline Nozzolillo, and Charlotte Hurley. With this formidable trio, coach Katherine Clifford is eager to guide...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Timberwolves boys basketball team kicked off their 2024-25 season Friday night at home but fell to the Braintree Wamps, 64-50, in a game defined by contrasting halves. Head coach Jenna Galster, now in her fourth season, leads a senior-heavy roster featuring 10 12th graders among 14 players. After a...

By Owen Ziegler
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Westwood Wolverines had an outstanding fall sports season, excelling in both their leagues and the playoffs. Notably, the cross-country team claimed the Division 2 state championship—the first in school history. The girls’ varsity volleyball team also enjoyed a stellar season, reaching the semifinals...

By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter

There is no shortage of local athletic talent and recently four girl’s lacrosse players were given the title of All-American. All Americans are amateur athletes who are considered some of the best in their chosen sport. Lacrosse players from Walpole, Needham, Medfield and Westwood...

Walpole’s athletes successful fall season

By Ken Chaisson
Homeotown Weekly Sports Reporter

Following what could be considered the greatest athletic year in Walpole High School history in 2023-24, the bar has been set high for the town’s student-athletes.

Last school year, Walpole earned five state championships in field hockey (Division 1), boys cross...

Category Archives: Sports

Medfield Swim: Small but mighty

DS swim clinches double wins

Timberwolves shut out Norwood

Wolverines show resilience in overtime battle

Ladytimbs swamp the Hockomock co-op

Warriors hockey dominate Bellingham

Boys’ hockey battle Mustangs

Wolverines secure first win at home

Wrestling season begins

Caroline Olsen’s equestrian journey

Girls’ basketball triumphs in home opener

Boys’ basketball triumph over Raiders

Raiders fight hard versus Medfield

Xaverian captures State Championship

Rockets Football has incredible season

Girls’ basketball starts season strong

Boys basketball season begins

Fall athletic success sets the bar

Local lax players named All-American

Walpole’s athletes successful fall season

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