Boys hockey prevails in grudge match
Hockey victorious in season-opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham High School boys varsity ice hockey team opened up their 2016-2017 season on the road against Acton-Boxborough, and the Rockets returned to Needham victoriously after putting on an offensive showcase throughout the final two periods, netting seven unanswered goals in an 8-3 comeback victory.
“It feels good...
Rocket swimmers off to strong start
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham High School boys varsity swim and dive team started their season off with a strong performance against Boston College High School on Thursday, winning all three relay events (200 Medley, 200 Freestyle, 400 Freestyle) as well as multiple standout individual performances.
Veteran swimmers Eric Zhu, Henry Keegan,...
Basketball opens season with strong victory
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole High varsity boys basketball team tipped off their 2016-2017 season on Tuesday night at home in front of a packed crowd against non-conference opponent Bishop Feehan. After jumping out to an early lead, tight defensive play and ball control allowed the Rebels (1-0) to pull away...
Raider hockey battles in grudge match
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn High School boys varsity hockey teams met for the first time this season on Saturday night in Franklin, with the Warriors prevailing 3-1 in a tightly contested match.
Junior forward Tommy Schofield, who currently leads the team in points (five), got the Warriors on the...
Ryan Farrell, a perfect example of resiliency
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Overcoming adversity is nothing new to Westwood’s Ryan Farrell after battling back from a serious leg injury that cost him his senior season at Xaverian Brothers High School in 2011. It was an almost worst-case scenario for a recruited player with his eyes on playing college football. The leg break...
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Comella’s Football Team
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Comella’s Football Team
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Comella’s rookie fifth grade football team finished their first year mostly undefeated. Their final win was achieved at the Bay State Super Bowl Championships.
“All players were rookies, and they have had an amazing 2016 season making it this far. My son Christopher has loved playing football and has developed...
TVL All-Star list filled with Warriors
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After a successful fall athletic season for Medfield High School, the 2016 TVL All-Star team was announced earlier this week, with an incredible number of Warriors getting their names etched on the prestigious list.
Football
After an 8-3 season that culminated with a 28-19 victory over Dover-Sherborn on Thanksgiving,...
Wrestling team strong in opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Needham High School varsity wrestling team began its season on Saturday with two victories in their annual season-kickoff jamboree-style match against Rockland, Norwood, and Boston Latin.
Led by senior captains Brady Liss (120 weight class), David Kurker (142 weight class), and Dan Aksman (182 weight class), the...
Walpole Rebels hoop eyes glory in 2016-2017
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Walpole High School boys varsity basketball team enters the 2016-2017 season with high hopes of getting back to the state tournament while competing for a Bay State Conference title.
The Rebels return four of their five starters from 2015-2016, highlighted by captains Isaiah Shephard (point guard) and shooting...
Mass. elite football headed to nationals
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The 6th and 8th grade Massachusetts Elite football teams won their way into the Elite 8 of the FBU National Championship. The concluding rounds of the tournament will take place in Naples, FL beginning on Friday, December 16. Both teams competed in and won their super regional bracket games, which were held in...
Hawks battle in Super Bowl
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After cruising to the Division 1 South Sectional crown two weeks prior, the Xaverian Brothers High School football team traveled to Lynn on Saturday to defend their Division 1 Super Bowl title against familiar foe and perennial power, Everett, champions of the North Sectional. Despite a stout defensive...
Boys hockey ready to drop the puck
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Head coach Paul Donato has turned the Wellesley High School boys varsity ice hockey program into a strong power within the Bay State Conference, and the Raiders will look to continue their success in 2016-2017 with a core group of upperclassmen.
Captaining the 2016-2017 Raiders will be defenseman Zack Doughty...
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Rebel hockey with high hopes
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After an 11-5-3 regular season earned them a trip to the 2015-2016 state tournament, the Walpole High boys varsity hockey team enters the 2016-2017 season with high hopes, especially after snapping their seven-year tournament win drought with a 3-2 shootout victory over Archbishop Williams.
Returning to lead...
Polk and Gibbons are all stars
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Dover residents and DSW Patriots Aidan Gibbons and Michael Polk were selected and played for the 6th Grade Dual County/Tri Valley League All Star Team against the Central Mass All Stars on Saturday, November 19. Playing both offense and defense, the DSW Patriot players stood out among the DC/TVL all stars, with Aidan...
DS Soccer Club wins several titles
The fall soccer season for the Dover Sherborn Soccer Club recently finished for over 700 players ranging from 3-14 years old. This year, DS Soccer fielded 37 teams within BAYS from grades 3 through 8, as well as in-town games for the younger players. There were several teams that won their BAYS sections including: Girls...
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Winter athletics return to Medfield High
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
With Thanksgiving and the month of November now behind us, Medfield High School enters December ready to kick off its winter sports season and see great success from its winter athletic teams.
Amongst the several Warrior athletic teams ready to drop the puck or tip off the ball...
Lady Rockets ready to take flight
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Winter athletic season is here, and the Needham High girls varsity basketball team enters 2016-2017 with solid mix of senior leadership as well as youth to build upon for the future.
Kara Petronio, Kathryn Charter, and Annie Rotman will captain the ship for the Rockets in 2016-2017. Each...
Westwood Football falls on Thanksgiving
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following their elimination from the 2016 Division 2A South Sectional Finals, the Westwood High football team finished their 2016 season with a tough 46-12 home loss to Holliston on Thanksgiving.
Thursday’s rematch with the Panthers (9-2) went a lot differently than Westwood’s 36-34 comeback victory over Holliston earlier in...
Westwood’s Wilson runs like the wind
Xaverian Brothers High School eighth-grader Noah Wilson was recently crowned Catholic Conference Middle School Cross Country Champion.
Wilson, a lifelong Westwood resident, overcame cold temperatures and strong wind to win the 3K race, well in front of the second-place runner. The race featured runners from all five MIAA Catholic Conference middle schools....
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