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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Rebels victorious on Thanksgiving

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Walpole High football team capped off their 2016 season with a 45-20 victory at Weymouth on Thanksgiving to improve to 5-6. Running back Ferry Armand (18 carries, 169 yards) led the Rebels to the hard fought win with four rushing touchdowns, all while the Walpole defense was...
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Wellesley’s Chryssicas leads football to Thanksgiving victory

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Wellesley and Needham High football teams renewed their historical rivalry with one another on Thursday morning in their annual Thanksgiving grudge match at Memorial Field in Needham. Running back Grant Chryssicas led the way for Wellesley with four touchdowns, as the Raiders (11-1) pulled out the 34-14...
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DS Football falls on Thanksgiving

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn High football teams capped off a successful 2016 season with a hard fought battle in their annual Thanksgiving rivalry match on Thursday morning, with the Warriors (8-3) prevailing 28-19 behind a strong effort by senior captains James Voss (defensive MVP) and John Quinn (offensive...
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Football falls in Turkey Bowl

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Wellesley and Needham High football teams renewed their historical rivalry with one another on Thursday morning in their annual Thanksgiving grudge match at Memorial Field in Needham. Running back Grant Chryssicas led the way for Wellesley with four touchdowns, as the Raiders (11-1) pulled out the 34-14...
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Football victorious in Turkey Bowl

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Medfield and Dover-Sherborn High football teams capped off a successful 2016 season with a hard fought battle in their annual Thanksgiving rivalry match on Thursday morning, with the Warriors (8-3) prevailing 28-19 behind a strong effort by senior captains James Voss (defensive MVP) and John Quinn...
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Girls soccer falls in South Finals

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Medfield High girls soccer team’s Cinderella run throughout the 2016 MIAA D2 State Tournament came to an end on Monday night at Marciano Stadium in Brockton, as the Warriors (15-4-3) fell to top-seeded Hingham 3-1 in the South Sectional Finals. The loss comes days after the Warriors completed...
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Warriors and Raiders ready to battle

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following their eliminations from the 2016 MIAA South Sectional playoffs, the Dover-Sherborn and Medfield High football teams are slated to take to the gridiron one more time to face one another in their annual rivalry matchup on Thanksgiving at Dover-Sherborn High School on Thursday morning. The Raiders (4-5) are...
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Hometown Hockey Preview: Needham

By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Rockets ready to take flight Like most years, the Needham High boys varsity hockey team enters the 2016-2017 season with some high expectations and goals to meet in the Bay State Conference. Leading the Rockets this season will be a tandem of senior captains in forward Seth Jacobs, forward Joey Bruno,...
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