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...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Piles of leaves, crisp air, blustery winds, turkey and Thanksgiving Day high school football are all part of New England lore. Although it had rained for three days leading up to Thanksgiving, Mother Nature ensured she made an appearance, sending...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Porkers took their second consecutive State Championship against the Andover High School Warriors on November 16. Walpole shut out Andover to win 2-0 and take home the trophy.
The first quarter contained all of the action....
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Porkers charged into the second round of the MIAA Division 1 Playoffs with fire. They faced off against the Acton-Boxborough Revolution to advance into the Round of 8. A fourth quarter tie score created high tensions but Walpole was able to overcome with...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Porkers are back in the playoffs for a chance at another State Championship title. They started the playoff run on Saturday, November 1 against the Marshfield Rams shutting them out 6-0.
The first period saw three...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves and the Needham Rockets finished off the varsity volleyball season at Needham on October 24. Each set was a chase for the lead, but Needham came out on top with a 3-0 win.
Walpole Senior...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Walpole High School’s girls’ volleyball team faced off against Division 1 powerhouse Natick at Elm Street School in Walpole, following a thrilling five-set victory over Norwood the previous day.
The match also...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In Walpole, when you hear "swimming," the name "Cheryl Cavanaugh" comes to mind.
Coach Cheryl founded the Walpole High School Swim Team in 1989, following her establishment of the Walpole youth swim programs back in 1974. From...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Westwood Wolverines hosted the undefeated Walpole Porkers for a heated battle on the field. Penalty corners and control of the ball spurred the Porkers to a 5-0 win over the Wolverines. Both teams played hard, but Walpole was able to...
