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Timberwolves post season ends versus Worcester

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Timberwolves girls’ basketball team’s (14-9) postseason journey came to an end Saturday, March 8 with a 49-35 loss to the Worcester South Community School Colonels (18-4) in the Division 2 quarterfinals at Worcester South’s gym. The Colonels, known as “South,” advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Burlington and Pembroke....

Walpole marches forth into the quarterfinals

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The last time Walpole and Tewksbury faced off in a high school sport was during back-to-back football Super Bowls in 1995 and 1996, with each team winning one title. On Tuesday night, the Walpole girls’ basketball team made a statement, defeating Tewksbury 62-42 in a playoff game at Walpole High...

The Walpole High School softball team celebrated a historic achievement on February 10, 2025, as they proudly unveiled their Division 2 championship banner—the first state title in Walpole High School history. Their championship run culminated on June 15, 2024 at UMass Amherst’s softball field, when they defeated Westfield High School 1-0 in a thrilling state Division...

Walpole survives Minnechaug in playoff opener

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter In a game that was closer than the final score suggested, the Walpole girls’ basketball team edged out the Minnechaug Regional Falcons, 52-45, in a hard-fought battle decided at the free throw line. The opening round of the MIAA playoffs took place at Walpole High’s gym on Friday, February 28,...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole Timberwolves boys’ basketball team concluded their season by competing in the Davenport Classic Tournament at the state-of-the-art Sharon High School on Monday, February 17, and Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The tournament and gym are named in honor of former Sharon boys’ basketball coach and athletic director Dudley Davenport....

By Paul Vozzella Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Timberwolves put another tally in the win column on Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over Needham, improving to 7-8-3. It was a bounce back performance following a loss to Marshfield. “I think we had our legs tonight,” said Head Coach Ron Dowd. “We just didn’t have the jump in...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter On Sunday, February 9, 2025, Walpole played Marshfield in a consolation game of the Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament at the Canton Ice House. The Burns Tournament, named after legendary Arlington boys’ hockey coach Ed Burns, features 16 of the best public high school hockey teams in eastern Massachusetts. Burns coached...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole boys’ and girls’ indoor track teams faced off against the Milton Wildcats on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Reggie Lewis Center, continuing their strong performances this season. Both teams have been rewriting the Walpole High School indoor track record book over the past two years. Coming off the...

Timberwolves grapple with Flyers at home

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter The Walpole High gym buzzed with energy as the wrestling team squared off against Bay State Conference rival Framingham, a scene that echoed countless showdowns across the country. This year, the Walpole wrestling team is youthful, with only one senior, two juniors, and ten underclassmen on the roster. Despite their...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Walpole High School girls’ basketball faced a tough test Monday night as they hosted Bishop Feehan, the defending Division 1 state champions. The Shamrocks came out on top, defeating the Timberwolves 64-41 in a fast-paced matchup. Feehan, ranked among the top teams in Massachusetts, boasts a formidable lineup, including Maddy Steel...

By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter Whatever your definition of an athlete, it was on full display Friday night, January 10, 2025, during the Walpole girls’ gymnastics home opener against the Wellesley Raiders at Broderick’s Gymnastics Academy in the Walpole Mall. Smart, tough, agile, strong, creative, and a team player: the Ladytimbers checked all the boxes. The Walpole...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Timberwolves stuff Weymouth on Turkey Day

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...

Porkers take second consecutive State Championship

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...

Category Archives: Walpole

Timberwolves post season ends versus Worcester

Walpole marches forth into the quarterfinals

First State Title for Walpole Softball

Walpole survives Minnechaug in playoff opener

Boys’ hoop battles in Davenport Classic

Timberwolves crush Needham

Timberwolves butt heads with Rams

Timberwolves track down Wildcats

Timberwolves grapple with Flyers at home

Ladytimbs have no luck with Shamrocks

Gymnastics shine in home opener

Timberwolves shut out Norwood

Ladytimbs swamp the Hockomock co-op

Girls’ basketball triumphs in home opener

Girls’ basketball starts season strong

Boys basketball season begins

Walpole’s athletes successful fall season

Timberwolves stuff Weymouth on Turkey Day

Porkers take second consecutive State Championship

Porkers advance to Final Four

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