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Porkers advance to Final Four

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...

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Powerhouse Porkers dominate first playoff game

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...

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Walpole fights hard against Needham

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...

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Walpole volleyball nearly spikes Natick

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...

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Walpole swimming reaches for sectionals

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...

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Porkers dominate Westwood Wolverines

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...

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McGowan leads Walpole Cheer growth

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Scott McGowan is in his second year as head coach of the Walpole Cheer team, and his leadership has made a noticeable impact. This year, the squad has grown to 29 members, including two boys who cheer at competitions. In...

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Walpole Steps Up to Clash with Needham

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Walpole High football, led by head coach Chris Sullivan in his seventh year, faced off against undefeated Needham on a Friday night under the lights. Sullivan, who has been with the Walpole varsity program since 2006, continues to build on...

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Cross Country teams chase success

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports  Reporter

In cross country, a team’s success hinges on its fifth-place runner—every runner and every second count. The finishing positions of the top five runners are summed, and the lowest score wins.

On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the...

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Walpole Porkers crush Needham

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The undefeated defending Division 1 state champion Walpole Porkers field hockey team continued their journey to another state championship on Monday September 16, 2024 under the lights at Walpole High School, where the Porkers found a 8-0 victory over Needham. 

Walpole girls’ soccer locks Needham in a tie

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

The Walpole Timberwolves girls' soccer team played the Needham Rockets on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at the S.M. Lorusso Field Complex, resulting in a scoreless tie.

Before the game, Needham arrived late due to transportation issues, giving...

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Boys’ Soccer kicks off fall season

By Ken Chaisson

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Walpole Timberwolves boys’ soccer began their season under perfect weather on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at the S.M. Lorusso Field Complex in Walpole as they faced the Wamps of Braintree. While Braintree came away with a 1-0 victory, Walpole...

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Boys’ Lax fights hard against Catholic Memorial

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Walpole Timberwolves traveled to Catholic Memorial High for their fifth Bay State Conference competition of the season. Walpole fell to Catholic Memorial 9-12. 

In the first quarter, Dillion Needham netted his first goal of the evening...

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Boys’ tennis prepares for spring season

By Avonlea Cummings 

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

Spring is upon us, and with it comes the eagerly anticipated return of outdoor sports for Walpole High. As of Monday, March 18, the Spring sports teams have kicked off the preseason and are preparing for a thrilling and challenging...

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Timberwolves’ triumph over Reading Memorial

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Walpole girls' basketball team faced off against the 15th-seeded Reading Memorial Rockets in the Sweet 16 round of playoffs on Tuesday, March 5, securing a 56-47 victory. Bella Bingham led the charge with 26 points, closely followed by Izzy...

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Izzy Adams scores 1000th career point

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Walpole High School’s Izzy Adams scored her 1,000th point for the girls’ varsity basketball team last Wednesday night, an especially rare accomplishment for a junior like herself. That individual milestone was just a scene in the larger script of Walpole’s dominant...

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Girls’ Basketball prepares for playoffs

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

Expectations are high for Walpole High School’s Varsity Girls’ Basketball team as they prepare for the state tournament. The second overall seed in the MIAA Division II bracket, the Timberwolves got a valuable tuneup against neighboring Foxborough in preparation of their...

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Successful season for Walpole gymnastics team

By Julia Beauregard

Hometown Weekly Editor

In a significant achievement for the Walpole High School gymnastics team, coached by Jessica (Doyle) Buss and Kristen (Ridge) Rudenauer, the squad showcased its progress at the recent Bay State League meet. Buss and Rudenauer, both alumni of WHS and former...

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Walpole reigns over Needham

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The Walpole Timberwolves traveled to the Babson College ice rink to take on their hosts the Needham Rockets for their last league match of the season. The Timberwolves put on an outstanding feat and soared past the Rockets, bringing home...

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Girls’ hockey triumphs over Redhawks

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

After losing a five-game unbeaten streak earlier in the week, Walpole Girls’ Varsity Hockey bounced back in a big way on Saturday night in Natick, topping the 11-win Redhawks by a final score of 3-1. 

It took just...

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