Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On an unseasonably warm late October evening, the Walpole Porkers geared up for their final regular-season competition. With their sights set on a promising postseason, the Porkers aimed to extend their impressive eight-game winning streak. However, this night held extra significance...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Engaging in sports can become a significant part of one's life, demanding numerous hours dedicated to practice, tryouts, off-season training, games, and more. Being a part of a sports team is both an honor and a challenge, offering substantial rewards....
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The sky was shrouded in darkness as the lights illuminated the Walpole turf stage for an exciting evening match between the Walpole Porkers and the Westwood field hockey team. It was an ideal setting to witness both teams showcase their...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On a crisp fall afternoon, the Walpole turf came alive with action as the field hockey Porkers took to the field against the Wellesley Raiders. This game marked the beginning of a demanding three-game week for the team. The girls...
By Susan McNeil
Community Contributor
The Walpole High School (WHS) Varsity Volleyball team has embarked on a spectacular start to the season, clinching four consecutive victories that have ignited excitement among both fans and players, raising hopes for an exceptional season.
The team's successful...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The scoring came early and often in Walpole High School Football’s home opener on Friday night. The Timberwolves picked up their first victory of the season, defeating Wellesley 30-14 behind four first half touchdown passes by Noah McKenzie.
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole swim team brimmed with energy and excitement as they embarked on a journey to the Babson College Morse Swimming pool for their second meet of the season against Needham. The Timberwolves achieved new personal records in times and...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole High School Varsity Field Hockey’s quest to secure a much anticipated state title got off to a dominant start. The Porkers opened their season with a dominant 14-0 victory over Weymouth on Tuesday, September 6 before taking down Bishop Feehan...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Under the scorching heat of the Medfield turf pellets, the cleats of the Walpole boys' soccer team were heating up as they prepared to charge across the field towards their offensive end. It marked the inaugural scrimmage of the year, a...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
As the final days of August wane and the echoes of summer vacation recede, athletes lace up their shoes and converge on the fields and courts. Preseason, a period of self-imposed challenges and ambitions for new personal records, beckons athletes...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
With an opportunity to advance to the state finals, Walpole Little League’s age-11 baseball team battled their opponents from Hingam to a scoreless tie through the first four innings, eventually falling by a final score of 4-0 at Milton High School...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In the spring of 2023, Walpole student-athletes delivered an extraordinary season brimming with talent, victories, and unwavering determination to compete against the finest competitors. Athletes comprehend the inherent challenges of their pursuits, but above all, they find reward in each...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
It was a perfect day for lacrosse; the sun was peeking through the clouds, shinning on the talented Walpole boy’s lacrosse team as they fought hard against Mansfield High in a battle for the tournament. The boys capitalized on their...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The baseball team has a shot at the tournament this season after making a huge comeback in the second half of their regular season. Although, the boys closed off their regular season with a 3-1 loss over their non-league competition, Norwood, last Thursday afternoon.
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In Milton on Wednesday, starting pitcher Alex Hee delivered a remarkable performance for Walpole Varsity Baseball. Despite trailing 2-1 entering the seventh inning, Hee's two-run, five-hit complete game effort seemed insufficient. However, the Timberwolves' offense awakened just in time, scoring...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Needham traveled to Walpole High on Thursday, May 11th where they battled a one goal game throughout the competition.
Needham slipped past Walpole’s defense to earn their winning shot with only a few minutes left in the...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
You get 60 minutes. 60 minutes to prove what skills you’ve got, and 60 minutes to win the competition. Even a slow start to the game can make or break the entirety of the match. Although, as you dig deep expelling any energy you...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Maddy Clark is a senior on the girls’ hockey team, and she had a phenomenal season. Being an outstanding goalie on the ice, Clark brought something special to the team, her immense amount of respect and joy impacted everyone she met and played with...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Boys’ basketball has been fearless and passionate all season long. The Timberwolves represented all their hard work on Monday evening, March 6th. The boys tipped off against the Westwood...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole boys' basketball Timberwolves traveled to the Dover-Sherborn gymnasium on Friday, February 24th. Both teams participated in a friendly scrimmage to hone in on more practice time leading into the heat of the tournament. Walpole completed their regular season with...
