Category Archive for "Westwood"

Three Wolverines sign collegiate NLIs

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Westwood High School wrote the latest chapter of its athletic success story this week, as three Wolverines signed their national letters of intent to play a sport at the Division I level. [caption id="attachment_23059" align="alignright" width="225"]

Timmy Hall (middle), who’s brother Bobby plays hockey at...
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Walker, Ponte guide Westwood XC to success

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor 2017 was an extremely successful season for the Westwood High School girls cross-country team, as the Wolverines climbed to No. 2 in the state, won the TVL title, and had four of its member recognized with post-regular-season awards. “We've had so much success and winning the TVL title...

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Registration is closing soon for the spring 2018 season. Timely player registration helps the volunteer-run league to do the planning and coach recruiting necessary to deliver a superior player experience; interested parties are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Westwood Youth Lacrosse is open to new and experienced male players who are...

Hawks shut out Rockets, head to South Finals

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor When the MIAA Division I South Sectional football playoff bracket was released two weeks ago, two things were apparent: a heavy Catholic Conference presence, and local powerhouses Xaverian and Brockton being in the same region. No. 2 Needham (6-3) took care of No. 7 Brockton (3-5) 23-20 in...

Moylan brothers guide Wolverines to victory

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor On Monday afternoon, the Westwood High School varsity boys soccer team played host to non-conference opponent Natick in their regular season finale. Thanks to a strong showing in net by goalkeeper Nicholas Barner (eight saves) and a solid all-around effort from Patrick and Michael Moylan, the Wolverines (9-6-3,...

Wolverine field hockey earns senior night win

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Coming off consecutive hard fought road wins against Bellingham (1-0) and Medway (2-1), the Westwood High School varsity field hockey team returned home on Wednesday to play host to Ashland for their senior night. Following a gritty performance, the Wolverines (8-4-2) pulled out a 2-1 victory. Senior captain Tess...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor A week after beating Holliston for the first time in over a decade, the Medfield High School football team hosted Westwood on Friday evening for their final TVL regular season game before the MIAA playoffs. Behind a strong defensive effort, the Warriors (5-1, 3-1) defeated the Wolverines (1-5,...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Westwood High School varsity girls soccer team completed a season sweep of non-league rival Ursuline on Thursday at Flahive Field, shutting out the Bears for the second time this season 4-0. The Wolverines (4-6-1) were led by junior Sophie Weller, who potted two goals and an assist in...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Thursday afternoon’s TVL matchup between the Westwood Wolverines (3-4-1) and Medfield Warriors (2-4-1) was a battle that came down to the final whistle, as a late goal by Medfield in stoppage time salvaged a 1-1 tie for the Warriors. A scoreless first half was highlighted by a series...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Westwood Wolverines (1-2) met a tough fate on Friday night against rival Holliston (2-1), falling 41-7 on a rain-soaked Flahive Field. The wet conditions made it extremely difficult for the Reed Wilson-led offense to get going, and a second half shutout by the Panther defense propelled Holliston...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Westwood High School girls varsity volleyball team has roared out the gates this 2017 season to a 3-0 start. The Wolverines began the campaign with back-to-back road matches at Dedham and Norton, and both times, the Wolverines returned home with 3-0 shutout victories. Last Monday, the Wolverines played...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Westwood High School football team returned to the gridiron for their 2017 season opener on Friday night under the lights at home against Pembroke, beginning a new era of Wolverines football with first-year head coach Brad Pindel. Senior captain Jake Antonucci led the Wolverine offense in seemingly...

By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Obviously, a 46-12 loss on Thanksgiving to arch rival Holliston and a 28-6 defeat at Falmouth to end their playoff run was not what the Westwood Wolverines had in my mind last fall after winning five in a row during the middle weeks of their season. However, after a 7-4...

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Westwood native Kristen Kjellman Marshall continues to earn recognition in the lacrosse community and beyond. On July 29, Kjellman Marshall joined the ranks of the most talented Eastern Massachusetts lacrosse standouts, as she was inducted into US Lacrosse’s Hall of Fame. The class of 2017 Eastern Massachusetts inductees includes three women and four men:...

Westwood’s Damren more than hockey tough

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor In 2017-2018, Westwood resident Allie Damren will look to accomplish one of the hardest feats there is in collegiate athletics, and that is to play on two athletic teams (hockey and lacrosse) while also balancing her studies as a biology major at one of the nation’s toughest academic...

Local swimmers excite in summer championships

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With the summer coming to a close, the Suburban Summer Swim League held their final joint meet of the season last Saturday, with members of the Walpole Barracudas, Medfield Marlins, Sherborn Snappers, Needham Sharks, and Westwood Waves all participating. Walpole’s Lindsey Ahmed and Bridget Abril, as well as Julio Borto, helped guide the...

Westwood Youth Track concludes successful summer

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A group of Westwood boys get warmed up out on the turf before...

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By Ned Sheehan Hometown Weekly Intern On Thursday, August 3, at Westwood High School, parents and swimmers packed into the steaming pool area to watch the underdog Westwood Waves nearly vanquish the Needham Sharks in an excellent swim meet. [caption id="attachment_19980" align="alignright" width="300"]

Abigail Phu heads towards the finish for Westwood during...
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Peck, Herman lead NEFC to national title

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor In September of 2016, local youth soccer stars Maddi Peck of Westwood and Rachel Herman of Dover and their club team, New England Football Club (NEFC), set a goal to get to the finals of the 2017 national tournament. Ten months later, Peck and Herman not only met...

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor On Friday, boys and girls from all across the region competed in the Ehrlich Mile Swim at Dug Pong in Natick, including representatives from the Walpole Barracudas, Sherborn Snappers, Medfield Marlins, Needham Sharks, and Westwood Waves of the Suburban Summer Swim League. The event, which is often thought...

Category Archives: Westwood

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