Xaverian hoop strong in opener
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Wellesley and Xaverian Brothers High School varsity basketball teams tipped off their seasons last Wednesday night in Westwood with a non-conference matchup. Both teams traded blows throughout, but it was the Hawks who pulled away late and came out with the 50-29 victory to start the season...
Boys hockey nabs first win
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The Westwood High School Varsity Hockey team is back at it, and this year’s group is showing promise. The Wolverines secured their first win of the season last Wednesday evening, a 3-1 victory against TVL foe Bellingham.
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Holiday Basketball Tournament upcoming
Westwood High School Boys Basketball will be hosting the Second Annual Winter Holiday Tournament on December 29 and 30 at Westwood’s Bader Gymnasium. Day 1 action starts on Thursday at 5 p.m. with the Hingham Harbormen taking on the Walpole Rebels. At 7 p.m., the Westwood Wolverines will be hosting the Foxboro Warriors. On Friday,...
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Ryan Farrell, a perfect example of resiliency
By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Overcoming adversity is nothing new to Westwood’s Ryan Farrell after battling back from a serious leg injury that cost him his senior season at Xaverian Brothers High School in 2011. It was an almost worst-case scenario for a recruited player with his eyes on playing college football. The leg break...
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Hawks battle in Super Bowl
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After cruising to the Division 1 South Sectional crown two weeks prior, the Xaverian Brothers High School football team traveled to Lynn on Saturday to defend their Division 1 Super Bowl title against familiar foe and perennial power, Everett, champions of the North Sectional. Despite a stout defensive...
Westwood Football falls on Thanksgiving
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following their elimination from the 2016 Division 2A South Sectional Finals, the Westwood High football team finished their 2016 season with a tough 46-12 home loss to Holliston on Thanksgiving.
Thursday’s rematch with the Panthers (9-2) went a lot differently than Westwood’s 36-34 comeback victory over Holliston earlier in...
Westwood’s Wilson runs like the wind
Xaverian Brothers High School eighth-grader Noah Wilson was recently crowned Catholic Conference Middle School Cross Country Champion.
Wilson, a lifelong Westwood resident, overcame cold temperatures and strong wind to win the 3K race, well in front of the second-place runner. The race featured runners from all five MIAA Catholic Conference middle schools....
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Thanksgiving football preview: Westwood vs. Holliston
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After a 5-2 regular season and an appearance in the 2016 MIAA Division 2A South Sectional Finals, the Westwood Wolverines return home to host Holliston in their annual Turkey Day grudge match.
The Wolverines (7-3) handed the Panthers (8-2) their only conference defeat of the 2016 season back on...
Football falls in South Finals
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Following wins over Somerset-Berkley (8-0) and Silver Lake Regional (36-22), the Westwood High football team’s spectacular run deep into the MIAA Division 2A South Sectionals came to an end on Friday evening with a 28-6 defeat at the hands of number one overall seed Falmouth in the Sectional...
R. Antonucci leads Westwood football to state semifinals
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
On a night when they were without two of arguably their biggest difference makers in wideout Jake Antonucci and linebacker Dylan Linehan due to injury, the Westwood High football team persevered through adversity and outmatched Silver Lake Regional (Kingston) 36-20 in the MIAA Division 2A South Semifinals.
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Westwood Volleyball falls in state tournament
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Its playoff season, and on Thursday night, the Medfield and Westwood High volleyball teams clashed in the first round of the MIAA D2 Central State Tournament. This marked the third meeting of 2016 between the 12-seeded Wolverines (11-9) and 5-seeded Warriors (16-5), with Medfield sweeping the season series...
Westwood Cross-country wins TVL Championship
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood, Dover-Sherborn, and Medfield High boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Tri-Valley League’s Championship Meet (5K) at Hospital Hill on Wednesday afternoon in Medfield.
Led by second-placed Ashley Walker (19:33.47), third-placed Sarah Conant (19:35.23), and sixth-placed Emma Harte (20:15.94), Westwood took home first place...
Westwood Golf wins TVL and State Title
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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High varsity golf team finished an impressive regular season with a 16-2 record to win the Tri-Valley League before winning the Division 2 State Championship on Monday in Georgetown.
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Westwood Field hockey celebrates senior night
The Westwood high school girls field hockey team recently celebrated their senior night with a 2-1 win over Holliston. Pictured are seniors Emily Dukeman, Courtney Lyons, Gabrielle Giroux, Courtney Cronin, Caroline Fitzgerald, Georgia Salvatore, Hailey Broderick and Caroline Leonard. Pictured above are seniors Emily Dukeman, Courtney Lyons, Gabrielle Giroux, Courtney Cronin, Caroline Fitzgerald, Georgia...
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Defense propels football to second round
