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Category Archives: Westwood

Hillers frustrate Wolverines in shutout

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

After qualifying for the state tournament for the 39th consecutive season on February 12 (excluding 2020-2021) with a 4-1 victory over rival Holliston, the Westwood High School varsity boys hockey team returned to Canton Ice House on Wednesday to host Hopkinton. 

Hallahan’s pair lifts Wolverines over Warriors

Medfield's Kyle Gaffney (10) brings in a ball out of the air and attempts to avoid a pressuring Padraig Lombard (18) of Westwood. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Barring a postseason rematch, Medfield and Westwood High School boys soccer...

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Westwood downs Medfield in four sets

Jessica Coletti finds a hole between two Westwood defenders.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Playing without their head coach on Wednesday night, the Medfield Warriors were able to take the first set off the Westwood Wolverines’ girls volleyball team. And although they weren’t able...

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Wolverines roll Bellingham, remain unbeaten

Mia O'Donnell (pictured) turns and unleashes a backhanded clearing pass. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Through a month and a half of play, Westwood High School varsity field hockey has been every bit the juggernaut it was expected to...

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Westwood field hockey blanks DS, 6-0

Westwood had a ton of shots on goal as their pressure bothered the Raiders.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Wednesday night, at the end of what was a 6-0 win for the Westwood field hockey team against Dover-Sherborn, the woman filming the game...

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Westwood gets first win against Medfield

TJ Casey breaks out a huge fourth quarter run, but is brought down at the goal line by Jack McDaniels.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Westwood fans clad in white wigs, white tutus, with painted white faces and bodies covered in talcum powder stormed...

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Hawks tie SJP in soccer

Andrew Xavier (4) unleashes a boot up field on a free kick. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

The Xaverian Brothers High School varsity soccer team hosted arch rival and perennial Division I North powerhouse St. John’s Prep last Thursday...

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Westwood volleyball hands Medway first loss

An extremely animated team, Westwood isn’t shy about celebrating after their biggest points.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

After a four-set loss to Hopkinton on September 20th spoiled the Westwood girls’ volleyball team’s chances at an undefeated season, last Monday night, it was...

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Roberts, McGrail lead Wolverines over Lancers

Maddi Peck (4) fights off a Norton defender and moves the ball through the midfield. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Entering off the heels of their first defeat of the season to Hopkinton (3-1) on Monday, the Westwood High...

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Wolverines shut out against N. Quincy

Pat Cayer (27) hands the ball to the official after running for a first down. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Entering off the heels of a 21-15 season-opening defeat to Dedham on September 10, Westwood High School varsity football...

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Westwood field hockey beats Medfield 4-1

Had Elizabeth Crowley not made some key saves, things cold have gotten bad for the Medfield Warriors early in the game.

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

On Friday afternoon, the Westwood Wolverines field hockey team beat the Medfield Warriors 4-1. The win moved the...

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Hawks comeback falls short against Everett

Charlie Comella (15) locks onto Everett's Robby Riobe (8). Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Entering the season as one of the favorites to win the Catholic Conference and the Division I Super Bowl, No. 3 Xaverian hosted No. 4...

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Wolverine volleyball dreams of TVL Title

The Westwood High School 2021-22 varsity volleyball team

By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter

With no state playoff tournament or Tri-Valley League Championship, for the Westwood girls’ volleyball team last season, it was all about being together and giving their seniors one final hurrah.

Morale, expectations high for Wolverine soccer

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Coming off a condensed and postseason-less 2020 campaign that saw the Wolverines earn a 3-5-2 record, the Westwood High School varsity soccer team enters this fall motivated to make improvements and make a run at the TVL title. 

With a normal...

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Connaughton: Westwood girls soccer excited

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Westwood High School varsity girls soccer enters the fall of 2021 looking to rebound following a 2-4-4 record in 2020. Considering the changes to their schedule and the lack of a state tournament last season due to COVID, the Wolverines are expecting a resurgence...

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McGrail, Wolverines ready to work

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Westwood High School varsity girls soccer enters the 2021 season looking to rebound following a 2-4-4 record throughout their COVID-condensed and postseason-less 10-game slate in 2020.

Leading the Wolverines will be three senior co-captains: goalie Rachel Berliner, defensive midfielder Haley Jacobson...

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Kelcourse, Hawks motivated

Pictured running for a long gain against St. John's Prep last spring, senior running back Joey Kelcourse figures to serve as Xaverian's bell cow once again in 2021. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Without a postseason, winning the Catholic...

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Maroun: Westwood football has the dudes

8310 - Pictured making a tackle on Medfield's James Wilder last spring, Antonio Maroun (1) and Joe Shaevitz (3) will look to continue to be key cogs of Westwood High football's defense in 2021. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Westwood Legion stuns Medfield in extras

Steven Zeuthen (pictured) stands in at the dish during Westwood Legion's 6-5 play-in round victory at Medfield on Friday. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Friday’s play-in round matchup between Medfield and Westwood Legion in the District Six Tournament is...

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Westwood Legion tops Needham

Michael Giovino (12) rounds second and heads to third for a two-RBI triple in the top of the sixth inning. Photos by Mike Flanagan.

By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor

Still in search of their first win of the 2021 Summer Legion baseball season,...

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