By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The Westwood High School Fall I athletic teams continued to power through these unprecedented times this past week as the Wolverines were in action against TVL rivals Medfield, Dedham and Millis. Among the week's news and notes:
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The pandemic-altered Fall I high school season began in Westwood this past week. Among this week's news and notes:
A nice 'tackle' by the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive back.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Even before COVID-19 put a stop to a variety of football leagues, flag football was a growing sport for those concerned about their children receiving head trauma playing traditional football,...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
One of the most dominant Massachusetts high school football players of all-time, Maurice Hurst had been looking forward to Sunday, September 7, 2020 ever since the NFL schedule was released last spring.
A native of Canton and the son of...
Medfield and Westwood High School golf returned to the links on Friday for their season-opening rivalry match at Ponkapoag Golf Course in Canton.
Westwood's team was comprised of seniors Colin Beggan, Ethan Blonder, Kyle Burgess, Nick Horsfall, Griffin. Hunter, Noah Joseph, Kevin McGough, juniors John Leonard and Francis Papetti,...
Pictured during his time at Xaverian in 2014, former Hawk and Northwestern defensive end Joe Gaziano (97) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers practice. squad this past week. Photo by Sgt. Bryan G. Lett.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
While they didn’t have enough players for a full game, it was an impressive showing for a Sunday morning before a Patriots game.
By James Kinneen
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Watch any sport in America and you will hear the commentators noting how fascinatingly different the...
John Bleday (pictured) is all smiles shortly after arriving to Cape Cod following his 28-day cross-country bike ride from Seattle. Photo by Charlie Harrington.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Everybody is looking for ways to stay busy and fit these days. For Westwood...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
It remains to be seen whether or not the MIAA and the state of Massachusetts will allow high school athletes to compete in fall athletics this season. The MIAA's Board of Directors is still in the process of reviewing the COVID Task Force's modifications...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Xaverian Brothers High School has produced some high level athletes over the years. Famously, former Hawks such as Dana Barros and the Hasselbeck brothers have gone on to excel at Boston College before later making their way to the pros.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Last Wednesday, the MIAA COVID-19 task force voted to send its series of recommendations and plan to the MIAA Board of Directors for a potential fall high school sports season.
The plan includes sports such as field hockey, volleyball, cross...
Second baseman Will DiBattista (pictured) fires a ball to first base. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Westwood MIBL (2-10) returned home to Westwood High School last Wednesday to host Canton (6-7). Despite playing on their home field, Westwood served...
Jack Rufo (pictured) and fires home a pitch in the bottom of the second inning. Photos by Mike Flanagan.
My Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Westwood MIBL (2-7-1) traveled to Natick on Sunday evening looking to get back on track with playoffs about a...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Westwood native Carolyn "C" White was recently named the new head coach for Bentley University's women's basketball team.
A 1997 graduate of Westwood High School, White emerged as a standout guard and led the Wolverines to four undefeated regular seasons...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Boston College women's lacrosse has built something extremely special. One of the premiere programs in the country, the Eagles have made a run to the national championship game each of the last three seasons.
The 2020 senior class at BC...
Pictured playing quarterback during his junior season against Norwood, Jake Pfaff (3) has been a key contributor to Westwood High School football and baseball the last four years. Photo by Mike Mao.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Jake Pfaff has been a key...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
After missing the postseason in 2018, Westwood High School baseball had a massive turnaround year in 2019. The Wolverines finished the regular season 11-9 and earned the No. 7 seed in Division II South.
Once the postseason started, the Westwood...
Pictured in his Wolfpack hoodie, Westwood resident Matt McDonald will continue his academic and swimming career at NC State this fall. Photo by Laurie McDonald.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Ranked as the No. 1 swimmer in New England and committed to ACC...
Pictured last season as a junior, senior captain and Richmond commit Sarah Roycroft (18) was poised to help Westwood make a push for the Division I state championship in 2020. Photo by Mike Flanagan.
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
Each of the last...
By Mike Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
The 2020 season was going to mark the beginning of a new era for Xaverian Brother’s High School varsity lacrosse. The hiring of former Medfield defense coordinator Daggett Morse as head coach, along with the return of a strong senior class, gave the Hawks...
