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Dorion, Needham basketball ready up

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By Mike Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor A 14-6 regular season earned the Needham High School boys varsity basketball team the No. 7 seed in Division I South last winter. The Rockets drew a tough first-round matchup, having to face Catholic Conference power and No. 10 Xaverian in the first round. Needham fell, 62-47. In...
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Needham rally spoils Braintree’s senior night

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By James Kinneen Hometown Weekly Reporter [caption id="attachment_31584" align="alignright" width="300"]Needham shows some of the toughness that was the key to the second half.  Photos by James Kinneen Needham shows some of the toughness that was the key to the second half. Photos by James...
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Smith, Rockets cruise past Hillers

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Despite being down their starting versatile running back/slot man Odahri Hibbert (arm), the Needham High School football team was able to take care of business on the road last Friday night at Hopkinton with a convincing 28-7 victory. Duke-committed tight end and senior captain of the Rockets (2-0) Matthew...
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Smith, Rocket football ready for liftoff

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Following a 5-2 record and a first-round victory over Brockton in the Division I South playoffs last season, expectations for Needham High School football are high heading into 2018. The returns of star offensive weapons such as Duke-committed tight end Matthew Smith and junior running back Odahri Hibberts...
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Rockets cruise by Mustangs, remain unbeaten

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor The Needham High School varsity boys basketball team is proving that last season’s run to the Division I South Sectional crown was no fluke. On Tuesday night, the Rockets (8-0, 5-0) earned a 69-35 victory at home over Norwood to remain unbeaten on the season. Senior forward Will...
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Expectations high for Shaughnessy, Rocket hoop

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By Michael Flanagan Hometown Weekly Sports Editor Needham High boys basketball was the talk of not only the town, but a large portion of the state last winter following an incredible to run to a South Sectional title, backboned by star guard and Brown commit Thomas Shaughnessy. The Rockets’ season ended with a tough loss...
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