By Julie Marrinucci Hometown Weekly Correspondent
“The best part of this project was learning all about people in Walpole who sacrificed their lives,” said Rocco Lewis, a Walpole High School junior. “And this might sound crazy, but being out in nature, in the quiet, focusing on documenting these veterans, it really brought me peace.”
Lewis...
By Ken Chaisson
The Walpole Timberwolves boys’ basketball team renewed acquaintances with the Norwood Mustangs in the sparkling new fieldhouse on Thursday, January 22, 2026. It was the second game of a rare doubleheader along with the girls’ team to celebrate the opening of the new facility.
The old gym could fit 460 people....
By Ken Chaisson
This is the 70th year of Walpole girls’ high school basketball. The 1955–56 squad was coached by physical education teacher Phyllis McBride. Helen Betro (Howard) was the team captain.
While the first varsity event held in the fieldhouse was the wrestling quad on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the official grand opening...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The annual ice hockey get together for Walpole and Norwood took place at the Skating Club of Boston on University Avenue in Norwood on Tuesday December 30, 2025. The boys faced off at noon with the girls’ squads playing at 2PM.
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By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves wrestling team took to the mat Wednesday December 17, 2025 against the Natick Redhawks with a clear sense of purpose, determination, and pride, continuing an important season of growth under first-year head coach John McKeon. Though the meet tested the Timberwolves against a strong and...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves wrestling team took to the mat Wednesday December 17, 2025 against the Natick Redhawks with a clear sense of purpose, determination, and pride, continuing an important season of growth under first-year head coach John McKeon. Though the meet tested the Timberwolves against a strong and...
By Ken Chaisson Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On Wednesday October 15, 2025 the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams from Walpole faced their Weymouth equivalents at Walpole High School.
It was also Senior Day marking the last meet for the seniors at Walpole High School’s...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Piles of leaves, crisp air, blustery winds, turkey and Thanksgiving Day high school football are all part of New England lore. Although it had rained for three days leading up to Thanksgiving, Mother Nature ensured she made an appearance, sending...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Porkers took their second consecutive State Championship against the Andover High School Warriors on November 16. Walpole shut out Andover to win 2-0 and take home the trophy.
The first quarter contained all of the action....
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Porkers are back in the playoffs for a chance at another State Championship title. They started the playoff run on Saturday, November 1 against the Marshfield Rams shutting them out 6-0.
The first period saw three...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves and the Needham Rockets finished off the varsity volleyball season at Needham on October 24. Each set was a chase for the lead, but Needham came out on top with a 3-0 win.
Walpole Senior...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Walpole High School’s girls’ volleyball team faced off against Division 1 powerhouse Natick at Elm Street School in Walpole, following a thrilling five-set victory over Norwood the previous day.
The match also...
By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In Walpole, when you hear "swimming," the name "Cheryl Cavanaugh" comes to mind.
Coach Cheryl founded the Walpole High School Swim Team in 1989, following her establishment of the Walpole youth swim programs back in 1974. From...
