By Ken Chaisson
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves girls' soccer team played the Needham Rockets on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at the S.M. Lorusso Field Complex, resulting in a scoreless tie.
Before the game, Needham arrived late due to transportation issues, giving...
By Joe Curran
Community Contributor
Last Monday, September 2, marked the 51st Annual Walpole Labor Day Road Race. The event, which consists of a 10k, a 5k and a youth mile, serves as the main fundraiser for Walpole High School’s Cross Country and Track & Field Program....
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole Robotics held its first annual Grill ‘n’ Chill social at Bird Park, a fundraiser to help the team going into next season. Countless people took advantage of the wonderful weather to come and support Walpole High’s growing robotics program. The...
By Riley Fontana
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole local Jimmy Martin is celebrating the upcoming release of his latest short film, “The Painter”. This film tackles grief and artistic expression and will be featured in the local film festival circuit very soon.
Martin grew up...
by Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On a spectacularly beautiful early June Sunday, the 150th Walpole High School (WHS) commencement ceremony took place on the grounds of the Common Street school. Hundreds converged upon Turco Field to celebrate this year’s graduating class, the same class that began...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole Timberwolves traveled to Catholic Memorial High for their fifth Bay State Conference competition of the season. Walpole fell to Catholic Memorial 9-12.
In the first quarter, Dillion Needham netted his first goal of the evening...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Spring is upon us, and with it comes the eagerly anticipated return of outdoor sports for Walpole High. As of Monday, March 18, the Spring sports teams have kicked off the preseason and are preparing for a thrilling and challenging...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole girls' basketball team faced off against the 15th-seeded Reading Memorial Rockets in the Sweet 16 round of playoffs on Tuesday, March 5, securing a 56-47 victory. Bella Bingham led the charge with 26 points, closely followed by Izzy...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole High School’s Izzy Adams scored her 1,000th point for the girls’ varsity basketball team last Wednesday night, an especially rare accomplishment for a junior like herself. That individual milestone was just a scene in the larger script of Walpole’s dominant...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Expectations are high for Walpole High School’s Varsity Girls’ Basketball team as they prepare for the state tournament. The second overall seed in the MIAA Division II bracket, the Timberwolves got a valuable tuneup against neighboring Foxborough in preparation of their...
By Julia Beauregard
Hometown Weekly Editor
In a significant achievement for the Walpole High School gymnastics team, coached by Jessica (Doyle) Buss and Kristen (Ridge) Rudenauer, the squad showcased its progress at the recent Bay State League meet. Buss and Rudenauer, both alumni of WHS and former...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
As an athlete, each season is about working towards being the best you can be, it’s about your growth as a team, and it is about your resilience. The Walpole boys’ basketball team has showcased the perfect example of growth...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
In an exhilarating contest that showcased skill, teamwork, and determination, the Walpole girls' basketball team has initiated a winning streak following their 49-37 victory against Braintree High on Friday, December 15th. The game unfolded as a consistent back-and-forth battle, with both...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The final game of the Massachusetts high school football season pitted Walpole High School against Milton in the MIAA Division III State Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday night. The Timberwolves jumped out to an early lead but could not...
By Elizabeth Connolly
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Despite a veritable deluge of rain on yet another weekend day, the Walpole High School (WHS) UNICEF Club hosted their annual Trunk or Treat fundraiser on Saturday, October 21st. True to its name, the event had several parked vehicles with creatively...
By Susan McNeil
Community Contributor
The Walpole High School (WHS) Varsity Volleyball team has embarked on a spectacular start to the season, clinching four consecutive victories that have ignited excitement among both fans and players, raising hopes for an exceptional season.
The team's successful...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
The Walpole swim team brimmed with energy and excitement as they embarked on a journey to the Babson College Morse Swimming pool for their second meet of the season against Needham. The Timberwolves achieved new personal records in times and...
By Max Clifford
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Walpole High School Varsity Field Hockey’s quest to secure a much anticipated state title got off to a dominant start. The Porkers opened their season with a dominant 14-0 victory over Weymouth on Tuesday, September 6 before taking down Bishop Feehan...
Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
Under the scorching heat of the Medfield turf pellets, the cleats of the Walpole boys' soccer team were heating up as they prepared to charge across the field towards their offensive end. It marked the inaugural scrimmage of the year, a...
By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter
It was a perfect day for lacrosse; the sun was peeking through the clouds, shinning on the talented Walpole boy’s lacrosse team as they fought hard against Mansfield High in a battle for the tournament. The boys capitalized on their...
