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Sensational senior night for volleyball

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Engaging in sports can become a significant part of one's life, demanding numerous hours dedicated to practice, tryouts, off-season training, games, and more. Being a part of a sports team is both an honor and a challenge, offering substantial rewards....

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Porkers polish off Westwood

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The sky was shrouded in darkness as the lights illuminated the Walpole turf stage for an exciting evening match between the Walpole Porkers and the Westwood field hockey team. It was an ideal setting to witness both teams showcase their...

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Porkers devour Raiders

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

On a crisp fall afternoon, the Walpole turf came alive with action as the field hockey Porkers took to the field against the Wellesley Raiders. This game marked the beginning of a demanding three-game week for the team. The girls...

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Girls Volleyball 4-0 to start the season

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...

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Timberwolves find first victory over Wellesley

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

The scoring came early and often in Walpole High School Football’s home opener on Friday night. The Timberwolves picked up their first victory of the season, defeating Wellesley 30-14 behind four first half touchdown passes by Noah McKenzie.

Walpole Swim faces Needham

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...

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Field hockey finds victory over Weymouth

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...

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Boys soccer equipped for regular season

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...

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Student athletes gear up for fall season

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

As the final days of August wane and the echoes of summer vacation recede, athletes lace up their shoes and converge on the fields and courts. Preseason, a period of self-imposed challenges and ambitions for new personal records, beckons athletes...

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Walpole Little League semi-finals

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Reporter

With an opportunity to advance to the state finals, Walpole Little League’s age-11 baseball team battled their opponents from Hingam to a scoreless tie through the first four innings, eventually falling by a final score of 4-0 at Milton High School...

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Spring sports round up

By Avonlea Cummings

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In the spring of 2023, Walpole student-athletes delivered an extraordinary season brimming with talent, victories, and unwavering determination to compete against the finest competitors. Athletes comprehend the inherent challenges of their pursuits, but above all, they find reward in each...

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Walpole slips past Mansfield in Playoffs

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...

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Walpole Baseball dips under Mustangs

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

The baseball team has a shot at the tournament this season after making a huge comeback in the second half of their regular season. Although, the boys closed off their regular season with a 3-1 loss over their non-league competition, Norwood, last Thursday afternoon.

Timberwolves come alive just in time

By Max Clifford

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

In Milton on Wednesday, starting pitcher Alex Hee delivered a remarkable performance for Walpole Varsity Baseball. Despite trailing 2-1 entering the seventh inning, Hee's two-run, five-hit complete game effort seemed insufficient. However, the Timberwolves' offense awakened just in time, scoring...

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Walpole blanked by Needham’s final goal

By Avonlea Cummings 

Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter 

Needham traveled to Walpole High on Thursday, May 11th where they battled a one goal game throughout the competition. 

Needham slipped past Walpole’s defense to earn their winning shot with only a few minutes left in the...

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Girl Lacrosse slip past Framingham

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

You get 60 minutes. 60 minutes to prove what skills you’ve got, and 60 minutes to win the competition. Even a slow start to the game can make or break the entirety of the match. Although, as you dig deep expelling any energy you...

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Walpole’s Maddy Clark meets Boston Bruins

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Sports Reporter

Maddy Clark is a senior on the girls’ hockey team, and she had a phenomenal season. Being an outstanding goalie on the ice, Clark brought something special to the team, her immense amount of respect and joy impacted everyone she met and played with...

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Boys’ Basketball drop to Westwood

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Boys’ basketball has been fearless and passionate all season long. The Timberwolves represented all their hard work on Monday evening, March 6th. The boys tipped off against the Westwood...

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Timberwolves travel to DS for scrimmage

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter

The Walpole boys' basketball Timberwolves traveled to the Dover-Sherborn gymnasium on Friday, February 24th. Both teams participated in a friendly scrimmage to hone in on more practice time leading into the heat of the tournament. Walpole completed their regular season with...

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Timberwolves Weekend Senior Day Celebration

By Avonlea Cummings
Hometown Weekly Reporter

Skates slid across the ice at the Rodman Arena on Saturday, February 18th as the Walpole girls' hockey Timberwolves hosted the Medfield Warriors in a senior day match-up. The two teams flung shots each period, leading into overtime competition, which resulted in a tie of...

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