It’s another glorious Friday here in mid February and that means as always it’s time for another edition of Raider Friday Trivia. Once again we have another lovely Dunkin Donuts gift card on the line for one lucky reader so get your answers in. Today’s question is…what sport did current Wellesley High School principal Jamie Chisum coach back when he was a teacher at the high school? Answer in tomorrow’s Raider Recap!

It was an exciting night of Raider hoops action tonight with a lot on the line as both the boys and girls teams headed across the border to Natick to take on the RedHawks. For the girls it was all about keeping their positive momentum going into the tournament, while for the boys they had a chance to clinch a postseason berth and with it being the last conference game of the season, a chance to clinch at least a share of the Herget title. How would it all play out, let’s find out!

Results 2-16-17

Boys Basketball: Natick 67 Wellesley 46

Girls Basketball: Wellesley 69 Natick 37

This writeup of the Wellesley-Needham Boys hockey game this evening was sent to us by a reader and Raider fan, who wishes to remain anonymous. Here is their perspective on the thrilling 3-1 Wellesley win.

The barn was packed and the fans were rowdy at Babson Skating Center on the evening on Wednesday February 15th. It was the Seniors night at Babo as Wellesley High took on the bordering town and the rival, the Needham Rockets. Needham brought plenty of bodies to the game and Wellesley the same. The crowds were going wild and the parents and students packed the rink. As soon as the puck was dropped on the ice you could tell it would be a hell of a game. Robbie Johnson was on the call representing Wellesley Media Station, other towns were scouting the teams play and the rink was lit up. Needham scored a goal mid way through the first but although his mask covered his face, everyone could tell Freshman and starting goalie Drew Hubbard was determined not to let another puck slide by his crease. The buzzer buzzed and the first period was concluded. 1-0 Needham after one and Wellesley had ground to make up. The second period was full of great hits and great plays but the crowds were not heard to often because it was a scoreless period. The scoreless period did not coke from bad hockey being played but it was the outstanding play by both teams and great saves by both goalies that lead to a second period being scoreless. The fans waited patiently for the ice to be re surfaced and the teams to warm up. The first loud noise was made late in the 3rd period due to first year Wellesley student and Junior Liam Morgan scoring a goal to tie it up. 1-1 and tie and both ends crowds were ready to get loud once another goal was scored. Luckily for the Wellesley fans that opportunity was presented when Senior Captain Zach Doughty lit up the rink by scoring an outstanding goal. Just the kind of goal that you want to see a senior hit during his last game against Needham as a student athlete at the High School. Although there was a minuet and half left there was little doubt that Needham had a chance of scoring on the Wellesley side of things. Fans yelled “Warm up the busses” and sang the Rockets off the ice. But before the Rockets could exit the ice another goal was made by Senior Captain Nathan Brown. A cherry on the top to a great night at Babson Skating Center. As the people poured out of the rink people left with one question on there mind “I wonder if the Needham kid who threw the chicken on the ice during the 1st period is regretful of his actions”.
-anonymous

It was Wellesley-Needham doubleheader night 2 tonight as this time it was on the ice as both the girls and boys hockey teams squared off with the Rockets for the second time this season. The girls were looking for revenge for a 2-0 early season loss, while the boys were looking to sweep the season series on their senior night having won 2-1 the first time around. How would it all turn out, let’s find out!

Results for 2-15-17

Girls Hockey: Needham 6 Wellesley 3

Boys Hockey: Wellesley 3 Needham 1

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! It was certainly an exciting night tonight at the Wellesley High gym as both the girls and boys basketball teams hosted a senior night doubleheader against arch rival Needham! The girls were looking to continue their winning ways and continue on the path to a high tournament seed, while for the boys their tournament hopes are still up the air and an upset win over Needham would be a big help in accomplishing that goal. How would it all turn out, let’s find out!

Results for 2-14-17

Girls Basketball: Wellesley 57 Needham 35

Boys Basketball: Wellesley 52 Needham 41

 

Hope everyone is having a fun time digging out of yet another snow storm this morning here in New England. That being said, it’s a perfect time for another edition of Monday poll! Last week’s poll got the most votes so far out of any of these segments as out of the 16 votes Julian Edelman’s catch in Super Bowl 51 edged out David Tyree’s catch in Super Bowl 42 10 votes to 6. This week’s poll will be more Wellesley sports related as this week’s poll is… what is your favorite season for watching sports, winter, spring, summer or fall? Answer next week!

It is the second to last week of the winter sports regular season, and while most Raider teams have locked up spots in the upcoming state tournament, there is still the question of seeding, and for the boys basketball team a tournament spot in and of itself on the line. That being said let’s see what your favorite Raider teams have going on this week!

Monday 2-13

No Games

Tuesday 2-14

Girls Basketball vs. Needham 5:15 pm

Boys Basketball vs. Needham 6:30 pm

Wednesday 2-15

Dance @ Bay State Conference Competition (Braintree HS) 4 pm

Girls Hockey vs. Needham (Babson) 6 pm

Boys Hockey vs. Needham (Babson) 7:45 pm

Thursday 2-16

Boys Basketball @ Natick 5:30 pm

Girls Basketball @ Natick 7 pm

Friday 2-17

No Games

Saturday 2-18

Girls Hockey vs. Natick (Babson) 1:45 pm

Boys Hockey @ Natick (Chase) 7:20 pm

Sunday 2-19

Girls Basketball vs. Archbishop Williams (Westwood HS) 1 pm

Boys Basketball vs. Silver Lake (Westwood HS) 5 pm

 

It was a cold, snowy, and busy Saturday for Raider fans as both hockey teams squared off with Dedham, wrestling headed to Natick High for sectionals, and gymnastics headed over to Newton North for the Bay State Conference championships. Before we get to the results however, it’s time to reveal the answer to yesterday’s trivia question. The last time both basketball teams won at least 1 tournament game in the same season was… 2012/13 when both teams advanced to the South Sectional semifinals before the boys fell to Milton in the D2 South bracket and the girls fell to Braintree in the D1 South bracket. No one got the correct answer this week so the gift card will have to wait another week. Now onto the recap!

Results for 2-11-17

Wrestling: Josh Cohen, Luke Celi, and Matt Buoniuto qualified for states

Boys Hockey: Wellesley 5 Dedham 1

Girls Hockey: Dedham 3 Wellesley 2

It was all about the hoops on this Friday as both Raider hoop teams squared off against Dedham, which was the last ever meeting with Dedham as a Bay State Conference opponent as Dedham is moving to the Tri-Valley League next year. How would both teams fare, let’s find out!

Results for 2-10-17

Boys Basketball: Wellesley 65 Dedham 53

Girls Basketball: Wellesley 66 Dedham 35

Happy snowy Friday everyone, as I hope everyone is enjoying digging out! Today’s Raider Friday Trivia brings with it another Dunkin gift card, so get those answers in! Today’s question is… When was the last time both the boys and girls basketball teams won at least 1 tournament game in the same season? Answer in tomorrow’s Raider Recap!