It’s another wonderful Monday and that means it’s time for another edition of Monday Poll. This week’s question is…Which Wellesley winter sports venue do you enjoy watching events most? Babson Skating Center, Wellesley High School Gym, or other?

There was some rare Sunday action today as the boys swim team competed at the sectional meet while dance competed at Endicott College. How would both fare, lets find out!

Results for 2-10-19

Boys Swimming: Finished 7th at sectional meet

Dance: Finished first in their division at the Endicott competition

It’s the week before February vacation and also the second to last week of the winter sports regular season. A lot is on the line with tournament spots, tournament seeds, and conference titles up for grabs. Let’s not waste any time and lets see what the week ahead has in store!

Monday 2-11

Dance @ BSC Competition (Framingham HS) 5 pm

Alpine Skiing vs. TBA (Blue Hills) 6 pm

Tuesday 2-12

No Games

Wednesday 2-13

Girls Hockey @ Natick (Chase) 7:40 pm

Boys Hockey vs. Natick (Babson) 8 pm

Thursday 2-14

Boys Basketball vs. Cathedral 6:30 pm

Friday 2-15

Girls Basketball @ Natick 5:15 pm

Boys Basketball @ Natick 7 pm

Saturday 2-16

No Games

Dance @ UDA NE Dance Championship (Westfield State) TBA

Girls Basketball vs. King Philip (Westwood HS) 1 pm

Girls Hockey @ Needham (Daly Rink, Newton) 8 pm

It was another busy Saturday of Raider action as both hockey teams squared off with Newton North while in other action wrestling competed at the sectional tournament. We’ll find out how it all turned out in a moment, but first time to answer yesterday’s trivia question. The coach last time girls basketball beat Braintree was…Kristin Cieri. Now onto the recap!

Results for 2-9-19

Boys Hockey: Wellesley 2 Newton North 0

Girls Hockey: Wellesley 4 Newton North 0

Wrestling: Chase Stempel 3rd, Hudson Sewall 3rd, Luke Celi 1st, and Anthony Messore 6th at sectionals

Both basketball teams were in action on this Friday night as both took on Newton North. The girls hosted the Tigers on senior night looking to complete the season sweep, while the boys headed to North looking to avenge an earlier season loss. Could both come up with big late season wins, lets find out!

Results for 2-8-19

Girls Basketball: Newton North 49 Wellesley 46

Boys Basketball: Newton North 56 Wellesley 39

It may a rainy Friday morning, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great time for another edition of Raider Friday Trivia. Today’s question is…who was the head coach for girls basketball the last time (before Tuesday) they beat Braintree in 2012? Answer tomorrow!

Wellesley High sophomore running back Shiloh White was recently able to get a taste of the next level, as he was invited this past weekend to BC’s Junior Day. I was able to chat with White afterwards to get his thoughts on the experience, and also on this past season for the Raider football team. Here’s what he had to say.

Q: How did you find out you had been invited to the BC camp and what was your initial reaction?

A: I found out on Twitter, I received a direct message. My initial reaction was surprised, I didn’t think it was real to be honest.

Q: Describe what the camp was like, and how you felt you performed?

A: Well it wasn’t a camp it was a junior day. So I didn’t play or work out or anything. We watched the football team workout , we sat through a presentation in the weight room from a few coaches, then we toured campus a little bit, then we ate and watched a video on BC football, and lastly everyone had the option to go to the BC men’s basketball game after, which I choose to attend.

Q: I know it’s very early in the college process for you but have you received any interest from any other schools besides BC?

A: No I have not received any other interest from another school.

Q: Looking back at this past high school season, how did you feel the season went both from a team and personal standpoint, and where do you feel you improved most from your freshmen to sophomore season?

A: From a team standpoint, we failed our goal which was to win at Gillette, but we made the playoffs and ended up losing first round to Barnstable.    From a personal statement, I think I played well and had a good season but I’m definitely not satisfied, because I know how talented I am and I know how great I can be I just have to continue to work hard on the field and in the class room. From freshman year to sophomore year I think my mindset improved most. Freshman year whenever I would break out, I was satisfied and accepted how many yards I got. But sophomore year when I would break out , I was only thinking about the end zone. Anything less then 6 wasn’t enough for me, which just made me run even harder the next play.

It certainly was a busy hump day of action as 6 Raider teams total were in action, including both indoor track teams who competed in the Bay State Conference championships. How would it all turn out, lets find out!

Results for 2-6-19

Girls Hockey: Wellesley 3 Braintree 1

Gymnastics: Wellesley 133.7 Natick 130.4

Boys Hockey: Braintree 2 Wellesley 1

Wrestling: Needham 60 Wellesley 9

Girls Indoor Track: Finished first at BSC championships

Boys Indoor Track: Finished second at BSC championships

It was another big night for both boys and girls hoops as they both squared off with Braintree in a big league cross over game. The girls especially were looking for a big win over the Wamps who they had not beaten since 2012. Could both teams get it done, lets find out!

Results for 2-5-19

Boys Basketball: Wellesley 47 Braintree 46

Girls Basketball: Wellesley 46 Braintree 35

 

I hope everyone is enjoying the post Super Bowl euphoria as we enter another week. It’s also the perfect time to unveil another edition of Monday Poll. This week’s question is… Will the Patriots repeat as Super Bowl champions next season? Comment with your answers!