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Park and Rec Commission Chair Accused of Stealing Funds From Local Little League

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Park and Rec Commission Chair Accused of Stealing Funds From Local Little League
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Park and Rec Commission Chair Accused of Stealing Funds From Local Little League

June 5, 2026 • Chris Gerstel, who formerly served on the Needham Baseball & Softball board of directors, is charged with allegedly defrauding the Little...

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Boys Volleyball Advances to Semis, Both Tennis Teams Advance to Elite Eight
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Boys Volleyball Advances to Semis, Both Tennis Teams Advance to Elite Eight

June 3, 2026 • Boys volleyball will be the only team to host a quarterfinal game. Needham boys volleyball is going back to the state...

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Ashleigh Tobin
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Softball Upset by Methuen in First Round
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Softball Upset by Methuen in First Round

June 2, 2026 • The Rockets season ends with a 14-3 record.  Needham softball's 12-game win streak came to an end in the first round...

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Ashleigh Tobin
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Boys Lacrosse Cruises Past Newton South
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Boys Lacrosse Cruises Past Newton South

May 29, 2026 • The Rockets outscored the Lions 11-3 in the second half.  No. 15 Needham boys lacrosse defeated No. 18 Newton South, 17-7,...

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Ashleigh Tobin
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Spring Teams Set to Advance to Playoffs
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Spring Teams Set to Advance to Playoffs

May 22, 2026 • Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 spring postseason.  (Updated on May 28 at 3 p.m.) This spring, four...

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Ashleigh Tobin
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Come Back Effort Falls Short for Boys Volleyball
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Come Back Effort Falls Short for Boys Volleyball

May 22, 2026 • The Rockets are 0-3 in five set games this season.  Needham boys volleyball fell just two points short of completing a...

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Ashleigh Tobin
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