Sports

Westwood to Host 2012 Riley Hoop Classic

The tournament begins Feb. 19 and ends Feb. 22.

It will be an exciting month for the  boys and girls basketball teams. 

Starting on Sunday, Feb. 19, will host the 2012 Riley Hoop Classic, which is sponsored by the Sharon Credit Union and and runs from Feb. 19-22, according to an announcement by both teams this week.

The Wolverines will host teams from Norwood, Canton, King Philip and Arlington beginning that Sunday. 

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The girls varsity team, led by fourth-year coach Brianne Mehigan and senior Captains Kate Rich, Laura McHoul and Keira Travers, kick off the tournament with a 3 p.m. contest against neighboring Canton on Feb. 19 at Westwood High School.

The boys varsity team, meanwhile, is off to its best start in more than 10 years, currently has a record of 11-3 and has already qualified for the state tournament.

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Led by second-year head coach and senior Captains Michael Keane and Glenn Parsons, the boys take on Norwood Sunday, February 19 at 7 PM. The complete schedule follows.

Sunday, Feb. 19

  • 3 p.m. - Westwood vs. Canton (girls) 
  • 5 p.m. - Arlington vs. King Philip (boys) 
  • 7 p.m. - Westwood vs. Norwood (boys) 

Monday, February 20

  • 6:30 p.m. - Westwood vs. Norwood (girls) 

Tuesday, February 21

  • 5 p.m. - Boys Consolation game 
  • 7 p.m. - Boys Championship game 

Wednesday, February 22

  • 6 p.m. - Norwood vs. Canton (girls)


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