Sports

Needham Drops Second Straight Game to Walpole

The Rockets football squad was beaten 20-7 by the Rebels on Friday night.

The Needham High School football team has dug themselves an early-season hole after dropping their second straight game on Friday night.

The Rockets hosted the Walpole Rebels and walked away losers, falling 20-7. In defeat, Needham fell to 0-2 on the young season.

Needham’s defensive unit showed great toughness as they held one of the state’s top teams to just 20 points. Walpole improved to 2-0 with the win. Needham’s offense was overwhelmed by the Rebels stout defensive play.

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On Friday, Sept. 25, the Rockets will be in action against Braintree.

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