2011-2012 Season
Wolverines Claw Past Mohawks
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
WESTWOOD--- Senior Jonathan Allegrezza led the Wolverines with 11 points and 10 rebounds and junior Paul Calobrisi added 10 points to help lead Westwood past visiting Millis, 51-32. Westwood (3-1) struggled to find their rhythm early on, but a 17-0 run to start the third quarter buried the Mohawks. Sophomore Eric Bamford and junior Bo Berluti filled in nicely at the point guard position, guiding a balanced Westwood attack the entire night. Seniors Casey McQuillan, Alex Berluti, and Eric Burgess all played stellar perimeter defense, helping to hold Millis to only 4 made field goals and 14 points in the first half. Westwood's interior defense was led by senior captain John Gebhard, who also contributed 4 points and 4 rebounds. The Wolverines will next play host to visiting TVL rivals the Ashland Clockers on Friday night. |
Wolverines Outlast Clockers
Friday, January 4, 2013
WESTWOOD--- A white-hot start from the Ashland Clockers appeared as if it might signal a quick night for Westwood and an end to the Wolverines three-game winning streak. The next three quarters told a different story, however, as the Wolverines fought back, eventually earning a 54-45 home victory. In the early going, Westwood was not able to muster much offense, other than two long three-point field goals by junior Paul Calobrisi, as the Ashland zone smothered Westwood's attempts to get the ball inside to their dominant big men. Combined with excellent shooting from Ashland, which did not miss on its first 8 field goal attempts, and a bevy of Westwood turnovers, the first quarter ended with the Clockers holding a commanding 21-9 lead. The second quarter, however, saw the Clockers come back to earth with their shooting and the pace of the game shifted more to the Wolverines' style. By the time the teams headed to the locker room at the half, Ashland's lead had been cut to 29-20. Westwood then came out in the second half with a renewed energy. Starting four guards, the Wolverines began to find holes in the Ashland zone, slashing through gaps, getting to the free throw line, and making open shots. Sophomore Will Jessup (9 points) and juniors Bo Berluti (5 points, 4 assists) and Calobrisi (13 points) brought Westwood all the way back to tie the game at 36 heading into the final frame. In the fourth, another guard, junior Danny Young (6 points), knocked down two key three-point field goals and senior guard Alex Berluti payed stifling defense to help Westwood (4-1) emerge with the come-from-behind victory. The win extended the Wolverines' winning streak to four games and demonstrated the team's resolve. Once again, the depth of Westwood was simply too much for Ashland to match. That depth has become the signature of Steve St. Martin's squad, which has benefited from key contributions from different players in each of their four consecutive wins. The consistently dominant inside presence of senior captains Jonathan Allegrezza (11 points) and John Gebhard (6 points) also continued on both ends of the floor against the Clockers. Next up for Westwood is an early-season battle for one of the top spots in the Tri-Valley League as the Wolverines travel to Medfield to take on the rival Warriors on Tuesday night. |
Wolverines Drop Opener on Road in Medway
Friday, December 14, 2012
MEDWAY--- Senior John Gebhard's game-tying three-point attempt rattled out in the final seconds as the Medway Mustangs hung on to win their home opener over the visiting Westwood Wolverines, 65-62. Medway (1-1), which led most the night, clung to a lead in the final few minutes and hung on to earn their first victory of the season. Leading by just one point with 13.6 seconds to play, Medway made two critical free throws to push the lead back to 3. After advancing the ball past half court, Westwood Coach Steven St. Martin called timeout in an attempt to draw up a play to tie the game. Out of the timeout, the Wolverines (0-1) managed to get the ball into the hands of their senior center, who, despite having already suffered a gash over his right eye earlier in the game, was a dominant force in the paint for Westwood. The inbounds pass came to Sophomore Eric Bamford, who passed to senior Joe Lally, who then passed to Gebhard for the shot. Medway was led all night by Senior Matt Ozzella, whose physical play on the glass and consistent and clutch performance from the free throw line (11-15) kept Medway in the lead throughout the second half. Senior captain Jonathan Allegrezza played well for Westwood, which seeks its first win of the season in the home-opener on Tuesday night against Bellingham. |
Wolverines Eliminated by Vineyarders
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The Westwood Wolverines magical tournament run came to a halt at the hands of Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday night. Having already scored upsets over the sixth seeded Norton Lancers and the third seeded Norwell Clippers, Westwood hoped that they would be able to sneak up on another higher seed. This time, however, the second seeded Vineyarders were too much for Coach Steve St. Martin's squad. Despite 30 points from junior Joe Lally, Westwood fell by a score of 89-66. Trailing by 6 at the half, Westwood closed the gap down to 2 early in the third quarter, but never got any closer. Martha's Vineyard's well-balanced, relentless attack earned them a spot in the Division III South Tournament Finals on Saturday at UMass-Boston, where they will battle the top seed Wareham. |
Wolverines Clip Norwell,
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Westwood Stuns Norton to Advance in MIAA Tournament
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
The Westwood Wolverines traveled to Norton and defeated the Tri-Valley League regular-season champions, 54-50, on Wednesday. Westwood was led by senior captains Mike Keane (10 points, 8 rebounds) and Glenn Parsons (13 points) and junior guard Joe Lally (10 points), but it was the Wolverines' defense that proved the difference. Westwood will next travel to Norwell to face the third-seeded Clippers on Saturday evening at 6 PM. |
Wolverines Draw Norton in Opening Round of
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Wolverines Lose Both Games in Riley Classic,
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Lally Leads Westwood into Post-Season with
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Wolverines Roll Over Hawks
 Photo courtesy of Mike Mao
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
At the high school level, depth is not an easy thing to come by. For the Westwood Wolverines, however, it has become their trademark. With thirteen different players scoring on Tuesday night, Westwood earned their third consecutive win, a 66-37 triumph over the visiting Bellingham Hawks. Thanks to a hot start from senior captain Glenn Parsons (11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals), the Wolverines roared out to an 18-3 lead and led by ten at the end of the first frame. Bellingham made a run to start the second quarter, but Westwood managed to weather the storm and increased their lead at the half to a comfortable 35-20 margin. It was more of the same in the second half for Westwood, which was led by an outstanding performance from junior Jonathan Allegrezza, whose 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists, provided outstanding spark and consistency off the bench. Also making important contributions for Westwood were junior guard Joe Lally (6 points, 5 assists), who proved that he does not need to lead the team in scoring in order to be a leader on the offensive end, and junior Graydon Decamp, who contributed 4 points and 5 rebounds off the bench. The team's strong defensive effort was led by senior Eric Tanery, junior John Gebhard, and junior Eric Burgess. The win moved Westwood to 8-3 on the season, maintaining their hold on second place in the Tri-Valley League, still two games behind the 10-1 Norton Lancers. Another tough TVL match-up takes place on Friday, when Westwood travels to Holliston to take on the rival Panthers. |
Westwood Completes Sweep of Holliston
Friday, January 27, 2012
The vibe is certainly different around this year's Westwood Wolverines basketball team. Coming into Friday's game at rival Holliston, Westwood had won three in a row to move into second place in the Tri-Valley League. The team has been getting contributions from everyone on the roster. They have been able to win games with scores in the 60s, as well as games with scores in the 40s. They have been able to win games comfortably, as well as games that came down to the final shot. But the most obvious difference has been with the team's mentality. This year's Wolverines squad has an air of confidence that has been missing. This edition of the Wolverines knows that every night they step on the floor, they have a chance to win. Friday night in Holliston, things were no different. And while Westwood, now 9-3 in Tri-Valley League play, would leave Holliston with a 60-54 victory, completing the season sweep of the Panthers was not easy. Both teams came out of the gate relatively flat, missing on several easy shot attempts and turning the ball over with regularity. By the time the first quarter had ended, it appeared this would be a typical, tight, Westwood-Holliston clash, with the Panthers leading 14-9. Between quarters, an animated Westwood huddle appeared to help turn the tide. The Wolverines came out flying in the second quarter, and tied the game within the first minute, thanks to an Erik Maloney layup and a three point field goal by Eric Tanery. Maloney (6 points) was a difference-maker off the bench throughout the game, contributing key plays on both ends of the floor. By the time the game reached the half, Westwood had taken a 28-23 advantage, having held Hollistion to only two field goals in the second quarter. The third quarter was all Wolverines as they increased their lead to 14. Junior point guard Joe Lally helped guide the offense, dishing out assists and contributing 6 points of his own in the quarter. The real star for Westwood, though, was senior co-captain Mike Keane, whose season-high 19 points, and dominant inside presence set the tone after the slow start. Keane was also a perfect 7-7 from the free-throw line, an area where the Wolverines had struggled in recent weeks. Also helping the cause with strong play was junior John Gebhard, whose 9 points and 13 rebounds kept the Panthers big men in foul trouble. Holliston, now 3-8 in Tri-Valley League play, did not go away, however, making the game close in the fourth quarter through pressure defense that forced an abundance of Westwood turnovers. Holliston guard Malcolm Navarro scored 13 of his team-high 18 points in the fourth quarter, including a three-pointer in the final thirty seconds to cut the Westwood lead to 57-54. Immediately after that shot, a five-second call on the Wolverines gave Holliston the ball back down three, but Navarro's fall-away three pointer came up short. Westwood made enough of their free throws on the final two possessions and hung on for the six point win. |
Westwood Defeats Medway
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Hopkinton Hands Westwood Second Straight Loss
 Photo courtesy of Paul Goldberg
Friday, January 13, 2012
After a stretch in which the Westwood Wolverines boys basketball team won five games in a row, clashes with Norton and Hopkinton stood looming on the horizon. After Tuesday's loss in Norton halted the Wolverines' winning streak, Friday's game at home against Hopkinton served as a great opportunity for Westwood to bounce back and show their mettle. The Hillers came into the game on a winning-streak of their own and showed the rest of the Tri-Valley League that their rough start to the season was an aberration. Led by strong play from guards Jason Dlugolecki and Barrett Hanlon, Hopkinton got out to an early lead and held on at the end for a 62-60 thrilling win. Coach Tom Keane's Hillers opened up a 12-point lead late in the first half, but Westwood cut the lead to 7 in the final thirty seconds, thanks to a three-point field goal by Senior Eric Tanery and a runner by Joe Lally as time expired. Hopkinton went into the break with a 32-25 lead. The teams traded baskets in the third quarter and Coach Steve St. Martin's Wolverines went on a run of their own in the fourth to take a lead in the final four minutes. Hopkinton, however, proved too much down the stretch. Westwood Senior Erik Maloney's three pointer rimmed out in the final seconds to seal the win for the Hillers. The Wolverines get right back to work on Monday when they travel to Dover-Sherborn High School for a rare late afternoon game against the Raiders. |
Wolverines Win at Medfield
 Photo courtesy of Paul Goldberg
Friday, January 6, 2012
Coming off four straight wins, the Westwood boys basketball team had a tough test on Friday at Medfield. Playing in front of a packed gym, the Wolverines relied on a balanced scoring attack and outstanding team defense to defeat the Warriors, 58-49. Westwood was led by 10 points each from junior Joe Lally and senior Eric Tanery, who battled through foul trouble the entire night. The Wolverines, who led 29-25 at the half, came out strong in the third quarter and increased their lead to seven, 44-37, by the end of the frame. Major contributions to the Wolverines' effort were also made by senior Eric Maloney (7 points), whose key three-pointer padded the Westwood lead late in the fourth quarter, and junior John Gebhard, whose work on the offensive glass deflated Medfield the entire night. Strong defensive efforts by juniors Jonathan Allegrezza, Casey McQuillan, and senior captains Glenn Parsons and Mike Keane, kept Medfield (4-4), off balance all night. Medfield was led by junior Johnny McCarthy and Tom Conlon, who contributed 12 points each in the loss. Westwood (5-1) travels to Norton (5-1) on Monday night in another critical Tri-Valley League clash. |