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WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/27

Joey Fay
October 27, 2025
Credit: WSPN Staff
There are four WHS sports games this week, with more to come after the release of the MIAA Playoff Tournament Brackets.

Tuesday, Oct. 28:

  • Boys Soccer vs Newton South.
    • Location: WHS Turf.
    • Time: 4:00 p.m..

*Field Hockey and Girls Volleyball playoff brackets released at 11:00 a.m..

Wednesday, Oct. 29:

  • Girls Soccer vs Newton South.
    • Location: Newton South High School Football Stadium.
    • Time: 6:00 p.m..

Thursday, Oct. 30:

  • Football vs Lincoln-Sudbury.
    • Location: WHS Turf.
    • Time: 6:00 p.m..

Saturday, Nov. 1:

  • Cross Country Frank Mooney Invitational.
    • Location: Wrentham Developmental Center.
    • Time: TBA.

*Boys Soccer and Girls Soccer playoff brackets released at 1:00 p.m..

Sunday, Nov. 2:

*Football playoff bracket released at 1:00 p.m..

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Joey Fay, Class of 2027, is a second year reporter and sports editor for WSPN. He is a member of the varsity baseball team at WHS. Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with friends and family.
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