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No. 11 Xaverian Outlasts No. 18 Walpole to Open Season
By Jake Levin @JakeLevin09
WESTWOOD—Inevitably, the No. 18 Walpole Rebels were going to adjust in their season opener.
Despite graduating two All-American’s there is too much talent returning, on a team which went to the Division 2 Central-East final a season ago, to let a 7-2 first-quarter deficit linger.
Just as inevitable were the counter-adjustments made by the No. 11 Xaverian Hawks, also playing their season opener. After weathering an impressive Walpole counterpunch which saw the Rebels tie the game at 8-8, Xaverian settled down to survive, 11-9 over an upset-minded Walpole team on a rainy Monday night.
For as great as the Rebels played after the first 12 minutes, the