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The Wolverine ReportInterview with Paul HallionOn this edition of The Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Former Westwood Football Head Coach and 2-time Super Bowl Champion Paul Hallion. Hallion discusses his journey to Westwood, his coaching years, and his favorite memories of Westwood
2025-11-191h 16The Wolverine ReportFall 2025 Season PreviewOn this episode of The Wolverine Report, Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino preview the 2025 Fall Sports Season. They break down each team, what they're expecting and excited for, and what will be in store for the upcoming season.
2025-09-021h 05The Wolverine ReportInterview with AD Richkaard VerrierOn this edition of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with new Athletic Director Richkaard Verrier. Verrier discusses his background, his goals for the upcoming season and beyond, and his principles and the values he hopes to pass to the students.
2025-08-2154 minThe Wolverine ReportTop 10 Plays of 2024-25On this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino go over the top 10 plays of the 2024-25 season. They go over their rankings, then the fan vote results, and have a surprise guest on at the end of the show.
2025-07-2333 minThe Wolverine Report2025 Spring Season RecapOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino break down the 2025 spring season. They discuss each team, standout players, and memorable moments from the 2025 Spring Season.
2025-06-271h 06The Wolverine ReportInterview with AD Matt Gillis and Assistant AD Martha LaughnaOn this edition of the Wolverine Report, host Morgan Donahue sits down with retiring Athletic Director Matt Gillis and Assistant Athletic Director and Girls Tennis Coach Martha Laughna. They discuss their times at Westwood High School, what they will miss the most, and their favorite memories working for Westwood Public Schools.
2025-06-181h 01The Wolverine ReportInterview with Jay ReshaOn this edition of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with PA Announcer Jay Resha. Resha talks about his playing days at Westwood, his time as PA Announcer at Westwood High School, and Westwood stories from years past.
2025-06-121h 13The Wolverine ReportInterview with John Carroll Wide Receiver Jack McDanielsOn this edition of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with John Carroll University Wide Receiver Jack McDaniels. McDaniels discusses his playing days at Westwood High School, playing Division 3 football, and the adjustments from high school to college athletics.
2025-06-051h 15The Wolverine ReportInterview with UMass Lacrosse Players Ava Connaughton & Lil HancockOn this edition of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with UMass Women's Lacrosse Athletes Ava Connaughton and Lil Hancock. Ava and Lil talk about their experience playing Lacrosse for UMass, the adjustment from high school to college athletics, and their favorite High School memories.
2025-05-231h 12The Wolverine ReportInterview with Notre Dame Long Snapper Joseph VinciOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Notre Dame Long Snapper Joseph Vinci. Vinci talks about his first year playing for Notre Dame, his journey to college football, and his playing days at Westwood High School
2025-05-151h 11The Wolverine ReportInterview with Softball CaptainsOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, host Morgan Donahue sits down with the 2025 Westwood Softball Captains. They discuss the start of the season, what it means to be team captain, and last year's historic season, winning their first TVL title in 41 years.
2025-04-1757 minThe Wolverine ReportWinter Season RecapOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino break down the Winter Season. They take a look at each team, notable players, and memorable moments from the winter season
2025-04-1254 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with Barb Clement ReillyOn this episode of The Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Barb Clement Reilly, daughter of Westwood Beat Writer Charley Clement. Barb Clement Reilly discusses WHS Sports in the 70s, having a sportswriter for a father, and how important sports have been in her career.
2025-03-271h 06The Wolverine ReportInterview with Girls Lacrosse Head Coach Margot SpatolaOn this episode of The Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Girls Lacrosse head coach Margot Spatola. Coach Spatola discusses the upcoming Girls Lacrosse season, the previous years, and her coaching philosophies.
2025-03-2059 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with Baseball CaptainsIn this edition of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with 2025 Baseball Captains Drew Donegan and Jon Bertone. The captains discuss the upcoming season, the baseball team's goals, and the previous baseball season.
2025-03-1340 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with Members of the Westwood Athletic Alumni AssociationOn this edition of The Wolverine Report, host Morgan Donahue sits down with John Buckley Jr and Joe Vinci of the Westwood Athletic Alumni Association. John and Joe talk about their playing days, growing up in Westwood, watching their children grow up and play for Westwood, and the Westwood Athletic Alumni Golf Tournament
2025-03-061h 09The Wolverine ReportInterview with Westwood High School DadsOn this edition of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with WHS Parents Eddie Martucci and Joe O'Malley. They discuss their roles apart of the Westwood Gridiron Club, watching their children grow up and play sports in Westwood, and the importance of high school sports to the community.
2025-02-211h 00The Wolverine ReportInterview with Melinda Garfield of WMC and Jack Tolman of NCMOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Melinda Garfield, Executive Director of Westwood Media Center, and Jack Tolman, Executive Director of Norwood Community Media. We discuss the importance of Community Media, the role that Community Media plays in covering local sports, and what goes on behind the scenes to cover games.
2025-02-131h 04The Wolverine ReportKathy Delaney-Smith, Anne Heffron, and Denise Shanning InterviewOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, host Morgan Donahue sits down with Westwood Sports legend and now author Kathy Delaney-Smith, as well as former player Denise Shanning, and co-author Anne Heffron. Kathy, Denise, and Anne discuss more stories from Westwood Sports in the 70s, Kathy's new book "Grit and Wit," and the process of writing the book.
2025-02-061h 07The Wolverine Report2024 In ReviewOn the final episode of the Wolverine Report for 2024, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino look back at 2024. They reminisce on memories from the start of 2024 until the end, talk about the future of WHS Sports on WMC, and thank all of those who were an integral part to the show and sports coverage
2024-12-3150 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with Former Girls Basketball Coach Bill RileyOn this episode of The Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Former WHS Girls Basketball Coach Bill Riley. Coach Riley discusses his coaching career at Westwood, his philosophies as a coach, and the biggest challenges and risks he faced as a coach.
2024-12-231h 13The Wolverine ReportFall 2024 Season RecapOn this edition of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino recap the Westwood High School Fall Season. Morgan and Evan take a look at each team, their favorite moments of the season, and the best games from the Fall 2024 Season
2024-12-1959 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with WHS Legends Jim and Joe FabianoOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Evan Cardimino and Morgan Donahue sit down with Westwood Sports Hall of Fame Members Jim and Joe Fabiano. Jim and Joe are one of three parent-child duos in the Westwood Sports Hall of Fame, and discuss how important Sports are to them, their times at Westwood High School, and post-sports careers.
2024-12-121h 03The Wolverine ReportInterview with WHS Boys Basketball CaptainsOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, host Morgan Donahue sits down with the captains of the 2024-25 WHS Boys Basketball Team Eli Ifrah, Mekhi Dickerson, and Matthew Preti. The captains discuss last year's team, what it means to be selected as captains, and the upcoming basketball season.
2024-12-0554 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with WHS Girls Hockey CaptainsOn this edition of the Wolverine Report, host Morgan Donahue sits down with Westwood High School Girls Hockey Captains Kate Sullivan, Ava Themistocles and Hayden Cox. The captains discuss last year's TVL Championship season, their philosophies as captains, and the upcoming season.
2024-12-0243 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with Bill Irvine and Dave WhalenOn this episode of The Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Westwood Alumni Bill Irvine and Dave Whalen from the Class of 1975. Bill and Dave discuss Westwood Sports in the 1970s, success on and off the field, and the first Westwood-Holliston Thanksgiving game in 1973 that they were both apart of.
2024-11-261h 04The Wolverine ReportInterview with 2024 State Champions Girls Cross Country TeamOn this special edition of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino debut the new "State Championship Set" for the Westwood High School Girls Cross Country team. Girls Cross Country went undefeated for the TVL Title this year, and won Division 2A Sectionals and the MIAA Division 2 State Championship. Members from the team discuss what it took to get there, the memories they made, and the historical first championship for Westwood Girls Cross Country
2024-11-2148 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with WHS Boys Hockey Coach Matt SebetOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Westwood High School Boys Hockey Coach Matt Sebet. Sebet discusses his time as a Westwood Hockey player, the transition into coaching, and the upcoming hockey season
2024-11-141h 05The Wolverine ReportInterview with WHS Girls Basketball Coach Katherine CliffordOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Westwood Girls Basketball coach Katherine Clifford. Coach Clifford discusses her basketball history at Westwood, coaching philosophies, and the upcoming season
2024-11-091h 07The Wolverine ReportInterview with WHS Golf Team MembersOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Lillian Gulesarian and Patrick Dalton of the Westwood High School Golf Team. Gulesarian and Dalton discuss their 2024 season, the State and Regional tournaments, and their undefeated TVL season.
2024-11-0141 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with WHS Basketball Legend Lindsay Hallion MillerOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Westwood High School Basketball legend Lindsay Hallion Miller, the all-time leading points scorer in Westwood High School history. Lindsay Hallion Miller discusses her basketball career at Westwood, playing under fellow WHS Legend Kathy Delaney-Smith at Harvard, and her work in sports performance therapy.
2024-10-251h 06The Wolverine ReportInterview with Tom LeydenOn this episode of The Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with sportscaster and Westwood Living Publisher Tom Leyden. Leyden discusses his path in sports, working in the sports media industry, and what brought him to Westwood.
2024-10-061h 22The Wolverine ReportInterview with Former WHS Boys Hockey Coach Mike WelbyOn this episode of The Wolverine Report, host Morgan Donahue sits down with Former Hockey Head Coach Mike Welby. Coach Welby reflects on his playing days at Westwood High School, his illustrious coaching career at Westwood High School resulting in multiple State Championship wins, and life after coaching.
2024-09-281h 21The Wolverine ReportInterview with WHS Athletic Director Matt GillisOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Matt Gillis, Athletic Director for Westwood High School. Matt Gillis discusses his career in the Westwood Public School system, the state of Athletics at Westwood, and highlights the fall season.
2024-09-241h 12The Wolverine ReportInterview with Westwood High School Athletic Trainer Paul LillaOn the latest episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Westwood High School Athletic Trainer Paul Lilla. Paul Lilla discusses his career before Westwood High School, what got him interested in sports, and other topics.
2024-09-131h 07The Wolverine ReportFall 2024 Season PreviewOn this episode of The Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino preview the upcoming Fall 2024 Westwood High School sports season. Sports covered include Volleyball, Football, Field Hockey, Boys and Girls Soccer, Cross Country, and Golf
2024-09-0247 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with Cross Country Team MembersOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Cross Country Team Captain Tony Maari and Team Member Henrik Ligurs to discuss the previous Track and Field season, the upcoming Cross Country season, and how individualized sports differ from team sports.
2024-08-3041 minThe Wolverine ReportPart 2 - Football Season Preview Interview with Football CaptainsOn the second part of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with football team captains Mario Vinci, Drew Donegan, and Dante Martucci to discuss the upcoming season, team goals, and their approach to being team captains.
2024-08-2751 minThe Wolverine ReportPart 1 - Football Season Preview Interview with Coach Brad PindelOn this special 2-part edition of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Westwood Football Coach Brad Pindel to discuss the previous football season, the upcoming season, and Coach Pindel's history as the coach of Westwood High School Football
2024-08-2742 minThe Wolverine ReportThe Wolverine Report Episode 7 - Interview with BU Lacrosse and WHS Alum Player Donald VarnerinOn this episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue sit down with Boston University Lacrosse Player and Westwood High School Alum Donald Varnerin. Donald Varnerin is entering his sophomore year at Boston University playing lacrosse and discusses his time at Westwood, the adjustment from high school to NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse, and those who helped him along the way
2024-08-2146 minThe Wolverine ReportTop 10 Moments from the Spring 2024 SeasonOn this special edition of the Wolverine Report, the results are in. You the people voted, and hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino reveal their Top 10 rankings and the Top 10 rankings voted on in our poll for the Top 10 Moments of the Spring 2024 Season
2024-08-1435 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with Kathy Delaney-Smith, Former Westwood Girls Basektball and Harvard Women's Basketball Head CoachOn the 5th episode of the Wolverine Report, Morgan Donahue sits down with legendary Westwood Girls Basketball Coach Kathy Delaney-Smith. Kathy Delaney-Smith discusses her illustrious 11 year tenure as coach of the Westwood Wolverines Girls Basketball career, her 40 year tenure as coach of the Harvard Women's Basketball team, and her off the court battle for gender equity in sports.
2024-08-071h 05The Wolverine ReportInterview with Mark Zarthar, Chief Strategy Officer for the Florida PanthersOn the fourth episode of the Wolverine Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Westwood alum Mark Zarthar. Mark Zarthar is the current Chief Strategy Officer of the Florida Panthers, and he discusses his path from Westwood to Stanley Cup champion with the Florida Panthers, his memories of his time at Westwood, and his advice for young people looking to work in the sports industry.
2024-07-3150 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with 2024 WHS Varsity Girls Soccer CaptainsIn the latest edition of the Wolverine Report, Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Senior Soccer Captains Harper Morrison, Hannah Calawa, and Caitlin Ferreira to discuss the upcoming season, talk about their approach as team captains, and more.
2024-07-2553 minThe Wolverine ReportInterview with Boys Lacrosse Head Coach Todd ZahurakOn this episode of the now newly named Wolverine Report, Hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino sit down with Westwood Boys Lacrosse Head Coach Todd Zahurak. Coach Zahurak is coming off of an impressive 14-6 season that saw Westwood reaching the round of 16. Coach Zahurak discusses the previous season, his coaching philosophies, and the future of Westwood Boys Lacrosse
2024-07-1051 minThe Wolverine ReportIntroduction and 2024 Spring Season RecapOn the inaugural episode of The Wolverive Report, hosts Morgan Donahue and Evan Cardimino introduce the podcast, and recap the spring sports season, including Softball, Baseball, Boys Lacrosse, and Girls Lacrosse seasons.
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