The Wayland Warriors continued their strong start to the season on Oct. 2 with a dominant 27-0 victory over Waltham. The Warriors (4-0) were led offensively by senior running back Brajae Walton, who continued his outstanding season with a big night, both on the ground and in the air. Walton rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown, while also hauling in three receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown.
Wayland's defense was equally impressive, recording its first shutout of the season. Hayden Duffy led the Warriors defensively with nine tackles and also contributed on offense with a touchdown reception.
Special teams played an important role in the victory as well. Sophomore Coby Shamberg connected on two field goals.
Wayland turns its attention to a big matchup with rival Lincoln-Sudbury on Friday, Oct. 9. The game will also have a special purpose, as the Warriors will dedicate the night to raising awareness about domestic violence and supporting efforts to promote healthy relationships.
Crew
The Wayland-Weston Crew competed at the Textile River Regatta in Lowell. This was the first race for many of the novice boats. Medalists included the Women's Jr. Novice 8+, in second place, and Women's Jr. 4+ B, in third place. In the first competition of the season at the CRI Fall Classic in Brighton, the following teams competed: Women's U19 4x+, 3rd; Women's U19 4+, 9th and 10th; Men's U19 8+, 7th, 12th, 14th; Women's U19 8+, 7th and 12th.
Girls' soccer
Girls' soccer won twice with a pair of 2-1 wins at Bedford on Sept. 30, and against visiting Westford Academy on Oct. 2. The team is undefeated at 6-0-2 (3-0-1 in DCL). Senior Sazie Wrentmore is in a three-way tie for leading goal scorer in the Dual County League with seven goals. Sophomore Sloane DiRoberto and freshman Avery Brown are tied for most assists in the DCL with five each.
Boys' soccer
The Warriors remained undefeated at 6-0 with a 2-0 victory over Bedford.
Field hockey
The Warriors lost twice, 4-3 to Bedford on Sept. 30 and 5-1 to Acton-Boxborough on Oct. 1. The team is 1-6-1.
Volleyball
Volleyball's varsity beat Bedford in straight sets Tuesday, 3-0, then dropped back-to-back three-set matches, falling 3-2 to Belmont and 3-1 to Acton-Boxborough on Oct. 1. Last year's Division runner-up team fell to 5-4.
Golf
Boys' golf continued to struggle, falling to Weston High School by just two strokes, 264-262, at Pine Brook Country Club, then losing by wider margins to Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (239-224 at Sandy Burr Country Club) on Sept. 30, and Westford Academy (251-220 at Nabnassett Lake Country Club) on Oct. 1.
Youth
Wayland Youth Soccer is recruiting volunteers for new leadership committees as part of a modernization push, with two chair positions open: Finance Advisory, now chaired by Zack Ventress, and Governance and Compliance, which still needs a chair. Other committees covering coaching and player development, community events, technology, fields and scheduling, equipment, and referee development are also seeking members.
