By Noah Whiting and Cameron Dubin
Managing Editors of Sports
As students began to settle back into the routine of going to school, Newton South sports also began to settle back into their winning ways.
Boys’ soccer went 3-0 this week, dropping formidable opponents in Cambridge, Acton-Boxborough, and Natick. After losing their first game of the season, the boys have been unbeaten in their last seven games.
They will face a huge test at home on Tuesday when they take on Concord-Carlisle under the lights at 6:30. Come out and support your lions!
Girls’ soccer also enjoyed a successful weekend, beating Cambridge at home with ease and then narrowly defeating Acton-Boxborough 2-1 on the road on Friday in what might turn out to be a decisive win in their season.
The girls travel to Concord-Carlisle on Tuesday in another tough match up before taking on Bedford at home under the lights on Saturday.
Boys’ Cross Country got their first win of the season in a rout of Wayland and Waltham, behind stellar performances from senior captain Gal Fudim and sophomore Shaw Miller.
Girls’ Cross Country earned a milestone win as well in Coach McChesney’s 1000th Dual meet win. Even resting some of their top runners, they disposed of Wayland and Waltham with ease.
After a week of rest, both teams travel to Westford on Wednesday!
Football also earned its first win of the season this week, defeating Boston-Latin 35 to 18 at home, moving to 3-1. Their next game is Saturday at home against Cambridge-Rindge and Latin under the lights.
The girls’ volleyball team now sits at 7-1 after defeating Boston Latin 3-0 and previously undefeated Acton-Boxborough. They are scheduled to play Cambridge-Rindge and Latin and Bedford next week.
The field hockey team went 1-2 this week after beating Ursuline Academy and falling to Acton-Boxborough and Framingham. They look to beat Waltham and Concord-Carlisle this week.
After matches being cancelled due to poor weather, the golf team crushed Wayland 92-62 last week. The Lions also came in second in a tri match against Bedford and Acton-Boxborough. They are set to play Concord-Carlisle and Westford Academy.
In professional sports, the Patriots continued their winning ways, beating the Texans 27-0 behind rookie, third string quarterback Jacoby Brissett and two touchdowns from LeGarrette Blount. Their next opponent is the Bills on Sunday.
The Red Sox clinched a playoff spot and earned their 92nd win this week as they prepare for the playoffs with their eleven game win streak. Boston currently has a 5.5 game lead in the AL East.
