Newton bests Whippany Park in field hockey
| 31 Oct 2016 | 08:26
Newton Brave Jasmine Luciani lines up the ball for a shot attempt at the Whippany Park goal post. photos by george leroy hunter
Newton's Nicole Rizzo hits the ball towards the goal post. Rizzo scored one goal.
Newton's Katy Van Orden in mid swing while covered by Whippany Park's Carly Yannotta.
The Whippany Park goalkeeper leans low to defend.
Field hockey players in pursuit of the ball.
NEWTON — Newton High School defeated Whippany Park High School (Morris County) in varsity field hockey on Friday, October 28. The final score was 4-1. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 quarterfinals took place at Newton High School.
Victoria Docherty, Morgan Mendel, Natalie Rivas and Nicole Rizzo each scored one goal for Newton. Newton's Lauren Barbato Natalie Rivas and Brittany Schumann each contributed one assist. Newton goalie Abby Berkowitz made two saves.
Alexa Marzullo scored Whippany Park's lone goal in the second half from a Jessica Klein assist.
Whippany Park goalie Hannah Klein blocked twenty one shots.
Team records: Newton Braves 15-3. Whippany Park Wildcats 11-8-2.