Newton tops Pope John in field hockey scrimmage
| 28 Aug 2017 | 03:51
A Newton Brave and a Pope John Lion battle for control of the ball. Photos by George Leroy Hunter
Pope John Lion Cameron Sacco taKES control OF the ball.
Newton Braves and Pope John Lions battle near the goal post.
Pope John goal keeper Erin Callahan (yellow) stands guard. Callahan is a junior.
Pope John Lion Cameron Sacco moves the ball upfield.
SPARTA — Newton High School defeated Pope John XXIII Regional High School in a field hockey scrimmage on Friday, August 25. The final score was 4-3. The scrimmage took place at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta.
The win/loss does not count towards the teams record. A scrimmage is an exhibition game and practice match. Like other Sussex County field hockey teams the Newton Braves and the Pope John Lions are engaging in a series of scrimmages before the start of the regular season. The purpose of a scrimmage is to improve the skills of the players. Coaching staff are also able to observe a team's play and make adjustments.