Sparta girls best Newton in soccer
| 31 Oct 2017 | 01:56
Sparta's Bailey Kellenberger steers the ball while being shadowed by Newton's Grace Young. Kellenberger scored one goal. Photos by George Leroy Hunter
Sparta's Brianna Falco maneuvers the ball next to Newton's Brianna Giordano. Falco contributed one assist.
A Sparta Spartan and a Newton Brave step to the ball.
Sparta's Hailey Mead in the midst of kicking the ball.
Sparta's Savannah Rode and Newton's Kaitlyn Lynch maneuver near the ball.
NEWTON — Sparta High School defeated Newton High School in girls varsity soccer on Monday, October 30, 2017. The final score was 2-1. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Tournament, First Round, North Jersey, Section 1, Group 2 game took place at Newton High School in Newton.
Anya Helmer and Bailey Kellenberger each scored a goal in the second half for ninth-seeded Sparta. Brianna Falco contributed an assist.
Sparta goalkeeper Julia Flake made five saves.
Kass Wojcik scored a goal in the first half for eighth-seeded Newton off an assist from Davis Ann Boyd.
Newton goalkeeper Karis Steele made six saves.
Team records: Newton Braves 17-6-1. Sparta Spartans 11-6-2.