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Newton South Boys' Hockey Falls to East Boston

The Lions lost a close one Thursday night 3-2.

NEWTON, MA - The Newton North boys' hockey team lost to the East Boston Jets last night, knocking them out of the MIAA North Division 3 tournament.

Newton North had hoped to pull off an upset in the first round, but despite a valiant effort could not best the higher-ranked opponent.

East Boston will next play Lynn, who had a first-round bye, in the quarterfinals.

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