Redemption for Newton North Girls' Volleyball Team

After the championship slipped out from their hands last season, the Newton North girls' volleyball team held on this season to bring home the Central/East Div. 1 title. 

The Tigers swept King Philip High School Saturday night at Babson College to take the sectional championship with a 3-0 victory. 

Similar to last season, the Tigers entered the playoffs in the No. 1 spot and moved through the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds with two 3-0 victories.

But last year, the No. 3 Brookline High stopped Newton North's playoff momentum and took the sectional title. 

This year, though, the Tigers pounced early with a 25-9 victory in the first set. Later in the second set, King Philip kept it close again early on, taking a 5-3 lead a one point, but the serving and front line of the Tigers was too much. Getting to within four at 15-11, the Tigers called a time out and came back to finish the set with a 9-2 run to win the second set 24-13.

With the title in their sights, the Tigers quickly put King Philip away with a 25-15 set win to complete the sweep and earn the championship. 

The Tigers will now move on to the state Division 1 semifinals, where they face Andover, the North Div. 1 champions. That game will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Lawrence High School, 70-71 North Parish Road., Lawrence. Game time is 7 p.m. 

Information provided by the MIAA tournament website. 

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