Newton North’s boys soccer team beat Walpole 6-1 at home Monday, Nov. 2, while the girls completed the sweep with a 1-0 road victory.
Both games began at 6 p.m., according to MassLive’s results roundup.
Boys close with six-game unbeaten run
Head coach Roy Dow’s team finished 7-5-6 overall and 3-2-3 in Bay State Carey Division play, according to its MassLive season schedule.
The six goals against Walpole were the Tigers’ highest total of the season.
Newton North went unbeaten in its final six games. Wins over Weymouth and Framingham were followed by 1-1 ties against Waltham on Oct. 24 and Brookline on Oct. 27. The Tigers then beat Natick 3-2 on Oct. 29 before closing against Walpole.
The boys also defeated crosstown rival Newton South 3-0 on Oct. 3.
Girls finish with a shutout
Head coach Brian Leighton’s squad ended the regular season 5-7-6 overall and 2-3-4 in conference play, according to its MassLive schedule.
The win at Walpole ended a four-game winless stretch in which the Tigers recorded two losses and two ties.
Newton North opened the season with three consecutive draws before losing 2-1 at Braintree on Sept. 24. The Tigers fell 2-0 to Newton South in the Oct. 3 rivalry game.
Tournament brackets due Thursday
The MIAA is scheduled to release boys and girls soccer tournament brackets Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. Tournament play begins Friday, Nov. 6, according to the association’s postseason schedule.
