Newton North and Newton South each earned a 3-0 victory Thursday, Nov. 5, advancing to the Round of 16 in the MIAA Division 1 girls volleyball tournament.
Seventh-seeded Newton North defeated No. 26 Braintree at home, while No. 13 Newton South swept No. 20 Taunton, according to the official MIAA bracket.
Newton North’s field hockey team was eliminated the same day, losing 4-0 to Bishop Feehan.
Volleyball teams learn next opponents
Newton North entered the tournament with a 14-5 record listed by the MIAA. The victory over Braintree brings that mark to 15-5. Braintree finished 11-10.
The Tigers will face No. 10 Westford Academy, which advanced with a 3-1 win over No. 23 Haverhill. A date and time for that Round of 16 match had not been posted on the official bracket when checked.
Newton South will travel to No. 4 Chelmsford on Monday, Nov. 9, for a 6:30 p.m. match. Chelmsford reached the second round by sweeping No. 29 Methuen.
Field hockey season ends
No. 23 Newton North fell 4-0 to No. 10 Bishop Feehan in the Division 1 field hockey Round of 32.
Ryann Logan scored twice for the Shamrocks, who improved to 8-11, according to the Boston Globe’s playoff roundup.
