Soccer Recap: Newton South Falls Short Against Ranked Needham

Lions

Previous 5 Games

10/04/25 vs Needham	0-1
09/30/25 vs Natick	6-1
09/27/25 vs Cambridge Rindge & Latin	1-0
09/25/25 vs Acton-Boxborough	8-0
09/20/25 vs Brookline	2-0

Newton South faced Needham in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Lions fell just short of the Rockets by a score of 1-0. Newton South's defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.

Newton South's loss dropped their record down to 7-2-1. As for Needham, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That somehow still isn't as good as their 8-2-1 record this season.

Newton South will face off against Boston Latin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Needham, they are taking a road trip to challenge Wellesley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wellesley's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.