The Cheer and Dance teams competed at the DCL tournament on Saturday, April 10. The competition was held outdoors for the first time in league history. Both teams had strong performances and represented South well.
With only 4 athletes the Cheer squad vowed judges by sticking all their stunts and their tumbling sequences!
The dance team presented a very solid routine with extensive use of space and multiple fronts. Their rhythm and coordination earned them the Dance trophy.
The Football team closed their season on Friday, April 16 by hosting Weston High School. Thank you Lions for a great season!
Our track teams finished their Indoor season on Monday when they hosted league rival Cambridge Rindge and Latin.
The teams were great hosts and their performances showed their hard work during their most unusual season.
Steve Matthews current Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach for the DCL Large Champion Newton South Lions, and one of college basketball’s all-time great shooters, will run four-day shooting clinics this summer. Attendees will learn how to shoot with perfect form. The clinics will include all aspects of the game of basketball. There will be lectures, drills, contests, and games.
Location: Cold Spring Park, 1094 Beacon St. Newton, MA 02461
Dates & Session Times:
Boys & Girls entering grades 5-9 (Fall 2021). View clinic flyer.
Please complete and submit the application online at: stevematthewsshootingclinic.com
Home Games; Fitted masks required for all participants. NO GAITERS ALLOWED.
Pre-game:
-NSHS staff member or coach greets visiting team – directs them to the appropriate field as needed
-Visiting team head coach is responsible for COVID-19 screening all of their team members and other coaches who will be in attendance.
Spring sports registration on FamilyID is OPEN. All students participating are required to have a current physical on file. Please notice that the state requires in-person physicals for sports activities. Telehealth appointments are not acceptable. The Covid coach for the Spring season is Mr. Patrick Jordan Quern. Please see the preliminary protocol that our
coaches will follow for Spring 2021:
Pre-Practice;
-NSHS coaches will ask each player to fill out the COVID symptom form by 1 PM.
-Any student answering yes to any question will be kept out of practice. The coach will contact Covid coach immediately and text AD.
-COVID coach talks to the student, contacts their family and sends the student home. He will also contact the AD and school nurse with the findings.
-Sharing food or drink is not allowed at this time (no cakes, cupcakes, pizza, fruits, seeds, etc)
Post Practice
-Equipment that is shared by the team has to be cleaned (use spray bottles and paper towels set for that purpose) before it is put away. That includes cones and extra balls. To be done by the coach that uses it.
-Students have to take their equipment home and clean it before their next practice.
-Please refer to general MIAA guidelines for best practices.
Away Games
Pre-game:
-Each team head coach is responsible for COVID-19 screening of all their team members before 1 PM.
-If students answer yes to any screening question, the student can not travel to the visiting school.
-Covid coach is contacted, the family is contacted, the head coach is contacted.
Boys volleyball this Spring! Athletes wanted!!
Have a high vertical? Highly coordinated? Want a chance at winning a state championship and being part of a supportive team? No prior experience required. Join one of the top programs in the state. Register for tryouts on the Newton South Athletics website.
You can also reach out to our Head coach Lucas Coffeen at [email protected] with your questions.
Track teams will host CRL on Monday, April 12 at 4:45 PM. This meet will close the Fall 2 Track season. The coaches will host skill clinics during the week for interested students. Please contact the coaches directly for information:
Coach Ted Norton (boys) at [email protected]
Coach Steven McChesney (girls) [email protected]
Please notice that Spring track registration is filling up quickly. Register soon!
The Unified Basketball team defeated Waltham 49 to 39 on Senior Day! The team is undefeated and will play their last game of the season on Tuesday, April 13 at Newton North. The game will be streamed and starts at 4:30 PM.
Link for the Unified Basketball game at Newton North-4:30 PM
