The Girls Hockey co-op team finished their season vs Needham last week. Six players from South were part of this year team. They are Abigail Brodney, Hadley Conroy, Medeline DeJohn, Liv Giglio-Dirga ,  Freya Munshi, and Co-Captain Yael Shiner. The “Crush” is part of the Bay State Conference facing perennial contenders like Needham and Natick. Our program is growing getting better each year. Thank you to our graduating captain Yael Shiner for her leadership and to all South players for their determination and commitment to the sport.

Girls gymnastics competed in the DCL virtual cup on Sunday, February 14 scoring 142.6 points. The final standing will be released once that all teams complete their competition this week.

The boys’ basketball team traveled to AB for the semifinals of the DCL cup. In an exciting game, the team came from behind to defeat a powerful AB team in overtime.

The boys hosted the cap finals vs  Concord Carlisle on Thursday, February 18. The Lions won the championship by defeating the Patriots  66  to 52.

Congratulations to players and coaches for an outstanding season!

The Boys hockey team played against Concord Carlisle on Tuesday, Feb. 16 for the DCL cup semifinal. The team’s strong performance and grit were not enough to overcome two early goals by Concord Carlisle. The team scored 3 goals and created numerous opportunities throughout the night.

Thank you to the players and coaches for their commitment to each other to make this special year a memorable one.

The DCL final results for Swiming were released early this week.

Our girls’ team finished 5th overall while the boys finished 4th.

Several school records ere broken in the pool and in the diving board during this season. Thank you to our athletes and coaches for their commitment and hard work during an interesting season.

“The Newton South varsity girls’ basketball team completed their 2020-2021 season with a 9-3 record. The team finished the regular season with a 7-1 record vs. DCL Large opponents, earning the #1 seed in the DCL Cup Tournament.

The team was led by a six-player senior class – Abby Altman, Lily Altman, Abby Matthews, Erin McElduff, Amaris Mills, and Siobhan Murphy. Amaris Mills, a Boston Herald All-Scholastic as a junior, averaged 21 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.6 steals per game, and finished her career with 1,043 total points.

Sophomore Maddy Genser contributed 15.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 3.5 steals per game in helping the team to a 6-1 start before her season was cut short by injury.

While a series of injuries to key players ultimately proved too much to overcome in the league tournament, the season was marked by key contributions from numerous players up and down the roster, including juniors Katy Blanusa and Caroline Hoban and sophomores Tatum Murray and Gabi Dos Anjos. We are looking forward to the 2021-2022 season.”

Unified Strength and Conditioning is supported by the MIAA and in association with The Special Olympics of Massachusetts. Unified Strength and Conditioning offers students a chance to stay active on an NSHS sports team virtually.

Promoting inclusion beyond the school setting. This team is a competitive program that primarily focuses on improving one’s individual growth. After six weeks, our season has come to an end. Unified has provided our athletes with improved physical health and helped to build new social connections.  Thank you, everyone, for a great season!

For a season in the middle of a pandemic, and with countless COVID protocols in place, the alpine ski team was able to make the most of it and had as near a normal season as possible.

In the Alpha League of Massbay West, which includes 6 teams, the girls team placed 1st overall and the boys placed 4th.  A huge congratulations to the girls on this fantastic accomplishment! The boys must also be congratulated as three of their six total skiers raced for the first time this year and a lot more fell on the shoulders of our veteran boys, who raced very well.

The girls’ standout skiers for Newton South this year were Saylor Flannery, who placed 2nd, Masie Abbiati placing 3rd and Noa Dahan placing 12th, overall.  The boy’s standouts were Logan Flannery, who placed 3rd and Roey Lashem, who placed 10th, overall.  The above skiers, who would normally qualify for the state championship if not for this crazy pandemic, will be receiving “All-Star” recognition from the league for their excellent racing and top placement.

It takes a team and all of our skiers should be commended for their hard work and commitment to their own personal improvement and that of the team. Well done, NSHS Alpine Ski Team!!

Liam Sakakaeeny participated in the U-16 MA Nordic race and finished 23rd overall.

I am encouraged and looking forward to more good things from him, as well as from Aidan Lieberman and Ben Modiano on the boys’ side, and Willa Keller, Oona Helenius, Margot Madison, and Lily Paltrowitz on the girls’ side.